2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Death wobble
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2012 F-350 Super Duty report: death wobble. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 30,750 miles.
NHTSA has 75 owner complaints for the 2012 F-350 Super Duty in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11662602 (filed 05/22/2025): “The contact owns a 2012 ford f-350. the contact stated that while his son was driving 25 mph, the front track bar unexpectedly fractured into two pieces, causing the vehicle to swerve off the road. additionally, the vehicle had experienced the death wobble. th…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11659065 (filed 05/05/2025): “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 …”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $1,600 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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