There are no safety recalls for the 2012 Ford F-250 SD, but owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA.
2012 Ford F-250 SD problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 18 | |
| Engine | 15 | |
| Suspension | 14 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 13 | |
| Electrical System | 10 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 4 | |
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | |
| Tires | 2 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel — 7
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 6
- Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 56,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2012 Ford F-250 SD complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Steering · reported Feb 27, 2023
Ford super duty has been in shop for death wobble numerous times and when we get vehicle back still is the issue. Very unsafe and hard to stable once it starts. Even auto shop people when thought fixed drove and scared them. Whole truck shakes uncontrollably. Very poor on Ford for no recall with this happening. Why buy truck if you canât drive it for work duties.
Steering · at 168,000 miles · reported Jan 6, 2020
While traveling east bound on interstate 10 crossing over siegen lane, truck passed over small bump in interstate and started to violently shake the entire truck almost to the point of no control. I immediately pulled over to inspect my truck. There was no damage and all tires were in good condition. When I started again the vehicle was fine. This was the first of 12 incidents of what I have come to know from research as the "death wobble". I have taken my truck the the ford dealership on numerous occasions and have spent thousands of dollars to correct the issue to no avail. The problem…
Steering · at 70,000 miles · reported Jul 25, 2019
Vehicle mileage approximately 70,000. At speeds between 35-65 MPH any minor bump will cause truck to begin to vibrate throughout the steering system and subsequently wobble violently. Applying the brakes makes it worse until the truck slows down below 35mph. The truck is not able to be steered during this event. I have taken it to several reputable mechanics and they have assured me this discrepancy is in many f-250s and no one has the complete solution. I contacted ford motor company customer service and they have no interest or expectation of a recall. They did tell me to take it to a ford…
Steering · at 80,700 miles · reported May 8, 2019
On highway driving about 55 MPH lost control of vehicle no death wobble they speak of but went into next lane over and could not control truck until speed was lower. This happened at least three times already sent it into shop front end tight had all the tires replaced front end aligned still pulls left and right.
Steering · at 140,000 miles · reported Apr 13, 2019
Death wobble - have been experiencing violent shaking and instability while at speeds of 55-65 MPH. Steering wheel can almost be shaken out of my hands with a tight grip. Solution is to slow to below 25mph. Then start over. Wobble starts sometimes on its own or if hitting small uneven surface such as bridge/road joint.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Ford F-250 SD have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2012 Ford F-250 SD as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Ford F-250 SD?
Owners report steering problems most often (18 reports), followed by engine (15). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 56,000 miles.
Are Ford recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ford dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.