2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty

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What owners should know

Covers 2011–2016 · 6.7L Power Stroke diesel and 6.2L V8 gas · Updated 2026-10-01

Researched from owner forums and NHTSA complaints and written by Know Your Truck. These are patterns in what owners report, not a guarantee about any particular truck.

Common failures & how to fix them

Parts and video buttons search for your 2012 Ford F-350 Super Duty. Always confirm a part fits using your VIN. Brakes, steering, fuel and airbag work affects your safety, so if you're not sure, have a qualified mechanic do it.

• Front-end shake (death wobble)

  Moderate DIY

  Signs: Violent shaking of the steering wheel and front end after hitting a bump, usually at 45+ mph. Slowing down hard is often the only way to stop it.

  Fix: Find and replace the worn parts, most often the track bar or its bushings, then check ball joints, tie rod ends, the drag link and alignment. A new steering stabilizer alone usually only hides the problem.

  Shop: track barShop: steering stabilizer▶ How-to videos

• High-pressure fuel pump (CP4) failure

  Easy DIY

  Signs: Sudden stalling or no-start, low fuel pressure codes, metal in the fuel filter. Often there's little warning.

  Fix: Prevention is the fix you can do: change both fuel filters on schedule, drain the water separator, and buy fuel from busy stations. Some owners add a kit that keeps pump debris away from the injectors. A failed pump usually means a full fuel system replacement at a diesel shop.

  Shop: fuel filter kitShop: CP4 disaster prevention kit▶ How-to videos

• 6.7L exhaust temperature (EGT) sensor failure

  Moderate DIY

  Signs: Check engine light, reduced power, or the engine shutting down. Most common on 2011–2012 trucks.

  Fix: Scan for codes to find which sensor failed and replace it. There are four on the exhaust.

  Shop: 6.7 Powerstroke EGT sensor▶ How-to videos

• 6.7L coolant leaks

  Moderate DIY

  Signs: Low coolant, a sweet smell, dried coolant crust on the upper radiator hose fitting, radiator or coolant bottle.

  Fix: Find the source. The upper radiator hose O-ring is a common and simple fix. Radiators and coolant bottles are bigger jobs.

  Shop: 6.7 Powerstroke upper radiator hoseShop: 6.7 Powerstroke degas bottle▶ How-to videos

• 6.7L DEF heater and NOx sensors

  Moderate DIY

  Signs: DEF or exhaust fluid warnings, reduced power, check engine light.

  Fix: Scan for codes. Common fixes are a NOx sensor or the DEF heater and pump assembly.

  Shop: 6.7 Powerstroke NOx sensor▶ How-to videos

Owner's manual

Get the free official owner's manual from Ford's owner manual library. Choose 2012 F-350 Super Duty. It covers maintenance schedules, fluids, towing limits and warning lights. Older years may not be listed online.

Recalls

A recall doesn't mean a truck still has the problem. Enter the truck's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask a dealer to see whether the repair was done.

• Steering

  Dec 2020 · #20E090000

  Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.

  Fix: Icon will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shock assembly with a revised foam ring and steel support disc, free of charge. The recall began December 21, 2020. Owners may contact Icon customer service at 1-951-689-4266.

• Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (tcm/Pcm/Tecm)

  Mar 2015 · #15V175000

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.

  Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. The recall began on April 22, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S09.

• Equipment

  Aug 2014 · #14V498000

  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.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: 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.

• Equipment

  Jul 2014 · #14V453000

  Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Godwin) is recalling certain model year 2010 Ford F-450; 2011 Ford F-550; 2012 Ford F-350 and 2013 F-350 Super Duty trucks modified by Godwin 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.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Godwin 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 October 28, 2014. Owners may contact Godwin customer service at 1-800-892-0181.

• Equipment

  Jun 2014 · #14V360000

  Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet 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.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Palfleet 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 July 29, 2014. Owners may contact Palfleet customer service at 1- 502-376-2458.

• Equipment

  Jun 2014 · #14V328000

  Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. 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 July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.

• Equipment

  Jun 2014 · #14V326000

  Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Manning 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.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Manning will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. This action is the same as the service campaign action. The recall began in July 2014. Owners may contact Manning at 1-800-876-8768.

• Equipment

  Jun 2014 · #14V327000

  Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl 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.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Stahl will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. Owners may contact Stahl customer service at 1-800-277-8245, or Muncie at 1-800-367-7867.

• Equipment

  Jun 2014 · #14V382000

  Somerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be 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.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Somerset 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 August 2014. Owner's may contact Somerset customer service at 1-800-777-2671.

• Equipment

  Jun 2014 · #14V379000

  Utility Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Utility Truck) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 UTLI41A, 2011 UTLN41, and 2012 UTLN46 aerial trucks manufactured December 2010 to September 2013 equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies installed on 2010-2013 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Utility Truck 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 in June 2014. Owners may contact Utility Truck customer service at 1-254-857-8813.

• Equipment

  Jun 2014 · #14V307000

  Tactical Vehicle Outfitters (Tactical) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ford F-350 and F-550 vehicles modified by Tactical 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.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: Tactical will notify owners, and dealers will install a new PTO pressure switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 1, 2014. Owners may contact Tactical customer service at 1-405-603-6700.

• Engine

  Oct 2013 · #13V535000

  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.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: 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.

  Fix: 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.

• Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

  Aug 2013 · #13V380000

  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.

  Risk and fix

  Risk: Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.

  Fix: 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.

• Power Train:Automatic Transmission

  Dec 2011 · #11V582000

  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.

  Risk and fix

  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.

  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.

Owner complaints by area

Reports owners filed with NHTSA. They aren't verified, and one complaint can mention more than one area. Tap an area to read the most recent ones.

• Suspension75

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed May 2025

    The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while his son was driving 25 MPH, the front track bar unexpectedly fractured into two pieces, causing the vehicle to swerve off the road. Additionally, the vehicle had experienced the death wobble. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the contact was informed that the front track bar fracture caused the rear axle to be pushed into the fuel cooler, which caused the fuel cooler to be punctured and to leak. The contact was informed that the front track bar and the fuel cooler needed to be replaced, and a coolant flush needed to be performed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

  • Filed May 2025

    The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the contact rolled over a bump and the vehicle started to shudder and sway to the left and right violently. The contact slowed down to 20 MPH and regained control of the vehicle. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred two years prior. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who installed dampers and a track bar on the front end. The contact had not yet taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic following the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

  • Filed Feb 2025

    I'm currently experiencing the "Death Wobble" with my vehicle, making it unsafe to drive past 60 mph due to intense shaking. This is a serious safety concern for both me and my family. This issue happens frequently on the freeway, and we all fear that the wheels could fall off or the vehicle might flip over. When I took the vehicle to the service center, the advisor told me I needed to add a stabilizer to my front wheels and suggested that I buy the part online and install it myself, recommending YouTube for guidance. However, I have no idea what part to buy or where to get it. I’m not the designer of the truck, and I shouldn’t have to add extra parts for it to drive properly. I also believe this is a manufacturer issue, especially since multiple people seem to be experiencing the same problem.

