2018 Ford F-250 SD steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 252 complaints for the 2018 Ford F-250 SD, 39% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 252 39% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 28,000 miles 202 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 59 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 96 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 38 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 202 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 28,000 miles, and 96% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes.
What owners wrote
Driving at 65 MPH the truck began to wobble uncontrollably. I was unable to control steering and was taken left across two lanes of traffic into the median on a highway. The truck wobbles and shakes so bad I was unable to reduce speed very quickly.
When driving vehicle above 55MPH a very scary wobble with start in the front tires.. Steering wheel starts to shake uncontrollably & the only way to get it to stop is to slow down to around 30 MPH. Vehicle started doing this around 15k miles. Everything is factory parts have not installed any aftermarket tires or wheels. Scared to drive over 55MPH
Other problems reported for the 2018 Ford F-250 SD
- Suspension 198 complaints
- Wheels 29 complaints
- Fuel system 21 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 16 complaints
- Engine 16 complaints
- Body & structure 16 complaints