2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Wheels complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 9 owner complaints for the 2010 Ford F-350 Super Duty that list the wheels component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11420747 (filed 06/13/2021): “Two incidents of front-end wobble at hwy speeds (65 & 70 mph) that caused violent vibration-shaking of steering wheel, on april 7, 2021 and june 11, 2021. june occurrence happened following pothole strike, lasting +10 seconds with vibration settling after achieving speeds <40 mph. dealership appoint…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11348979 (filed 08/13/2020): “Two to three weeks ago while driving on the highway in my ford f350 srw, $wd, crew cab truck i went over a bridge. went i came off the bridge and went over a little bump my vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. first i was yanked to the left and then i was able to steer it to the right. i could no…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11194822 (filed 04/08/2019): “Front wheel "death wobble' occurs between 45 mph and 65+ mph (in town streets and freeway) after hitting a minor bump in the road, most going straight but occurs in minor turns as well. front wheels shake violently and transmits to the steering wheel and cab. front wheels feel like they are going to…”
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: Varies
Depends on the specific failure; get a diagnosis first. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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