2012 Ford F-250 problems
Owners have filed 423 complaints about the 2012 Ford F-250 with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 29.6% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of steering at 26.5%.
Complaints423
Crashes5
Fires8
Injuries6
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 29.6% · 125
Steering 26.5% · 112
Engine 6.4% · 27
Unknown or other 5.9% · 25
Engine and engine cooling 4.5% · 19
Electrical system 4.3% · 18
Wheels 3.8% · 16
Power train 3.5% · 15
Severity
Of those complaints, 5 describe a crash, 8 describe a fire and 6 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 21 model years of the Ford F-250 in this data, 2012 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 36 in the last three years against 108 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 78,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-250. While driving approximately 60 mph, there was a bump in the road that caused the vehicle to wobble. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the steering box, stabilizer, and drag link needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000. Suspension · reported at 45,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-250. While driving various speeds, the vehicle swayed from left to right. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing; however, the reason for the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. The vin was not available. Suspension · reported at 98,000 miles
Inconsistent Death wobble when traveling at speeds 50+mph. The vehicle will begin to shake violently. I will have to come to stop to resolve issue. A licensed mechanic has diagnosed this issue and replaced most of the front end suspension parts. The inconsistent death wobble continues and the vehicle shakes violently and is difficult to maintain control. This is a huge safety issue. Suspension
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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