KnownCarProblems2012 Ford F-250 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 266 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford F-250, most often about the suspension (47% of complaints, typically around 86,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about F-250 model year since 2000 and has 1 recall.
Most common 2012 Ford F-250 problems
Suspension
125 complaints · 47%Half of these problems showed up before 86,500 miles. Parts named most often: front.
I was driving about 55 MPH on the parkway, a straight road, when all of a sudden my truck started to shake and wobble to the point I almost lost control. This happened twice and I took it to my Ford dealer. They knew what I was talking about and called it the "death wobble". They checked everything in the front…
While driving at speeds above 50 MPH on both city and highway roads the front end and steering wheel start to wobble and vibrate to a point where control of the vehicle is almost lost. The only way to remedy the wobble/vibration is to hit the brakes and slow the vehicle down. This only occurs when driving over uneven…
Steering
112 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
Driving to dallas, tx. On freeway and hit a small bump. Truck went into front end speed wobble. Had to slow to about 30 MPH before I could regain control of steering wheel. This happened 3 times on a crowded freeway.
I was driving about 55 MPH on the parkway, a straight road, when all of a sudden my truck started to shake and wobble to the point I almost lost control. This happened twice and I took it to my Ford dealer. They knew what I was talking about and called it the "death wobble". They checked everything in the front…
Engine
39 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 47,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Radiator failed at 47,500 miles. Ford refuses to fix. Have read multiple instances of defective radiators failing from new to 100,000 miles. This website lists complaints and average mileage. Http://repairpal.com/coolant-leak-from-radiator-931.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-250 sd. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled and an alert advising to stop the vehicle immediately illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the egt sensor would need to be replaced.…
Other or unspecified
25 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 90,000 miles.
Firs started vibrating beyond my control when I hit a small bump while travelling approximately 50mph, had worn bushing and other replacements and continues to occur periodically. The shaking is so severe that the truck cannot be steered and only stops when I get below 20mph. It has now occurred at speeds from 35 to…
The security system goes off at random, since I bought the truck. Shop says. Nothing wrong .... I beg to differ, I can be inside a store, keys in purse and alarm goes off and no one around truck. Or at home in bed at 2 or 4 am and it goes off. No one around truck keys on counter. I always lock my truck no matter where…
Fuel system
20 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery, pre-heater.
We were driving in the left lane of four lane highway (two lanes each way) when the sensor warning came on saying stop safely soon. My husband started to move to the right. The traffic was very light. Before we could get into the right lane the truck died. Had we been in heavy traffic we would have been stalled in the…
While driving with cruise control on, when adjusting speed, engine will stall out and power steering, brakes stop working, all interior and exterior lights remain on, incident has happened twice within a week
Wheels and tires
20 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 55,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford f250 with michelin a/t tires size lt275/65/r20. The contact stated that the front and rear driver's side tires exploded while driving approximately 45 MPH. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The failure mileage was 55,000.
I was driving at 35 MPH on a smooth asphalt city street in a straight line and my right front tire exploded. The tires are 5 years old and the tread was measured at 6/32 on 6-15-17 at the dealer during routine service. The pressure was set at 65 psi at the same time which is the manufacture spec. The tread coming off…
Electrical
18 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 83,500 miles. Parts named most often: instrument panel, 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…
While driving with cruise control on, when adjusting speed, engine will stall out and power steering, brakes stop working, all interior and exterior lights remain on, incident has happened twice within a week
Transmission
15 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Vehicle just hit 75,500 miles and the water pump broke. Upon further research, I found that this is not an uncommon problem with this particular truck. Considering that I bought this vehicle for hauling animals, this puts me in a bind and I am lucky that something didn't go while on the trip to pick up a horse that…
Radiator failed at 47,500 miles. Ford refuses to fix. Have read multiple instances of defective radiators failing from new to 100,000 miles. This website lists complaints and average mileage. Http://repairpal.com/coolant-leak-from-radiator-931.
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 recalls
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on december 22, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Full defect summary
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, âtheft protection.â the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.
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
- What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford F-250?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (125 complaints, typically around 86,500 miles); steering (112 complaints, typically around 90,000 miles); engine (39 complaints, typically around 47,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2012 Ford F-250 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from December 8, 2011 (transmission). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2012 a bad year for the Ford F-250?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about F-250 model year since 2000, with 266 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.