2012 Ford F-350 engine problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2012 Ford F-350 — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the message "Loss of Engine Power" was displayed before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and DTC: P0087, P2291, and P2A00 were retrieved. The vehicle was…”
filed Sep 25, 2025
“Bosch CP4 High Pressure Fuel Pump failed in transit cost $10,713 to repair only 155k miles on new engine. Diesel fuel spilled from engine on highway, lucky no fire. Ford no help.”
filed Jun 26, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Due to an exhaust sensor problem, the vehicles may experience loss of power followed by…Campaign 13V535000 · Oct 30, 2013
- Tailpipe on the exhaust system does not extend out beyond the edge of the body, allowing…Campaign 13V380000 · Aug 23, 2013
Related service bulletins
Certain 2011-2022 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles Equipped with 6.7L Engine - Emission Control Information Label Update for Qualified Vehicles
24L05 · Other · issued Sep 24, 2025Ford: 2011-2014 f-super duty vehicles equipped with 6.7l diesel engine may experience a running rough or misfire during exhaust regeneration process *cn
TSB15-0124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 10, 2015Ford: certain 2011-2015 ford f-super duty with 6.7 diesel engines may experience a vibration buzz noise from the diesel fuel conditioning module (dfcm) and/or may 10/1/1 pressure fuel lines w/o diagnostic trouble code…
44848 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 9, 2015Ford: while operating in low speed conditions and/or when operating in stationary idle mode for an extended periods of time, will experience an illumination of mil and dtc p207f, with or without, dtc p204f, preventing…
TSB-13-6-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2013
Engine problems in other F-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 F-350 | 6 | 7% |
| 2013 F-350 | 15 | 20% |
| 2011 F-350 | 21 | 15% |
| 2009 F-350 | 4 | 14% |
| 2008 F-350 | 18 | 14% |
| 2007 F-350 | 4 | 11% |
| 2006 F-350 | 12 | 8% |
| 2005 F-350 | 18 | 16% |
| 2004 F-350 | 16 | 10% |
| 2003 F-350 | 7 | 8% |
| 2002 F-350 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 F-350 | 5 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Ford F-350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.