2012 Ford F-250 Steering Problems
- 52
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- death wobble · 26 records
- steering wheel · 17 records
- bumps road · 5 records
- violent shaking · 5 records
- shaking violently · 5 records
- entire front · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 15 |
| 100–150k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering
As reported from previous owners, death wobble has happened a number of times. I get wobble at different times in driving. I had driven 240 miles on the highway with no problems. As i approached a traffic light to make a left turn, the steering wheel started to wobble and felt like it wanted to lock up. I pulled over to check front wheels with not noticing anything wrong started driving and wobble was gone. The…
ODI 11120681
Steering · Suspension
Death wobble after crossing expansion joints, potholes, asphalt level change. So severe that you must instantly brake hard and try to get off highway. Happens at 75 mph. Shakes so severe that items on back seat are thrown off. Happened at
ODI 10948823
Steering
Our super duty is one of the ones affected by the death wobble.how anyone can say it's not a safety issue is beyond me.drive 40 mph and have it shake so bad it crosses the center line or drive any speed from 40 to 75 mph on the highway and go over a bump or change in pavement and have it shake so bad you need to hit the brakes to slow it while traffic is going at 70.very dangerous.ford has the simple solution but…
ODI 11152553
Steering · Suspension
My truck has the death wobble i brought this issue in several times at this time no one could tell me what the issues was over the years it became worse i fixed some of the issue at my own expense still have issues worried i may die or kill someone else when the wobble occurs
ODI 11309484
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph and hit a bump, the steering wheel shook. As a result, the contact reduced the vehicle in speed in order to avoid a crash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the track bar however, the failure recurred. The failure was not remedied. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
ODI 10946144
Steering · Suspension
Violent shaking from front steering and suspension. Known problem with ford service technicians and independent tire dealers. Ford calls it " death wobble". Most affected year models are 2006 thru 2012 per service writer . Problem starts approximately 42 mph in my truck on highways or city streets usually after a small bump in road.. Shaking in steering wheel and bouncing in cab. I had to come to a complete stop to…
ODI 10933947
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Last year i do believe it was six two of 2016 that i left my 2012 ford f-250 in colorado because it was malfunction was death wobble i had no choice but to leave it with the person that i thought i could trust by the name of [xxx] my name is [xxx] [xxx] had the truck stolen from him he didn't bother to make a police report and i had to go to rehab because i was on the run from probation i didn't find out that the…
ODI 10994339
Steering · Suspension
While driving at speeds above 50 mph on both city and highway roads the front end and steering wheel start to wobble and vibrate to a point where control of the vehicle is almost lost. The only way to remedy the wobble/vibration is to hit the brakes and slow the vehicle down. This only occurs when driving over uneven pavement, pot holes or washboard roads. My research has revealed that this is a very common problem…
ODI 10926570
Steering · Suspension
Ford f250 truck - front end suspension and [redacted] problems. Since march of this year 2016, @ 90k miles, while driving down the road, traveling around 50 mph, the front suspension on my ford f250 started shaking and wobble uncontrollable. This has happened probably 20 times or so. The wobble was so serious and scary. I would have to apply my brakes and hold onto the steering wheel with a strong grab, to keep my…
ODI 10930091
Steering
Bought vehicle with 89,000 miles in 2013; currently have 124,000 miles. About 3 months ago, vehicle started a shake in steering, lasting 1-2 seconds, whenever a large pothole/bump on 11/17/2015, while driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle started the "death wobble", lasting approximately 30 seconds, until the vehicle got slowed down below 30 mph. Continued to work, keeping the speed below 60 mph, and then the…
ODI 10794821
Steering · Suspension
Driving at highway speeds of 55 - 65mph and hit a slight bump in the road the entire front end of the vehicle shakes uncontrollably. In order to get this to stop you must slam on the brakes to bring the speed down to 15 - 20 mph. Ford dealership service adviser and mechanic acknowledge this issue exists and has since 2005 but there isn't any resolution for the issue. My vehicle has been in the shop 3 different times…
ODI 10794621
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
The vehicle's engine will stall (cut off) without any indication or notice during motion or at a stop. This has happened at city speeds (less than 25 mph) and at highway speeds (greater than 55 mph) the vehicle will not immediately start but may start after standing for some time. This causes power steering, power brakes and other important safety features to be degraded or lost.
