2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty: Suspension complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 75 owner complaints for the 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty that list the suspension component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
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. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where…”
- 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 the vehicle. the contact stated there we…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11641418 (filed 02/07/2025): “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 f…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Shocks/struts can be DIY with proper spring compressors; air suspension diagnosis needs a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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