  • Filed Dec 2024

    Truck has a random death wabble and differnt speeds. I've taken the truck to three differnt ford dealers multiple times and they alll can't find any worn parts, the dealers all with say ford knows there is a saftey issue with the trucks but don't have a real fix for the issue. several other ford owners have the same issues

  • Filed Oct 2024

    Death whoble

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• Steering75

  • Filed May 2025

    The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the contact rolled over a bump and the vehicle started to shudder and sway to the left and right violently. The contact slowed down to 20 MPH and regained control of the vehicle. The contact stated there were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred two years prior. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who installed dampers and a track bar on the front end. The contact had not yet taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic following the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

  • Filed Feb 2025

    I'm currently experiencing the "Death Wobble" with my vehicle, making it unsafe to drive past 60 mph due to intense shaking. This is a serious safety concern for both me and my family. This issue happens frequently on the freeway, and we all fear that the wheels could fall off or the vehicle might flip over. When I took the vehicle to the service center, the advisor told me I needed to add a stabilizer to my front wheels and suggested that I buy the part online and install it myself, recommending YouTube for guidance. However, I have no idea what part to buy or where to get it. I’m not the designer of the truck, and I shouldn’t have to add extra parts for it to drive properly. I also believe this is a manufacturer issue, especially since multiple people seem to be experiencing the same problem.

  • Filed Dec 2024

    Truck has a random death wabble and differnt speeds. I've taken the truck to three differnt ford dealers multiple times and they alll can't find any worn parts, the dealers all with say ford knows there is a saftey issue with the trucks but don't have a real fix for the issue. several other ford owners have the same issues

  • Filed Oct 2024

    2012 F350 Lariat 4x4, 125000 miles. While driving at 65 mph. I hit a spilt in the highway and the truck went into a death wobble, the most violent and scary thing to experience on the crowded highway. Only thing I could do was let it slow down coasting when it finally went away I accelerated back to highway speed and hit yet another bump in the highway and it went into another death wobble so violent I could not control the truck. This truck has no lift and is stock. This will kill someone one day or cause a serious accident. Ford should own this defect and fix it before they responsible for actual death.

  • Filed Oct 2024

    I was on the road and I hit a bump on the freeway only going between 55 and 65 mph and the Truck immediately started to whobble out of control I almost hit the car next to me because I could not control it . It was a life and death experience I could never shake off . I spoke to the dealer and they claimed they had never heard of such thing and acted like they didn’t believe me. What ever is wrong with it needs to be recalled because I’m surprised that no one was hurt on rush our in a busy city like Salt Lake City. Ford is being very irresponsible for not fixing the problem.

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• Engine31

  2 involved a fire

  • Filed Sep 2025

    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.

  • Filed Jun 2025

    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.

  • Filed Sep 2024

    We have a 2012 Ford F30 Diesel and We are having issues with one of the Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors (Bank 1 Sensor 3) which would have been covered under Ford's Recall Campaign# 15M02. However, since our vehicle is 11 years and 9 mo old, they are declining coverage as the campaign is limited to 11 years.

  • Filed Jan 2024

    The upper oil pan is leaking and getting worse. Seems to be happening on all 6.7 motors.

  • Filed Jan 2024

    Summary: We purchased a brand new 60000 dollar truck in 2012 or 2013 and was assured by the dealer that it had a warranty to cover any issues until either 100,000 miles or 5-6 years, whichever came first. After 4 years of ownership and around 67,000 miles, the truck started experiencing problems with a high idle and then abruptly shutting off. When taken to the dealer, they couldn't replicate the issues during a brief evaluation. However, a week later, while on the way to the bank, to get cash out for are stay at the hospital to give birth to are 6th child the truck shut off and wouldn't start again. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a faulty high-pressure fuel pump due to water in the fuel and tried to charge the author $15,000 for repairs. The author questioned why the diesel fuel water separator and the second fuel filter system on the truck didn't catch the issue earlier and criticized the dealer for their negligence in ensuring safe and reliable transportation.

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• Unknown or Other18

  1 involved a fire

  • Filed Sep 2023

    WE own a 2012 Ford F350 and have had two bad incidents with the dreaded “death wobble” and are afraid to even drive it because the truck now seems unsafe as it feels unsturdy as if it is starting to wobble and I don't dare even taking it on the freeway. My daughter had told me that the truck began shaking violently on her while on the freeway and I didn't fully understand what she meant until it happened to me. I was traveling on the freeway in cruise control, going the speed limit of 80 mph. Suddenly the truck began to shake violently. The whole front end, the steering wheel, my arms, my body, etc. were all shaking violently. I hit the brakes. I screamed and was terrified. I thought a tire had blown out or something and was sure I was going to wreck. Upon stopping, I just sat there for a moment in disbelief, trying to catch my breath. I am fortunate that no one hit me as I was halfway in the right lane of traffic. I got out expecting to see some kind of damage but saw none. I slowly drove to the first off ramp and gingerly drove home. Holding onto the steering wheel had left my arms feeling bruised and my mental being shaken. I was telling someone about what happened and he said "Oh, that is called a "Death Wobble" and he told me that Ford Super Duty F250s and F350s were known to have this problem. I went home a went on Google to educate myself about this "Death Wobble" and was so angry that Ford has done nothing to correct this problem or have a recall. I feel very lucky to not have caused or been in a serious accident. I look at this truck and am afraid to even drive it. I read that numerous drivers have reported frightening incidents of losing control of their trucks and that there have been serious accidents with injuries, and even deaths due to this defect on these Ford trucks. They should pay to correct whatever the problem is.

  • Filed Feb 2023

    High speed wobble in front end Goes away of You slow down Getting worse Very scary, pulls steering wheel out of my grasp Wife refusing to ride in the truck

  • Filed Jan 2023

    Encountered violent shaking of whole truck traveling on I95. Transitioned from a bridge to road surface and the whole vehicle began to violently shake - Loosing all control of steering & braking. Released gas pedal and slowed to shoulder. Was informed later this is a known issue with all Ford Superduty trucks with solid front axle.

  • Filed Jan 2023

    I purchased my F350 new in 2012. Since that time I have experienced a severe wobble in the front end while I am driving. It starts vibrating at about 45mph and sometimes escalates to where I have to almost slam on the brakes to stop it. It has done this probably 12-15 times and since 2022 it is definitely getting worse and worse. Ford says its my motor mounts, but it has done this since it was new! I read about the "death wobble" on the internet and I definitely have a defective front end. I am concerned that it may cause me to be in a bad accident after having to hit the brakes so hard to stop it. Can you assist?

  • Filed Oct 2022

    when the truck is traveling at highway speeds and goes over an imperfection in the road surface like a bump, bridge expansion joint etc... The truck will vibrate violently and will not stop until the speed is reduced often times under 50 mph which can be dangerous on a highway. This has been happening for the past year and a half. I have tried brining it to multiple mechanics and have replaced a number of parts.

