Component failed: Unanticipated without warning complete engine power failure, loss of steering assist, ABS braking system failure, electrical gages on dash erratic. The vehicle is available for inspection at anytime. Safety: The event has occurred seven(7) times between 7/24/2020 and 6/17/2021 while traveling at highway speeds on major expressways and highways. The loss of engine power, steering assist and ABS caused high risk while controlling the vehicle to a stop or failure in an active traffic lane of an expressway or highway created a crash hazard. One property damage accident was caused with two unrelated vehicles avoiding a collision with our suddenly disabled vehicle. Problem confirmed/inspected: Between 7/24/2020 the vehicle has been towed or taken to two Ford Dealerships; Cain Ford Commerce Georgia and Jacky Jones Ford Cleveland Georgia. Also serviced by two independent shops in Georgia and Michigan. Several calls to Ford Engineering Hotline MR. Karl Griffs. The dash RPM indicator become erratic and then all gages and warning lights come on the engine fails and loss of steering and ABS braking.
The worst 2012 Fleetwood Southwind problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Electrical2
- Steering2
- Body1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
Problems by type
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- Electrical2
- Steering2
- Body1
- Engine1
- Suspension1
Recalls 1
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Fleetwood rv is recalling certain model year 2011 bounder classic, storm and terra class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 21, 2010, through february 11, 2011. Certain model year 2011 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 24, 2010 through may 18, 2011; and certain model year 2012 bounder and southwind class a motor homes built on ford chassis and manufactured from may 16, 2011 through june 15, 2011. A wire harness that is routed under the motor home, near the chassis rail, can contact a heat shield located next to the passenger side engine exhaust manifold. The close proximity can cause the harness to melt or be otherwise damaged.
- Risk
- A damaged wire harness can result in an electrical short, result in intermittent operation of electrical systems vehicle "shut down", and/or lead to a fire, and may result in loss of vehicle control, injury, or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and reroute the wire harness away from the heat shield. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during june 2011. Owners may contact fleetwood owner relations at 1‑800‑509‑3418.
Recall number 11V298000 · Recall details
What 2012 Fleetwood Southwind owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Wiring harness next to exhaust is melting, starter solenoid next to exhaust melts.
While traveling on rt 70 east at aprox, 60 MPH I hear a clunk from under thr vehichle. I pulled over and was able to get under the vehichle and found one bolt missing from the drivers side "u " bracket holding the stabilizer bar to the frame and the other bolt only hand tight. When I checked the passenger " u " bracket both bolts were only hand tight.
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Questions about the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind
Is the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind, close to a typical Southwind model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind?
Electrical system, with 2 complaints. Next is steering (2).
How many recalls does the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind have?
1 recall, covering electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Fleetwood Southwind electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 11V298000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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