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2012 Ford F-250 Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
0%of 266 total for the year
Median mileage
24,989miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2012 Ford F-250, 0% of the 266 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,989 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.

“The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the driver side door latch sensor failed and caused the door to remain ajar while the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was notified that the door latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,989.”

NHTSA complaint #10789944, filed 2015-11, 24,989 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201210%
201110%
200723%
200621%
200121%
200041%
199931%
199710%
198812%

Other parts of the 2012 Ford F-250

Suspension
125 complaints
Steering
112 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Other or unknown
25 complaints
Fuel system
20 complaints
Electrical system
18 complaints
Wheels
16 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
15 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Body and structure
9 complaints
Air bags
5 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology