Ford F-250 Complaints (2012)

323 consumer complaints on file.

#11434956September 30, 2021
TIRES:BEAD, TIRES:TREAD/BELT, TIRES
Tire size 275/70R 18. I purchased these tires in April of 2020 from Stivers Ford in Birmingham, Al. I have since replaced 4 deflective tires and 2 tires there about to be defective. The major problem with this tire is that 1 of these tires blew out while driving 70mph on I-22 in Graysville, Al exit 87 westbound. This blowout resulted in my truck doing a 720 in the middle of traffic, if I had had a trailer connected to my truck this probably would have resulted in my death and/or others. I have since filed a claim with Continental Tires The Americas Case# 21218001, and sent all of the tires back to them that were defective. Continental Tires claims this was a result of a road hazard condition (6 times??). My vehicle was inspected by Sherrill Auto body and found that there was $5000+ damage that occurred. There were no warning lights or messages, the only warning I had was the truck started shaking and when the front tires went bad, there was shaking and death wobble at times. There is a recall on these tires "but not with my DOT#".
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432432September 10, 2021
SUSPENSION:FRONT
My pickup has what is called the "Death Wobble".
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432461September 10, 2021
SUSPENSION:FRONT
My truck is very dangerous to use because once you get to 30mph and hit a little bump i mean a little bump it starts shaking badly and very dangerous. It also does it while on the hwy. at 60mph oh my god i dont recommend to anyone to but this kind of trucks. its not only me theres is alot of people with the same problem and there is no recall or anything for this... What should i do.. This death wobble thing is just so out of control that the tires want to fall off or something..thers has to be something done.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431722September 4, 2021
SUSPENSION
Periodic extreme Death Wobble (uncontrolled steering/suspension shaking) when driving at high speeds on rough roads.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431076August 30, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SUSPENSION:FRONT
I was driving on the highway and the front of the truck started to shake uncontrollably. I thought maybe I hit something. Then a little while longer it did it again when I hit a bump. Thank goodness not a lot of cars around I had to turn on my blinkers and try to pull over . No warning lights no bells no whistles nothin happen before or after. Then on August 29,2021 it happened again this time a busy road . Cars behind me almost ran into me I don’t remember any bumps in the road at all . There was no warning ,!scared me. Next time might not be so lucky . I called the Ford dealer and he has made an appointment to see the truck in over a week . Guess we just keep driving and pray it doesn’t happen and no one dies . Thanks Ford .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11428398August 9, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY
Today, while my wife was exiting my F250, the passenger A pillar handle failed and my wife fell to the ground. She sustained injuries to her hand and leg.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11424390July 12, 2021
SUSPENSION
On multiple occasions I have experienced a “death wobble” or a violent shaking that happens to the front end. It typically occurs at speeds over 50 miles per hour. It can also happen after going over bumps or grooves in the road. To stop the shaking, I must quickly slow way down or even stop completely. I have video documentation of it happening as experienced from inside the cab captured at its earliest onset on the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423746July 7, 2021
SUSPENSION, STEERING
While driving at highway speeds and going over a bump, steering wheel will oscillate violently. Will have to slow down to nearly a stop to get it to stop. This happens between 60 and 65 MPH hitting the right bump truck gets death wobble, has to get on the brakes hard to stop it, had dealer look at it. It has been at the Ford dealership where I bought it and an independent shop and each time it has gotten a little better at each shop but still not completely fixed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11423151July 1, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Death Wobble. Truck was uncontrollable, shook so bad that I thought I was going to run off the road. has happened 3 times. Ford claims it is an expected issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11422729June 29, 2021
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When driving on the interstate at the start of a full day on the road, the front of the truck started shaking violently. At first, I thought I had encountered a rough stretch of road, but there was no way the washboard effect I was experiencing was from the road. It was far too fast and violent. My next thoughts were that I was about to lose a front tire...or both front tires...or maybe the engine was seizing up. Whatever it was, something was seriously wrong and it was scary. I responded by taking my foot off the accelerator and braking, and then easing across two lanes of traffic to the side of the road, where the shaking stopped. I was traveling with my daughter and five-month-old granddaughter, and once I slowed down, the shaking stopped. The truck then ran normally and we were able to resume our trip without any further issues. The truck is currently at the Ford dealer to be serviced and they are looking into the problem, though when I described what had happened, the lady at the service desk said, "Yeah, some of these trucks have that problem." I now have serious concerns about the safety of this truck, particularly since I often travel alone pulling a horse trailer and for long distances. Were this to happen with a fully loaded trailer, in heavy traffic, on a curve, and/or going down a mountain pass, I don't know what would happen since with the steering wheel and front of the truck were shaking so violently that it didn't feel like I had any control over the front end of the vehicle. I am grateful I was on a straight stretch of highway and that the traffic wasn't too heavy.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11421569June 20, 2021
