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Ford F-550 SDModel year report

2012 Ford F-550 SD Problems

Complaints
6filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,500miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
10campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2012 Ford F-550 SD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 Ford F-550 SD. The part named most often is engine, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by equipment (2) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,500 miles. NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns and 141 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine complaints overlap with 15 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Equipment complaints overlap with 9 recall campaigns and 23 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine: “The turbo bearing failed in the truck at 21,101 miles. The dealership replaced it, but since then I have spent way too much time at the dealership for problems with this truck that I should not be having. There is also a typewriter ticking noise coming from the engine after oil changes, Ford is aware of it, but says it is not a problem. They state that some motors do it, and some don't. Again this sounds like a serious quality control problem. I noticed the A/C was not working in april of this year, the first time it was warm enough to use it. …”

NHTSA complaint #10594281, filed 2014-05, 21,101 miles

Equipment: “Incident #1: it was determined during the assembly process the manufacturer of my expedition vehicle/motor home (mh) was not in compliance with national highway traffic safety admin., DOT regulation under 571.108 covering lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. Specifically my mh was missing two amber clearance lamps on the front, and two red side marker lamps on the rear. After manufacturer was informed of the violation they corrected the mistake. …”

NHTSA complaint #10585720, filed 2014-04

Electrical system: “We just had to pay an $800.00+ bill for pinched wires under the cab of the truck caused by the manufacturer not properly routing the harness, therefore causing a dead short in the truck and causing the replacement of 4 batteries since june 2015. The service writer said this was done by Ford and not covered under warranty! Because of the pinched wire the driver had to first step on the brake pedal then turn to key to start”

NHTSA complaint #10786146, filed 2015-10, 36,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 36,000 and 45,000 miles.

0%0–1025%10–2550%25–500%50–750%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,500 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2014201532016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

See all 10 recalls for the 2012 Ford F-550 SD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 141 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 141 bulletins →

Other model years of the Ford F-550 SD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2022985,00012———Not enough data
202112148,0009———Not enough data
20151122,3503———Not enough data
2014933,0066———Not enough data
2012640,50010———Not enough data
20082633,0004——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20072332,5001———Falling
20064443,9821——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
20053247,5004——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20044936,0002——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20033360,0005——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20022259,0004———Falling
200129130,0006——Not compared (before 2008)Rising
20007251,5005——Not compared (before 2008)Falling
19996165,0008——Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Ford F-550 SD model years · Best and worst years by complaints

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2012 Ford F-550 SD have?

NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2012 Ford F-550 SD as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2012 Ford F-550 SD is reported most often?

Engine is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by equipment with 2.

Has the 2012 Ford F-550 SD been recalled?

NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2012 Ford F-550 SD reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,500 miles and the middle half falls between 36,000 and 45,000 miles; 75% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

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.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.