2012 Ford F-350 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (45) · Steering (18) · Engine (14)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
109 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Equipment 2014-08-13 · campaign 14V498000 · 3 vehicles
Defect: PJ's Truck Bodies & Equipment Co., (PJ's) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis modified by PJ's and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: PJ's has notified owners and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on August 28, 2014. Owners may contact PJ's customer service at 1-866-475-8782.
Engine 2013-10-30 · campaign 13V535000 · 2,951 vehicles
Defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.
Risk: An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2013-08-23 · campaign 13V380000 · 37 vehicles
Defect: Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 gasoline engined dual rear wheel chassis vehicles manufactured October 2011 through June 2012. The tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body, allowing heat to build up in rear curbside storage compartment.
Risk: Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.
Fix: Manning Equipment has notified owners, and dealers will install tailpipe extensions free of charge. The recall has already begun. Owners may contact Manning Equipment at 1-502-426-5210.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2011-12-08 · campaign 11V582000 · 16,091 vehicles
Defect: 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, THEFT PROTECTION. THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO BRAKE SHIFT INTE
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.
Service bulletins (17)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-09-24 · 24L05 · Other
certain 2011-2022 model year super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l engine - emission control information label update for qualified vehicles
Fuel System, Diesel 2018-07-03 · tsb18-2190 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2011-2012 f-250/f-350 and 2011-2015 f-450/f-550 vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine built on or before 9-dec-2014 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (mil) with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p2043, p205c and/or p205d. follow the service procedure steps to correct the
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2016-04-20 · TSB160066 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
touchscreen navigation system - arabic language - blank screen
Electrical System 2016-04-20 · 16-0066 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2012-2016 vehicles equipped with a touchscreen navigation system and the language set to arabic may exhibit a blank screen. this may be the result of the ribbon cables not being fully seated inside the front display interface module (fdim) or an improper software configuration of the fdim.
Steering 2016-01-12 · PC-01.12.2016 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
in monitoring our technical service inquiries and technical service bulletins from ford, there is the potential for moderate to severe steering wheel oscillation (wobble) to occur. after extensive testing and outside feedback, the following details have been established to correct or prevent steer
Engine 2015-08-10 · TSB15-0124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: 2011-2014 f-super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engine may experience a running rough or misfire during exhaust regeneration process *cn
Showing the 6 most recent of 17 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-09-25 · Engine · 128,843 mi“the contact owns a 2012 ford f-350. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the message "loss of engine power" was displayed before the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and dtc: p0087, p2291, and p2a00 were retrieved. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the …”
2025-06-26 · Fuel/Propulsion System“bosch cp4 high pressure fuel pump failed in transit cost $10,713 to repair only 155k miles on new engine. diesel fuel spilled from engine on highway, lucky no fire. ford no help. …”
2025-05-22 · Suspension · 300,000 mi“the contact owns a 2012 ford f-350. the contact stated that while his son was driving 25 mph, the front track bar unexpectedly fractured into two pieces, causing the vehicle to swerve off the road. additionally, the vehicle had experienced the death wobble. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the front track bar…”
2025-05-05 · Suspension · 200,000 mi“the contact owns a 2012 ford f-350. the contact stated while driving at approximately 65 mph, the contact rolled over a bump and the vehicle started to shudder and sway to the left and right violently. the contact slowed down to 20 mph and regained control of the vehicle. the contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact stat…”
2025-02-07 · Wheels“i'm currently experiencing the "death wobble" with my vehicle, making it unsafe to drive past 60 mph due to intense shaking. this is a serious safety concern for both me and my family. this issue happens frequently on the freeway, and we all fear that the wheels could fall off or the vehicle might flip over. when i took the vehicle to the service c…”
2025-01-27 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 262,000 mi“the contact owns a 2012 ford f-350. the contact stated while driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. the vehicle was towed to the residence and a friend diagnosed the vehicle. the contact was informed that the cp4 pump, hard lines, and injectors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacture…”
2024-12-29 · Suspension“truck has a random death wabble and differnt speeds. i've taken the truck to three differnt ford dealers multiple times and they alll can't find any worn parts, the dealers all with say ford knows there is a saftey issue with the trucks but don't have a real fix for the issue. several other ford owners have the same issues …”
2024-10-18 · Vehicle Speed Control“i was on the road and i hit a bump on the freeway only going between 55 and 65 mph and the truck immediately started to whobble out of control i almost hit the car next to me because i could not control it . it was a life and death experience i could never shake off . i spoke to the dealer and they claimed they had never heard of such thing and act…”
2024-10-18 · Suspension“2012 f350 lariat 4x4, 125000 miles. while driving at 65 mph. i hit a spilt in the highway and the truck went into a death wobble, the most violent and scary thing to experience on the crowded highway. only thing i could do was let it slow down coasting when it finally went away i accelerated back to highway speed and hit yet another bump in the hig…”
2024-09-04 · Engine“we have a 2012 ford f30 diesel and we are having issues with one of the exhaust gas temperature sensors (bank 1 sensor 3) which would have been covered under ford's recall campaign# 15m02. however, since our vehicle is 11 years and 9 mo old, they are declining coverage as the campaign is limited to 11 years.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.