2011 Ford F-250 vs 2012 Ford F-250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Ford F-250 | 2012 Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 248 | 266 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 15 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,000 mi | 81,160 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-250 | Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 111 | 125 |
| Steering | 102 | 112 |
| Engine | 30 | 27 |
| Wheels | 17 | 16 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 18 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 18 |
| Power Train | 13 | 15 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 7 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 118 | 137 |
| Stalling | 12 | 21 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 7 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 0 |
2011 Ford F-250
2012 Ford F-250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.