Truck has a random death wabble and differnt speeds. I've taken the truck to three differnt ford dealers multiple times and they alll can't find any worn parts, the dealers all with say ford knows there is a saftey issue with the trucks but don't have a real fix for the issue. several other ford owners have the same issues
2012 Ford F-350 steering problems
moderate 75 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700
Complaints
75
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$700
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
WHEN CROSSING OVER SOME MINOR PAVEMENT IRREGULARITY, BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT ETC - THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK SHAKES VIOLENTLY. I MUST HIT THE BRAKES AND SLOW DOWN TO TRY AND KEEP FROM LOSING CONTROL. IT IS WIDELY KNOWN ON THE FORD TRUCK FORUMS AS "THE DEATH WOBBLE" HERE IS A UTUBE VIDEO OF IT HAPPENING HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=8EUQ6F8RGT4 CONSIDERING THE AMOUNT OF FOLKS ON THE FORD T…
FIRST INCIDENT AT 20K MILES: AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY I CROSSED A BRIDGE JOINT AND THE FRONT END STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE HORIZONTAL STEERING STABILIZING SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED. SECOND INCIDENT AT 49K MILES. AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY THE FRONT END STARTED TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THE HORIZONTAL STEERING STABILIZING SHOCK ABSORBER FAILED. 99.9 PERCENT OF T…
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH. THE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED OUT OF CONTROL WHICH MADE IT SO I COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I APPLIED THE BRAKE BUT IT DIDN'T RESPOND UNTIL THE TRUCK SLOWED. CARS WERE SERVING OFF THE ROAD AND I WAS WITHIN SECONDS OF A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH 2 OF MY CHILDREN. I AM FRIGHTENED TO DRIVE THE TRUCK AS NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHAT THE CAUSE OR REPAIR NEEDED. HAD SOME…
I RECENTLY CROSSED A BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINT DOING SOMEWHERE BETWEEN 70 AND 75 MPH MY TRUCK STEERING WHEEL SHOOK VIOLENTLY AS I COULD BARELY HOLD IT. I SLOWED DOWN TO ABOUT 40-45 MPH BEFORE IT QUIT. THIS WAS ON A SATURDAY. MONDAY I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL GARAGE TO HAVE THE TIRES ROTATED AND BALANCED AND CHECK FOR ANYTHING THAT COULD BE BAD IN THE STEERING/FRONT END SUSPENSION. THEY ROTATED THE TIRES A…
FORD DEATH WOBBLE, DEFECT IN FRONT STEERING DAMPING SHOCK CAUSES TRUCK TO SEVERELY START SHAKING WHEN 1 WHEEL HITS RIPPLE IN ROAD. YOU CANT STOP THE VIOLENT SHAKING OF TRUCK WITHOUT ALMOST STOPPING TRUCK. IT SHAKES ENTIRE TRUCK. HAPPENS ON HIGHWAYS WITH RIPPLES IN PAVEMENT OR UNEVEN PAVEMENT AT SPEEDS AROUND 60 MPH OR HIGHER. FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. DEALERSHIP PUTS AFTER MARKET DUAL S…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE TRAVELED OVER A ROAD BUMP AND THE FRONT END SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR A SECOND OPINION. THE…
Common questions
How serious is the steering problem on the 2012 Ford F-350?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 75 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the steering typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to steering?
No active recalls currently cover steering issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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