2011 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

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

49Steering complaints

36%Of all 136 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

STEERING49 · 36%

SUSPENSION44 · 32.4%

ENGINE21 · 15.4%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13 · 9.6%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10 · 7.4%

Share of the 136 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2011 Ford F-350 overview page.

What owners report

“The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the steering column and the front-end of the vehicle started shuddering…”NHTSA complaint 11551581 — filed 10/24/2023

“at any given time traveling over speeds of 50-60 MPH truck has a wobble that can't be stopped until I slow down completely. at highway…”NHTSA complaint 11502751 — filed 01/20/2023

“The steering gets stiff all of a sudden. You have to pull it back when making a turn right or left. It happens intermittent. If…”NHTSA complaint 11467705 — filed 06/06/2022

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2011 Ford F-350 have steering problems?

Steering is the most-reported problem area on the 2011 Ford F-350: 49 of 136 complaints on file (36%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2011 Ford F-350 have in total?

136 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 4 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 5 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 07/12/2026.