2012 Ford E-250 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Ford E-250, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Had 1st exhaust heat sensor go out last year approx. 50,000 miles. Second one on 8/15/14 approx. 110,000 miles third one on 9/1/14 approx. 113,000 miles all three times left me stranded on busy interstate hi-way. Have extended warranty so covered for parts and labor less the 100.00 deductible. But with out my truck for 2 to 3 days each time over a 40.00 part.”
NHTSA complaint #10630825, filed 2014-09, 50,000 miles“As I was driving my 2012 Ford f250 diesel a light came on indicating a problem with the electronic locking rear differential. Seconds later the computer screen stated flashing different warnings- the computer chimed non-stop with the alarms until, within 10 seconds from this starting, the engine was shut down by the computer and I was left to coast to a stop. It was not an easy stop- this truck weighs 8,500 pounds and with no power it is extremely difficult to navigate over to the side of the road. …”
NHTSA complaint #10660701, filed 2014-11, 16,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 25% |
| 2010 | 2 | 22% |
| 2007 | 1 | 17% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2004 | 3 | 38% |
| 2003 | 4 | 24% |
| 2002 | 2 | 12% |
| 2001 | 1 | 6% |
| 2000 | 2 | 11% |
| 1999 | 4 | 13% |
| 1998 | 1 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 8% |
| 1994 | 1 | 9% |
| 1992 | 2 | 14% |
| 1989 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford E-250
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford E-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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