How many steering complaints does the 2012 Ford F-350 have?

NHTSA lists 75 Steering complaints for the 2012 F-350, which is 41% of the 183 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford F-350 steering problem?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2012 F-350.

At what mileage does the steering problem usually happen?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 104,000 miles.

What do owners describe when reporting this steering issue?

Owners describe a violent front-end shake, often called a death wobble, triggered by bumps or road joints at highway speed, sometimes forcing them to slow sharply to regain control.

Is the 2012 F-350 steering complaint rate worse than other years?

The 41% share for 2012 is higher than 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2015, but lower than 2017, 2018, and 2019, which had shares of 51%, 50%, and 57%.

2012 Ford F-350 Steering Problems

NHTSA lists 75 Steering complaints for the 2012 Ford F-350, 41% of all 183 complaints filed for the year. Owners describe a violent front-end shaking known as "death wobble" that appears at highway speed after hitting bumps, with a median failure mileage of 104,000. No related recall is listed for this issue.

Steering complaints: 75; 41% of 183
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 104,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical steering symptoms owners report

Steering wheel and front end shake violently after hitting a bump or bridge joint at highway speeds around 50 to 70 mph.
Drivers report needing to slow down to roughly 15 to 30 mph before the shaking, described as a "death wobble," stops.
Some owners link the shaking to worn upper ball joints or a failed steering stabilizer shock absorber.
Oscillation reduces steering control and front tire traction, in some cases pushing the vehicle toward the oncoming lane or median.
Owners note the vibration recurs repeatedly on the same vehicle even after replacing shocks, dampers, or getting alignments.

When 2012 Ford F-350 steering complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 2, 2013, latest May 5, 2025.

75 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2013 Q4 to 2025 Q2; peak 2020 Q3 (7).

Steering recalls for the 2012 Ford F-350

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by F-350 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201018 (35%)
201166 (35%)
201275 (41%)
201332 (37%)
201448 (49%)
201567 (32%)
201676 (37%)
2017292 (51%)
2018101 (50%)
2019266 (57%)
202035 (19%)
20214 (4%)
202216 (15%)
20232 (5%)
20244 (9%)
20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many steering complaints does the 2012 Ford F-350 have?: NHTSA lists 75 Steering complaints for the 2012 F-350, which is 41% of the 183 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford F-350 steering problem?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for this steering issue on the 2012 F-350.
At what mileage does the steering problem usually happen?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 104,000 miles.
What do owners describe when reporting this steering issue?: Owners describe a violent front-end shake, often called a death wobble, triggered by bumps or road joints at highway speed, sometimes forcing them to slow sharply to regain control.
Is the 2012 F-350 steering complaint rate worse than other years?: The 41% share for 2012 is higher than 2010, 2011, 2013, and 2015, but lower than 2017, 2018, and 2019, which had shares of 51%, 50%, and 57%.