Ford F-350 2012
Model F-350 made in 2012 by Ford got 13 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, engine and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, suspension. There was one recall concerning power train .
Model 2012
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V582000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/12/2011 to 09/22/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 16091 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/08/2011 | 12/13/2011 | 571 | 114 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about december 19, 2011. owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| ASI-22262 | 03/01/2012 | 10044213 | Ford: vehicle may experience exhaust smoke, engine knocking, low power, long crank hard start, runs rough or no crank start which may be caused by contaminated fuel. *pe | 05/22/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - HUB | |||||
| 12-2-5 | 02/10/2012 | 10044118 | Ford: some vehicles exhibit a 4x4 not engaging, not staying engaged and/or unlocking in extreme cold temperatures below -18 degrees celsius or 0 degrees fahrenheit. include ford model f250, f350,f450, and f550 model years 2011-2012. *js | 05/14/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 4800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 ford f-350 super duty. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 mph, the driver crashed into the passenger's side of a vehicle that failed to yield the right-of-way. the frontal air bags failed to deploy. the driver sustained facial injuries and the contact, who was a passenger, also sustained facial injuries. the driver of the second vehicle also sustained facial injuries. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileage was 4,800. kmj | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 4800 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2012 ford f350 super duty. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 to 50 mph a vehicle failed to yield the right of way came into the contact lane the contact driver was unable to stop and crashed into the proceeding vehicle passenger side. the contact driver and passenger frontal air bags failed to deploy. the contact driver suffered injury to the face, the contact was sitting in the passenger front seat and he suffered injury to the face. the driver in the proceeding vehicle suffered injury to the face. a police report was filed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure and current mileage was 4,800. li | |||
| ENGINE | |||
| 01/05/2011 | 1500 | ||
| Delayed reaction of accelerator : engine rpm does not decrease immediately when accelerator pedal is released therefore making the vehicle difficult to stop in an emergency situation . | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 04/10/2012 | 3000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 ford f-350. the contact stated that the vehicle would not engage when shifted into reverse. when the vehicle was shifted into reverse, the contact would have to depress the accelerator pedal and allow the engine rpms to increase before the vehicle would abruptly engage in reverse. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer however, the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact was advised by the dealer that the failure was common for the particular make and model vehicle. the failure recurred most often when the engine and transmission were warm. the contact also stated that the transmission would shift abruptly when shifting from fourth to fifth gear. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 5,500. kmj | |||
| 04/10/2012 | 3000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 ford f-350. the contact stated that the vehicle did not go into reverse. when the vehicle is placed into reverse, you have to press down and on the accelerator and allow the engine to rev up before the vehicle slammed into reverse. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there were no error codes found. the dealer stated that this was a problem with this model in the past. the failure occurred most when the engine and transmission are worm. the contact also stated that the transmission shifts very hard when going from fourth to 5th gear. the failure mileage was 3,000 and the current mileage was 5,500.rl | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 11/26/2012 | 620 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 ford f-350 sd. the contact stated that while attempting to slow the vehicle by taking his foot off of the accelerator pedal, the vehicle continued to travel at the same speed. the contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 620 and the current mileage was 660. pmb | |||
| 11/26/2012 | 620 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2012 ford f-350 sd. the contact stated that while attempting to slow the vehicle by taking his foot off of the accelerator pedal, the vehicle continued to travel at the same speed. the contact stated that the failure occurs intermittently. the vehicle was able to be driven to the dealer where the failure could not be replicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. the failure mileage was 620 and the current mileage was 660. mh | |||