2012 Ford F-150 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 48 suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2012 Ford F-150, about 3% of that year's 1,781 total complaints. The median mileage at failure was 44,000 miles, with one crash and one injury reported, and no related recalls are on file.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 48
- 3% of 1,781
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 44,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners report tire sidewall failures and blowouts, sometimes within the first few thousand miles on factory-fitted tires.
- Aluminum wheels have cracked, including a rear rim that cracked at 18,600 miles despite no known impact.
- Some drivers describe the front end coming out of alignment without warning, requiring a dealer alignment and re-leveling kit.
- Owners report a rear wheel separating from the truck while driving, leaving only brakes and lug nuts visible.
- Lower control arms show excessive rust and corrosion on some trucks.
- Several owners describe violent shaking or vibration at various speeds that returned even after dealer repairs.
When 2012 Ford F-150 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Jul 17, 2012, latest Mar 10, 2026.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Ford F-150
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels & tires complaints does the 2012 Ford F-150 have?
- NHTSA lists 48 complaints in this area for the 2012 F-150, which is about 3% of the 1,781 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford F-150 suspension, wheels & tires issues?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 F-150.
- At what mileage do these problems tend to occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported in NHTSA complaints is 44,000 miles.
- Did these problems cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 1 injury linked to suspension, wheels & tires complaints for the 2012 F-150, with no fires reported.
- How does the 2012 F-150 compare to other years for this problem area?
- The 2012 F-150 had 48 complaints (3% share), close to 2011's 45 complaints (2% share) and lower than 2016's 72 complaints (4% share), based on NHTSA data.