2012 Ford F-150 Suspension Problems
- 14
- 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
- without warning · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension
While driving my 2012 f-150 i received a power steering warning light on the dashboard computer and the steering went out almost cause me to swerve into oncoming traffic. This happened without warning while my vehicle was in motion. The steering went out and i had to muscle the wheel to turn the vehicle.
ODI 11232378
Engine · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Immediately following an oil change, my truck began making insanely loud grinding noises. I attempted to drive from knoxville to chattanooga and barely made it to cleveland. My truck stalled, started back up and i coasted into a parking lot. It would not go over 50. I then found a massive puddle of oil underneath where i parked. The truck was taken to jiffy lube.
ODI 11163908
Power Train · Suspension · Unknown Or Other
When accelerating from a stop or slow roll, the truck will jerk hard feeling like the it is coming from the driveshaft. There is no common cause for this issue such as going over a bump, etc. Brought truck to the local ford dealership and was told it was "leaf spring slap" which it is clear under the truck that there is deep grooves on the drive shaft, yoke area. Ford denies this is the issue. This happens 80% of…
ODI 10966489
Suspension
Makes clunking noise when making left turns, especially when steering wheel is turned fully to the left. It doesn't matter if its going forward for reverse. Seems like noise and vibration is coming from right suspension.
ODI 10865710
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving at 65 mph, the front driver side ball joint fractured and the vehicle became difficult to steer. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vin was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 88,900.
ODI 10789537
Steering · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving at 5 mph attempting to make a left turn, the power steering failed without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure previously occurred. Also, the coil springs were replaced three times prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the steering rack and coil springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.…
ODI 10746412
Suspension
Lower steering shaft is bad ( just started steering very hard )
ODI 11092045
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the front end came out of alignment without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front end needed to be aligned and a re-leveling kit needed to be adapted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was…
ODI 10547130
Steering · Suspension
My truck without warning just starts shaking violently and becomes hard to control. It has happened 10-12 times at various speeds and over different road surfaces. I have had the truck "fixed" two times. The problem continues and has become worse after the second "fix". Now not only does it shake violently it makes a grinding should too as it shakes. The dealership admits other ford truck owners are having the same…
ODI 10655125
Steering · Suspension
I hear a thunking noise under the front suspension over bumps in the road. My first reaction is it's a brand new truck. It sounds exactly like a bad sway bar link. So i took the truck to my friends mechanics garage and noticed front tires are cupped badly, an unusually wear for a new truck. We rotated the tires and checked suspension. We noticed what we thought was a bad inner tie rod cause there was loose unusual…
ODI 10504466
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving above 40 mph or merging, the vehicle shook violently. The speed decreased to 35 mph. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer, but it was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the issue was possibly related to a previous issue with the charged air cooler (related to the turbo). The contact attempted to call the manufacturer however the call dropped while…
ODI 10908167
Steering · Suspension
The vehicle from original purchase date in october of 2012 has exhibited a knock/clunk/vibration from the front suspension and steering that transmits up through the steering column and can be felt while holding the steering wheel and heard from the frontal area of the vehicle while driving. The steering wheel is also off center to the left and vehicle seems to pull left regardless of road crown and the front two…
ODI 10495969
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The vehicle was hitched to a 2011 forest river flagstaff travel trailer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to sway across the road. The contact immediately reduced the speed and continued to drive. The vehicle had not been diagnosed. The contact stated that both rear axles were not designed to accommodate the weight specified on the…
ODI 10466008
Suspension · Underbody Shields · Wheels
The lower control arms on my 2012 ford f-150 ecoboost have excessive rust/corrosion. Separating arms have recently been linked to steering problems up to and including a crash. *tr
ODI 10578595