repaired · 2016 Q2
Equipment
Risk. The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
2012 Ford F-550Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 13 owner complaints about the 2012 Ford F-550, most often about the engine. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-498 the manufacturer reports only 0% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 23, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2012 Ford F-550 has problems
13 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Engine2 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system
2Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
1Power train
1Steering
1Suspension
1Electrical system
1Engine and engine cooling
1Fuel system, gasoline
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 9 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2012 Ford F-550 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
Tank assembly: mounting
Risk. If the brackets break, the CNG tank may separate from the vehicle frame increasing the risk of a crash or possible fire.
repaired · 2015 Q1
Engine
Risk. An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Risk. Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. THIS WILL ALLOW THE OPERATOR TO INADVERTENTLY SHIFT THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH OR INJURY TO…
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 F-550 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 F-550 median. How we score
'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2012 Ford F-550, and the recalls they led to.
- CNG Fuel Container SecurementLed to recall 14V-040
- Vehicle Commanded Engine ShutdownLed to recall 15V-175
In owners' words
What F-550 owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-550. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact made multiple attempts to restart the vehicle; however, the vehicle repeatedly failed to start up. Due to the failure, the contact called the dealer…
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE ON TRAIL IT WAS NOTICED THAT SMOKE AND FIRE WERE COMING FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE. DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT WITH THE VEHICLE SUPPLIED FIRE EXTINGUISHER. AFTER THE EXTINGUISHER RAN OUT THE VEHICLE FIRE ACCELERATED AND TOTALLY ENGULFED THE VEHICLE.*DT*JB
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-550. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS HAULING SAND AND REGROUND GRAVEL UP A HILL, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS ENGAGED AND THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS PLACED INTO PARK. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE. WHEN THE CONTACT RE-ENTERED THE VEHICLE, SHIFTED GEARS, AND…
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