Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2019 Ford F-350 SD owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
We have been afflicted by the notorious Ford "death wobble" on our F-350XL multiple times. Twice, Haldeman Ford on Rt.33 claims to have "fixed" it only for it to happen yet again. The 3rd time it occurred, my field crew was on the PA Turnpike when the steering wheel began shaking so violently it caused the driver to lose control and hit a cement median. Somehow no one was hurt and no other motorists were involved but someone could've easily been hurt or killed due to this defect. We then towed it back to Haldeman Ford for yet another warranty "repair". The third time we were flat-out accused of lying and that we had caused the damage ourselves. …
Steering suspension has been failing over and over for months. Several severe incidents while driving 70+ mph down the road. Complete loss of control of the vehicle, uncontrollable death wobbles. One incident put me in a ditch, while the others were near collisions. First incident - was no longer able to drive above 30mph without sever death wobble. After "repairs", recreated the issue at 75 mph and I'm unable to drive safely above 35 mph. Ford has confirmed many parts needing replacement but will not take ownership in replacing them. First incident -$5,300. Second incident - nearly $2500. There were no warning lamps, messages, or any notification of failure prior to incident. The entire front end of these vehicles need to be recalled. There is a class action lawsuit for a reason. I'm unable to sell my truck, or drive it do to costly RECURRING repairs. I'm fearful for my life in my Ford.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated the adaptive steering fault light was illuminated and then the adaptive steering failed to operate as designed. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to accelerate, and was ambling forward instead. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed and determined that the failure was related to recall CXH03332865/R323W4 for the adaptive steering failure; however, the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH on a busy highway and hauling an RV, the vehicle and steering wheel suddenly began to violently shake and vibrate causing the contact to nearly lose control of the vehicle. During the trip, the failure had occurred on three separate occasions after driving over changes to the pavement of the road and driving onto a bridge. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the steering dampener was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the part was on back order and the vehicle could not be repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH and driving over a rough patch of roadway, the steering wheel started jerking to the left and the right. The vehicle had experienced the death wobble. The contact slowed down to 30 MPH and the vehicle started driving properly. The contact resumed driving 55 MPH and the vehicle drove normally. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the sway bar needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that on three occasions while driving approximately 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle started to wobble violently. The contact stated that when the brake pedal was depressed and the vehicle decelerated below 30 MPH, the wobbling ceased. The contact stated that there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's wife observed an unknown recall that might be associated with the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 75 MPH, the vehicle started shaking violently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over to inspect the vehicle; however, the contact found no fault with the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,500.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while his client was driving at slow speeds in a parking area, the vehicle suddenly lost electric power steering functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the upper steering column shaft bearings were missing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 68,000.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle started to violently vibrate, before coming to a stop. The vibration stopped after the vehicle was brought to a complete stop. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 17,600.
Massive vibration/wobbling front end occurred on freeway 15 San Diego Dec., 28, 2021. Had to pull over and stop in the shoulder. Massive vibration/wobbling continued. Took into Ford Penske with mileage 39,304 on Jan 13, 2022: Ford Penske replaced steering damper. Unsure if the original factory installed damper is still available for inspection upon request at Penske? My wife and my safety and others on the 15 freeway were for sure put at risk. Then on Jan 28, 2022 the wobble and vibration returned while traveling from San Diego to Utah. I had to take the truck to Provo Larry Miller Ford and they replaced the tires which only had 35,000 on them and also replaced again the steering damper! This problem has been re-confirmed by the Ford Provo dealership. The check engine light also came on - Provo Ford diagnosed as a steering/suspension/vibration problem condition. …
Steering complaints in other F-350 SD years
Frequently asked questions
How common are steering problems on the 2019 Ford F-350 SD?
NHTSA has 266 complaints about the steering of the 2019 Ford F-350 SD, 57% of the model year's 467 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2019 Ford F-350 SD steering problems?
No. NHTSA lists no steering recall for the 2019 Ford F-350 SD, though it has 11 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 2019 Ford F-350 SD steering problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 20,000 miles, and 65% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 2 crashes, 0 fires and 3 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.