2012 Ford F-250 Steering Problems
Steering complaints make up 130 of 323 total complaints (40%) for the 2012 Ford F-250, centered on a violent front-end shake often called the "death wobble." Median mileage at failure was 82,387 miles, with no related recalls, crashes, fires, or injuries reported to NHTSA.
- Steering complaints
- 130
- 40% of 323
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 82,387 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical steering symptoms owners report
- Owners describe sudden, violent front-end shaking or wobbling triggered by hitting bumps, seams, or road transitions at highway speeds around 55 to 70 mph.
- The steering wheel itself vibrates and becomes hard to control during these episodes, forcing drivers to slow down or stop to regain control.
- Several owners refer to the issue by name as the "death wobble" and report it recurring even after dealer repairs like adding a steering dampener or replacing a track bar assembly and bushing.
- Some drivers report front ball joints wearing out and needing replacement in connection with the shaking.
- One owner reported having to turn the steering wheel excessively to maneuver the vehicle at various speeds without any shaking episode.
- Dealers in multiple cases were unable to diagnose the cause or told owners the repair was not covered under warranty.
When 2012 Ford F-250 steering complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 17, 2013, latest Apr 21, 2026.
Steering recalls for the 2012 Ford F-250
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Steering complaints by F-250 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are steering complaints on the 2012 Ford F-250?
- NHTSA lists 130 steering complaints for the 2012 F-250, which is 40% of the 323 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford F-250 death wobble?
- No. The JSON data shows no related recalls listed for steering issues on the 2012 F-250.
- At what mileage does the steering problem usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for steering complaints on the 2012 F-250 is 82,387 miles, though individual complaints in the sample range from very low mileage to over 100,000 miles.
- Did the steering issue cause any crashes or injuries?
- NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries tied to the steering complaints for the 2012 F-250.
- How does 2012 compare to other F-250 model years for steering complaints?
- The 2012 F-250's steering share is 40%, similar to 2010 (41%), 2011 (40%), and 2016 (41%), but lower than 2019 (67%) and 2017 (62%).