Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power steering, steering column, rack and pinion).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2015 Ford F-350 SD owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle experienced the death wobble and began to violently shake and vibrate causing the driver to nearly lose control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the tie rods, drag link, steering components, and performed a wheel alignment to repair the failure; however, two days after retrieving the vehicle the failure reoccurred. The contact indicated that the failure occurred at speeds exceeding 50 MPH. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the electronic power steering was not functioning properly, requiring the steering wheel to be manually returned to center after completing a turn. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started shaking uncontrollably. The contact stated he was able to slow the vehicle down and safely drive the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed steering stabilizer shock. The contact was informed that the stabilizer shock need replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
Over 5 times my truck become uncontrollable at highway speeds; 60mph or greater. A seam, groove, joint or other minor imperfection in the road instigates a violent shaking from the front of the truck. The only recourse is to jam on the brakes, at which the shaking subsides and control returns at approximately below 40 mph. As this normally happens at highway speeds, the loss and control and spontaneous braking required takes adjacent drivers by surprise very nearly causes an accident. I have owned this truck since it was new and purchase from Tommy Vaughn Ford. I regularly have the vehicle serviced at Hellman Ford in Stafford, TX. I've returned to Helfman 3 times since October 2019 with this problem. …
Hello on 8/3/22 I was driving on the highway and as I was accelerating at around 50mph the steering wheel started to violently shake back and forth. I thought I was going to loose control and crash. I have never experienced this in a vehicle before. To date I have replaced most of the front components and within the past month, both front Tie rods left and right. Steering tie rod including steering gearbox tie rod were replaced. My tires have been replaced in July of 2022. Both front Hubs in 2023. I just had the tires rebalanced again two weeks ago to try anything. The ball joints in 2022 and the mechanic says all these parts above are ok and he cant diagnose anything to cause this death wobble which he experienced. I am now having another shop replace the front Track bar to see if that helps. …
1st incident happened in May 2020, traveling down a major highway at about 60 mph, hit a bump in the road and the truck went into what is known as the "death wobble" and I had absolutely no control of the steering. I then had to slow down to under 10 mph while still in the lane of traffic, to get the truck under control. I immediately call a mechanic shop and had the truck inspected. I took it to another shop that does suspension and front end alignments and had it looked at. 2nd incident happened today, Sept 28, 2021. Same thing traveling down a major interstate at approximately 70 mph, hit a bump in the road, and again the truck went into the "death wobble". I had no control over the steering and had to come to a complete stop to get the truck under control. This time I was almost rear-ended by vehicles behind me. This is extremely troubling, scary, and a very serious safety issue. …
I just had new breaks and rotors, shocks and some small front end parts replaced. Alignment also completed. While driving south on I-17 down from sunset point at 75 mph the speed limit, I went over a small bump or hole on the road and the death wobble started and violently began to wobnble from passenger side to driver side, or jumping or boucing 6" to 12". items in the door storage and on the dash where tossed about. I began pumping the breaks until the wobble stopped at about 35 mph. I have owned four f 350 one ton trucks with over 500,000 miles driven. this is the first time I have had this happen. I was asked by another f350 owner if I had ever had this happen before. I now know WHY IT IS CALLED THE DEATH WOBBLE. I cant believe I made it through this. There a BIG PROBLEM HERE!!!!!!!!!!!
Every time I hit any sort of bump on the road (I.e the the lip on a highway overpass approach, or any standard road lip or bump) I lose complete control of my truck, it violently shakes and I have to come to a complete stop to get rid of it, which is dangerous when in traffic, I've owned the truck for a year and a half and have never been able to fix the problem, the local ford dealership I purchased the truck from said it's not a listed recall and they can do nothing about it, there is no diagnosable problem that anyone can figure out, I've been told these year trucks have this problem, I've lost control multiple time with myself and my girlfriend in the vehicle and barely recovered from having many major accidents and being a danger to others driving on the same road as me.
Multiple times: Front end violent shake pulling steering wheel from hands and loosing control at 70 mph. Slammed on brakes just before I hit the center concrete barrier on highway. Driving over a manhole cover on road at 30 mph sent front end again into a built shake causing loss of steering and into oncoming traffic till was able to brake and stop vehicle. Drive great till next bump in road. 11 diesel techs cannot figure out what is wrong! This truck is going to kill someone, what is wrong with it???? Replaced tie rods, track bars, ball joints, wheel bearing, steering dampener, shocks, multiple alignments, caster bolts, ... $4800... in parts and labor so far and continues the exact same death wobble trap!
A little over 2 years ago my truck started the death wobble. I didn't know at first what it was but after internet searches I quickly came across the so called "death wobble". I have taken it in to the dealer multiple times They have changed a few parts when taking it in, at my own expense, but never have fixed the problem. It is progressively getting worse and is very dangerous to drive. Not just for me but for the public as well. When the truck starts to do the death wobble there is not much you can do but hold on. Ford should be responsible for fixing the problem with there own.
Steering complaints in other F-350 SD years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2015 Ford F-350 SD?
NHTSA has 67 complaints about the steering of the 2015 Ford F-350 SD, 32% of the model year's 208 complaints. The component named most often is linkages › tie rod assembly (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2015 Ford F-350 SD steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2015 Ford F-350 SD, though it has 3 recalls 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 2015 Ford F-350 SD steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 68,000 miles, and 15% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to steering problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.