The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the message "Loss of Engine Power" was displayed before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and DTC: P0087, P2291, and P2A00 were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 128,843.
2012 Ford F-350 engine problems
33 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 58,000.
- owner complaints
- 33
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- typical mileage
- 58,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Exhaust system5
- Engine: diesel4
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Ford F-350 engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Ford F-350 engine
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Related recalls
Engine
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 F-350/450/550 Ambulance Package vehicles manufactured February 22, 2010, through October 19, 2012 and equipped with a 6.7L diesel engine. Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by an engine stall.
- Risk
- An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, if this were to occur when the ambulance is transporting a patient, there is an increased risk of injury to the patient.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the exhaust gas temperature sensor, free of charge. The recall began on November 25, 2013. Owners may contact Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 13S10.
Recall number 13V535000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 gasoline engined dual rear wheel chassis vehicles manufactured October 2011 through June 2012. The tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body, allowing heat to build up in rear curbside storage compartment.
- Risk
- Excessive heat build up in rear compartment could result in fire.
- Remedy
- Manning Equipment has notified owners, and dealers will install tailpipe extensions free of charge. The recall has already begun. Owners may contact Manning Equipment at 1‑502‑426‑5210.
Recall number 13V380000 · Recall details
What 2012 Ford F-350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Bosch CP4 High Pressure Fuel Pump failed in transit cost $10,713 to repair only 155k miles on new engine. Diesel fuel spilled from engine on highway, lucky no fire. Ford no help.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence and a friend diagnosed the vehicle. The contact was informed that the CP4 pump, hard lines, and injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 262,000.
We have a 2012 Ford F30 Diesel and We are having issues with one of the Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors (Bank 1 Sensor 3) which would have been covered under Ford's Recall Campaign# 15M02. However, since our vehicle is 11 years and 9 mo old, they are declining coverage as the campaign is limited to 11 years.
The upper oil pan is leaking and getting worse. Seems to be happening on all 6.7 motors.
Summary: We purchased a brand new 60000 dollar truck in 2012 or 2013 and was assured by the dealer that it had a warranty to cover any issues until either 100,000 miles or 5-6 years, whichever came first. After 4 years of ownership and around 67,000 miles, the truck started experiencing problems with a high idle and then abruptly shutting off. When taken to the dealer, they couldn't replicate the issues during a brief evaluation. However, a week later, while on the way to the bank, to get cash out for are stay at the hospital to give birth to are 6th child the truck shut off and wouldn't start again. The dealer diagnosed the problem as a faulty high-pressure fuel pump due to water in the fuel and tried to charge the author $15,000 for repairs. The author questioned why the diesel fuel water separator and the second fuel filter system on the truck didn't catch the issue earlier and criticized the dealer for their negligence in ensuring safe and reliable transportation.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who replaced the reductant heater however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the first repair was covered under Manufacturer Communication Number: 10137151 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who determined the same failure had occurred and a similar repair needed to be completed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the fix was not covered under warranty. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.
Exhaust manifold stud broke causing leak in exhaust manifold. See the federal safety agency Notice SSM 50330 for a full description of the problem. This notice covered ALL Super Duty pickups from the F250 through the F550 from 2011 through 2014. Ford also noted the problem in a Customer Satisfaction Program letter, #17M05, dated 5 December 2017 but it was limited to the F450 and F550 models. My vehicle is an F350 ... Nevertheless, these models all use the SAME 6.7L diesel engine and would have the potential for the same issue. I have contacted Ford HQ about this. Theystate I must go through the federal safety agency at this point. My Ford Case File Number is CAS44584909. It may be just me, but I consider an exhaust leak under the hood to be a life-safety issue due to the potential for exhaust gases, especially CO, to leak into the cab of the vehicle. I didn't know what the issue was in July, but I had it inspected and repaired at my Ford dealer when I got home in August. That is when I discovered the extent of the situation. $40.12 of the attached invoice is for routine maintenance ... The balance is for the repairs necessary for the exhaust manifold leak. ($3,750.53)
Truck died and never started again. Metal shavings from fuel pump
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at 55-60 MPH on cruise control, the vehicle hit a bump and started shuddering uncontrollably, causing the steering wheel to shudder as well. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that as he was losing control of the vehicle, he depressed the brake pedal and the vehicle stopped shuddering. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The contact stated that the vehicle was not yet diagnosed; however, the dealer replaced the steering bar. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving at 50-65 MPH, and sometimes at slower speeds. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Questions about the 2012 Ford F-350 engine
Does the 2012 Ford F-350 have engine problems?
Owners have filed 33 complaints about the engine of the 2012 Ford F-350, 22% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Ford F-350 engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 58,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ford F-350 engine?
Yes, 2 recalls: 13V535000, 13V380000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-350 have bad engine?
The Ford F-350 model years with the most engine complaints are 2004 (80 complaints), 2008 (47 complaints) and 2005 (35 complaints).
Other 2012 Ford F-350 problems
Steering 66Suspension 65Fuel system 14Transmission 9Wheels 9Brakes 8Electrical 6Acceleration 5Driver assistance 3Lights 3Airbags 2Body 2Visibility 2Seat belts 1Seats 1Tires 1
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