2012 Ford F-350 Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems
NHTSA lists 81 Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints for the 2012 Ford F-350, 44% of all complaints filed for that year, at a median 91,500 miles. No related recall is listed for this component. One crash is reported; no fires or injuries.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
- 81
- 44% of 183
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 91,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical suspension symptoms owners report
- Owners describe the front end shaking violently at highway speed after hitting a bump or bridge joint, a pattern often called the "death wobble."
- Some report the steering wheel oscillating uncontrollably between about 50 and 62 mph, forcing the driver to slow below 45 mph to regain control.
- Several owners were told the upper ball joints or steering stabilizer shock had failed after repeated shaking episodes.
- One owner reported the front tires cupping due to the wobble, and dealers recommending front-end parts replacement.
- Multiple owners describe tire tread separation while driving on the highway, causing sudden vibration and loss of balance.
- One incident involving the death wobble reportedly caused the driver to lose control and resulted in a crash.
When 2012 Ford F-350 suspension complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 2, 2013, latest May 22, 2025.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2012 Ford F-350
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by F-350 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many suspension, wheels, and tire complaints does the 2012 Ford F-350 have?
- NHTSA lists 81 complaints in this category for the 2012 F-350, which is 44% of the 183 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford F-350 suspension or steering shake?
- No related recall is listed in the data for this component on the 2012 F-350.
- At what mileage do these suspension problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure across these complaints is 91,500 miles.
- Did the front-end shaking cause any crashes?
- NHTSA data shows 1 crash tied to this complaint area for the 2012 F-350, with no fires or injuries reported.
- What do owners describe as the main symptom?
- Owners commonly describe a violent front-end shake or "death wobble" triggered by bumps or bridge joints at highway speed, along with some reports of tire tread separation.