2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints for the 2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11721290 (filed 03/01/2026): “Driving along at 70 mph and just crossed a bridge and met the asphalt when all of a sudden the steering wheel shook violently & almost caused a fatal accident. tractor trailer & cars swung to avoid me. went to pull out onto expressway & at 15 mph & the rumble strips along the right shoulder caused i…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11706276 (filed 12/20/2025): “Was driving at 55mph and suddenly truck went into a terrible death wobble & almost caused a serious crash. on 11/25/2025 i had taken it in to the ford dealership to correct this problem since it had happened four times in august & september of this year. which also almost caused four serious acciden…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11701500 (filed 11/25/2025): “Steering became erratic & uncontrolable while driving at 55mph. steering wheel shook . it was a death wobble and almost caused a serious accident. this has happened four times in the last two months. this is a 2013 ford f-350 with 102,000 miles. each time truck had it happen, it was after a expansio…”
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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