Is steering a common problem on the 2014 Ford F-250?

Yes. Steering accounts for 81 of 168 total complaints filed for the 2014 F-250, or 48% of all complaints for that model year, according to NHTSA data.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford F-250 steering wobble?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2014 F-250.

At what mileage does the steering problem usually start?

NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 95,363 miles, though some owners reported symptoms appearing much earlier.

Did the steering problem cause any crashes?

NHTSA lists 2 crashes associated with steering complaints for the 2014 Ford F-250, with no fires or injuries reported.

How does the 2014 F-250 compare to other years for steering complaints?

The 2014 model's 48% steering complaint share is higher than 2010-2013 (34-41%) and lower than 2017-2019, which ranged from 62-67%.

2014 Ford F-250 Steering Problems

Steering complaints make up 81 of 168 total complaints for the 2014 Ford F-250, or 48% of all reported issues — one of the highest shares among F-250 model years. Owners report a violent front-end shake known as the "death wobble," often triggered by hitting bumps at highway speed, with a median failure mileage of 95,363. No related recall is listed.

Steering complaints: 81; 48% of 168
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 95,364 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Front end shakes or wobbles violently after hitting a bump or pothole, often at highway speeds around 50-70 mph.
Drivers describe losing steering control during the wobble, sometimes needing to slow to 20-40 mph before regaining control.
Some owners report the wobble starting as low as 15,000-37,000 miles and worsening progressively over time.
Replacement of tie rod ends, track bar, and drag link, along with alignment and rotation, reportedly did not stop the shaking.
Wobble events are linked to at least one reported crash after loss of steering control on the highway.
Owners describe the issue recurring repeatedly on uneven surfaces like bridge expansion joints or highway seams.

When 2014 Ford F-250 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 26, 2016, latest Oct 23, 2025.

81 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2016 Q3 to 2025 Q4; peak 2019 Q3 (7).

Steering recalls for the 2014 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

Is steering a common problem on the 2014 Ford F-250?: Yes. Steering accounts for 81 of 168 total complaints filed for the 2014 F-250, or 48% of all complaints for that model year, according to NHTSA data.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford F-250 steering wobble?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2014 F-250.
At what mileage does the steering problem usually start?: NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 95,363 miles, though some owners reported symptoms appearing much earlier.
Did the steering problem cause any crashes?: NHTSA lists 2 crashes associated with steering complaints for the 2014 Ford F-250, with no fires or injuries reported.
How does the 2014 F-250 compare to other years for steering complaints?: The 2014 model's 48% steering complaint share is higher than 2010-2013 (34-41%) and lower than 2017-2019, which ranged from 62-67%.