How common are steering complaints on the 2019 Ford F-350?

NHTSA lists 266 steering complaints for the 2019 F-350, which is 57% of all 466 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among F-350 model years.

Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford F-350 steering issue?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering problem area on the 2019 F-350.

At what mileage does the steering problem usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 20,000 miles, though sample complaints range from very low mileage to over 26,000 miles.

What does the 'death wobble' feel like on the 2019 F-350?

Owners describe violent shaking of the steering wheel at highway speed, usually triggered by a bump or road joint, that can force the driver to slow drastically or stop to regain control.

Did the steering problem cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data for this steering problem area on the 2019 F-350 lists 2 crashes and 3 injuries, with no reported fires.

2019 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

Steering complaints make up 266 of 466 total complaints (57%) for the 2019 Ford F-350, the highest share of any model year for this component. No related recalls are listed, and the median mileage at failure is 20,000 miles.

Steering complaints: 266; 57% of 466
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 20,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel shakes or wobbles violently at highway speeds, often called the 'death wobble,' after hitting bumps, potholes, or bridge expansion joints.
Loss of steering control severe enough that drivers had to slow to around 30-40 mph or come to a complete stop to make the shaking stop.
Some owners report the wobble recurring after dealership repairs such as alignments or steering dampener replacements.
In one case the vehicle crossed into oncoming or opposite lanes while shaking, and one incident led to a crash.
Owners report the issue appearing across a wide mileage range, including trucks with only a few thousand miles as well as ones with around 20,000-28,000 miles.

When 2019 Ford F-350 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 30, 2019, latest Apr 20, 2026.

266 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2019 Q3 to 2026 Q2; peak 2019 Q4 (39).

Steering recalls for the 2019 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 common are steering complaints on the 2019 Ford F-350?: NHTSA lists 266 steering complaints for the 2019 F-350, which is 57% of all 466 complaints filed for that model year, the highest share among F-350 model years.
Is there a recall for the 2019 Ford F-350 steering issue?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this steering problem area on the 2019 F-350.
At what mileage does the steering problem usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 20,000 miles, though sample complaints range from very low mileage to over 26,000 miles.
What does the 'death wobble' feel like on the 2019 F-350?: Owners describe violent shaking of the steering wheel at highway speed, usually triggered by a bump or road joint, that can force the driver to slow drastically or stop to regain control.
Did the steering problem cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data for this steering problem area on the 2019 F-350 lists 2 crashes and 3 injuries, with no reported fires.