Recalls (4)
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 2012 Ford F-350. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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PTO Pressure Switch Oil Leak may Result in Fire
Equipment
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
- Consequence
- 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.
- 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.
0% repairedof 3 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Ambulance Engine Stall
Engine
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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 engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.
- Consequence
- An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.
- 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 Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.
87.7% repairedof 2,951 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Insufficient Tailpipe Length
Engine and engine cooling · exhaust system · manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Official NHTSA text
- Summary
- 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. The tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body, allowing heat to build up in rear curbside storage compartment.
- Consequence
- Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported37 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER
Power train · automatic transmission
Official NHTSA text
- 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.
Repair progress not yet reported16,091 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (149)
149 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The steering is mentioned most often.
6involved a crash
2involved a fire
5injuries reported
0deaths reported
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 149 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 66 | 44.3% |
| Suspension | 65 | 43.6% |
| Engine | 25 | 16.8% |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 11.4% |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 13 | 8.7% |
| Power train | 9 | 6% |
| Wheels | 9 | 6% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 5.4% |
| Service brakes | 8 | 5.4% |
| Electrical system | 6 | 4% |
How 2012 compares with other F-350 years
Best and worst F-350 years →2004159
2005114
2006145
200736
2008131
200928
2011136
2012149
201376
201491
| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 159 | 2 |
| 2005 | 114 | 3 |
| 2006 | 145 | 3 |
| 2007 | 36 | 3 |
| 2008 | 131 | 8 |
| 2009 | 28 | 2 |
| 2011 | 136 | 4 |
| 2012 | 149 | 4 |
| 2013 | 76 | 1 |
| 2014 | 91 | 0 |
This year (2012)Other yearsStill collecting reports
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.
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2012 Ford F-350 FAQ
How many recalls does the 2012 Ford F-350 have?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns: 14V498000 (equipment), 13V535000 (engine), 13V380000 (engine), 11V582000 (power train). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 2012 Ford F-350 problems?
Owners filed 149 complaints with NHTSA. Steering (66), Suspension (65), Engine (25) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 2012 F-350 compare with other years?
Among the 2004–2014 Ford F-350 model years at least five years old, the 2009 drew the fewest complaints (28) and the 2004 the most (159). The 2012 drew 149. 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.
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