2012 Ford F-350 Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 65about this part
- Share
- 44%of 149 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 116,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 65 complaints about the suspension of the 2012 Ford F-350, 44% of the 149 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 116,000 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.
“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“While driving on the freeway in heavy traffic at approximately 60 MPH my 2012 Ford F-350 super duty crew cab truck began to shake violently so much so that the vehicle was hard to control resulting in a near miss of collision with vehicles next to me. With great effort I was able to control the truck and come to a stop safely. I exited the freeway and took surface roads at slow speeds to get home,”
NHTSA complaint #11387572, filed 2021-01, 130,000 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“Driving on the highway at 70 MPH. The steering wheel wobbled out of control which made it so I could not control the vehicle. I applied the brake but it didn't respond until the truck slowed. Cars were serving off the road and I was within seconds of a very serious accident with 2 of my children. I am frightened to drive the truck as no one can tell me what the cause or repair needed. Had something similar on my former Ford but not to the extent of this incident.”
NHTSA complaint #11383434, filed 2020-12, 120,000 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 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 | 40 | 44% |
| 2013 | 30 | 39% |
| 2012 | 65 | 44% |
| 2011 | 45 | 33% |
| 2009 | 18 | 64% |
| 2008 | 15 | 11% |
| 2007 | 12 | 33% |
| 2006 | 50 | 34% |
| 2005 | 25 | 22% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 6 | 5% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 24 | 8% |
| 1999 | 37 | 9% |
| 1997 | 9 | 6% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 5 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford F-350
66 complaintsEngine
25 complaintsOther or unknown
17 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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