2012 Ford F-250 SD engine problems

15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Ford F-250 SD — 26% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine complaints

26%

share of all complaints

54,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

1 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-250 sd. The contact stated that the egt 14 sensor failed to function properly. The failure occurred twice. There was no warning indicator of "stop safely now" along with five chimes sounding as indicated in the owner's manual. While driving approximately 70 mph…”
filed Jan 19, 2017
“Radiator leak from drivers side lower portion. Same as previous model year issues. Ford currently warranties earlier production, but will not extend to 2011 and up. Truck has only 56000 miles on it. Leak occurs after vehicle has reached operating temperature and is parked and/or turned off…”
filed Sep 11, 2016

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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