This page covers 3 recalls and 29 owner complaints for the 2012 Ford F-350 Sd.
Wheel and steering complaints dominate what owners report for the 2012 F-350 SD, with front-end wobble being the most consistent theme across multiple reports. Owners describe a violent, high-frequency steering wheel shake that typically triggers between 40 and 60 mph, sometimes initiated by hitting a bump or road irregularity, and often requiring near-complete deceleration before it subsides. Several owners report the issue recurring even after replacing tires, shocks, and steering components, and it appears whether or not the truck is towing. Engine complaints also show up in a handful of reports, with owners describing the truck entering a reduced-power mode while driving, accompanied by a dashboard warning, and sometimes failing to restart afterward.
29
Total Complaints
1
Crash-Related
By System
The 2012 Ford F-350 SD has 3 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk on vehicles modified with certain power take-off assemblies, where oil leaking from the PTO pressure switch can soak into the exhaust's thermal blanket and ignite.
This fire risk applies only to trucks modified by specific upfitters, and two separate modifier companies are covered by this recall. The third recall affects trucks built with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages: a transmission control module issue can cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly, requiring a cool-down period before the vehicle can be restarted, which can delay emergency response.
At a glance
What can fail
The exhaust gas temperature sensor may report a false overheating condition, causing the engine management system to shut down the engine and prevent immediate restart.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the engine control software at no cost to fix the sensor communication issue.
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Complaints are owner-reported and reflect individual experiences, not confirmed defects. They are distinct from recalls. Data sourced from the national vehicle safety complaint database. See trending complaints →
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Oil can leak from the PTO pressure switch onto the thermal blanket covering the exhaust system in certain modified Ford Super Duty trucks equipped with Muncie Power Products PTO assemblies.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that relocates the switch away from the exhaust system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Oil can leak from the PTO pressure switch onto the thermal blanket covering the exhaust system in certain modified Ford Super Duty trucks.
What the fix does
Dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that relocates the switch away from the exhaust system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
