2012 Ford F-350 SUPER DUTY: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
36,265 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2012 model year. Data snapshot: . 5 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 5 complaints (60.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
Engine: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Electrical System: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Structure:Body: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 0 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
2014: 1; 2015: 4
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10641147 · 2014-10-03 (October 3, 2014)
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 SHUT ITSELF OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. THERE WE SAT, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH A TRUCK THAT WOULD NOT RUN. WE HAD TO GET OUT AND PUSH THE THING OUT OF THE ROAD. PLEASE REFER TO SAFETY RECALL NOTICE 13S10 / NHTSA RECALL 13V525. THI…
Owner-reported narrative. 77,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10641147 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10671675 · 2015-01-11 (January 11, 2015)
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 NOTICED IT IS HARD TO CLOSE THE DOORS ALL THE WAY WITH OUT SLAMMING THE DOOR. NEVER HAVE SAW THIS BEFORE , NO CRACKS OR ANYTHING IT JUST SHATTERED OUTWARDS. I NEED TO KNOW IF FORDS GOING TO REPLACE THIS OR NOT. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 94,450 miles reported. Look up ODI 10671675 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10677010 · 2015-01-21 (January 21, 2015)
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 WAS ON IS DESOLATE AND USED BY BIG RIGS ALL THE TIME. LUCKILY, THERE WAS LITTLE TRAFFIC AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT, BUT IT COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE POWERING OFF OF THE VEHICLE. I HAD NO POWER STEERING OR POWER BRAKES. I CHECKED…
Owner-reported narrative. 18,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10677010 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10680286 · 2015-01-31 (January 31, 2015)
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 WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS ABOUT 7 DEGREES AND MY WIFE, SON AND TWO YOUNG GRANDSONS WERE IN THE TRUCK (WITHOUT HEAT). I CALLED AAA AND ABOUT 30-40 MINUTES LATER AAA TOWED ME ABOUT 6 BLOCKS TO A REPAIR SH…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,800 miles reported. Look up ODI 10680286 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10690827 · 2015-02-26 (February 26, 2015)
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 REGARDING A FACTORY RECALL ON MY VEHICLE. MENTIONED TO THEM THE ISSUE WITH THE ANTI FREEZE DURING THAT CALL. I SCHEDULED AND APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL WORK DONE AND A COOLANT CHECK (ALONG WITH SOME OTHER SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE WORK). THEY COULDN'…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,265 miles reported. Look up ODI 10690827 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
14V494000 · Equipment
Reported: 2014-08-08 (August 8, 2014)
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.
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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗14V496000 · Equipment
Reported: 2014-08-11 (August 11, 2014)
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.
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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗14V507000 · Equipment
Reported: 2014-08-18 (August 18, 2014)
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.
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: 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.
NHTSA campaign record ↗