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2012 FORD F-350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

252

Owner Complaints

9 Crashes 5 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 FORD F-350

The 2012 FORD F-350 has received a total of 252 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT, ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steering (66 complaints), Suspension (65 complaints), and Engine (25 complaints).

Recalls for the 2012 FORD F-350

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2012 FORD F-350, potentially affecting up to 19,082 vehicles.

Recall 14V498000 — EQUIPMENT

| 3 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 13V535000 — ENGINE

| 2,951 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 13V380000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

| 37 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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Recall 11V582000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 16,091 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

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...

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 FORD F-350

252 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FORD F-350. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steering
Complaints: 66
Suspension
Complaints: 65 1 Crash
Engine
Complaints: 25 2 Fires
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 17 1 Fire
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 13 1 Fire
Power Train
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 1 Fire 1 Injury
Wheels
Complaints: 9
Service Brakes
Complaints: 8 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Electrical System
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 5
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 2
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 1
Lane Departure Assist
Complaints: 1
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11689728 | ENGINE | | 128,843 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the message "Loss of Engine Power" was displayed before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and DTC: P0087, P2291, and P2A00 were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,843.
#11671293 | LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | | N/A miles Crash
Death wobble
#11671293 | SEATS | | N/A miles Crash
Death wobble
#11671293 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles Crash
Death wobble
#11669541 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
Bosch CP4 High Pressure Fuel Pump failed in transit cost $10,713 to repair only 155k miles on new engine. Diesel fuel spilled from engine on highway, lucky no fire. Ford no help.

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Safety Rating for the 2012 FORD F-350

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 FORD F-350 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 FORD F-350

Ford Motor Company has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 FORD F-350. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

TSB-13-6-19 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

FORD: WHILE OPERATING IN LOW SPEED CONDITIONS AND/OR WHEN OPERATING IN STATIONARY IDLE MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME, WILL EXPERIENCE AN ILLUMINATION OF MIL AND DTC P207F, WITH OR WITHOUT, DTC P204F, PREVENTING TRUCK FROM FULLY COMPLETING EXHAUST REGENERATION PROCESS. MODEL 2012 F-350. *PE

TSB-13-5-19 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

FORD: SOME TRUCK CHASSIS CAB DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE AN ILLUMINATION OF MIL WHEN OPERATING AT LOW SPEED AND/OR WHEN AT STATIONARY IDLE MODE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. MODELS 2012 F-350. *PE

15-0042 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

FORD 2011-2012 F250, F350, F450, F550 : INFORMATION REGARDING F-SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L ENGINE AND BUILT BEFORE 10/11/2011 MAY EXHIBIT A MIL ON WITH DTCS, P207F, P20EE, P2200, P2201, P2209, P164A, P2A00 OR P0133. *LJ

NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 FORD F-350

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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