Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Ford F-250 SD owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford f-250 super duty. While driving at any speed, the vehicle shook violently and caused the door to open. It became difficult to steer and the entire vehicle oscillated. In addition, the ABS warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failures began weeks after the vehicle was purchased in 2007. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 400.
Driving my 2007 f250 SD and hit a bump, front end started to shimmy. Slowed down and the shimmy stopped. Had received a letter from Ford motor company giving information about the front end shimmy. Since the first incident, it has occured numerous times. My truck is currently at 87000 miles and the shimmy happens numerous times a day when I hit bumps/dips in the road. Diesel shop tells me to keep tires inflated properly, rotate and balance tires as well as proper alignment and have the steering dampner replaced. Steering dampner is brand new (3 months old), tires are at proper inflation and balanced as well as alignment done and the front end still vibrates, sometimes violently to where it is tough to control until speed drops under 40 MPH. …
Tl contact owns a 2007 Ford f-250 SD. The contact stated that the entire vehicle experiences strong steering vibration and violent shakes after traveling over a bump or uneven roads. The failure was recently noticed while driving 70 MPH. The driver stated that it felt as if all four wheels were loose. He has taken the vehicle to several dealers and they stated that the tire pressure was the cause of the failure and refused to diagnose the vehicle. The contact stated that the tire pressure on his vehicle has always remained at the correct levels. He discovered an investigation that was conducted on this same failure by the manufacturer (NHTSA campaign id number pe07057 (suspension:front)). He believes that the tire pressure is not the issue and that a new investigation should be opened and a recall issued. Currently, the vehicle is still experiencing the defect and is rarely driven. …
2007 Ford f250 super duty 6.0 liter diesel 4x4. Steering wobble (oscillation): purchased vehicle new after about 30000 miles when driving 60-65 MPH and hit an rough road surface - steering begins to shake violently until slowed to approx. 40 MPH. At 42000 miles had 6" lift and 37' tires and dual steering stabilizer put on vehicle and problem seemed to resolve up until approx. 54000 miles same issue again. Have had wheels balanced, air pressure and alignment check - found loose track bar and tightened. This helped to reduce the frequency of wobble occurrence, however still not resolved. Upon researching this it appears to be a global Ford super duty problem whether vehicle is stock or had suspension modifications. It is a potentially dangerous situation that Ford needs to address instead of deny there is a problem.
I own a 2007 Ford f-250 SD pick-up with a crew cab. Since day one I complained to the dealer(s) regarding severe steering oscillation when encountering bumpy or irregular road surfaces at highway speeds, especially on curves. I was advised that the tire pressure must be maintained at the factory recommendation of 70#s. Although the pressures are checked and maintained regularly, the severe oscillation continues and I was told that it is normal for this to happen if the truck does not have a full load or if it is not towing a trailer. The dealer(s) have stated that the factory does not have a recall, but did address the matter in a "tech bulletin" which only addressed the tire pressure as a resolution. With all the other similar complaints, the issue must be more than tire pressure.
Ford f250 steering oscillation. I know there was an investigation, and the matter is now closed, but how can this be. The simple fact that the tire pressure is the cure all? I currently have the stock tires still, and set to the factory requested pressure. And it will give me "death wobble" many times in the course of the trip. To the point that I even have to pull over to get it to stop. I have the entire front end checked out by a shop and the report was there is no worn out parts. It is a well known fact that tre style ball joints dont work well as track bar ends, yet Ford keeps using them. The complaints all over the internet are not wrong. I am afraid the let me parents drive the truck and they were the main reason we purchased it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford f-250 SD. While driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the contact drove over a road bump and vehicle began to shake violently causing difficulty in steering. The brakes were applied and the failure became worse. The failure occurred when encountering rough road conditions. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three occasions and one time to an independent mechanic regarding the failure. The steering stabilizer and mounting bracket were replaced four times yet the failure persisted. The contact was in the process of taking the vehicle back to the authorized dealer for further diagnosis and repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
I was towing a car hauler at approximately 65 MPH on I-94 outside of chicago, il when my vehicle began to veer slightly to the right and cross into the other lane. I tried to correct steer to the left and my vehicle did not respond. I began to cross into the next lane of traffic and I began to spin the steering wheel even harder to the left with no change in direction. I realized that I had a loss of steering and began to apply the brakes to avoid hitting the barrier on the side of the road. I ended up crossing four lanes of moderately heavy labor day traffic with zero steering control and came to rest within inches of the retaining barrier on the side of the road.
Ford super duty deathwobble. Problem has persisted since new. Failure occurs at speeds between 30 and 75mph. Failure manifests as uncontrollable steering and whole vehicle oscillation. Has LED to loss of control of vehicle more times than I can remember. Uneven road surface instigates said loss of control. Have changed shocks and springs,added dual steering stabilizer in addition to changing stabilizer in stock location, ball joint caster cams added, new tires added (twice) multiple alignments. Most corrective action taken is not to drive it and jeopardize my life or the lives of others. How many need to be killed or injured before someone can be held accoutable?
Severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations. Feels like a tire is coming off, this is causing severe shimmy and loss of control of the vehicle at approx 35-39 MPH - thought there were ripples in the road but it happens on more and more bumps, worse today. Happens multiple times per trip various situations. Kids thought is was fun, I was scared to death (this incident happened on a straight away - still terrifying). Have not taken to dealer but will immediately, pressures are good and nothing appears broken hope I can find out before something really bad happens.
Steering complaints in other F-250 SD years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2007 Ford F-250 SD?
NHTSA has 23 complaints about the steering of the 2007 Ford F-250 SD, 43% of the model year's 54 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2007 Ford F-250 SD steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2007 Ford F-250 SD, though it has 1 recall for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Ford F-250 SD steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 40,000 miles, and 26% before 25,000 miles.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.