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• Fuel/Propulsion System16

  1 involved a fire

  • Filed Jun 2025

    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.

  • Filed Oct 2024

    Death whoble

  • Filed Jan 2024

    Summary: We purchased a brand new 60000 dollar truck in 2012 or 2013 and was assured by the dealer that it had a warranty to cover any issues until either 100,000 miles or 5-6 years, whichever came first. After 4 years of ownership and around 67,000 miles, the truck started experiencing problems with a high idle and then abruptly shutting off. When taken to the dealer, they couldn't replicate the issues during a brief evaluation. However, a week later, while on the way to the bank, to get cash out for are stay at the hospital to give birth to are 6th child the truck shut off and wouldn't start again. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a faulty high-pressure fuel pump due to water in the fuel and tried to charge the author $15,000 for repairs. The author questioned why the diesel fuel water separator and the second fuel filter system on the truck didn't catch the issue earlier and criticized the dealer for their negligence in ensuring safe and reliable transportation.

  • Filed Nov 2023

    Component; Fuel filter Component Available; Yes Safety; Fuel leak on engine ( Fire Risk ) Reproduced; No Inspected; No Warnings; Smell of fuel/Fuel on ground and water

  • Filed Jul 2023

    Truck died and never started again. Metal shavings from fuel pump

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• Engine And Engine Cooling14

  • Filed Jan 2025

    The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence and a friend diagnosed the vehicle. The contact was informed that the CP4 pump, hard lines, and injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 262,000.

  • Filed Nov 2023

    The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the reductant heater however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the first repair was covered under Manufacturer Communication Number: 10137151 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who determined the same failure had occurred and a similar repair needed to be completed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the fix was not covered under warranty. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

  • Filed Feb 2023

    The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and lost motive power. The message "Stop Vehicle Safely Now" was displayed. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts and the message remained displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle started up after an hour and half. The vehicle was taken to a local Pep Boys, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to the exhaust gas temperature sensor. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that Ford Campaign Numbers: 15N01 and 15N02 had expired unless the vehicle was an ambulance. The failure mileage was approximately 196,475. The contact stated that they purchased one EGTS and installed the part themselves. The dealer recommended to replace all four sensors as well as the EGR valve. After the installation of the new EGTS, the vehicle seems to run okay.

  • Filed Mar 2015

    RADIATOR FAILED AT 37,500 MILES DUE TO LEAKING. ENGINE OVERHEATED. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE AND FORD IS AWARE, AS THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE 2008 (SAME MODEL RADIATOR) AND HAVE SINCE CHANGED THE DESIGN ON THE LATEST MODEL. THEY WILL NOT COVER THIS ITEM UNDER THE 100K MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, AND WILL NOT EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON A COMMON FAILURE ITEM. FAILURE OF THE RADIATOR CAN NOT ONLY CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE BUT CAN BE A SAFETY CONCERN IF ENGINE SELF DESTRUCTS WHILE DRIVING DUE TO OVERHEATING. *TR

  • Filed Dec 2014

    THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THAT MY TRUCK HAS LEFT ME ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. FORD HAD A RECALL OF ALL 2012 AMBULANCE F350 BECAUSE OF THIS EXACT SITUATION AND IS LEAVING THE CONSUMER TO WORRY WITH IT ON THEIR OWN. THE ACTUAL PROBLEM IS THE EGT SENSOR 13 AND 14 IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THESE SENSORS CONTINUE TO FAIL AND ALL FORD CAN DO IS TO KEEP MY VEHICLE FOR 4-5 DAYS AND TELL ME THAT THEY CANT FIND THE ISSUE AND THEY REPLACE THE SENSORS (ONLY TO FAIL AGAIN IN ABOUT A MONTH). I CAN NOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ANYWHERE WITHOUT THE THOUGHT OF FAILURE. THERE IS NO WAY I CAN TAKE THIS TRUCK OUT OF MY NORMAL AROUND TOWN AREA AS IF FAILURE DOES OCCUR, I AM STUCK. I AM AFRAID THAT IT IS GOING TO DIE ON ME IN TRAFFIC AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT OR DEATH OF MYSELF OR A PASSENGER. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO 3 DIFFERENT LOCAL DEALERS ONLY TO BE TOLD THAT THEY DON'T HAVE A CLUE AND KNOW NOTHING OF ANY OTHER SIMILAR INSTANCES OF THIS EVER HAPPENING. (I CAN SHOW YOU 50 CASES ONLINE THAT HAVE HAPPENED TO OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME VEHICLE) I AM LOOKING TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS I AM DRIVING AT $65,000 VEHICLE THAT I CANT TRUST TO DRIVE ACROSS THE STATE LINE. ANY RECOURSE THAT YOU CAN OFFER IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED AS FORD IS ACTING CLUELESS TO THIS ONGOING ISSUE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP. *JS

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• Wheels13

  • Filed Feb 2025

    I'm currently experiencing the "Death Wobble" with my vehicle, making it unsafe to drive past 60 mph due to intense shaking. This is a serious safety concern for both me and my family. This issue happens frequently on the freeway, and we all fear that the wheels could fall off or the vehicle might flip over. When I took the vehicle to the service center, the advisor told me I needed to add a stabilizer to my front wheels and suggested that I buy the part online and install it myself, recommending YouTube for guidance. However, I have no idea what part to buy or where to get it. I’m not the designer of the truck, and I shouldn’t have to add extra parts for it to drive properly. I also believe this is a manufacturer issue, especially since multiple people seem to be experiencing the same problem.

  • Filed Jan 2023

    I purchased my F350 new in 2012. Since that time I have experienced a severe wobble in the front end while I am driving. It starts vibrating at about 45mph and sometimes escalates to where I have to almost slam on the brakes to stop it. It has done this probably 12-15 times and since 2022 it is definitely getting worse and worse. Ford says its my motor mounts, but it has done this since it was new! I read about the "death wobble" on the internet and I definitely have a defective front end. I am concerned that it may cause me to be in a bad accident after having to hit the brakes so hard to stop it. Can you assist?

  • Filed Oct 2022

    On a Clear day, no rain while traveling on an interstate hwy at approx 70mph, I drove onto a bridge and my truck starting violently shaking , the complete front end was causing the truck to move from side to side and I could hardly hold onto the steering wheel! My wife was was so afraid we were going to roll over, as was I! Finally after taking my foot off of the gas, at about 30 or 40 mph it stopped! I'm taking it to my dealership first thing in the morning! Its not safe to drive, as I might not be so lucky next time it happens. I'm finished with ford trucks that's for sure!!!!

