2012 Ford F-350 Steering Problems
Owners have filed 66 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2012 Ford F-350, 44% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 112,040 miles. The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (50% of reports).
- 66steering complaints
- 112,040median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 94%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Death wobble: mentioned in 33 of 66 complaints (50%)
- Front end: mentioned in 19 of 66 complaints (29%)
- Violent shaking: mentioned in 8 of 66 complaints (12%)
- Small bump: mentioned in 7 of 66 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 46 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
None of the 66 complaints report a crash, fire or injury.
Ford F-350 steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 46 | 51% | 73,000 |
| 2013 F-350 | 30 | 39% | 107,500 |
| 2012 F-350 | 66 | 44% | 112,040 |
| 2011 F-350 | 50 | 37% | 69,000 |
| 2009 F-350 | 14 | 50% | 168,714 |
| 2008 F-350 | 47 | 36% | 88,500 |
| 2007 F-350 | 8 | 22% | 58,000 |
| 2006 F-350 | 51 | 35% | 57,000 |
| 2005 F-350 | 28 | 25% | 42,500 |
| 2004 F-350 | 9 | 6% | 67,097 |
| 2003 F-350 | 6 | 7% | 36,620 |
| 2002 F-350 | 16 | 14% | 63,000 |
| 2001 F-350 | 28 | 18% | 63,400 |
| 2000 F-350 | 44 | 14% | 63,424 |
| 1999 F-350 | 48 | 12% | 107,000 |
| 1997 F-350 | 12 | 8% | 92,000 |
| 1996 F-350 | 6 | 5% | 50,000 |
| 1995 F-350 | 5 | 4% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2012 Ford F-350. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the contact rolled over a bump and the vehicle started to shudder and sway to the left and right violently. The contact slowed down to 20 MPH and regained control of the vehicle. The contact stated there…
I'm currently experiencing the "Death Wobble" with my vehicle, making it unsafe to drive past 60 mph due to intense shaking. This is a serious safety concern for both me and my family. This issue happens frequently on the freeway, and we all fear that the wheels could fall off or the vehicle might…
Truck has a random death wabble and differnt speeds. I've taken the truck to three differnt ford dealers multiple times and they alll can't find any worn parts, the dealers all with say ford knows there is a saftey issue with the trucks but don't have a real fix for the issue. several other ford…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Ford F-350s have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 66 owner complaints about steering for the 2012 Ford F-350 (44% of the 149 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ford F-350 steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 112,040 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2012 Ford F-350?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 33 of 66 complaints, followed by “front end” (19).
Other 2012 Ford F-350 problems
- Suspension problems (65)
See all 2012 Ford F-350 problems or steering problems across all F-350 years.