How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford F-250?

NHTSA lists 26 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Ford F-250, which is about 8% of the 323 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford F-250 fuel system?

No related recalls are listed for the fuel system category on the 2012 Ford F-250 in this data.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2012 F-250?

The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2012 Ford F-250 is 63,757 miles.

What kind of fuel system failures do owners describe?

Owners describe stalling with a stop-safely-now warning, high pressure fuel pump failures that spread metal shavings through the system, diesel fluid leaks under the hood, and shutdowns linked to an EGT sensor.

Did any 2012 F-250 fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?

No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 26 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Ford F-250.

2012 Ford F-250 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 26 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Ford F-250, about 8% of that year's 323 total complaints. The median mileage at failure is 63,757 miles. No related recalls are listed for this fuel system category.

Fuel System complaints: 26; 8% of 323
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 63,757 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Owners report the truck displaying a stop-safely-now warning followed by the engine stalling, sometimes on the highway.
Several complaints describe the high pressure fuel pump failing and sending metal shavings through the fuel system, requiring the whole fuel system to be addressed.
Some owners noticed diesel fluid leaking from under the hood right before the vehicle lost power and had to be towed.
One complaint describes reduced power and a check engine light traced to an unknown substance found in the fuel tank.
A few owners report the truck shutting down after an EGT sensor issue, leaving them stranded and unable to restart the vehicle.

When 2012 Ford F-250 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 16, 2011, latest Apr 8, 2026.

26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Apr 2026; peak Jan 2014 (2).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Ford F-250

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200545 (10%)
200622 (4%)
20076 (5%)
200814 (4%)
20094 (5%)
201010 (10%)
201135 (9%)
201226 (8%)
201313 (11%)
201416 (10%)
201534 (11%)
201627 (9%)
201754 (5%)
201821 (5%)
201949 (4%)
202064 (24%)
202141 (25%)
202229 (24%)
20233 (7%)
20242 (5%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many fuel system complaints does NHTSA have for the 2012 Ford F-250?: NHTSA lists 26 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Ford F-250, which is about 8% of the 323 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford F-250 fuel system?: No related recalls are listed for the fuel system category on the 2012 Ford F-250 in this data.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up on the 2012 F-250?: The median mileage at failure for fuel system complaints on the 2012 Ford F-250 is 63,757 miles.
What kind of fuel system failures do owners describe?: Owners describe stalling with a stop-safely-now warning, high pressure fuel pump failures that spread metal shavings through the system, diesel fluid leaks under the hood, and shutdowns linked to an EGT sensor.
Did any 2012 F-250 fuel system complaints involve crashes or fires?: No. NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires among the 26 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Ford F-250.