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2010 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2010 Ford F-350, 35% of that year's 52 total complaints. Most describe the

Steering complaints
18
35% of 52
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
71,510 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

  • Owners describe a sudden violent front-end shake, often called the "death wobble," triggered by small bumps or bridge expansion joints at highway speed.
  • The vibration starts small then escalates rapidly until the driver must slow to under 10 to 30 mph to regain control.
  • Some owners report the steering gear assembly, stabilizer, and main gear box were diagnosed as needing replacement.
  • One owner reported the tilt-wheel adjustment lever broke off due to a defective piece of steel.
  • Several owners said the shaking recurred repeatedly despite multiple dealer visits, with dealers reportedly calling it a common issue for the model.

When 2010 Ford F-350 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Nov 11, 2013, latest Jul 29, 2023.

2010 Ford F-350 steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Nov 2013Nov 2014Nov 2016Jun 2020Jun 2021Aug 2022
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Nov 2013 to Jul 2023; peak Aug 2020 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2010 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by F-350 model year

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

  1. 201018 (35%)
  2. 201166 (35%)
  3. 201275 (41%)
  4. 201332 (37%)
  5. 201448 (49%)
  6. 201567 (32%)
  7. 201676 (37%)
  8. 2017292 (51%)
  9. 2018101 (50%)
  10. 2019266 (57%)
  11. 202035 (19%)
  12. 20214 (4%)
  13. 202216 (15%)
  14. 20232 (5%)
  15. 20244 (9%)
  16. 20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2010 Ford F-350 have?
NHTSA lists 18 steering complaints for the 2010 F-350, which is 35% of the 52 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the steering issue on the 2010 Ford F-350?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering problem area on the 2010 F-350.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2010 F-350?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for steering complaints on the 2010 F-350 is 71,510 miles.
Did the steering problem cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 injury linked to steering complaints on the 2010 F-350, with 0 fires reported.
How does the 2010 F-350's steering complaint share compare to other years?
The 2010 F-350's steering share is 35%, lower than peak years like 2019 (57%) and 2017 (51%), but higher than 2021 (4%) and 2023 (5%).

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.