How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford F-350?

NHTSA lists 66 steering-related complaints for the 2011 Ford F-350, which is 35% of all 186 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford F-350 steering issue?

No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the steering problem area on the 2011 Ford F-350.

At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2011 F-350?

The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Ford F-350 is 55,000 miles.

Did the steering problem cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes but 2 injuries and 1 fire associated with steering complaints on the 2011 Ford F-350.

Is the steering complaint rate worse in 2011 compared to other F-350 years?

The 2011 F-350 has a 35% steering complaint share, similar to 2010 (35%) and 2013 (37%), but lower than later years like 2017 (51%) and 2019 (57%).

2011 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 66 steering-related complaints for the 2011 Ford F-350, 35% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 55,000. There is no related recall listed for this issue.

Steering complaints: 66; 35% of 186
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 55,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report the front end shaking or wobbling violently after hitting a bump, expansion joint, or small road imperfection, sometimes called a 'death wobble.'
Several drivers describe losing steering control at highway speed and needing to slow to very low speeds, sometimes down to a near-stop, before regaining control.
Some owners report sudden loss of power steering assist, in one case traced to an empty steering fluid reservoir with no warning.
One complaint describes a faulty steering damper identified by the dealer as the cause of excessive shaking after driving over a bump.
A few owners report uneven or irregular front tire wear that persisted even after dealer alignment.
Multiple complaints note the shaking recurring repeatedly over time, with some describing nearly a dozen episodes since purchase.

When 2011 Ford F-350 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 6, 2011, latest Dec 24, 2025.

66 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2011 Q3 to 2025 Q4; peak 2012 Q4 (4).

Steering recalls for the 2011 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.

200566 (20%)
200696 (35%)
200717 (28%)
200872 (31%)
200917 (36%)
201018 (35%)
201166 (35%)
201275 (41%)
201332 (37%)
201448 (49%)
201567 (32%)
201676 (37%)
2017292 (51%)
2018101 (50%)
2019266 (57%)
202035 (19%)
20214 (4%)
202216 (15%)
20232 (5%)
20244 (9%)
20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does NHTSA have for the 2011 Ford F-350?: NHTSA lists 66 steering-related complaints for the 2011 Ford F-350, which is 35% of all 186 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford F-350 steering issue?: No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the steering problem area on the 2011 Ford F-350.
At what mileage do steering problems typically show up on the 2011 F-350?: The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2011 Ford F-350 is 55,000 miles.
Did the steering problem cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes but 2 injuries and 1 fire associated with steering complaints on the 2011 Ford F-350.
Is the steering complaint rate worse in 2011 compared to other F-350 years?: The 2011 F-350 has a 35% steering complaint share, similar to 2010 (35%) and 2013 (37%), but lower than later years like 2017 (51%) and 2019 (57%).