  • Filed Apr 2021

    DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT 60 M/H VIOLENT SHAKING OF THE FRONT END AND STEERING OCCURS WHEN THERE IS A CHANGE IN PAVEMENT, ALSO KNOWN AS THE "DEATH WOBBLE" REPLACING SUSPENSION, TY-RODS AND SWAY BAR ,ETC. DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM

  • Filed Apr 2021

    DRIVING AT HIGHER SPEEDS IN MY 2012 F350 LARIAT, THE TRUCK GETS TO 60 FINE BUT ANY FASTER THEN THAT AND IT BEGINS TO GET A SPEED WOBBLE THAT CAUSES THE ENTIRE TRUCK TO VIBRATE AT A UNCONTROLLABLE SHAKE THAT THROWS THE STEERING AND I FOUND IT UNSAFE TO HIT THE BRAKES, WHICH FORCES YOU TO JUST COAST WHILE THE TRUCKS SHAKES VIOLENTLY. FOR A TRUCK THAT PEOPLE PAY UP TO $40,000 OT SHOULD BE ABLE TO CRUISE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 60-70 MPH WITH NO PROBLEM. IT SEEMS TO BE THROWN OFF BY THE SMALLEST DIVIT OR BUMP IN THE ROADS BUT ONLY AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. WHICH MAKES IT THAT MUCH MORE DANGEROUS. I HAVE A 6 YEAR OLD THAT WAS IN THE TRUCK MANY TIMES AS THIS HAPPENS AND IT'S A SCARY THING IT FEELS LIKE THE WHEELS ARE GOING TONCOME OFF. ONLY HAD THIS TRUCK FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS NOW ALSO. IT SEEMS IN MINT CONDITION EXCEPT FOR THE SPEED WOBBLE.

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• Power Train10

  2 involved a crash · 1 involved a fire

  • Filed Feb 2023

    High speed wobble in front end Goes away of You slow down Getting worse Very scary, pulls steering wheel out of my grasp Wife refusing to ride in the truck

  • Filed Mar 2021

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO SHAKE SEVERELY WHILE TOWING A 40 FOOT RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SHAKING AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THERE WAS NO WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 111,000.

  • Filed Mar 2021

    WE HAVE BEEN MAINTAINING OUR VEHICLE AND HAD NO WARNING LIGHTS AT THE TIME OUR TRUCK DIED . AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT IT HAD OIL AND WATER. WE WERE DRIVING ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE AT FULL SPEED WHEN SUDDENLY, THE TRUCK STARTED SHUDDERING, AND THEN IT COMPLETELY LOST POWER. A CLOUD OF BLUE-WHITE SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE BACK OF OUR TRUCK. WE WERE LUCKY TO BE ABLE TO GET OFF OF THE TURNPIKE TO A SAFE PLACE. WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED. THE MECHANIC HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ENGINE IS LOCKED UP AND CAN'T BE FIXED. OUR TRUCK ONLY HAS 134,000 MILES - IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BLOWN UP LIKE THIS.

  • Filed Dec 2019

    DRIVING ~ 55MPH ON HIGHWAY 146 AND WITHOUT WARNING THE TRANSNISSON SWITCHED GEARS AND LOCKED UP REAR TIRES AND TRUCK DIED, HEARD A LOUD POP AND TIRES BEGAN ROLLING AGAIN. I RESTARTED THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL WHILE STILL ROLLING ON HIGHWAY, SHIFTED INTO DRIVE AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED JUMPING GEARS THEN LOCKED INTO 5TH GEAR. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME 30 MILES IN 5TH GEAR AND ONCE HOME I INSPECTED AND THE TRUCK HAD NO REVERSE. ONLY 5TH GEAR WORKED. I HAD IT REPLACED WITH A REMAN TRANSMISSION.

  • Filed Mar 2015

    RADIATOR FAILED AT 37,500 MILES DUE TO LEAKING. ENGINE OVERHEATED. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE AND FORD IS AWARE, AS THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THE 2008 (SAME MODEL RADIATOR) AND HAVE SINCE CHANGED THE DESIGN ON THE LATEST MODEL. THEY WILL NOT COVER THIS ITEM UNDER THE 100K MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY, AND WILL NOT EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON A COMMON FAILURE ITEM. FAILURE OF THE RADIATOR CAN NOT ONLY CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE BUT CAN BE A SAFETY CONCERN IF ENGINE SELF DESTRUCTS WHILE DRIVING DUE TO OVERHEATING. *TR

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• Service Brakes9

  3 involved a crash

  • Filed Jul 2025

    Death wobble

  • Filed Jul 2020

    WHILE DRIVING MY VEHICLE TO GET ON TO THE FREEWAY, THE ENGINE STARTED REVVING AND RATTLING I COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING. WHEN I TRIED TO PRESS ON THE BRAKES IT WASN'T WORKING THAN THE STEERING LOCKED. I HIT MY EMERGENCY BREAKS PUT ON MY HAZARD LIGHT AND TURNED OFF THE CAR UNTIL A POLICE OFFICER ARRIVED. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON 2/28/2020 AND WHEN I RETURNED TO PICK UP THE TRUCK THE NEXT DAY THEY COULD NOT PRODUCE THE KEYS, THIS TOOK ABOUT 2 WEEKS. ON 04/06/2020 APPROX. 2 WEEKS AFTER PICKING UP THE TRUCK THE IT WOULDN'T START, I JUMPED THE TRUCK AT WHICH TIME THERE WAS A RATTLING AND KNOCKING SOUND IN THE ENGINE, I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICING. I GOT THE TRUCK BACK AGAIN A LITTLE OVER 2 WEEKS LATER ON 04/23/2020. I FEEL THE TRUCK IS SO UNSAFE THAT IT WILL CAUSE ME TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT PLACING MY LIFE THAT OF MY FAMILY OR ANOTHER DRIVER IN A SEPARATE VEHICLE AT STAKE. UPON REVIEWING ALL OF THE DOCUMENTS NONE OF THE DOCUMENTS HAVE THE SAME ODOMETER READING AND THE NUMBER IS APPROX. 24000 OFF.

  • Filed Feb 2020

    TRUCK HIT BUMP (SMALL CURB) WITH DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL AND SIMULTANEOUSLY STARTED ACCELERATING AND HAD TOTAL BRAKE LOSS. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING TOWARDS A GAS BUMP IN A FILLING STATION. VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM ABOUT 10 MPH TO PROBABLY OVER 30 MPH UNTIL IT HIT A STATIONARY TRUCK.

  • Filed Feb 2020

    4 MONTHS AGO I WAS TRAVELING AT 50 MPH. WHILE DRIVING MY FORD F350 SUPERDUTY AT THAT SPEED THE TRUCK HAD AN EXTREMELY BAD AND VIOLENT SHAKE IN THE STEERING WHEEL. DURING THIS TIME I HAD NO STEERING CONTROL, BRAKING WAS AT A VERY MINIMAL, AND PULLED THE TRUCK INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS HAS HAPPENED 6 OTHER TIMES IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS. DURING THIS TIME FORD MECHANICS HAVE TOLD ME THAT THIS DOESNT APPEAR TO BE A COMMON ISSUE SINCE IT DOESNT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME. I REPLACED SHOCKS, TIRES, AND EVEN HAD THE SUSPENSION LOOKED AT BY CERTIFIED MECHANICS AND NOBODY HAS AN ANSWER FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY NHTSA AND FORD AND NOBODY SEEMS TO BE DOING ANYTHING TO FIX THIS ISSUE. IT'S GETTING TO THE POINT WHERE I CANNOT DRIVE MY ONLY MODE OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FEAR OF CAUSING A SERIOUS ACCIDENT INJURING OR KILLING MYSELF, MY FAMILY, OR SOMEONE ELSE IN THE ROAD. IF AN INVESTIGATION IS NOT DONE VERY SOON I WILL SEEK LEGAL ACTION AGAINST FORD AND AGAINST THE NHTSA FOR OVERLOOKING THE SEVERITY OF THIS PROBLEM. YOU CAN READ ALL THE OTHER REPORTS ON WHAT THE INTERNET IS CALLING THE DEATH WABBLE. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED SITUATION AND IF I NEED TO BRING THIS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE NEWS SO IT'S MORE PUBLIC I WILL DO THIS.

