2012 Ford F-250 Engine Problems
Owners filed 63 engine complaints for the 2012 Ford F-250, 20% of all complaints for the year. NHTSA lists no related recalls for this engine issue. Median mileage at failure was 50,000, and many reports describe sudden stalling with a 'stop safely now' warning.
- Engine complaints
- 63
- 20% of 323
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Engine stalls suddenly at highway speed, sometimes triggering a 'stop safely now' warning message on the instrument panel.
- Vehicle loses power and drops speed unexpectedly while driving, in some cases dropping from around 65 mph down to 30 mph with the check engine light on.
- Owners report the EGT exhaust sensor failing and causing stalling, with the problem sometimes recurring after dealer repair.
- Some drivers describe the engine stalling at low speed for a few seconds, which they say is dangerous when merging into traffic.
- A few complaints mention smoke or fire coming from the engine area, including one incident where flames were seen shooting from under the vehicle.
When 2012 Ford F-250 engine complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 16, 2011, latest Jul 23, 2025.
Engine recalls for the 2012 Ford F-250
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by F-250 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford F-250?
- NHTSA lists 63 engine complaints for the 2012 Ford F-250, which is 20% of all 323 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford F-250 engine problems?
- No. NHTSA does not list any related recalls tied to this engine complaint area for the 2012 Ford F-250.
- At what mileage do 2012 Ford F-250 engine problems typically occur?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this engine issue is 50,000 miles, though individual complaints span a wide range of mileages.
- What do owners say happens when the engine problem occurs?
- Owners commonly report sudden stalling, a 'stop safely now' warning message, and in some cases a drop in speed or loss of power steering and brakes.
- Were there any crashes or fires linked to these engine complaints?
- Among the 63 engine complaints, NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 fires reported, along with 1 injury.