2012 Ford F-250 vs 2013 Ford F-250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2012 Ford F-250 | 2013 Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 266 | 95 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 15 | 15 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 81,160 mi | 78,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-250 | Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 125 | 48 |
| Steering | 112 | 37 |
| Engine | 27 | 9 |
| Wheels | 16 | 8 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 14 | 7 |
| Electrical System | 18 | 2 |
| Power Train | 15 | 1 |
| Structure | 9 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 137 | 45 |
| Stalling | 21 | 5 |
| Loss of power | 7 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 5 |
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.