2012 Ford F-350 steering problems
66 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2012 Ford F-350 — 44% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the contact rolled over a bump and the vehicle started to shudder and sway to the left and right violently. The contact slowed down to 20 MPH and regained control of the vehicle. The contact stated there…”
filed May 5, 2025
“I'm currently experiencing the "Death Wobble" with my vehicle, making it unsafe to drive past 60 mph due to intense shaking. This is a serious safety concern for both me and my family. This issue happens frequently on the freeway, and we all fear that the wheels could fall off or the vehicle might…”
filed Feb 7, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
In monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from Ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. After extensive testing and outside…
PC-01.12.2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2016
Steering problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 46 | 51% |
| 2013 F-350 | 30 | 39% |
| 2011 F-350 | 50 | 37% |
| 2009 F-350 | 14 | 50% |
| 2008 F-350 | 47 | 36% |
| 2007 F-350 | 8 | 22% |
| 2006 F-350 | 51 | 35% |
| 2005 F-350 | 28 | 25% |
| 2004 F-350 | 9 | 6% |
| 2003 F-350 | 6 | 7% |
| 2002 F-350 | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 F-350 | 28 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Ford F-350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.