2012 Ford F-250 SD Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 11%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 53,582miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the fuel system of the 2012 Ford F-250 SD, 11% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 53,582 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.
“Caution light came on advising me to safely pull over and stop. I pulled over into a gas station and the truck stalled as I was coming to a stop. Engine would not restart immediately. I checked oil level and everything looked fine. After approximately 10 minutes the truck restarted and I drove strait to the Ford dealership in huntsville, alabama about 15 miles away and they replaced an egt sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10676921, filed 2015-01, 30,000 miles“The high pressure fuel pump failed. I have taken the truck to two different dealerships and they have said the same thing. They are saying that it is a fuel issue but the pump on the truck isn't equipped with the incorrect fuel pump for the diesel that is sold in the us. I have spent just about $2000.00 just fighting the warranty company to fix the truck I drove for 10 days before failing. The truck has been in the shop longer than I have had it.”
NHTSA complaint #10701801, filed 2015-03, 76,000 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 miles“Traveling down the highway at 55mph with cruise set and hit brake to turn corner. Engine immediately died with subsequent loss of power brakes and steering--scary because it happened at a critical time while turning a corner on a highway. Absolutely no warning--engine seemed fine prior. Truck would not start. Towed the dead truck to nearest Ford dealer in wellington, ks. High pressure fuel pump failure was the diagnosis. …”
NHTSA complaint #10746415, filed 2015-08, 72,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that while driving approximately 63 MPH, the reduced power and the check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a second dealer, who diagnosed that there was an unknown substance in the fuel tank. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,877. Updated 01/23/14 updated 01/26/15”
NHTSA complaint #10663076, filed 2014-12, 18,877 milesRelated service bulletins
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Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 5% |
| 2023 | 3 | 7% |
| 2022 | 31 | 24% |
| 2021 | 44 | 26% |
| 2020 | 64 | 24% |
| 2019 | 50 | 4% |
| 2018 | 21 | 5% |
| 2017 | 54 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 10% |
| 2015 | 34 | 11% |
| 2014 | 5 | 19% |
| 2013 | 4 | 19% |
| 2012 | 6 | 11% |
| 2011 | 13 | 11% |
| 2010 | 3 | 9% |
| 2009 | 2 | 9% |
| 2008 | 8 | 6% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 26 | 9% |
| 2004 | 38 | 15% |
| 2003 | 24 | 13% |
| 2002 | 10 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 3% |
| 1999 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 1 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford F-250 SD
18 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsEngine cooling
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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