2012 Ford F-250 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 266 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the brakes of the 2012 Ford F-250, 4% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 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.
“We came to a red light and the brakes failed to stop we had to put the truck to a sudden stop by using the trailer switch. We called the dealer but they said they couldn't help so we had to make the repairs on a back road we could not find any company willing to tow truck and trailer so we got a ride to a parts store and got the parts oem brake pads and calipers, problem is the truck is showing signs of same issue with 130 miles on repair.”
NHTSA complaint #10594419, filed 2014-05, 28,000 miles“When driving down the road and I start to brake the vehicle my foot travels half the distance to the floor before the brakes engage and start to stop vehicle. This happens on highway and residential driving. Made my concerns known to Ford dealer but I get a printout of how new brakes work. When I made it clear to avoid accidents I had to pump brakes in order to engage brakes to stop vehicle, dealer again indicates that is the way it is to work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10548527, filed 2013-10, 1,000 miles“On march 27,2021. I was returning from a shopping trip. I pulled into my drive way parked, turned off the truck. Opened door and immediately smelled hot brakes. I turned looked to rear of vehicle noticed smoke rising from driver and passenger side. I immediately grabbed garden hose a sprayed down the brakes rear and front, water turned to steam instantly. As to when the brakes locked up I cannot pin point, but going to say when I turned to my street which is just under 3/4 mile from house. Once I was sure vehicle was safe I called service department to make an appointment to initiate repairs. …”
NHTSA complaint #11406765, filed 2021-04, 128,300 miles“I drove thru 12 of snow on my road to my home. The brake pedal went to the floor and I had no braking power at all. I checked if there was any leaks and there were none. The temp was about 20 degrees at this time. I waited until the next day when the temp was at 30 degrees and tried the brakes again and they were at full strength. I called dealer and was told they never heard of problem before. I called Ford cust care dept and described what happened. They told me that they would need to duplicate the brake issue to repair it.. …”
NHTSA complaint #10497702, filed 2013-02, 8,000 miles“The vehicle's engine will stall (cut off) without any indication or notice during motion or at a stop. This has happened at city speeds (less than 25 MPH) and at highway speeds (greater than 55 MPH) the vehicle will not immediately start but may start after standing for some time. This causes power steering, power brakes and other important safety features to be degraded or lost.”
NHTSA complaint #10787647, filed 2015-11, 49,000 milesBrakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 3 | 3% |
| 2012 | 10 | 4% |
| 2011 | 7 | 3% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 19 | 10% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 11 | 8% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 15 | 13% |
| 2002 | 19 | 12% |
| 2001 | 26 | 12% |
| 2000 | 38 | 12% |
| 1999 | 108 | 19% |
| 1998 | 11 | 20% |
| 1997 | 31 | 10% |
| 1996 | 15 | 9% |
| 1995 | 41 | 22% |
| 1994 | 23 | 19% |
| 1993 | 25 | 19% |
| 1992 | 25 | 21% |
| 1991 | 27 | 25% |
| 1990 | 28 | 25% |
| 1989 | 24 | 21% |
| 1988 | 14 | 23% |
| 1987 | 9 | 24% |
| 1986 | 4 | 11% |
| 1985 | 4 | 19% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsAir bags
5 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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