  • Filed Dec 2019

    ON 12-24-19 I WAS DRIVING ~55 MPH ON A 2 LANE ROAD AND HAD AN ACCIDENT OCCUR IN FRONT OF ME IN WHICH I HAD TO SLAM ON MY BRAKES TO AVOID THE WRECK. MY TRUCK SLOWED BUT NOT LIKE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO AND I HAD TO SWERVE OFF THE SHOULDER TO AVOID CONTACT WITH OTHER VEHICLES. THE BRAKES MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR HAD BLOW OFF CAUSING MY TRUCK TO LOOSE BRAKE FLUID AND THE USE OF MY BRAKES.

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• Electrical System9

  • Filed Jul 2023

    Bcm body control module is faulty so far my brights no longer work my fog lights no longer work and my left rear turn signal no longer works it is slowly getting worse taking out more and more components on the truck part is backorder with over 2070 of them requested threw ford with no update on when the part will be available

  • Filed Jul 2023

    Truck died and never started again. Metal shavings from fuel pump

  • Filed Dec 2019

    FREQUENTLY ON DAMP AND COLD DAYS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTS MALFUNCTIONING. THE WIPERS FAIL TO WORK. THE LIGHTS (HEAD, PARKING FOG, BLINKERS) ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE TRUCK DON'T WORK. WHEN I REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE TRUCK THE RADIO AND ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER I TRY TO LOCK THE DOORS. SOMETIMES THE RADIO RANDOMLY TURNS ON WHILE I'M NOT IN THE TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK THE POWER STEERING SEEMS TO FREEZE UP AND THE TRUCK PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT. WHENEVER THE TRUCK IS TURNED ON THERE IS A LOUD HUMMING NOISE THAT COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD.

  • Filed Jan 2018

    DOOR AJAR WARNING AND INTERIOR LIGHTS REMAIN ON EVEN WHEN DOOR IS SHUT SECURELY

  • Filed Jan 2017

    REAR BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. MY REAR BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING WITH OUT NOTICE. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS MANY TIMES ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THEY ARE NOT BAD. THEY WILL STOP WORKING ONE SIDE AT A TIME AND SOME TIMES BOTH STOP WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. THIS LEAVES YOU NO INDICATION THAT YOU HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS OR TURN SIGNALS WORKING. I HAVE NOTICED THAT SOME TIMES WHEN I TURN ON MY TURN SIGNALS, ONE SIDE WILL FLASH FAST THAN THE OTHER, AT ABOUT TWICE THE RATE AS NORMAL. I WAS IN A LEFT TURN LANE WAITING TO TURN WITH TURN SIGNAL ON AND STARTED TO SMELL ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL OR ELECTRICAL SMOKE. THIS IS WHEN I DECIDED TO LOOK FURTHER INTO THIS MATTER. I HAVE DISCOVERED OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH 2011 F350 HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE AND THEY HAVE GOTTEN A RECALL TO REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE SO IT DOESN'T SHORT OUT AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL FIRES. BUT MY 2012 F350 THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES TO COMPLAIN WITH NO SOLUTION. MY TRUCK WAS BUILD IN 10/11 AND ONLY HAS 37000 MILES. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE FOR AT LEAST 7-8000 MILES. I GUESS ITS GOING TO TAKE AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE TO GET FORD TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT. *TR

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• Vehicle Speed Control6

  2 involved a crash

  • Filed Oct 2024

    I was on the road and I hit a bump on the freeway only going between 55 and 65 mph and the Truck immediately started to whobble out of control I almost hit the car next to me because I could not control it . It was a life and death experience I could never shake off . I spoke to the dealer and they claimed they had never heard of such thing and acted like they didn’t believe me. What ever is wrong with it needs to be recalled because I’m surprised that no one was hurt on rush our in a busy city like Salt Lake City. Ford is being very irresponsible for not fixing the problem.

  • Filed Dec 2020

    DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH. THE STEERING WHEEL WOBBLED OUT OF CONTROL WHICH MADE IT SO I COULD NOT CONTROL THE VEHICLE. I APPLIED THE BRAKE BUT IT DIDN'T RESPOND UNTIL THE TRUCK SLOWED. CARS WERE SERVING OFF THE ROAD AND I WAS WITHIN SECONDS OF A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT WITH 2 OF MY CHILDREN. I AM FRIGHTENED TO DRIVE THE TRUCK AS NO ONE CAN TELL ME WHAT THE CAUSE OR REPAIR NEEDED. HAD SOMETHING SIMILAR ON MY FORMER FORD BUT NOT TO THE EXTENT OF THIS INCIDENT.

  • Filed Feb 2020

    TRUCK HIT BUMP (SMALL CURB) WITH DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL AND SIMULTANEOUSLY STARTED ACCELERATING AND HAD TOTAL BRAKE LOSS. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING TOWARDS A GAS BUMP IN A FILLING STATION. VEHICLE ACCELERATED FROM ABOUT 10 MPH TO PROBABLY OVER 30 MPH UNTIL IT HIT A STATIONARY TRUCK.

