How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems on the 2011 Ford F-250?

NHTSA lists 180 complaints in this area for the 2011 F-250, which is 49% of all 370 complaints filed for that model year.

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

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this suspension, wheels & tires issue on the 2011 F-250.

At what mileage does the death wobble typically start?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 58,100 miles, though some owners reported it at much lower mileage.

How does the 2011 F-250 compare to other years for this issue?

The 2011 model year had a 49% share of complaints in this area, similar to 2010 (45%) and 2012 (46%), but lower than 2019 which had a 60% share.

Did this suspension issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for the 2011 F-250 suspension, wheels & tires category lists 2 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.

2011 Ford F-250 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

180 of 370 total complaints (49%) for the 2011 Ford F-250 involve suspension, wheels & tires, mostly centered on a violent front-end "death wobble." Median mileage at failure is 58,100. No related recalls are listed for this issue.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints: 180; 49% of 370
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 58,100 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical suspension symptoms owners report

Violent front-end shaking or "death wobble" triggered by hitting a bump, pothole, or rough pavement at highway speeds, sometimes forcing drivers to slow to a near stop to regain control.
Steering wheel and whole truck oscillate or wobble uncontrollably in the 45-70 mph range, with some owners reporting the shaking recurred repeatedly over months despite dealer visits.
Front suspension bouncing or vibration described as a harmonic frequency issue tied to tire and road speed interaction, present even at low mileage.
Owners report dealers replacing steering stabilizer shocks, ball joints, or tires without resolving the wobble, and some dealers being unable to duplicate the problem.
Some incidents occurred at highway speed with limited ability to move lanes, and one complaint noted a crash and cracked dash trim from the violent shaking.

When 2011 Ford F-250 suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 12, 2010, latest Sep 24, 2025.

180 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q4 to 2025 Q3; peak 2013 Q3 (9).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2011 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-250 model year

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

201047 (45%)
2011180 (49%)
2012147 (46%)
201355 (47%)
201495 (57%)
2015133 (45%)
2016118 (41%)
2017602 (52%)
2018203 (51%)
2019698 (60%)
202033 (13%)
202119 (12%)
20226 (5%)
20233 (7%)
20242 (5%)
20253 (19%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are suspension, wheels & tire problems on the 2011 Ford F-250?: NHTSA lists 180 complaints in this area for the 2011 F-250, which is 49% of all 370 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford F-250 death wobble?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this suspension, wheels & tires issue on the 2011 F-250.
At what mileage does the death wobble typically start?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 58,100 miles, though some owners reported it at much lower mileage.
How does the 2011 F-250 compare to other years for this issue?: The 2011 model year had a 49% share of complaints in this area, similar to 2010 (45%) and 2012 (46%), but lower than 2019 which had a 60% share.
Did this suspension issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for the 2011 F-250 suspension, wheels & tires category lists 2 crashes and 3 injuries, with no fires reported.