2012 Ford F-250: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2012 Ford F-250: 1 recall, 266 owner complaints.
Recalls
1 vehicle recall from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Transmission & drivetrain Vehicle recall #11V582000 · 2011 · 16,091 vehicles
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The 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.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 5 mention a fire, 5 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Suspension (125): the most common themes are steering problems (48), noise or vibration (14).
- Steering (112): the most common themes are steering problems (57), noise or vibration (8).
- Engine (27): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (8), warning light on (6), fire / smoke (4).
- Other / unknown (25): the most common themes are noise or vibration (4).
The 2012 Ford F-250 has 266 owner complaints, ranking #4 of 22 F-250 model years for complaints (1.5× the average F-250 year). Complaints peaked in 2020 (47 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 7 years old, at a median of 79,500 miles. Neighboring years: 2011 (248 complaints, 2 recalls), 2013 (95 complaints, 0 recalls).
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FAQ
Does the 2012 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall for the 2012 Ford F-250. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2012 Ford F-250 problems?
Owners have filed 266 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are suspension (125), steering (112), engine (27).
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