2012 Ford F-250 recalls and problems

The 2012 Ford F-250 has 1 safety recall and 266 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Ford dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

266

Crashes / fires

4 / 5

Injuries / deaths

5 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2012 Ford F-250 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2012 Ford F-250 recalls

Recall 11V-582: Power Train

Reported Dec 8, 2011 · 16,091 vehicles affected · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: 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.â the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.

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.

2012 Ford F-250 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	125
Steering	112
Engine	27
Unknown or Other	25
Engine and Engine Cooling	19
Electrical System	18
Wheels	16
Power Train	15
Fuel/Propulsion System	14
Service Brakes	9
Structure	9
Fuel System, Diesel	5

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 8
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel — 7
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 7
Suspension › Front — 5
Electrical System › Instrument Panel › Speedometer/Odometer — 2
Latches/Locks/Linkages › Doors › Latch — 1
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
Electrical System › Wiring — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 79,500 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 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 477,000 miles · reported Jun 3, 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Ford F-250. The contact stated that they discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 141,000. It was later discovered upon checking Carfax, that the mileage was 477,000.

Suspension · reported Apr 21, 2026

Over 1 year (2025) steering front end shaking began. Our dealership on oil changes did not tell us to watch for anything and we should have been warned. When the shaking occurred we changed Ford shock asborbers from Ford dealership. Problem still occured. We lost faith in Ford and our regular dealership. We then at Moore's tires purchased 4 Michelin premium tires for F250 heavy duty truck and told them about the severe shaking in front end that we will crash because we can't maintain control only to pull off the road with a prayer. Very difficult when this happens on the route 80 highway going…

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Apr 8, 2026

CP4 pump continuous failure sending metal into the fuel system. Ford still uses an inferior product causing truck owners up to $18000 in repairs.

Electrical System · at 330,000 miles · reported Mar 16, 2026

Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 219,825 and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was over 330,000.

Steering · reported Dec 8, 2025

I bought this truck used from a dealership in 2022-23 haven't really had any problems till about 2 months ago. Front end started a wobble. A friend of mine just sent me information NHTSA put out about the Death Wobble. I believe it expired in 2024. I never received any kind of recall on this. I was wondering if it would still be something I could get looked into. Thank you.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ford F-250 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Ford F-250: 11V-582 (power train). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2012 Ford F-250?

Owners report suspension problems most often (125 reports), followed by steering (112). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 79,500 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.