2015 Ford F-250 SD Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 09/08/2026

126Steering complaints

42.6%Of all 296 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

STEERING126 · 42.6%

SUSPENSION120 · 40.5%

ENGINE44 · 14.9%

Unspecified / other31 · 10.5%

WHEELS22 · 7.4%

Share of the 296 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Ford F-250 SD overview page.

What owners report

“TWICE NOW IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS I HAVE STRUCK A BUMP IN THE ROAD AT 60 MPH THAT CAUSED THE STEERING TO SHAKE SO…”NHTSA complaint 11373772 — filed 11/09/2020

“THE VEHICLE FRONT END BEGINS TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY, SOMETIMES WITH A BUMP IN THE ROAD, OR WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO…”NHTSA complaint 11364381 — filed 10/14/2020

“THE VEHICLE WILL START TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHEN TRAVELING AT SPEEDS OF 30-50 MILES AN HOUR IF THE ROAD IS NOT SMOOTH. IT DOES NOT…”NHTSA complaint 11354983 — filed 09/14/2020

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Ford F-250 SD have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Ford F-250 SD: 126 of 296 complaints on file (42.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Ford F-250 SD have in total?

296 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 8 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 7 reported injuries, and none 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 09/08/2026.