Worst 2012 Ford F-250 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Suspension Failures
Steering Defects
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Ford F-250.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Failures | 133 | 1 | — | 87,655 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 129 | — | — | 90,779 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 42 | 1 | 1 | 62,747 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 25 | 1 | 3 | 68,131 mi | |
| Wheel Issues | 19 | — | — | 97,616 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | — | — | 74,621 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 17 | 1 | — | 73,037 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 14 | — | — | 38,694 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 13 | — | — | 40,218 mi | |
| Brakes | 13 | — | — | 47,111 mi | |
| Body Structure | 8 | 1 | — | 86,778 mi | |
| Airbags | 6 | 3 | 1 | 110,142 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 6 | — | — | 76,921 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 39,827 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | 1 | 71,409 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 170,000 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel: Pre-Heater | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2012 Ford F-250
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~16,091 vehicles.
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. THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH PROBLEM.
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2012 Ford F-250 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford F-250 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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