2012 Ford F-350

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2012 Ford F-350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:00:54.368Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2012: 149 complaints

View as data table

Year	Complaints
1989	2
1991	31
1992	52
1993	101
1994	95
1995	134
1996	130
1997	155
1998	12
1999	413
2000	304
2001	160
2002	116
2003	88
2004	159
2005	114
2006	145
2007	36
2008	131
2009	28
2010	0
2011	136
2012	149
2013	76
2014	91
2015	190
2016	187
2017	480
2018	194
2019	452
2020	182
2021	88

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 44%

44% of complaints: steering — 66 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 44%

44% of complaints: suspension — 65 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

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YESTERDAY, 11/30/18. I HAVE HAD THE "DEATH RATTLE" A COUPLE OF TIME SINCE I'VE HAD THIS TRUCK, I'VE ALWAYS BEEN ABLE TO PULL OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SAFELY. ON 11/30 I WAS TRAVELING ON A ROAD IN WYOMING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20181201

ENGINE 17%

17% of complaints: engine — 25 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 13 distinct reports on file.

FIRE

WHEELS 6%

6% of complaints: wheels — 9 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20111222 — power train

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 MANUFACT

Remedy: 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

Campaign 11V582000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20130724 — engine and engine cooling

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 13V380000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20131125 — engine

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 en

Remedy: 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 Relationsh

Campaign 13V535000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141112 — equipment

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.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 14V498000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20150113 — RQ (closed 20160315)

Vehicle Commanded Engine Shutdown