2004 Ford F-250 steering problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2004 Ford F-250 — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My 2004 F250 has developed the "Death Wobble" that is normally associated with newer models, but the shudder at or around 40-45mph is identical to the described problems of the newer models in the class action lawsuit and tech bulletins published by Ford. Older models need to be considered in the…”
filed Jul 16, 2025
“The tie rod broke while the vehicle was in motion. This caused the vehicle to lose control and crash into another vehicle, causing damage to both vehicles. There was no warning and no sign of any issues. Vehicle has been very well maintained, in fact, it has been in the shop at least once per month…”
filed Jan 23, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other F-250 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-250 | 74 | 52% |
| 2013 F-250 | 37 | 39% |
| 2012 F-250 | 112 | 42% |
| 2011 F-250 | 102 | 41% |
| 2010 F-250 | 30 | 41% |
| 2009 F-250 | 32 | 59% |
| 2008 F-250 | 80 | 41% |
| 2007 F-250 | 23 | 38% |
| 2006 F-250 | 78 | 35% |
| 2005 F-250 | 39 | 27% |
| 2003 F-250 | 11 | 9% |
| 2002 F-250 | 10 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2004 Ford F-250
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.