MYRModel Year Report

2012 Ford E-250

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2012 Ford E-250
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:39:50.527Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
8

Too few to rank

Recalls
11

Campaigns on file for 2012

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 31 complaints 2000: 18 complaints 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2011: 6 complaints 2012: 8 complaints 2012 8 2013: 11 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 1 complaint 2017: 2 complaints 2022: 1 complaint 2022 2023: 0 complaints
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 31 complaints 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2012: 8 complaints 2012 8 2013: 11 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2022: 1 complaint 2022 2023: 0 complaints
1990: 1 complaint 1990 1991: 8 complaints 1992: 14 complaints 1992 1993: 7 complaints 1994: 11 complaints 1994 1995: 15 complaints 1996: 20 complaints 1996 1997: 24 complaints 1998: 16 complaints 1998 1999: 31 complaints 2000: 18 complaints 2000 2001: 18 complaints 2002: 17 complaints 2002 2003: 17 complaints 2004: 8 complaints 2004 2005: 11 complaints 2006: 11 complaints 2006 2007: 6 complaints 2008: 6 complaints 2008 2009: 2 complaints 2010: 9 complaints 2010 2011: 6 complaints 2012: 8 complaints 2012 8 2013: 11 complaints 2014: 7 complaints 2014 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 1 complaint 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2022: 1 complaint 2022 2023: 0 complaints

2012: 8 complaints

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YearComplaints
19901
19918
199214
19937
199411
199515
199620
199724
199816
199931
200018
200118
200217
200317
20048
200511
200611
20076
20086
20092
20109
20116
20128
201311
20147
20150
20161
20172
20221
20230

Known problem areas

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Power train

2 of 8 total reports mention: power train.

CRASH
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As I was driving my 2012 Ford F250 diesel a light came on indicating a problem with the electronic locking rear differential.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-11-24

Also filed under Electrical system and structure

Electrical system

2 of 8 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH

Seat belts

2 of 8 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly.

FIRE
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Possible passenger seat belt fire in unoccupied parked vehicle. This van was in business parking lot unoccupied when a vehicle fire occurred that appears to originate from the passenger side seat belt lock (Pictured attached).

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-09-10

The contact owns a 2012 Ford E-250. The contact stated that the front passenger’s seat belt was locked as the seat belt was unable to be removed from the buckle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-23

Wheels

1 of 8 total reports mentions: wheels.

Tires

1 of 8 total reports mentions: tires.

Safety timeline

11 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2014-03-27Fuel system, other14V097000 Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG).

    Remedy: Landi Renzo USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Landi Renzo USA at 1-855-526-3400.

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    2014-07-22Fuel system, other14V501000 Adrian Steel Company (Adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 Commercial Cargo Vans modified by Adrian between September 21, 2012, to September 24, 2012.

    Remedy: Adrian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began during July 2014. Owners may contact Adrian customer service at 1-800-677-2726.

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    2014-09-01Fuel system, other14V426000 Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models.

    Remedy: Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.

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    2014-10-03Equipment adaptive/mobility14V584000 National Van Builders, Inc.

    Remedy: National Van will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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    2014-11-17Equipment adaptive/mobility14V617000 New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified by New England to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon...

    Remedy: New England will notify owners to take vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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    2015-01-13Equipment adaptive/mobility14V706000 Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles...

    Remedy: Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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    2015-11-13Equipment adaptive/mobility15V763000 Mobility Specialists, Inc.

    Remedy: Mobility Specialists will notify owners to take their vehicles to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge.

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    2015-12-15Equipment adaptive/mobility15V729000 MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon...

    Remedy: MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge.

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    2016-01-05Equipment adaptive/mobility15V779000 New England Wheels is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, and E-350 cargo vans modified to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation.

    Remedy: New England Wheels will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge.

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    2016-06-29Equipment adaptive/mobility16V350000 New England Wheels (New England) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-250, E-350, and 2015 Ford Transit vans equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts by Ricon.

    Remedy: New England will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 29, 2016.

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    Date not on fileEquipment13V261000 Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012.

    Remedy: Mobility Works will notify owners and Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013.

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Buy-smart checklist

2012 Ford E-250 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 2 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V261000 · Equipment
  • Recall 14V097000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 14V501000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 14V426000 · Fuel system, other
  • Recall 14V584000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 14V617000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 14V706000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 15V763000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 15V729000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 15V779000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
  • Recall 16V350000 · Equipment adaptive/mobility
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FAQ

Is the 2012 Ford E-250 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford E-250?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2012 Ford E-250 have?
11 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.