ODI 10787647
Steering · Suspension
While driving down straight down the highway about 50 mph. I crossed a bridge expansion joint and the front of the pickup shook violently. I had to apply the brakes firmly and pull to the shoulder quickly. I thought the front end of the truck was coming apart and i was going to wreck. This had never happened before and there was no warning prior to the event. I had been driving about 20 miles before this occur. It…
ODI 10786578
Steering · Suspension
While driving on the 400 just east of augesta kansas the truck suddenly developed a "death wobble". It is called by other names as well, the steering started shaking uncontrollable and have to bring the truck to a stop. This was the second it in three weeks it hardened. It is at the deals hip now and can not find the cause. This seems to be common with the model of truck. This is very dangerous and needs to be…
ODI 10676508
Steering · Suspension
The truck went into a wobbling front wheel situation when i hit an irregular pavement stretch. It has also happened when you go over an expansion joint on a bridge or hit a bump or pothole at freeway speeds. *tr
ODI 10701349
Steering
I currently own a 2012 f-250 lariat 6.7 liter diesel and i started having what some may call a "death wobble" on my front end sometimes it's not that bad but at other times from 40-60mph it gets so bad i have to pull over. I'm so frustrated with it and im even afraid to let my wife drive it in fear that something bad may happen one day. Ford deliberately refuses to recognize the problem and tries to offer bandaids…
ODI 10678940
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
I was driving the speed limit of 65 mph on the interstate, when the truck went over a rough spot in the road and began to shake uncontrollably. I could not steer do the steering wheel and the front of the truck shaking so violently. I managed to get the truck slowed down quickly and over onto the median. I stopped and got out to check around and under the vehicle and found nothing. As i attempted to get up to speed…
ODI 10680186
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
New 2012 ford f250, super duty, 4x4, crew cab truck, purchased 11/2013. Approx. 1 month prior, the truck began having a vibration at highway speeds (75% highway driving, 25% city). The vibration got worse over the course of a day. The 2nd day the front passenger tire exhibited a large bulge (tread separation) on the inside two tread grooves. Ford replaced the tire, with another of the same brand and model. On…
ODI 10608013
Steering · Suspension
This incident occurred on saturday, june 14, 2014: road conditions were dry, temperature 75 degrees. Extremely dramatic wheel wobbling. Traveling on interstate, approximately 65 mph, drove over several small bumps in the road when the shaking and wobbling started. Truck started veering into left lane of interstate. We thought our wheels were coming off due how violent this action was. Gently applied brakes, and…
ODI 10598448
Steering · Suspension
2012 f250 with the death wobble in the front end. Driving truck down highway at 70 mph and the front end just start to shake and feel like the front end is coming out from under the truck. Had to almost come to a complete stop before it would stop shaking. Take truck to ford to get fixed and i'm told that it will not be cover under warranty. The two front ball joints go out and the track bar at 39k miles. They tell…
ODI 10587168
Fuel System, Diesel · Steering · Suspension
I was safely operating my ford f 250 on a concrete bridge in pine island florida . I was traveling @ 63 mph and was making a slight left bend . The truck crossed an expansion joint and went into uncontrollable violent oscillation of suspension and steering . The oscillation was such that the steering wheel was difficult to hold on to and my first thought was multiple flat tires or a wheel came off the vehicle . Hard…
ODI 10559219
Steering · Suspension
Violent shaking of entire truck (requiring driver to pull off highway/roads - at risk) - speed approx ~45-70mph highway/or back roads. This incident (upon research) is known and called the 'death wobble'. This issue causes a full loss of control of the vehicle. There is a known issue here (search internet on ford 250 death wobble for video evidence - many instances) ford must take corrective action. I now have a…
ODI 10553963
Steering · Suspension
I was driving down the road and hit a small seam in the road at approx. 60 mph after hitting the small seam my whole truck began shaking violently to a point where i had no control over the vehicle. Once this happened i began reducing speed and as the speed was reduced the shaking was reduced as well. I had to come to a complete stop in order to stop the shaking. Once stopped the truck drove fine for a week then did…
ODI 10536235
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-250. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the contact had to turn the steering wheel excessively in order to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,000.
ODI 10605281
Steering · Suspension
While driving 60 mph, truck hit irregularities in the road. Vehicle started shaking violently and lost control of the steering. Vehicle had to be slowed to 10-15 mph before the shaking stopped. No accident or injury occurred on this incident. Truck was taken to dealer and track bar assy / bushing was replaced. The second serious incident was @ 48,000 miles a mere 11,000 miles later. While traveling 55-60 mph through…
ODI 10503219