2012 Ford F-250 Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 2%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the air bags of the 2012 Ford F-250, 2% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“My 15 year old daughter was driving my truck when someone slammed on brakes in front of us to turn, with no turn signal. We hit this persons vehicle in a 55 MPH zone at 55 MPH and then hit the ditch. None of our airbags deployed. With the damage that occured, I would think a sensor would have triggered. This needs to be brought to the attention of Ford motor company.”
NHTSA complaint #11384188, filed 2020-12, 177,900 miles“Started my truck to let it warm up before I took it in to town. Went inside for around 150 min, come outside and I seen smoke coming from my doors and as soon as I opened it feom the passenger door it was full of smoke and I seen a fire on my driver side feint seat. It completely burnt my truck and another f250 the was parked next to it.”
NHTSA complaint #11194696, filed 2019-04, 113,000 miles“Collied with a vehicle stopping to make a left hand turn. Damages include frame damage, smashed in front end. Had to kick the driver door open to get out. No airbags ever deployed. Ended up with head lacerations.”
NHTSA complaint #10610938, filed 2014-07, 59,667 miles“Front Air Bag light is on. Rather than taking it to a Ford Dealership to diagnose issue and charging me an arm and leg telling me the vehicle is out of warranty as in the past I wanted to report this and request direction from you as to what is my next step??? Can you assist me?”
NHTSA complaint #11441033, filed 2021-11“Driver and passenger front air bags did not deploy. Side air bags did deploy. Was hit front passenger side by ford explorer. Then hit by dodge truck head on. Then stuck by dodge truck on passenger side behind back door.”
NHTSA complaint #11509470, filed 2023-02Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 5 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 4% |
| 2001 | 9 | 4% |
| 2000 | 15 | 5% |
| 1999 | 40 | 7% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford F-250
125 complaintsSteering
112 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsWheels
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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