2012 Ford F-250 SD Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Ford F-250 SD, 7% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,000 miles.
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.
“Ford dealer reviewed squealing and determined the brake calipers were sticking. This problem is noted in a tech service bulletin from Ford for model year 2011. Dealer indicated this problem has been noticed on other f250 model year 2012 but no TSB from Ford. Dealer replaced calipers on all wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #10763975, filed 2015-09, 62,000 miles“Loud squeal from wheels when starting from parked location. Subsequent investigation by technicians at Ford dealership service showed that brake calipers were sticking. This problem is same as found on same model in 2011.”
NHTSA complaint #10759882, filed 2015-08, 66,146 miles“Brakes are spongy have blown through stop light twice without time to pump brakes. Dealer replaced front calipers resurfaced rotors and replaced pads at my expense no improvement. Pedal travels 1/2 to 3/4 to floor on initial braking without significantly slowing vehicle, better each time you pump brakes. While towing trailer gain has to be on full so trailer brakes can help stop vehicle, vehicle brakes are insufficient. Took truck back to Ford of kirkland after spending $1000 and was told braking is normal, drove a friends 2011 f250 and brakes are much better. …”
NHTSA complaint #10883848, filed 2016-07, 36,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 33% |
| 2025 | 5 | 29% |
| 2024 | 6 | 15% |
| 2023 | 7 | 16% |
| 2022 | 6 | 5% |
| 2021 | 7 | 4% |
| 2020 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 11 | 1% |
| 2018 | 6 | 2% |
| 2017 | 18 | 2% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 12 | 4% |
| 2014 | 2 | 8% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 4 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 5% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 18 | 13% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 20 | 7% |
| 2004 | 8 | 3% |
| 2003 | 12 | 7% |
| 2002 | 30 | 12% |
| 2001 | 11 | 4% |
| 2000 | 28 | 12% |
| 1999 | 33 | 13% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford F-250 SD
18 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford F-250 SD
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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