  • Filed Apr 2015

    I WAS DRIVING 2012 FORD F350 6.7L AND TOWING A 28 FOOT TRAVEL TRAILER. WE WERE SOUTHBOUND ON INTERSTATE 5 IN ENCINITAS, CA WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THE TRUCK POWERED DOWN AND AN ALERT APPEARED ON THE DASH: "STOP SAFELY NOW". I HAD VIRTUALLY NO POWER DESPITE DEPRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS FORCED TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER OF THE ROAD WHERE I AS ABLE TO PARK WITH ONLY INCHES SEPARATING MY VEHICLE/TRAILER AND THE FREEWAY TRAFFIC. AS SOON AS I PLACED IT IN PARK, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. MY WIFE AND TWO YOUNG CHILDREN WERE WITH ME AND FOUND MYSELF IN A HELPLESS AND DANGEROUS SITUATION. I KNOW FROM READING OTHER POSTS THAT SOME WHO EXPERIENCED THE SAME EQUIPMENT FAILURE FOUND THEMSELVES UNABLE TO MOVE TO A SAFE LOCATION AND WERE LEFT STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROADWAY. MY COMPLAINT STEMS FROM THE KNOWLEDGE THAT FORD IS AWARE AND HAS BEEN AWARE FOR SOMETIME OF THE ISSUE OF BAD EGT SENSORS WHICH WHAT WAS ULTIMATELY DIAGNOSED AND REPAIRED ON MY VEHICLE. HOWEVER THERE ARE FOUR SUCH SENSORS AND FROM READING OTHER COMPLAINTS REPLACING ONLY ONE (WHICH IS ALL FORD WOULD DO UNDER WARRANTY) ONLY DELAYS THE INEVITABLE FAILURE OF ANOTHER OF THE REMAINING SENSORS. I'M AWARE OF A RECENT RECALL OF AMBULANCES BY FORD FOR THE EXACT SAME REASON. I ONLY SPECULATE THAT FORD SAW THE LIABILITY IN HAVING AN AMBULANCE STALL IN A PRECARIOUS SPOT WITH A PERSON IN NEED OF MEDICAL ATTENTION ON BOARD. I FEEL MY EXPERIENCES AS WELL AS COUNTLESS OTHERS WOULD RISE TO THE LEVEL OF A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN AND ARE NO DIFFERENT THAN THAT OF THE AMBULANCES WHICH FORD HAS ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY FOR. MY REQUEST IS THAT FORD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS KNOWN ISSUE AND AGREE TO REPLACE ALL SENSORS WITH WHEN ONE GOES BAD OR REPLACE ALL OF THEM REGARDLESS. *TR

  • Filed Dec 2014

    ON 11/3/14, AT OUR OPERATION, WE HAD A COLLISION INVOLVING OUR EMPLOYEE AS HE WAS BACKING UP OUR 2012 F350 WHEN HIS FOOT GOT CAUGHT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL, CAUSING HIM TO BACK INTO A DOOR ON A BUILDING. IT APPEARS DUE TO THE DESIGN AND SPACING OF THE PEDALS THAT IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET YOUR FOOT STUCK UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL AS YOU PIVOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. COINCIDENTALLY, ON 11/6 ONE OF THE LOCAL COMPANIES HAD A SIMILAR EVENT INVOLVING A 2012 F350 WHEN THERE EMPLOYEE WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION, HE WENT TO STOP BUT HIS FOOT GOT CAUGHT UNDER THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HE WENT THROUGH AN INTERSECTION RESULTING IN A COLLISION. APPEARS ON THE NEWER 2014 F350 MODELS, THE BRAKE PEDAL IS NARROWER, REDUCING THE CHANCE FOR THE FOOT TO GET CAUGHT. SPOKE WITH FORD DEALER ABOUT THE ISSUE. THEY ADVISED BRAKE PEDAL COULD NOT BE LOWERED AND BRAKE PEDAL COULD NOT BE MODIFIED TO THE NEWER STYLE BECAUSE THE BOLT HOLE PATTERN WAS DIFFERENT. NO ACTION WAS TAKEN. EMAILED FORD ON 11/21/14, THEY COULD NOT ADVISE OF ANY MODIFICATIONS. *TR

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• Tires6

  • Filed Jun 2017

    DRIVING 70 MPH ON EXPRESSWAY WHEN TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM BELTS ON TIRE DAMAGING THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL WELL, BODY, TRIM AND BUMPER. TIRE WAS A FACTORY INSTALLED (BOUGHT THE 2012 F350 NEW) GENERAL GRABBER HTS SIZE 245/75 R 17 WITH 54,000 MILES ON THEM. DOT # IS A343 47DB

  • Filed Sep 2016

    WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY MY TRUCK BEGAN TO VIBRATE. I STOPPED AND CHECKED THE TIRES CONDITION, AIR PRESSURE AND LUG NUTS. ALL SEEMED TO BE FINE. I CONTINUED DRIVING AND EXPERIENCED A VIOLENT BLOWOUT FROM THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAUSING EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT FRONT OF THE TRUCK. I WAS TOLD BY THE TIRE STORE THAT MODEL TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE AND THEY HAD SEEN A NUMBER OF FAILURES. A CLAIM WAS FILED WITH TIRE MANUFACTURER AND DENIED. I WAS TOLD THE NEWEST MODEL OF THAT TIRE HAD BEEN IMPROVED SO THE TIRES WERE REPLACED THE TRUCK WAS SENT TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS.

  • Filed Sep 2015

    I NOW HAVE A THIRD TIRE WITH TREAD SEPARATION. THE TIRE IS A BF GOODRICH ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO, LT285/65R20 127/124S, DOT (BE3F UH11 1313). THIS TIME THE TIRE WAS LOCATED ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE AND CAUSED A DEATH SHIMMY. THE TIRE STILL HAS THE TREAD ON AND CAN STILL BE INFLATED. IT WAS REMOVED FROM THE RIM FOR INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT. NO INTERNAL DAMAGE OR CRACKS WAS FOUND INSIDE, BUT THERE ARE CRACKS IN THE TREAD THAT INDICATES THAT THE TREAD WILL SEPARATE FROM THE TIRE. ARE THEY TRYING TO HURT OR KILL ME AND MY PASSENGERS? WHAT CAN I EXPECT NHTSA AND BF GOODRICH (MICHELIN) TO DO IN RESOLVING THIS ISSUE WITH THEIR TIRES?

  • Filed Aug 2015

    I FELT TIRE SEVERELY OUT OF BALANCE AS IF A TIRE WEIGHT HAD BEEN LOST. I STOPPED AT MY FIRST CHANCE AND FOUND THE TIRE HAD SEPARATED ABOUT 12 TO 15 INCHES. CHANGED TIRE SO AS TO COMPLETE TRIP.

  • Filed Jul 2015

    ON OCTOBER 16, 2014 MY TRUCK WAS DAMAGED DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION ON A BF GOODRICH ? ALL TERRAIN T/A KO, LT 285 / 65R20 TIRE (DOT BE3F UH11 0912), SOLD BY DISCOUNT TIRE COMPANY IN ODESSA, TX. MY TRUCK IS A BLACK 2012 FORD, F-350 SUPER DUTY, FX4, LARIAT 1. WHILE DRIVING ON I-10 TRAVELING EAST AT 67 MPH I FELT A SUDDEN BUMPING OF ONE OF MY TIRES AS I REDUCED MY SPEED THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE AND WRAPPED AROUND THE REAR AXLE OF MY TRUCK CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK. THE TIRE WAS STILL INFLATED AND I PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. BUT THE DAMAGE WAS SO SEVERE THAT THE TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED. 2. THE TIRE DID NOT BLOW OUT, IT STAYED INFLATED UNTIL IT WAS REMOVED FROM THE WHEEL (RIM) BY THE BODY SHOP TO BE REPLACED. 3. THE TIRE AND TREAD WAS TAKEN TO DISCOUNT TIRE (AS REQUESTED BY AAA) TO BE SHIPPED TO MICHELIN FOR EXAMINATION, BUT WAS DESTROYED BY DISCOUNT TIRE (MR. DOUG MCCOLLUM - STORE MANAGER TXH 34).

