2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other F-350 Super Duty years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty. That ranks 2nd out of 6 F-350 Super Duty model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 18,000 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 60% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 40% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 20% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 94,450 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment
Problem: Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.
Equipment
Problem: Versalift East, LLC (Versalift) is recalling certain Aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty 6.8L gas engine chassis, modified by Versalift and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Versalift will notify 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 September 14, 2014. Owners may contact Versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400.
Equipment
Problem: Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. (Vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperDuty chassis modified by Vanair and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies used with model 60-85 UDSM, 125-185 USDM, and Genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Fix: Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Purchased truck new in june 2012. About a month ago i could smell anti freeze when i'd turn the vehicle off. Couldn't identify a noticeable leak upon visual inspection. Fluid level seemed to stay full. Decided i better get it to a dealer to check out. I happened to get a call from my local dealer…
While driving in windsor colorado at about 30 mph my 2012 f350 sd flashed a warning light to pull over immediately the engine was about to stop. I did so, turned the key off and restarted the truck. It started ok. I drove 50 yards and the truck flashed the same signal but immediately shut off. I…
As i was towing a trailer in the 2012 ford f-350 on a two-lane highway (us-95 north of las vegas), the truck suddenly chimed and said to pull over and shutting down. It shut off before i could react. I had enough momentum to clear a bridge and pull over while coasting. The stretch of road that i…
I got in my truck and shut my driver door but it did latch but not close completely and then heard a explosion looked back and the passenger rear window exploded out wards i have a 4 door. It is almost like the compression in the truck is very high. Only owned this truck a couple months and have…
Hello, i would like to report a major safety problem with the 2012 f350 ford super duty trucks with the 6.7 power stroke diesel motor. We were traveling on highway 72 in athens, limestone county, alabama. A message came up on display that said "stop safely now". Before i could even stop the truck…
Other Ford F-350 Super Duty years
← 2011 F-350 Super Duty · 2013 F-350 Super Duty →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 Super Duty | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 F-350 Super Duty | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 5 | 3 |
| 2011 F-350 Super Duty | 7 | 3 |
| 2010 F-350 Super Duty | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 F-350 Super Duty | 0 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty?
Owners most often report engine, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other F-350 Super Duty model years, the 2012 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.