2018 Ford F-250 SD problems
Owners have filed 639 complaints about the 2018 Ford F-250 SD with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 39.4% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of suspension at 31%.
Complaints639
Crashes13
Fires16
Injuries5
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 39.4% · 252
Suspension 31.0% · 198
Unknown or other 7.2% · 46
Wheels 4.5% · 29
Engine 2.3% · 15
Power train 2.3% · 15
Structure 2.3% · 15
Fuel/propulsion system 2.0% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 16 describe a fire and 5 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Ford F-250 SD in this data, 2018 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2019 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 52 in the last three years against 174 in the three before. The issues here may already have been addressed.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 27,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel started to shake significantly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering damper needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000. Steering · reported at 69,000 miles
When driving at speeds between 45 and 65 the steering wheel will start shaking side to side violently. I have had the truck for about a month and it has happened 4 times. It shakes so bad you almost lose control. The only way to get it to stop is to slow way down, to approximately 15 mph or stop completely. This is pretty convenient when your on the interstate. Ford needs to offer a repair before someone dies! Steering · reported at 33,100 miles
While accelerating and entering an interstate, I drove over a rough section of asphalt while merging into the driving lane, which resulted in my steering wheel and front suspension vibrating and shaking in a violent and dangerous manner. I had to immediately deaccelerate and pull off towards the shoulder in order to get it to stop. Researching forums and I learned that is being referred to as a "death wobble". Steering · reported at 34,307 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
Checking NHTSA for open recalls…