2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 252 owner complaints for the 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11672833 (filed 07/11/2025): “The contact owns a 2018 ford f-250. the contact stated while driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle displayed the death wobble. the failure had occurred three times. there were no warning lights illuminated. the dealer was contacted; however, the contact was not able to speak with a representativ…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11645244 (filed 02/27/2025): “The contact owns a 2018 ford f-250. the contact stated while driving 75 mph, the steering wheel seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated. the contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. the dealer was not co…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11633123 (filed 12/30/2024): “I purchased the truck new, and it has never experienced the death wobble until dec.25, 2024. the truck now has only 45k miles on it. i was driving on the interstate and hit a rough patch in the road at 70 mph, and the truck began to vibreate and shaking, my son was in the vehicle behind me and said…”
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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