2012 Ford F-250 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 3%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the body and structure of the 2012 Ford F-250, 3% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Experienced 'death wobble' while driving a highway 287 (same speed no stop and go with traffics). Truck was suddenly violently shaking and wobbling caused my husband almost lost control. He was able to pull over the tuck but scared him to death. We had it towed to a dealership and they confirmed the death wobble provided a quote.”
NHTSA complaint #11281814, filed 2019-11, 130,000 miles“Collied with a vehicle stopping to make a left hand turn. Damages include frame damage, smashed in front end. Had to kick the driver door open to get out. No airbags ever deployed. Ended up with head lacerations.”
NHTSA complaint #10610938, filed 2014-07, 59,667 miles“Today, while my wife was exiting my F250, the passenger A pillar handle failed and my wife fell to the ground. She sustained injuries to her hand and leg.”
NHTSA complaint #11428398, filed 2021-08“The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the rear end of the vehicle seemed to be falling apart. The contact stated that the failure was due to the cab mount bushing. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11659662, filed 2025-05, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the front end of the vehicle hit a bump causing a death wobble . The contact almost loss control of the vehicle but was able to regain control at approximately 10 MPH. The vehicle was taken to be repaired but the failure recurred. The repairs were unknown. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10873435, filed 2016-06, 95,000 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2% |
| 2013 | 5 | 5% |
| 2012 | 9 | 3% |
| 2011 | 8 | 3% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2006 | 11 | 5% |
| 2005 | 7 | 5% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 5 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 4 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 9 | 16% |
| 1997 | 18 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 3% |
| 1995 | 9 | 5% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 10% |
| 1986 | 2 | 5% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford F-250
125 complaintsSteering
112 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBrakes
10 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology