2012 Ford F-350 Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

25Engine complaints

16.8%Of all 149 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

STEERING66 · 44.3%

SUSPENSION65 · 43.6%

ENGINE25 · 16.8%

Unspecified / other17 · 11.4%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM13 · 8.7%

Share of the 149 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2012 Ford F-350 overview page.

What owners report

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11689728 — filed 09/25/2025

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11669541 — filed 06/26/2025

“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…”NHTSA complaint 11612557 — filed 09/04/2024

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ford F-350 have engine problems?

Engine is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2012 Ford F-350: 25 of 149 complaints on file (16.8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2012 Ford F-350 have in total?

149 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.