2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 19 owner complaints for the 2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11535197 (filed 07/29/2023): “Purchased truck july 1st 2023..after 2 days of owning i’ve experienced death wobble at 48-55mph. it caught me way off guard as i was hauling 40ft travel trailer and family in truck. truck is currently back at dealership receiving the recalled parts for the newer trucks and have to pay over $3500 in…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11479740 (filed 08/17/2022): “While on highway, experienced an uncontrolled suspension vibration commonly know as the death wobble. it required me to slow down to 25mph on the highway to stop the uncontrollable vibration. this led to a chaotic situation with cars and trucks around me at the time.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11428033 (filed 08/06/2021): “Truck starts violently shaking on highway…”
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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