2011 Ford F-250 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2011 Ford F-250, 41% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 64,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (44% of reports).
- 102steering complaints
- 64,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 91%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Death wobble: mentioned in 45 of 102 complaints (44%)
- Front end: mentioned in 41 of 102 complaints (40%)
- Shake violently: mentioned in 14 of 102 complaints (14%)
- Bump road: mentioned in 14 of 102 complaints (14%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 87 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 1 an injury.
Ford F-250 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 74 | 52% | 99,028 |
| 2013 F-250 | 37 | 39% | 108,000 |
| 2012 F-250 | 112 | 42% | 89,878 |
| 2011 F-250 | 102 | 41% | 64,000 |
| 2010 F-250 | 30 | 41% | 85,000 |
| 2009 F-250 | 32 | 59% | 68,000 |
| 2008 F-250 | 80 | 41% | 77,300 |
| 2007 F-250 | 23 | 38% | 44,000 |
| 2006 F-250 | 78 | 35% | 60,800 |
| 2005 F-250 | 39 | 27% | 55,018 |
| 2004 F-250 | 10 | 6% | 135,000 |
| 2003 F-250 | 11 | 9% | 103,000 |
| 2002 F-250 | 10 | 6% | 127,040 |
| 2001 F-250 | 22 | 10% | 83,000 |
| 2000 F-250 | 48 | 15% | 92,000 |
| 1999 F-250 | 49 | 8% | 63,000 |
| 1998 F-250 | 3 | 5% | 190,000 |
| 1997 F-250 | 23 | 8% | 94,800 |
| 1996 F-250 | 17 | 10% | 171,640 |
| 1995 F-250 | 8 | 4% | 165,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2011 Ford F-250. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving over a bump at a high rate of speed, the contact experienced the death wobble and the contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle. The contact slowed down and the violent shaking ceased. The contact stated that the tie…
When driving over 55mph and hitting a bump, pothole, etc....the death wobble starts taking excessive force to keep the truck on the road with the steering wheel nowhere aligned to where the tires are aimed. Dealership stated they wouldn't take the vehicle on trade due to the steering box needing to…
We have experienced the well-reported Death Wobble multiple times - beginning approx in 2020 - going approx 55 mph on a one-lane highway and hit a slight bump in the road. Could not control the vehicle, the steering wheel started shaking violently as we headed for a concrete bridge. Had to stop the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2011 Ford F-250s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about steering for the 2011 Ford F-250 (41% of the 248 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Ford F-250 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 64,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2011 Ford F-250?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 45 of 102 complaints, followed by “front end” (41).
Other 2011 Ford F-250 problems
- Suspension problems (111)
See all 2011 Ford F-250 problems or steering problems across all F-250 years.