The 2012 Ford F-450 SD has 4 recalls, the most serious being a fire risk on vehicles modified with certain Muncie power take-off assemblies, where oil can leak from a pressure switch onto the exhaust heat shield and ignite.
The remaining recall affects trucks built with ambulance or fire engine preparation packages. A software issue in the transmission control module can cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly, requiring a cool-down period before the vehicle can be restarted. On emergency response vehicles, that delay can slow the delivery of medical aid to people who need it.
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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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.
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 affected vehicles.
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
The Muncie PTO pressure switch may be defective. This unused switch was installed in a location that could cause failure.
What the fix does
A new pressure switch kit will be installed that relocates the switch away from the exhaust system.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
