2012 Ford F53 Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
7/100
#15 most-complained of 16 F53 years
The 2012 Ford F53 has just 1 complaint and 1 recall on file, giving it a Complaint Index of 7, the lowest among all 15 model years with data. NHTSA ranks it 15th worst-first, meaning it has the fewest reported problems of any F53 year.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- —
Top 2012 Ford F53 problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (100%)
What owners report
- Owners report sudden and severe handling deterioration while driving on the highway.
- Vehicle became difficult to control in crosswinds or when passed by a semi-trailer.
- Inspection revealed the passenger side rear anti-sway bar bushing bracket, mounting bolts, and nuts were missing.
- This suspension failure was reported at 22,000 miles.
2012 Ford F53 recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 12V035000Feb 2, 2012Transmission & Powertrain13,239 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from february 1, 2010 through july 1, 2011 and certain model year 2012 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from may 10, 2011 through october 25, 2011. The âprndlâ cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the âprndlâ display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
Risk: An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the âprndlâ cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on march 2, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
2012 compared with other F53 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2012 Ford F53 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA data, the 2012 Ford F53 has a Complaint Index of 7, the lowest of the 15 model years tracked, with only 1 complaint and 1 recall filed.
- What problems does the 2012 Ford F53 have?
- NHTSA lists one complaint for the 2012 F53, involving the suspension, wheels and tires area, specifically a missing anti-sway bar bushing bracket and mounting hardware reported at 22,000 miles.
- Does the 2012 Ford F53 have a recall?
- Yes. Recall 12V035000 covers the transmission and powertrain; Ford dealers replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the PRNDL cable assembly.
- How does the 2012 F53 compare to other years?
- The 2012 model ranks 15th worst-first out of the years with data, with a Complaint Index of 7, far below years like 2020 (index 100) and 2014 (index 93), which carry Avoid verdicts.