2011 Ford F-250 SD Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

47Steering complaints

38.5%Of all 122 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

STEERING47 · 38.5%

SUSPENSION44 · 36.1%

ENGINE21 · 17.2%

WHEELS11 · 9%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9 · 7.4%

Share of the 122 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Ford F-250 SD overview page.

What owners report

“EXTREME SHAKING OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN ENCOUNTERING A SHIFT IN ROAD SURFACE SUCH AS AN EXPANSION JOINT, ETC AT AROUND 55 MPH AND TURNING…”NHTSA complaint 11171153 — filed 01/21/2019

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 FORD F-250 SD. WHILE DRIVING OVER UNEVEN LAND AND BUMPS IN THE ROAD, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. ALSO, THE STEERING…”NHTSA complaint 11150119 — filed 11/08/2018

“THE TRUCK WILL EXPERIENCE REALLY BAD WOBBLE/BOUNCE AT 35-55MPH SPEEDS. I INSTALLED A DUAL STEERING STABILIZER THINKING MAYBE IT JUST NEEDS AN UPGRADE. THE REAR…”NHTSA complaint 10915004 — filed 10/10/2016

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Ford F-250 SD have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Ford F-250 SD: 47 of 122 complaints on file (38.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Ford F-250 SD have in total?

122 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.