2018 Ford F-250 SD steering problems

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · TN

I recently purchased this vehicle and have had the "death wobble" occur 3 times recently. Driving at normal conditions, hit a bump in the road and the front wheels violently start shaking and the vehicle must come to a complete stop to stop the shaking. I had a semi behind me last time and was almost rear ended. This is a huge concern, and I've read where Ford refuses to address the issue as it is expensive to repair. I am formerly declaring that if this causes an accident it is on record that I have expressed my concerns and l will hold Ford liable.

Filed Jul 11, 2025 · Steering, Suspension · 32,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle displayed the death wobble. The failure had occurred three times. There were no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was contacted; however, the contact was not able to speak with a representative. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.

Filed Feb 27, 2025 · Steering · 148,000 miles · MT

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the steering wheel seized with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Filed Dec 30, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · TN

I purchased the truck new, and it has never experienced the death wobble until dec.25, 2024. The truck now has only 45k miles on it. I was driving on the interstate and hit a rough patch in the road at 70 MPH, and the truck began to vibreate and shaking, my son was in the vehicle behind me and said it looked like the cab was going to fall off it was shaking so bad. I have taken the truck to two rivers ford dealership to check out the issue. I just wanted to report it as well so there is a record of the issue.

Filed Nov 25, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · LA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and driver over a bump in the roadway, the front end of the vehicle was shaking violently. The contact slowed down to 10 MPH and restarted the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact added aftermarket stabilizers to the front end. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, who informed him the failure was due to the death wobble and there was no fix for the issue. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. While driving 70-75 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. The vehicle became uncontrollable, and the contact decelerated to 20 MPH. The manufacturer was contacted, who referred the contact to the federal safety agency hotline. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jun 25, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · TX

Over the last couple of months I have experienced the death wobble 3 times! I have had the truck professionally inspected and i even replaced the tie rods, drag link bar, track bar, shocks and stabilizer bars and the problem is still happening. It has happend at speeds of 30 mph twice and a speed of 55 mph once. I don't know what else to do as I've researched and found that this is a common situation with 2017-2019 fords and something needs to be done. Thank you!

Filed Feb 19, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · NJ

I was driving down the highway when the truck started shaking vigorously I could not control it. I went into another lane as I could finally push the break hard enough to stop. I checked for a recall. There is a recall for the Radial damper, but my Vin number is not covered under this and my dealership refuses to fix this. I also read there is a class action lawsuit regarding the death wobble, which is what I think is happening with my truck when I read the description of the issue. I need this vehicle added to the recall list so I can take it to the dealership and have repaired.

Filed Feb 6, 2024 · Steering · NC

Death wobble after crossing rumble strips on road

Filed Jan 20, 2024 · Steering, Suspension · TX

While driving 75MPH on the freeway, the vehicle started to shake violently and wouldn't stop until I got the speed down around 45MPH (which was very dangerous given the location).

Filed Sep 9, 2023 · Steering · OH

Violent Death Wobble in front end of vehicle to the point of almost losing control unless you slow way down or start break, sometimes doesn’t seem like it’s going to stop. Most of the time applying the breaks makes this issue worse. This is not a some of the time thing this happens on a daily basis multiple times a day while driving.