2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Steering complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 102 owner complaints for the 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty that list the steering component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11710914 (filed 01/14/2026): “Steering effort control module failed. this is a known concern with these vehicles. many super duty's have this happen. it is a very expensive repair. the steering effort changes, the vehicle becomes out of alignment and other things like cruise control, wipers, etc may fail as part of this issue.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11638271 (filed 01/24/2025): “The contact owns a 2018 ford f-350. the contact stated while driving 65 mph and driving over a bump on the road, the steering wheel started vibrating and shaking abnormally. the contact stated that the failure had occurred approximately twelve times. the contact stated that an independent mechanic a…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11611247 (filed 08/27/2024): “The contact owns a 2018 ford f-350. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle experienced a "death wobble". the contact then received notification for customer satisfaction program: 20n04 (steering linkage damper extended coverage). the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the…”
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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