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• Exterior Lighting4

  • Filed Jul 2023

    Bcm body control module is faulty so far my brights no longer work my fog lights no longer work and my left rear turn signal no longer works it is slowly getting worse taking out more and more components on the truck part is backorder with over 2070 of them requested threw ford with no update on when the part will be available

  • Filed Dec 2019

    FREQUENTLY ON DAMP AND COLD DAYS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTS MALFUNCTIONING. THE WIPERS FAIL TO WORK. THE LIGHTS (HEAD, PARKING FOG, BLINKERS) ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE TRUCK DON'T WORK. WHEN I REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE TRUCK THE RADIO AND ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER I TRY TO LOCK THE DOORS. SOMETIMES THE RADIO RANDOMLY TURNS ON WHILE I'M NOT IN THE TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK THE POWER STEERING SEEMS TO FREEZE UP AND THE TRUCK PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT. WHENEVER THE TRUCK IS TURNED ON THERE IS A LOUD HUMMING NOISE THAT COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD.

  • Filed Jan 2017

    REAR BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. MY REAR BRAKE LIGHTS AND TURN SIGNALS INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING WITH OUT NOTICE. I HAVE REPLACED THE BULBS MANY TIMES ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THEY ARE NOT BAD. THEY WILL STOP WORKING ONE SIDE AT A TIME AND SOME TIMES BOTH STOP WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. THIS LEAVES YOU NO INDICATION THAT YOU HAVE NO BRAKE LIGHTS OR TURN SIGNALS WORKING. I HAVE NOTICED THAT SOME TIMES WHEN I TURN ON MY TURN SIGNALS, ONE SIDE WILL FLASH FAST THAN THE OTHER, AT ABOUT TWICE THE RATE AS NORMAL. I WAS IN A LEFT TURN LANE WAITING TO TURN WITH TURN SIGNAL ON AND STARTED TO SMELL ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL OR ELECTRICAL SMOKE. THIS IS WHEN I DECIDED TO LOOK FURTHER INTO THIS MATTER. I HAVE DISCOVERED OTHER COMPLAINTS WITH 2011 F350 HAVING THE SAME TROUBLE AND THEY HAVE GOTTEN A RECALL TO REPLACE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE SO IT DOESN'T SHORT OUT AND CAUSE ELECTRICAL FIRES. BUT MY 2012 F350 THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS. I HAVE CALLED THE DEALERSHIP MANY TIMES TO COMPLAIN WITH NO SOLUTION. MY TRUCK WAS BUILD IN 10/11 AND ONLY HAS 37000 MILES. I HAVE BEEN HAVING THIS ISSUE FOR AT LEAST 7-8000 MILES. I GUESS ITS GOING TO TAKE AN ACCIDENT OR FIRE TO GET FORD TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT. *TR

  • Filed Apr 2013

    RECURRING EVENT: REAR LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS AND BRAKE LIGHTS STOP WORKING. SOME OR ALL MAY FAIL AT ANY GIVEN TIME. DOES NOT SEEM TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH ANY WEATHER RELATED CONDITION. VEHICLE PLACED IN TWO DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP REPAIR FACILITIES WITH MULTIPLE 'FIXES' BEING MADE. NONE OF THOSE REPAIRS HAS WORKED AS A PERMANENT FIX. THE REAR LIGHTS GO OUT WITHOUT NOTICE ON PANEL WARNING SYSTEMS. EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS AT NIGHT, IN UNFAVORABLE WEATHER CONDITIONS, AND WITH TRAILER TOW. WITH NO REAR LIGHTS THE TRUCK CANNOT BE SEEN BY OTHER APPROACHING DRIVERS AND NO INDICATION OF STOPPING OR TURNING CAN BE DETECTED. VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN DEALER REPAIR FACILITIES EIGHT TIMES AND THE SERVICE PEOPLE SAY THEY CANNOT DETERMINE WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND ONE REPAIR FACILITY STATED IT IS A PROBLEM THEY HAVE SEEN ON OTHER SAME YEAR MODEL TRUCKS. FORD HAS BEEN CONTACTED AND THE ONLY 'HELP' OFFERED IS TO CONTINUE TO TAKE TRUCK TO SHOP EACH TIME AND LET THEM 'RESET' THE SYSTEM. TRUCK IS TOO HEAVY FOR COVERAGE UNDER LEMON LAW. THIS 'FIX' IS A TEMPORARY BAND-AID. IT WORKS FOR A LIMITED AMOUNT OF TIME THEN GOES OUT WITHOUT WARNING AGAIN. THE LIGHTS CAN BE CHECKED FOR OPERATION BEFORE DRIVING, BUT ONCE DRIVING THEY GO OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNINGS OR NOTIFICATIONS. TRUCK PURCHASED NEW FROM DEALER. *TR

• Structure4

  • Filed Jun 2023

    The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated that there was an extreme amount of rust on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the hood and the front end were replaced, but the failure persisted. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

  • Filed Jul 2015

    ON MARCH 31, 2015 MY TRUCK WAS DAMAGED FOR THE SECOND TIME DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION ON A BF GOODRICH ALL TERRAIN T/A KO, LT 285 / 65R20 TIRE (DOT BE3F UH11 0912). MY TRUCK IS A BLACK 2012 FORD, F-350 SUPER DUTY, FX4, LARIAT. 1.WHILE DRIVING ON I-10 TRAVELING ~67MPH I FELT A SUDDEN BUMPING OF ONE OF MY TIRES BEFORE I COULD REDUCE MY SPEED AND PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER TO GET OFF THE ROAD THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK AND BARELY MISSING OTHER VEHICLES I WAS PASSING ON THE ROAD. 2.AS I REDUCED MY SPEED AND WHILE PULLING OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD, THE TIRE BLEW OUT, I WAS ABLE TO KEEP MY TRUCK UNDER CONTROL AND MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD SO THE TIRE COULD BE REMOVED SAFELY.

