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.
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.
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%).