no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest…
2012 Ford E-250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2012 Ford E-250, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-706 the manufacturer reports only 26% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2022. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Ford E-250 has problems
8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train1 crash/fire/injury
2Seat belts1 crash/fire/injury
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Wheels
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Tires
1Engine
1Engine and engine cooling
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 1 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
12 recalls
2012 Ford E-250 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting.
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repaired · 2016 Q2
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
no report yet
Equipment adaptive/mobility
Risk. If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door.
repaired · 2015 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
repaired · 2015 Q3
Fuel system, other: storage
Risk. If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Equipment
Risk. If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed…
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Ford.
Best & worst years
2012 vs. every other E-250 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the E-250 median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2012 Ford E-250 safety ratings
2012 Ford E-250 VAN RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What E-250 owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AS I WAS DRIVING MY 2012 FORD F250 DIESEL A LIGHT CAME ON INDICATING A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL. SECONDS LATER THE COMPUTER SCREEN STATED FLASHING DIFFERENT WARNINGS- THE COMPUTER CHIMED NON-STOP WITH THE ALARMS UNTIL, WITHIN 10 SECONDS FROM THIS STARTING, THE ENGINE…
HAD 1ST EXHAUST HEAT SENSOR GO OUT LAST YEAR APPROX. 50,000 MILES. SECOND ONE ON 8/15/14 APPROX. 110,000 MILES THIRD ONE ON 9/1/14 APPROX. 113,000 MILES ALL THREE TIMES LEFT ME STRANDED ON BUSY INTERSTATE HI-WAY. HAVE EXTENDED WARRANTY SO COVERED FOR PARTS AND LABOR LESS THE 100.00 DEDUCTIBLE. BUT…
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