2012 Ford F-250 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 112about this part
- Share
- 42%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,878miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 112 complaints about the steering of the 2012 Ford F-250, 42% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,878 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“It has happened twice and now I am too scared to drive it. It shakes violently at 65 to 75 miles an hour. Truely a death sentence to drive it.feels like both front tires blow out. I slow and pull to shoulder and nothing visually is wrong. I just recently took to Ford dealer ship, they have had it for a week with no answers. So have you heard of this?”
NHTSA complaint #11349730, filed 2020-08, 90,000 miles“While traveling at freeway speeds and hitting a bump, pothole or expansion joint the front end develops a horrible wobble and is very hard to control until I can get the speed below 35 MPH. I am aware there is a class action lawsuit against Ford motor company because of this issue. This has happened several times before and after work has been done to correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11361852, filed 2020-09, 42,000 miles“Experiencing a severe front end shimmy, also known as the death wobble. I've replaced tires and almost all front end components. This has been going on since I bought the truck used, and no one can seem to cure it. Happens whenever I hit a small bump on the highway and is extremely dangerous as the truck must be brought to a complete stop to end the wobble”
NHTSA complaint #11190999, filed 2019-03, 155,000 miles“For the second time while traveling on major highways my truck started shaking violently to the point I could barely maintain a hold on the steering wheel. I have had my tires checked and they in good shape and balanced. The front ball joints are deemed fine. After a visit to the dealer they say they can find no problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11377755, filed 2020-12, 79,500 miles“2012 f250 purchased new and no modifications ever. I have always run the stock michelin tires. Beginning in or about 2015 I have experienced a severe steering wobble when driving at speeds over 50 MPH when at least one of the tires hits a groove, bump or pothole in the road. The only way to control the violent shaking is to quickly reduce the speed and pulling onto the shoulder.”
NHTSA complaint #11318076, filed 2020-03, 50,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10179912Jan 12, 2016In monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from Ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 74 | 52% |
| 2013 | 37 | 39% |
| 2012 | 112 | 42% |
| 2011 | 102 | 41% |
| 2010 | 30 | 41% |
| 2009 | 32 | 59% |
| 2008 | 80 | 41% |
| 2007 | 23 | 38% |
| 2006 | 78 | 35% |
| 2005 | 39 | 27% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 11 | 9% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 22 | 10% |
| 2000 | 48 | 15% |
| 1999 | 49 | 8% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 8% |
| 1996 | 17 | 10% |
| 1995 | 8 | 4% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 10 | 8% |
| 1992 | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 7 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford F-250
125 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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