Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2020 Ford F-350.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
I was driving forward approx 5 mph and lost all control of the steering. The steering wheel was not moving the front tires at all. There was no warning, and indication that the steering was going bad. The truck is 2020 with approx 80,0000 miles. Not lifted, no off roading. The steering wheel will just spin no stop to it in either direction. My understaning with this truck is there is no intermidated shaft so it didnt slowly go out. The night before my family and I were coming down from lake tahoe with a boat attached. Had this happened at that spped with a trailer it would have been a very different outcome.
Our 2020 Ford F-350 experienced a catastrophic mechanical failure while in motion. The driveline disconnected, the rear axle locked up, and the transmission bellhousing was destroyed—leaving the truck completely immobile and blocking traffic. This occurred with no prior warning and posed a significant crash risk. At the time, Ford safety recall 22s22 (related to a known defect in the transmission’s output planetary four assembly) was open and had not yet been completed. The symptoms and failure we experienced match the failure scenario described in Ford's own bulletin for 22s22: driveline separation, internal transmission damage, and loss of control or park function. Ford has denied coverage, stating the failure was due to a "loose pinion flange nut" and unrelated to the recall. However, they have not provided any inspection documentation, photos, or evidence that the recalled components were properly inspected or ruled out as the root cause. We have repeatedly requested this documentation from both Ford and the dealership, but neither has provided it. We are concerned that the failure was caused by the exact defect identified in recall 22s22, and that Ford is failing to take responsibility or follow full recall procedures—including post-failure inspection and transparency. We are requesting that NHTSA investigate this case as a potential mishandling of a known safety defect and failure to comply with recall responsibilities.
My truck starting shaking really bad while driving after 45 miles per hour. I went to the repair shop today and they told me it was the death wobble. Could have lost control of truck as it was very terrifying.