- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Ford F-250 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2012 Ford F-250 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in December 2011 for the automatic transmission.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical F-250 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2012 Ford F-250 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2012 Ford F-250 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Ford F-250: every year compared
All F-250 years2012 Ford F-250 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford F-250 | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2012 Ram 2500 | 283 | 5 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Ram 3500 | 0 | 9 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Dodge Ram 3500 | 0 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2012 Ford F-350 | 0 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | 0 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 | 0 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2012 GMC Sierra 2500 | 0 | 3 | B | Compare |
| 2012 Ford Edge | 1,135 | 3 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Ford F-250
Does the 2012 Ford F-250 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Ford F-250: automatic transmission (December 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2012 Ford F-250 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2012 Ford F-250 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 93 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Ford F-250 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford F-250 years have the most complaints?
2002 (156), 2003 (116). See every Ford F-250 year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Ford F-250 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data