  • Filed Jan 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

  • Filed Jun 2014

    AT 55 MILES AN HOUR ON ROUGH PAVEMENT, THE TRUCK BEGIN TO VIOLENTLY SHAKE BACK AND FORTH. THIS SHAKING AND JERKING CAUSED ME TO ENTER INTO THE ONCOMING LANE OF TRAFFIC. IN ORDER TO REGAIN I HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKE PEDAL CONTROL THEREBY GETTING THE SPEED DOWN TO 40 MILES AN HOUR. FORD SUGGESTED I CHECKING THE BALL JOINTS AND THE STEERING STABILIZERS. AFTER SPENDING OVER $600 IN PARTS (NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY)AND REPLACING THE WHOLE FRONT END LINKAGE, THE VEHICLE THEN DROVE FINE UNTIL I REACHED ANOTHER 45 THOUSAND MILES OR APPROXIMATELY 90 THOUSAND MILES TOTAL ON TRUCK. NOW IT HAS REPEATED THE SAME PROCESS ALL OVER AGAIN THROWING ME INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE OF TRAFFIC. THE REASON FOR PURCHASING A NEW TRUCK IS TO HAVE A SAVE VEHICLE TO USE FOR PERFORMING MY JOB. THIS TRUCK HAS ALL ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND HAS NOT BEEN ALTERED IN ANY WAY PRIOR TO THIS EXPERIENCE. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED BY FORD. I HAVE FOUND AN AFTERMARKET STABILIZER BAR THAT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM, HOWEVER I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD RECALL AND REPAIR THIS PROBLEM WITH THE PROPER EQUIPMENT BEFORE SOMEONE LOOSES THEIR LIFE OF IT. *TR

• Visibility/Wiper3

  • Filed Dec 2019

    FREQUENTLY ON DAMP AND COLD DAYS, THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM STARTS MALFUNCTIONING. THE WIPERS FAIL TO WORK. THE LIGHTS (HEAD, PARKING FOG, BLINKERS) ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE TRUCK DON'T WORK. WHEN I REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE TRUCK THE RADIO AND ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON EVEN AFTER I TRY TO LOCK THE DOORS. SOMETIMES THE RADIO RANDOMLY TURNS ON WHILE I'M NOT IN THE TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK THE POWER STEERING SEEMS TO FREEZE UP AND THE TRUCK PULLS HARD TO THE RIGHT. WHENEVER THE TRUCK IS TURNED ON THERE IS A LOUD HUMMING NOISE THAT COMES FROM UNDER THE HOOD.

  • Filed Jul 2015

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED AND FAILED TO STOP UNTIL THE VEHICLE TURNED OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,000.

  • Filed Dec 2013

    MOON ROOF SHATTERED WHILE TRAVELING ON A PAVED HIGHWAY ON A CLEAR DAY AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MILES PER HOUR. I HEARD A LOUD NOISE SIMILAR TO A GUN SHOT AND I FIRST THOUGHT A LARGE ROCK HAD HIT THE VEHICLE BUT I COULD NOT SEE ANY DAMAGE. I WAS APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS BEHIND A TRACTOR TRAILER RIG WHICH WAS NOT A GRAVEL TRUCK OR AN OFF ROAD TYPE RIG. THE NEXT DAY I NOTICED A PIECE OF TINTED GLASS IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK AND CLIMBED INTO THE BED AND NOTICED THE MOON ROOF HAD SHATTERED IN AN OUTWARD DIRECTION. A LARGE QUANTITY OF BROKEN GLASS HAD FALLEN DOWN AND WERE LAYING ON THE MOON ROOF INSIDE COVER. IF I HAD NOT HAD THE COVER CLOSED AT THE TIME OF THE BREAKAGE, I COULD HAVE BEEN COVER IN SMALL PIECES OF BROKEN GLASS WITH POTENTIALLY A DIFFERENT OUTCOME. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT I HAVE HAD THIS YEAR WITH A SHATTERED MOON ROOF. IN MID OCTOBER, I WAS DRIVING A 2014 LEXUS ES300H AND THE MOON ROOF EXPLODED WITH A TREMENDOUS NOISE, ALSO IN AN OUTWARD DIRECTION. I WAS GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR AND WAS NOT IN A CONSTRUCTION ZONE NOR WAS I IN ANY TRAFFIC. AGAIN I DID NOT HAVE THE COVER OPEN AND NO GLASS CAME INTO THE VEHICLE. I WILL ALSO ADD THIS COMPLAINT TO THE DATABASE AS A SEPARATE COMPLAINT. *TR

• Lane Departure2

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed Jul 2025

    Death wobble

  • Filed Oct 2024

    Death whoble

• Fuel System2

  • Filed Feb 2024

    The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the vehicle was smoking. Additionally, the contact noticed a clinging sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that an 18-wheeler that was driving behind the vehicle, almost crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The contact was able to get the vehicle to the shoulder of the road safely and exited the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle was engulfed with heavy smoke, but a fire was not present. The contact was concerned for her safety. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed fuel system. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

  • Filed Mar 2014

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE EGT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,538. UPDATED 04/17/14 MA *TR

• Diesel2

  • Filed Feb 2024

    The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the vehicle was smoking. Additionally, the contact noticed a clinging sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that an 18-wheeler that was driving behind the vehicle, almost crashed into the rear of the vehicle. The contact was able to get the vehicle to the shoulder of the road safely and exited the vehicle. The contact stated the vehicle was engulfed with heavy smoke, but a fire was not present. The contact was concerned for her safety. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed fuel system. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.

  • Filed Mar 2014

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE EGT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 31,538. UPDATED 04/17/14 MA *TR

• Air Bags2

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed Nov 2023

    The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the horn was not functioning properly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the clockspring. The vehicle was repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V337000 (Air Bags) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 90,000.

  • Filed Dec 2012

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH, THE DRIVER CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE OF A VEHICLE THAT FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT-OF-WAY. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FACIAL INJURIES AND THE CONTACT, WHO WAS A PASSENGER, ALSO SUSTAINED FACIAL INJURIES. THE DRIVER OF THE SECOND VEHICLE ALSO SUSTAINED FACIAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,800.

• Seats1

  1 involved a crash

  • Filed Jul 2025

    Death wobble

• Electronic Stability Control (esc)1

  • Filed Jul 2016

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-350. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE AND STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO VIOLENTLY VIBRATE. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY THE BRAKES TO FORCE THE VEHICLE TO DECREASE IN SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY TURNED OFF TO STOP THE VIBRATION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER WHO INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THIS WAS COMMON AMONG FORD VEHICLES AND WAS KNOWN AS THE "DEATH WOBBLE." THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 141,000.

• Seat Belts1

  • Filed Jul 2013

    THE DRIVER'S SEAT BELT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS AND THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT BELT NO LONGER FUNCTIONS. THE SEAT BELT CAN NOT BE BUCKLED. WHEN THE METAL BELT TONGUE IS INSERTED INTO THE BUCKLE, IT WILL NOT LATCH. THE LATCH SEEMS TO BE JAMMED. THE PASSENGER'S FRONT SEAT BELT HAS BEEN JAMMED FOR APPROXIMATELY 6 MONTHS AND TODAY THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT JAMMED AND NO LONGER WORKS. OUR FAMILY OWNS FOUR SIMILAR MODEL FORD SUPER DUTIES AND THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON ANOTHER TRUCK ALSO. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFELY ISSUE AND APPEARS TO BE A VEHICLE DEFECT. WE HAVE NOTIFIED FORD MOTOR COMPANY AND THEY SAID NO RECALL EXISTS SO WERE NOT WILLING TO ASSIST IN CORRECTING THE ISSUE. THE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. *TR

Safety ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings from government crash tests. Ratings can differ by cab style and 2WD/4WD.

NHTSA hasn't published star ratings for this truck. Many heavy-duty pickups aren't included in NHTSA's crash-test program, so this doesn't mean the truck is unsafe.