2012 FORD F-350 SD Complaints and Recall Information
The 2012 FORD F-350 SD has 0 complaints and 14 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to modifications involving Muncie Power Products PTO assemblies, primarily oil leaks that create fire risks. There are also recalls involving steering and powertrain control systems.
There are 14 recalls covering various equipment modifications, steering components, and powertrain control modules. Many recalls address oil leaks from PTO pressure switches leading to fire hazards. Other recalls involve steering lock concerns and engine shutdown risks in certain emergency vehicles.
- PTO oil leaks. Multiple recalls report oil leaking from PTO pressure switches onto thermal blankets covering the exhaust, increasing fire risk.
- Fire hazards. Leaked oil may soak into exhaust coverings, which combined with heat, creates potential vehicle fire situations.
- Steering lockup risk. Recall 20E090000 addresses foam ring defects in stabilizer kits that can block piston ports and cause the steering to lock.
- Engine shutdown. Recall 15V175000 covers engine management system shutdown caused by false exhaust temperature sensor faults, delaying restart.
- Modifications by third parties. Many defects involve Ford vehicles modified by Tactical, Stahl, Palfleet, Utility Truck, Somerset, Godwin, Manning, and others with Muncie PTO assemblies.
- Recall repair actions. Repairs mostly involve installing new pressure switch kits repositioning switches away from exhaust systems or software updates to control modules.
- Vehicles affected. Recalls involve various Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 model years 2009 through 2014, including emergency vehicles and chassis modified with PTO assemblies.
- No drive restrictions. None of the recalls include do-not-drive or park-outside advisories.
- Recall notifications. Owners are notified by manufacturers and dealers conduct free repairs or software updates according to recall guidelines.
- Steering system components. Multiple defects pertain to stabilizer bar parts on F-350 4X4 pickups sold as aftermarket accessories by Icon Vehicle Dynamics.
Owners with repeated repairs tied to these recalls or unresolved safety defects may want to consult their state’s lemon law protections for possible rights and remedies.
2012 FORD F-350 SD Summary
2012
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
10
Total Recalls
6520
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2012 FORD F-350 SD
102 vehicles affected
STEERING
Icon Vehicle Dynamics, LLC (Icon) is recalling all 05-UP FSD 2.5 Centerline Stabilizer Kits with part number 65050. The kits were sold as an accessory for certain 2005-2021 Ford F-250 4X4 and F-350 4X4 pickup trucks. The foam ring inside the stabilizer "through shaft" may block the piston ports, possibly causing the steering to lock up.
Risk: If the steering locks, it can increase the risk of a crash.
2012 FORD F-350 SD
6322 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured February 22, 2010, to January 30, 2015, and equipped with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. The affected vehicles may detect an incorrect Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor (EGT) fault indicating that the vehicle is too hot, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent its immediate restart.
Risk: Engine shut down and a subsequent cool down period may delay medical treatment or assistance to those needing it, increasing their risk of injury.
2012 FORD F-350 SD
10 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Manning Equipment Inc. LLC (Manning) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Manning and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
2012 FORD F-350 SD
21 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. will notify owners and dealers to inspect the Muncie PTO pressure switch to determine if it is from the range of defective switches and if required, remove the pressure switch assembly and put a plug in the port where the PTO switch had been installed. This switch was never being utilized. This will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-July 2014. Owners may contact Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. at 1-800-247-5958.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
2012 FORD F-350 SD
6 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Godwin Manufacturing Company, Inc. (Godwin) is recalling certain model year 2010 Ford F-450; 2011 Ford F-550; 2012 Ford F-350 and 2013 F-350 Super Duty trucks modified by Godwin and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
2012 FORD F-350 SD
4 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Somerset Welding & Steel, doing business as J&J Truck equipment (J&J), is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty chassis with 6.8L gasoline engines modified by J&J to be equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
2012 FORD F-350 SD
16 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Utility Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Utility Truck) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 UTLI41A, 2011 UTLN41, and 2012 UTLN46 aerial trucks manufactured December 2010 to September 2013 equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies installed on 2010-2013 Ford F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
2012 FORD F-350 SD
10 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Palfleet Truck Equipment Company, LLC (Palfleet) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 super duty vehicles modified by Palfleet and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
2012 FORD F-350 SD
10 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Stahl is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles modified by Stahl and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
2012 FORD F-350 SD
19 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Tactical Vehicle Outfitters (Tactical) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Ford F-350 and F-550 vehicles modified by Tactical and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch onto a thermal blanket covering the exhaust.
Risk: The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.