How common are steering complaints on the 2011 Ford F-250?

NHTSA lists 149 steering complaints for the 2011 F-250, which is 40% of the 370 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford F-250 death wobble?

NHTSA shows no related recall listed for this steering issue on the 2011 F-250.

At what mileage does the steering problem usually appear?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is about 47,251 miles.

Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 3 injuries to steering complaints on the 2011 F-250.

Is the 2011 F-250 steering problem worse than other model years?

The 2011 F-250's steering share is 40%, similar to 2010 (41%) and 2012 (40%), but lower than 2017 (62%) and 2019 (67%).

2011 Ford F-250 Steering Problems

Steering complaints make up 40% of all 2011 Ford F-250 complaints (149 of 370), with median failure mileage around 47,251. Owners describe a violent front-end 'death wobble' triggered by bumps, and NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue.

Steering complaints: 149; 40% of 370
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 47,252 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel and front end violently shake or 'wobble' after hitting a bump or road imperfection, often at highway speeds between 55 and 70 mph.
Some owners report the wobble becomes so severe they must slow to under 30 mph on the shoulder to regain control.
A few drivers describe the vehicle drifting or sliding left to right without warning at 35 to 45 mph.
Tire rebalancing and rotation were tried by some owners but did not resolve the wobble, with tires reported wearing unevenly afterward.
In at least one case the wobble led to a loss of control and a crash into a guardrail.

When 2011 Ford F-250 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 12, 2011, latest Jul 22, 2025.

149 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q3 to 2025 Q3; peak 2013 Q1 (10).

Steering recalls for the 2011 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201043 (41%)
2011149 (40%)
2012130 (40%)
201340 (34%)
201481 (48%)
2015126 (43%)
2016118 (41%)
2017717 (62%)
2018252 (63%)
2019776 (67%)
202045 (17%)
202115 (9%)
20227 (6%)
20234 (9%)
20244 (11%)
20254 (25%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are steering complaints on the 2011 Ford F-250?: NHTSA lists 149 steering complaints for the 2011 F-250, which is 40% of the 370 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford F-250 death wobble?: NHTSA shows no related recall listed for this steering issue on the 2011 F-250.
At what mileage does the steering problem usually appear?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is about 47,251 miles.
Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 3 injuries to steering complaints on the 2011 F-250.
Is the 2011 F-250 steering problem worse than other model years?: The 2011 F-250's steering share is 40%, similar to 2010 (41%) and 2012 (40%), but lower than 2017 (62%) and 2019 (67%).