2020 Ford F-350 SD Steering Problems

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

34Steering complaints

18.1%Of all 188 complaints

#2Most-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

POWER TRAIN51 · 27.1%

STEERING34 · 18.1%

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL33 · 17.6%

Unspecified / other19 · 10.1%

ENGINE14 · 7.4%

Share of the 188 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Ford F-350 SD overview page.

What owners report

“The steering wheel all of a sudden got really loose and will pull away from the steering column. I called Ford service at the dealership…”NHTSA complaint 11665884 — filed 06/09/2025

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the steering wheel was loose and had no resistance. The…”NHTSA complaint 11652235 — filed 04/02/2025

“The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, the steering wheel became inoperable. The contact stated that the steering…”NHTSA complaint 11650818 — filed 03/26/2025

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Ford F-350 SD have steering problems?

Steering is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Ford F-350 SD: 34 of 188 complaints on file (18.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2020 Ford F-350 SD have in total?

188 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 09/08/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 3 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.