2012 Ford F-350 Suspension Problems
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about suspension problems on the 2012 Ford F-350, 44% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 116,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “death wobble” (55% of reports).
- 65suspension complaints
- 116,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 92%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 36 of 65 complaints (55%)
- Front end: mentioned in 19 of 65 complaints (29%)
- Hit bump: mentioned in 9 of 65 complaints (14%)
- Violent shaking: mentioned in 7 of 65 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do suspension problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 65 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Ford F-350 suspension complaints by model year
| Model year | Suspension complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 40 | 44% | 92,953 |
| 2013 F-350 | 30 | 39% | 120,000 |
| 2012 F-350 | 65 | 44% | 116,000 |
| 2011 F-350 | 45 | 33% | 66,000 |
| 2009 F-350 | 18 | 64% | 142,000 |
| 2008 F-350 | 15 | 11% | 70,000 |
| 2007 F-350 | 12 | 33% | 36,000 |
| 2006 F-350 | 50 | 34% | 58,017 |
| 2005 F-350 | 25 | 22% | 47,683 |
| 2004 F-350 | 4 | 3% | 47,500 |
| 2003 F-350 | 2 | 2% | 75,750 |
| 2002 F-350 | 6 | 5% | 31,500 |
| 2001 F-350 | 3 | 2% | 71,918 |
| 2000 F-350 | 24 | 8% | 47,750 |
| 1999 F-350 | 37 | 9% | 74,944 |
| 1997 F-350 | 9 | 6% | 125,000 |
| 1996 F-350 | 7 | 5% | — |
| 1995 F-350 | 5 | 4% | 196,713 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists suspension 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 that while his son was driving 25 MPH, the front track bar unexpectedly fractured into two pieces, causing the vehicle to swerve off the road. Additionally, the vehicle had experienced the death wobble. The vehicle was towed to the dealer…
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…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2012 Ford F-350s have suspension problems?
No. NHTSA has 65 owner complaints about suspension 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 suspension?
No recall currently lists suspension for this vehicle.
At what mileage do suspension problems start?
The median reported mileage is 116,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about suspension problems on the 2012 Ford F-350?
The most frequent phrase is “death wobble”, in 36 of 65 complaints, followed by “front end” (19).
Other 2012 Ford F-350 problems
- Steering problems (66)
See all 2012 Ford F-350 problems or suspension problems across all F-350 years.