2012 Ford F-250 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 125about this part
- Share
- 47%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 86,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 125 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Ford F-250, 47% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 86,700 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“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 miles“While traveling on a freeway at around 65 MPH, if I hit any minor bump or uneven surface during a sweeping curve, the whole front of the truck and steering wheel shakes violently until I pull to the side of the road. This is commonly referred to as the death wobble . This has happened multiple times.”
NHTSA complaint #11231583, filed 2019-07, 68,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10044118Feb 10, 2012Ford: some vehicles exhibit a 4x4 not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking in extreme cold temperatures below -18 degrees celsius or 0 degrees fahrenheit. Include ford…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 81 | 57% |
| 2013 | 48 | 51% |
| 2012 | 125 | 47% |
| 2011 | 111 | 45% |
| 2010 | 29 | 40% |
| 2009 | 28 | 52% |
| 2008 | 35 | 18% |
| 2007 | 23 | 38% |
| 2006 | 85 | 38% |
| 2005 | 37 | 26% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 5% |
| 2002 | 10 | 6% |
| 2001 | 15 | 7% |
| 2000 | 21 | 6% |
| 1999 | 28 | 5% |
| 1998 | 14 | 25% |
| 1997 | 30 | 10% |
| 1996 | 14 | 8% |
| 1995 | 24 | 13% |
| 1994 | 14 | 11% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 4 | 4% |
| 1988 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford F-250
112 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 29, 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