2012 Ford F-350 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 11%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2012 Ford F-350, 11% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At speeds typically over 50 MPH vehicle, vehicle has a propensity to begin shaking violently, and uncontrollably. After doing some research this appears to be a common problem known among owners as death wobble . The vehicle has been to my local dealership to for repairs and parts replacement but the problem remains unsolved. I no longer feel safe operating this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11355429, filed 2020-09, 120,000 miles“Truck has started the infamous death wobble about threw me off the highway going 75 miles per hour with a trailer. Truck feels like a wheel is going to come off after hitting a small bump in the road. It happened 1 time and I talked to a mechanic about it he said to get a new steering stabilizer so I replaced it with an upgrade and it is doing it every time I get on the highway and get over 60 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #11279414, filed 2019-11, 145,000 miles“While accelerating up to a cruising speed on a local interstate, the steering wheel and front end began to shake violently, severely limiting my ability to safely control the vehicle (a/k/a a death wobble ) . I had to take my foot off the accelerator in the middle lane of an interstate (with a speed limit of 70 MPH) and move carefully over to the right hand shoulder to bring the vehicle to a stop. The issue has persisted despite having my tires balanced and front end aligned. …”
NHTSA complaint #11308434, filed 2020-02, 66,000 miles“Death wobble. This has been going on for several years and is becoming increasingly dangerous. We have replaced tires, shocks, steering dampener and track bar. If we hit a bump in the road at highway speeds while in a curve the death wobble is so severe it is lucky that I have not lost control. But the only way to stop it is to stop the truck - on the highway in traffic. I have nearly been killed with people barely able to avoid hitting me. It seems to be a known issue that is, as yet, unacknowledged. …”
NHTSA complaint #10914112, filed 2016-10, 127,000 miles“Death wobble! Has happened on many occasions! Driving down the highway any speed over 50 miles per hour. Truck front end and steering shake violently! It's very hard to keep control over truck. Afraid of killing my family and other drivers. Took the truck to shop and got two new front tires and a new rim. Truck has been service and no difference!”
NHTSA complaint #11341101, filed 2020-07, 115,080 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11023852Sep 24, 2025Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 10% |
| 2013 | 5 | 7% |
| 2012 | 17 | 11% |
| 2011 | 9 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 | 2 | 1% |
| 2005 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1997 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 4% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford F-350
66 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsWheels
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford F-350
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.
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