2012 Ford F-350 Fuel System Problems
NHTSA lists 18 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Ford F-350, about 10% of its 183 total complaints for the year. There are no related recalls on file. The median mileage at failure was 77,000 miles, and one complaint involved a fire.
- Fuel System complaints
- 18
- 10% of 183
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 77,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical fuel system symptoms owners report
- Sudden stalling or shutdown at highway speed, preceded by a dash warning telling the driver to pull over or "stop safely now."
- Catastrophic failure of the CP4 high-pressure fuel injection pump, causing complete loss of power while driving.
- Fuel pump malfunction linked to bad fuel flow, triggering limp mode and instrument panel warnings.
- Fuel filter leaks with fuel smell or fuel visible on the ground, described as a fire risk.
- Rust reported inside the fuel tank, associated with a fuel system shutdown and engine overheating, including one fire incident.
- EGR and emissions-related components tied to fuel system symptoms, including manifold leaks and fumes entering the cabin.
When 2012 Ford F-350 fuel system complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 4, 2013, latest Jun 26, 2025.
Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Ford F-350
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Fuel System complaints by F-350 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many fuel system complaints does the 2012 Ford F-350 have?
- NHTSA lists 18 fuel system complaints for the 2012 Ford F-350, which is about 10% of the 183 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford F-350 fuel system?
- No. The data shows no related recalls tied to this fuel system complaint category.
- At what mileage do fuel system problems typically appear?
- The median mileage at failure among reported fuel system complaints is 77,000 miles.
- Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA records show 0 crashes and 1 fire among the 18 fuel system complaints, with no injuries reported.
- How does 2012 compare to other F-350 years for fuel system complaints?
- The 2012 F-350's fuel system complaints made up 10% of that year's total, lower than 2021's 40% share and 2020's 26% share, but higher than 2010's 4% and 2018's 5%.