How common are steering complaints on the 2014 Ford F-350?

NHTSA lists 48 steering complaints for the 2014 F-350 out of 98 total complaints for the year, or 49% of all complaints filed for this model year.

Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford F-350 steering wobble?

No. NHTSA's data does not show any related recall for the steering complaints reported on the 2014 F-350.

At what mileage does the steering problem typically show up?

The median mileage at failure across reported steering complaints for the 2014 F-350 is 73,000 miles.

Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 injury to complaints filed in this area for the 2014 F-350.

How does 2014 compare to other F-350 model years for steering complaints?

The 2014 F-350's 49% steering complaint share is higher than 2010 through 2013 and most years through 2020, though 2017 (51%) and 2019 (57%) show higher shares.

2014 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

Steering accounts for 48 of 98 complaints (49%) filed on the 2014 Ford F-350, the highest share of any model year in this range. Owners describe a violent front-end shake known as the "death wobble," with a median failure mileage of 73,000. NHTSA lists no related recall for this issue.

Steering complaints: 48; 49% of 98
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 73,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Owners report a violent front-end shake, often called the "death wobble," triggered by hitting a bump or pavement transition at highway speeds between 45 and 65 mph.
The shaking is described as sudden and uncontrollable, forcing drivers to brake hard down to around 25 mph or less before the truck stabilizes.
Some owners say the wobble occurs during a slight turn combined with a small road imperfection, not just straight-line driving.
A few complaints describe the shimmy starting at lower speeds, around 25 to 30 mph, and recurring intermittently over time.
One owner linked the shaking to worn ball joints, tie rods, shocks, and track bar components diagnosed after the incident.
Several owners state the problem repeats even after parts replacement, and some report it nearly caused a loss of vehicle control or a crash.

When 2014 Ford F-350 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 6, 2015, latest Jan 24, 2025.

48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2015 to Jan 2025; peak Nov 2020 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2014 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.

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 common are steering complaints on the 2014 Ford F-350?: NHTSA lists 48 steering complaints for the 2014 F-350 out of 98 total complaints for the year, or 49% of all complaints filed for this model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Ford F-350 steering wobble?: No. NHTSA's data does not show any related recall for the steering complaints reported on the 2014 F-350.
At what mileage does the steering problem typically show up?: The median mileage at failure across reported steering complaints for the 2014 F-350 is 73,000 miles.
Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data links 2 crashes and 1 injury to complaints filed in this area for the 2014 F-350.
How does 2014 compare to other F-350 model years for steering complaints?: The 2014 F-350's 49% steering complaint share is higher than 2010 through 2013 and most years through 2020, though 2017 (51%) and 2019 (57%) show higher shares.