Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2012 Ford F-250. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER
- Summary
- 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, THEFT PROTECTION. THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH PROBLEM.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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 MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Owner complaints (266)
266 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The suspension is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 266 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 125 | 47% |
| Steering | 112 | 42.1% |
| Engine | 27 | 10.2% |
| Unknown or other | 25 | 9.4% |
| Electrical system | 18 | 6.8% |
| Wheels | 16 | 6% |
| Power train | 15 | 5.6% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 5.3% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 4.5% |
| Service brakes | 10 | 3.8% |
How 2012 compares with other F-250 years
Best and worst F-250 years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 60 | 4 |
| 2008 | 196 | 7 |
| 2009 | 54 | 0 |
| 2010 | 73 | 0 |
| 2011 | 248 | 2 |
| 2012 | 266 | 1 |
| 2013 | 95 | 0 |
| 2014 | 142 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Crash tests: 4 stars overall
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2012 Ford F-250 pu/cc 4x2, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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2012 Ford F-250 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2012 Ford F-250 have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 11V582000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2012 Ford F-250 problems?
Owners filed 266 complaints with NHTSA. Suspension (125), Steering (112), Engine (27) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
What safety rating did the 2012 Ford F-250 get?
NHTSA rated the 2012 Ford F-250 pu/cc 4x2 4 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 4 stars rollover (19.1% rollover risk).
How does the 2012 F-250 compare with other years?
Among the 2007–2015 Ford F-250 model years at least five years old, the 2015 drew the fewest complaints (1) and the 2012 the most (266). The 2012 drew 266. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.