CarRecallWatchThe 2012 Ford F-350 has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 149 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 2 fires, 5 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (66 reports).
2012 Ford F-350 recalls
Most common 2012 Ford F-350 problems
Problem areas named in the 149 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 66 |
| Suspension | 65 |
| Engine | 25 |
| Unknown Or Other | 17 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 13 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Wheels | 9 |
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
What owners report
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 failure. The failure mileage was 128,843.
Death wobble
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.
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 fracture caused the rear axle to be pushed into the fuel cooler, which caused the fuel cooler to be punctured and to leak. The contact was informed that the front track bar and the fuel cooler needed to be replaced, and a coolant flush needed to be performed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The fa
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 stated that the failure had occurred two years prior. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who installed dampers and a track bar on the front end. The contact had not yet taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic following the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of
2012 Ford F-350 questions
Does the 2012 Ford F-350 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford F-350: Equipment; Engine; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford F-350?
Based on 149 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (66), Suspension (65), Engine (25).
How do I check if a recall on my 2012 Ford F-350 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.