KnownCarProblems2012 Ford F-250 SD Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford F-250 SD, most often about the engine (39% of complaints, typically around 54,000 miles). It is 18th of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2012 Ford F-250 SD problems
Engine
22 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Egt exhaust gas sensor # 2 on 2012 f250 - I had no warning that the sensor had gone bad - truck had to be towed - I'm concerned that this could happen again when I'm towing my trailer and that I won't be able to get safely out of traffic - I often travel to national parks where I have no shoulder or cell service or am…
Radiator leak from drivers side lower portion. Same as previous model year issues. Ford currently warranties earlier production, but will not extend to 2011 and up. Truck has only 56000 miles on it. Leak occurs after vehicle has reached operating temperature and is parked and/or turned off. Inspection conducted by…
Steering
18 complaints · 32%Half of these problems showed up before 68,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-250 SD. While driving various speeds, the vehicle hit a bump in the road and the contact lost control. The vehicle was maneuvered to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a front tie rod end failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Vehicle mileage approximately 70,000. At speeds between 35-65 MPH any minor bump will cause truck to begin to vibrate throughout the steering system and subsequently wobble violently. Applying the brakes makes it worse until the truck slows down below 35mph. The truck is not able to be steered during this event. I…
Suspension
14 complaints · 25%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-250 SD. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started to wobble violently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that the only way to stop the wobble was to reduce the speed. The contact also stated that the failure occurred one other time. The…
Vehicle mileage approximately 70,000. At speeds between 35-65 MPH any minor bump will cause truck to begin to vibrate throughout the steering system and subsequently wobble violently. Applying the brakes makes it worse until the truck slows down below 35mph. The truck is not able to be steered during this event. I…
Electrical
10 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles.
Windshield wipers were locked on when the vehicle was on. Independent of weather. No way to turn off until electronic switches that control the wipers, blinkers, and high beams were replaced. Problem started on the highway in motion. Rt 89 n vermont. Continued untilled repaired. Part number was sw-6874.
Attempted to start vehicle using the remote start feature and the truck started for about 10 seconds then shut off. After several attempts to restart the truck I had to get the dealership to tow it in and perform necessary repairs, which just happened to be another egt sensor.
Fuel system
6 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 53,500 miles.
Vehicle stalled and stopped running in traffic on highway 231 in montgomery al. About an hour after, second incidence of violent front end oscillation [see previous complaint (odi number) is: xxx59219. Called Ford roadside assist. I have 125k extended warranty and had vehicle towed to nearest Ford dealership. There…
While traveling I-10 west near crestview, fl at approximately 70 MPH, I received a Ford diagnostic screen notification to stop vehicle immediately. I pulled over on the side of the interstate and slowed the truck to a stop. The engine shut off immediately when I fully stopped. I attempted to restart the truck, but the…
Wheels and tires
5 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 48,500 miles.
On highway at 50 MPH when rear passenger tire exploded. Tire fragments tore and bent fender well metal causing $2700 damage. Steel belts were broken across the tire in two locations on the circumference. Fender and tire replaced. Likely would have caused severe bodily injury or death if a person had been standing next…
The contact owns a 2012 Ford f-250 equipped with a set of continental contitrac tires, size: 275/65/r18. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle began to shake. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop where they stated that the front driver's side tire exhibited tread separation. The tire was replaced…
Brakes
4 complaints · 7%Loud squeal from wheels when starting from parked location. Subsequent investigation by technicians at Ford dealership service showed that brake calipers were sticking. This problem is same as found on same model in 2011.
Ford dealer reviewed squealing and determined the brake calipers were sticking. This problem is noted in a tech service bulletin from Ford for model year 2011. Dealer indicated this problem has been noticed on other f250 model year 2012 but no tsb from Ford. Dealer replaced calipers on all wheels.
Transmission
3 complaints · 5%Vehicle stalled and stopped running in traffic on highway 231 in montgomery al. About an hour after, second incidence of violent front end oscillation [see previous complaint (odi number) is: xxx59219. Called Ford roadside assist. I have 125k extended warranty and had vehicle towed to nearest Ford dealership. There…
Stop safely now: when this happens the engine will shut off and you have to roll as far as you can to hopefully get off the highway. I am an experienced mechanic and driver of "not so great running vehicles" as I have test and tune them to see what the issue is to repair them. E.g. No brakes, no power steering, non…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2012 Ford F-250 SD recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Vehicle commanded engine shutdown
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) opened this rq to investigate allegations that the scope and remedy of safety recall 13v-535 were inadequate. Recall 13v-535 was limited to a relatively small population of ambulance package vehicles and odi received complaints of pickup trucks and fire engine prep package vehicles being affected by the same defect. Ford manufactured approximately 555,985 subject vehicles between february 22, 2010 and january 30, 2015 that may be affected by defective egt sensors and powertrain control module (PCM) software calibration. The subject vehicles are equipped with four (4) egt sensors to monitor engine operating conditions. An egt sensor fault may produce
Questions about the 2012 Ford F-250 SD
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford F-250 SD?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (22 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles); steering (18 complaints, typically around 68,000 miles); suspension (14 complaints, typically around 75,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Ford F-250 SD have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2012 Ford F-250 SD. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Ford F-250 SD?
- It is 18th of 27 F-250 SD model years by number of complaints, with 57 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.