How common are steering complaints on the 2013 Ford F-250?

NHTSA lists 40 steering complaints for the 2013 F-250, which is 34% of the 116 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the steering wobble on the 2013 Ford F-250?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2013 F-250 steering issue.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2013 F-250?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 F-250 is 95,000 miles, though owner reports range from about 12,000 to 259,000 miles.

Is the 2013 F-250 steering problem worse than other years?

The 34% share for 2013 is lower than several later years; 2017 and 2019 show much higher shares at 62% and 67%, so 2013 is comparatively less affected within the F-250 lineup.

Did the steering complaints cause any crashes or injuries in 2013?

NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.

2013 Ford F-250 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 40 steering complaints for the 2013 Ford F-250, 34% of that year's 116 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 95,000. No related recall is listed for this issue on the 2013 model year.

Steering complaints: 40; 34% of 116
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 95,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners describe a violent front-end shake, often called the 'death wobble,' triggered by hitting a bump, bridge joint, or rough pavement at highway speed.
The wobble typically starts between roughly 45 and 70 mph and forces the driver to slow to somewhere around 10-40 mph before the shaking stops.
Some drivers report losing steering control momentarily and drifting into another lane while the front end shook.
Dealers in some cases found loose track bar bushings or a loose-feeling front end but could not always pinpoint a cause.
One owner reported a bent frame contributing to steering wheel shake at highway speed.
Reported mileage at the time of the wobble varied widely, from around 12,000 miles up to 259,000 miles.

When 2013 Ford F-250 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 11, 2015, latest May 14, 2024.

40 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2015 to May 2024; peak Oct 2020 (5).

Steering recalls for the 2013 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 2013 Ford F-250?: NHTSA lists 40 steering complaints for the 2013 F-250, which is 34% of the 116 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the steering wobble on the 2013 Ford F-250?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2013 F-250 steering issue.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2013 F-250?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2013 F-250 is 95,000 miles, though owner reports range from about 12,000 to 259,000 miles.
Is the 2013 F-250 steering problem worse than other years?: The 34% share for 2013 is lower than several later years; 2017 and 2019 show much higher shares at 62% and 67%, so 2013 is comparatively less affected within the F-250 lineup.
Did the steering complaints cause any crashes or injuries in 2013?: NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.