Ford F-350 Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 102 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Ford F-350 across 19 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (18). The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (25% of reports).
- 102wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 7mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 81%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 25 of 102 complaints (25%)
- Front end: mentioned in 16 of 102 complaints (16%)
- Side wheel: mentioned in 6 of 102 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 64 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 102 complaints, 7 mention a crash, 4 an injury.
Ford F-350 wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 13 | 14% | 130,000 |
| 2013 F-350 | 5 | 7% | 39,130 |
| 2012 F-350 | 9 | 6% | 98,750 |
| 2011 F-350 | 7 | 5% | 38,000 |
| 2009 F-350 | 5 | 18% | 139,000 |
| 2008 F-350 | 6 | 5% | 103,500 |
| 2007 F-350 | 2 | 6% | 151,500 |
| 2006 F-350 | 7 | 5% | 60,000 |
| 2005 F-350 | 2 | 2% | 43,500 |
| 2004 F-350 | 1 | 1% | 47,000 |
| 2003 F-350 | 1 | 1% | 63,800 |
| 2002 F-350 | 4 | 3% | 150,500 |
| 2001 F-350 | 5 | 3% | 90,000 |
| 2000 F-350 | 8 | 3% | 130,000 |
| 1999 F-350 | 18 | 4% | 112,500 |
| 1998 F-350 | 1 | 8% | — |
| 1997 F-350 | 3 | 2% | 26,000 |
| 1996 F-350 | 4 | 3% | 97,000 |
| 1995 F-350 | 1 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists wheels for the Ford F-350. 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.
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…
See attached document for complaint.
I'm currently experiencing the "Death Wobble" with my vehicle, making it unsafe to drive past 60 mph due to intense shaking. This is a serious safety concern for both me and my family. This issue happens frequently on the freeway, and we all fear that the wheels could fall off or the vehicle might…
Experiencing SEVERE Death Wobble since August 2024, problem continues today at speeds of 60-70mph on curve and/or hard bump in roadway. Mechanic has replace all front end suspension and steering "wear parts". Have replaced all 4 shock absorbers. Replaced all rubber body bushings, which were rotted…
When I hit a bump at between 55 and up, the Truck develops a death wobble even after having all the steering components, including ball joints, tie, rod ends, stabilizer, bar, shocks, replaced
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-350s have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 102 owner complaints about wheels for the Ford F-350. 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 wheels?
No recall currently lists wheels for this vehicle.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Ford F-350?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 25 of 102 complaints, followed by “front end” (16).
Other Ford F-350 problems
- Steering problems (514)
- Suspension problems (397)
- Tires problems (382)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (313)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (252)
- Power Train problems (237)
- Engine problems (162)
- Electrical System problems (152)
See all Ford F-350 problems.