Ford F-350 SD Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 222 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Ford F-350 SD across 24 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (59). The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (22% of reports).
- 222wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 8mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 82%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 48 of 222 complaints (22%)
- Valve stems: mentioned in 25 of 222 complaints (11%)
- Aluminum wheels: mentioned in 18 of 222 complaints (8%)
- Air pressure: mentioned in 18 of 222 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 154 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 222 complaints, 8 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford F-350 SD wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 F-350 SD | 1 | 13% | — |
| 2023 F-350 SD | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2020 F-350 SD | 3 | 2% | — |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 40 | 9% | 25,000 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 25 | 12% | 15,000 |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 59 | 10% | 15,000 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 12 | 6% | 10,000 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 14 | 7% | 61,500 |
| 2014 F-350 SD | 2 | 29% | 8,755 |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 4 | 14% | 28,490 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 1 | 2% | 35,000 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 9 | 18% | 85,500 |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 1 | 5% | 144,975 |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 6 | 6% | 59,500 |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 1 | 4% | 110,000 |
| 2006 F-350 SD | 8 | 6% | 81,017 |
| 2005 F-350 SD | 3 | 1% | 69,873 |
| 2004 F-350 SD | 3 | 2% | 103,000 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 4 | 3% | 95,000 |
| 2002 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% | 114,254 |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 8 | 5% | 190,000 |
| 1999 F-350 SD | 14 | 10% | 121,459 |
| 1997 F-350 SD | 1 | 33% | 65,850 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs; power train:axle hubsDo not drive
Model years: 2022, 2023
Problem: Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles. The fasteners for the front wheel hub extender may be insufficiently tightened, which can result in the wheel and wheel extender detaching from the vehicle.
Risk: Wheel detachment can result in a loss of vehicle control and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender retaining nuts. If the retaining nuts are loose, dealers will replace the wheel hub extender, retaining nuts, and hub assembly. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at -866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S59.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Recall service not available right now. We have a remedy but parts are not available right now. We will inform you when the service is available. Or, you can contact your dealer.Description On your vehicle it is possible that the trailer module trm may lose communication at vehicle start-up. If a…
I was driving forward approx 5 mph and lost all control of the steering. The steering wheel was not moving the front tires at all. There was no warning, and indication that the steering was going bad. The truck is 2020 with approx 80,0000 miles. Not lifted, no off roading. The steering wheel will…
Our 2020 Ford F-350 experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure while in motion. The driveline disconnected, the rear axle locked up, and the transmission bellhousing was destroyedâleaving the truck completely immobile and blocking traffic. This occurred with no prior warning and posed a…
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it was discovered that the air pressure in all four tires were consistently decreasing; the contact also noticed corrosion around the rims and valve stems on each wheel. The low tire pressure warning light was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-350 SDs have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 222 owner complaints about wheels for the Ford F-350 SD. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford F-350 SD wheels?
Yes: 1 safety recall list wheels. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Ford F-350 SD?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 48 of 222 complaints, followed by “valve stems” (25).
Other Ford F-350 SD problems
- Steering problems (1,091)
- Suspension problems (868)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (368)
- Electrical System problems (332)
- Power Train problems (288)
- Tires problems (247)
- Engine problems (220)
- Fuel System, Diesel problems (197)
See all Ford F-350 SD problems.