2012 FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY
3 recalls, 8 complaints
14V507000 Aug 18, 2014
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Jerr-Dan Corporation (Jerr-Dan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Ford F-350 Super Duty, F-450 Super Duty, and F-550 Superduty chassis modified by Jerr-Dan and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the PTO pressure switch ont... Read more
Consequence
The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy
Jerr-Dan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in October 2014. Owners may contact Jerr-Dan customer service at 1-800-926-9666.
14V496000 Aug 11, 2014
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Versalift East, LLC (Versalift) is recalling certain Aerial devices manufactured on 2009-2013 Ford, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty 6.8L gas engine chassis, modified by Versalift and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products FR67 PTO Assemblies. In the affected vehicles, oil may leak from the ... Read more
Consequence
The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy
Versalift will notify owners, and dealers will install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2014. Owners may contact Versalift customer service at 1-888-866-1400.
14V494000 Aug 8, 2014
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Vanair Manufacturing, Inc. (Vanair) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Ford F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperDuty chassis modified by Vanair and equipped with certain Muncie Power Products PTO Assemblies used with model 60-85 UDSM, 125-185 USDM, and Genair 125-185 driven air compressor systems. ... Read more
Consequence
The leaking oil may soak into the thermal blanket covering the exhaust, which when combined with heat from exhaust, may result in an increased risk of fire.
Remedy
Vanair will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new pressure switch kit that moves the switch away from the exhaust system, free of charge. The recall began in November 2014. Owners may contact Vanair customer service at 1-800-526-8817.
Complaint Statistics
8 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE | 3 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
ENGINE
Feb 26, 2015
Incident date: Feb 23, 2015
PURCHASED TRUCK NEW IN JUNE 2012. ABOUT A MONTH AGO I COULD SMELL ANTI FREEZE WHEN I'D TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. COULDN'T IDENTIFY A NOTICEABLE LEAK UPON VISUAL INSPECTION. FLUID LEVEL SEEMED TO STAY FULL. DECIDED I BETTER GET IT TO A DEALER TO CHECK OUT. I HAPPENED TO GET A CALL FROM MY LOCAL DEALER R... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 31, 2015
Incident date: Feb 15, 2014
WHILE DRIVING IN WINDSOR COLORADO AT ABOUT 30 MPH MY 2012 F350 SD FLASHED A WARNING LIGHT TO PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY THE ENGINE WAS ABOUT TO STOP. I DID SO, TURNED THE KEY OFF AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK. IT STARTED OK. I DROVE 50 YARDS AND THE TRUCK FLASHED THE SAME SIGNAL BUT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF. I... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: May 22, 2013
AS I WAS TOWING A TRAILER IN THE 2012 FORD F-350 ON A TWO-LANE HIGHWAY (US-95 NORTH OF LAS VEGAS), THE TRUCK SUDDENLY CHIMED AND SAID TO PULL OVER AND SHUTTING DOWN. IT SHUT OFF BEFORE I COULD REACT. I HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO CLEAR A BRIDGE AND PULL OVER WHILE COASTING. THE STRETCH OF ROAD THAT I ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: May 22, 2013
AS I WAS TOWING A TRAILER IN THE 2012 FORD F-350 ON A TWO-LANE HIGHWAY (US-95 NORTH OF LAS VEGAS), THE TRUCK SUDDENLY CHIMED AND SAID TO PULL OVER AND SHUTTING DOWN. IT SHUT OFF BEFORE I COULD REACT. I HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO CLEAR A BRIDGE AND PULL OVER WHILE COASTING. THE STRETCH OF ROAD THAT I ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 21, 2015
Incident date: May 22, 2013
AS I WAS TOWING A TRAILER IN THE 2012 FORD F-350 ON A TWO-LANE HIGHWAY (US-95 NORTH OF LAS VEGAS), THE TRUCK SUDDENLY CHIMED AND SAID TO PULL OVER AND SHUTTING DOWN. IT SHUT OFF BEFORE I COULD REACT. I HAD ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO CLEAR A BRIDGE AND PULL OVER WHILE COASTING. THE STRETCH OF ROAD THAT I ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 11, 2015
Incident date: Jan 11, 2015
I GOT IN MY TRUCK AND SHUT MY DRIVER DOOR BUT IT DID LATCH BUT NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY AND THEN HEARD A EXPLOSION LOOKED BACK AND THE PASSENGER REAR WINDOW EXPLODED OUT WARDS I HAVE A 4 DOOR. IT IS ALMOST LIKE THE COMPRESSION IN THE TRUCK IS VERY HIGH. ONLY OWNED THIS TRUCK A COUPLE MONTHS AND HAVE NO... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 3, 2014
Incident date: Oct 2, 2014
HELLO, I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE 2012 F350 FORD SUPER DUTY TRUCKS WITH THE 6.7 POWER STROKE DIESEL MOTOR. WE WERE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 72 IN ATHENS, LIMESTONE COUNTY, ALABAMA. A MESSAGE CAME UP ON DISPLAY THAT SAID "STOP SAFELY NOW". BEFORE I COULD EVEN STOP THE TRUC... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Oct 3, 2014
Incident date: Oct 2, 2014
HELLO, I WOULD LIKE TO REPORT A MAJOR SAFETY PROBLEM WITH THE 2012 F350 FORD SUPER DUTY TRUCKS WITH THE 6.7 POWER STROKE DIESEL MOTOR. WE WERE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 72 IN ATHENS, LIMESTONE COUNTY, ALABAMA. A MESSAGE CAME UP ON DISPLAY THAT SAID "STOP SAFELY NOW". BEFORE I COULD EVEN STOP THE TRUC... Read more
FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD F-350 SUPER DUTY across all model years (2009, 2014).
16
Total Recalls
23
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
2
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths