2012 Ford F-250 SD Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 26%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Ford F-250 SD, 26% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“After driving for 5 minutes a warning light came on for the rear locking differential- no change in the drivability. About 5 minutes after that the computer started flashing different symbols indicating many problems- the alarms were going off non-stop- then the engine was shut down by the computer. This truck is heavy and I may have caused an accident when it happened because I had to use all my strength to keep it on the road and went into the other lane! …”
NHTSA complaint #10660713, filed 2014-11, 16,000 miles“I was driving my vehicle east on the highway in miami (sr-836 just before nw 107th avenue) and it gave me a message to stop safely now . I pulled over immediately and had the truck towed to gus machado Ford of kendall. The repair ended up costing me over $700. My son did some research and found out there was a recall query (rq-14-005) sent to Ford on february 5, 2015. I just wanted to be added to the list of affected owners and would like to be added to any e-mail or mail distribution lists.”
NHTSA complaint #10695368, filed 2015-03, 56,801 miles“I have experienced twice now with my 2012 f-250 super duty with the 6.7 diesel engine. On friday january 22nd and was similar to a previous event involving a sudden and unexpected acceleration of my truck while in drive. Both instances have occurred from the truck being in a parked position with the engine off. Upon starting the truck and shifting into drive, I begin to pull forward approximately 20 to 40 feet and prepare to stop prior to entering traffic or repositioning. The truck will suddenly accelerate and lunge forward. …”
NHTSA complaint #10823047, filed 2016-01, 200,048 miles“Stop safely now: when this happens the engine will shut off and you have to roll as far as you can to hopefully get off the highway. I am an experienced mechanic and driver of not so great running vehicles as I have test and tune them to see what the issue is to repair them. E.g. No brakes, no power steering, non working fuel pumps...etc. With that said, I do not think an inexperienced driver of a non working vehicle would do so well in this situation and could end up possibly harming others as a result. …”
NHTSA complaint #10615330, filed 2014-07, 59,937 miles“While traveling I-10 west near crestview, fl at approximately 70 MPH, I received a Ford diagnostic screen notification to stop vehicle immediately. I pulled over on the side of the interstate and slowed the truck to a stop. The engine shut off immediately when I fully stopped. I attempted to restart the truck, but the truck engine would not even 'turn over'. There was no additional information provided by the Ford diagnostic screen. I was stranded on the side of the interstate with family members and luggage at 8pm on a sunday night, and 2 hours from home (mississippi). …”
NHTSA complaint #10682753, filed 2015-02, 57,514 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11022355Aug 23, 2025Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles
- 10249483Jan 11, 2024Certain 2011-2012 Model Year F-Series Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with a 6.7L Diesel Engine State Inspection and Maintenance Test Failure Due to DTCs P2073 and/or P2074 Adding…
- 10159494Apr 26, 2019SSM 47948 - 2010-2019 Various Vehicles - Turbocharged Engines - Oil Supply Filter Replacement When Replacing The Turbocharger Or The Turbocharger Oil Supply Tube For 2010-2019…
- 10153984Jan 8, 2019Certain 2011-2012 Model Year 6.7L F-450-F-550 Chassis Cab Vehicles Over 14K GVWR - NOx Sensor Extended Warranty Coverage
- 10140328Jan 22, 2018Some 2011-2018 F-Super Duty 6.7L diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as Typewriter Noise because of…
- 10095851Feb 23, 2017Some 2011-2017 f-super duty 6.7l diesel equipped vehicles may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as typewriter noise because of…
- 10095154Jan 10, 2017To help differentiate engine oil leaks from other possible sources, a new white-colored fluorescent engine oil dye is available. Workshop manual (wsm), section 303-00 has been…
- 10090502Oct 5, 2016Some 2011-2016 f-super duty pickup vehicles built on or before 23-feb-2016 and equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine may exhibit a runs rough/misfire condition only during the…
- 10091205Jul 13, 2016Some 2011-2016 f-super duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7l diesel engine that are primarily in a stationary or off-highway low speed use may exhibit frequent exhaust regeneration…
- 10204987Feb 5, 201649 CFR Part 579.5 Monthly Communications - March 2016 Air bag warning light illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) B141B and/or B141C
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 22% |
| 2024 | 3 | 8% |
| 2023 | 8 | 19% |
| 2022 | 17 | 13% |
| 2021 | 11 | 7% |
| 2020 | 27 | 10% |
| 2019 | 21 | 2% |
| 2018 | 15 | 4% |
| 2017 | 37 | 3% |
| 2016 | 27 | 9% |
| 2015 | 44 | 15% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 7 | 33% |
| 2012 | 15 | 26% |
| 2011 | 21 | 17% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 7 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 6% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 2% |
| 2001 | 8 | 3% |
| 2000 | 2 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford F-250 SD
18 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBrakes
4 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology