2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 40 owner complaints for the 2013 Ford F-250 Super Duty that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11588625 (filed 05/14/2024): “What is the “death wobble” on ford trucks? it’s as scary as the name sounds. the death wobble is a violent shaking that happens to the front end of many ford f250 and f350 super duty trucks. it typically occurs at speeds over 50 miles per hour. it can also happen after going over bumps or grooves in…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11584253 (filed 04/20/2024): “Truck has uncontrollable death wobble and is totally unsafe to drive, its a danger to be on the highway…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11570088 (filed 02/05/2024): “While driving my truck it will suddenly start shaking in the front end. steering wheel is hard to hold on to because it's shaking so hard. i was going around 60mph when it started. felt like i was losing control of the truck. this has happened 3 times in the last 2 months. i have contacted lance cun…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Electric power steering faults typically need module diagnosis with a scan tool and calibration. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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