SUSPENSION
When going over 50mph and hitting a bump the vehicle will shake and vibrate uncontrollably. The steering wheel will shake so violently that it is difficult to control the steering. Must come to a complete stop for the shaking and vibration to stop. This is extremely dangerous in traffic and especially if you are unable to pull to the side of the road as in driving in the mountains. Vehicle has been in the shop several times and problem was reproduced by the technician. Several suspension parts have been replaced at a high cost and problem has not been resolved. Research has shown that this is a problem with Ford trucks and no resolution has been provided by Ford.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418643May 26, 2021
STEERING
The vehicle starts shaking violently and uncontrol able until you slam on the brakes and your speed almost drops to nothing, only until then do you have control of the vehicle. I have been lucky because nobody has been beside me or else I would of slammed into them. Components in the front end have failed, i have replace the steering control arms, had the tires rebalanced, put a Rancho stabilizer, and had the ball joints checked.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11418656May 26, 2021
STEERING
Going 70-80mph on Rt119 North bound after going over a bridge truck started violently shaking with no control. Slowed down and kept going. After about 7 miles and going below 50mph the truck did the same thing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417998May 21, 2021
STEERING
Death wobble in steering which pulled truck onto on coming traffic .. dangerous and Ford should correct ongoing problem with people’s safety
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11417757May 19, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-250. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN UNKNOWN LOCAL DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSULATION BURNED OFF THE WIRES FROM THE PASSENGER’S TO THE DRIVER’S SIDE CAUSING THE DOOR LOCKS TO BECOME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 83,404.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11416678May 15, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
SPONGE BRAKE PEDAL DEALER SAID NOTHING IS WRONG
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11413397April 22, 2021
STEERING, SUSPENSION
DEATH WOBBLE AROUND 45 MPH
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11406765April 6, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
ON MARCH 27,2021. I WAS RETURNING FROM A SHOPPING TRIP. I PULLED INTO MY DRIVE WAY PARKED, TURNED OFF THE TRUCK. OPENED DOOR AND IMMEDIATELY SMELLED HOT BRAKES. I TURNED LOOKED TO REAR OF VEHICLE NOTICED SMOKE RISING FROM DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE. I IMMEDIATELY GRABBED GARDEN HOSE A SPRAYED DOWN THE BRAKES REAR AND FRONT, WATER TURNED TO STEAM INSTANTLY. AS TO WHEN THE BRAKES LOCKED UP I CANNOT PIN POINT, BUT GOING TO SAY WHEN I TURNED TO MY STREET WHICH IS JUST UNDER 3/4 MILE FROM HOUSE. ONCE I WAS SURE VEHICLE WAS SAFE I CALLED SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO INITIATE REPAIRS. REPAIRS COMPLETE APRIL 6, 2021. I DID NOT RECEIVE ANY REAL ANSWER AS TO THE CAUSE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11403986March 20, 2021
ENGINE
ON MY 2012 FORD F250 IT HAS THE CRANK CASE VENTILATION FILTER THAT LEAKS OIL INTO THE INTAKE I HAVE SEEN ALOT OF POST ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM IT SORTA FEELS LIKE FORD WANTS OUR TRUCKS TO BREAK SOBWE HAVE TO BUY A NEW ONE THE FILTER IS CHEAP BUT ITS A DEFECT THAT THE DEALER MADE THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP TWICE ALREADY BC OF THE DEF SENDING UNIT AND NOW WITH THIS PROBLEM THIA TRUCK ONLY HAS 101K MILES AND I FORGOT TO SAY WHEN THIS HAPPENS IT BUILDS UP EXTREAM PRESSURE ON THE OIL CAP WHEN IT OPENS UP IT THROWS OIL IN YOUR FACE I NEEDED TO GO TO THE EYE DOCTOR SO I COULD GET A FLUSH TRUST ME FORD KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM ON THESE 6.7 THEY JUST HAVENT FIGURED OUT A SOLUTION TO KEEP THERE FORD CUSTOMERS SATISFIED I WOULD LIKE THEM TO PUT IN A NEW CCV FILTER BECAUSE OF THERE POOR DESIGN ON THIS TRUCK..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11403811March 19, 2021
SUSPENSION
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT A NORMAL RATE OF SPEED; UPON ENTERING 45-50MPH THE FRONT END SHAKES VIOLENTLY. ONCE THE SPEED OF 50+ MPH IS OBTAINED, THE SHAKING STOPS. ALSO BELOW 45MPH THE SHAKING STOPS. HOWEVER, UPON DECELERATION, BELOW 45 MPH, SHAKING OCCURS AT TIMES AS WELL. THE WOBBLE OCCURS DURING ALL ROAD CONDITIONS I.E. NO BUMPS, SMOOTH, FLAT, NON HILL ETC., AND TEMPERATURES I.E. SUMMER, WINTER, RAIN, SAND, SLEET, AND NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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