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2012 Ford F-250 (super Cab)
Solid pick. The public record on this car is clean for its age. Inspect it, then negotiate with confidence.
323 owner complaints · 0 recalls · data verified July 15, 2026 · source: NHTSA
Why buy?
Suspension problems dominate (43% of complaints, typically reported near 55k miles).
Zero recalls, rare for a car this age.
Complaint reports have faded. Early issues appear resolved or aged out.
The math, shown
Full methodology →Complaints filed per year
Fading = early teething worked out. Climbing = problems aging in.
The road ahead
What breaks on a 2012 Ford F-250 (super Cab), plotted where owners report it happening.
Also reported (mileage varies): Electrical system (28) · Fuel system (19) · Engine & cooling (19)
Mileage medians come from owners who mentioned an odometer reading in their NHTSA complaint, a rough guide, not a schedule.
Suspension
43%139 complaints · typically near 55k mi · 4 in the last 2 years
“Driving on Pa turnpike twice this year and at 70 mph my 2012 ford f 250 with 79000 miles on it started shaking uncontrollably , had my wife and granddaughter with me a…”
Steering
40%130 complaints · typically near 70k mi · 5 in the last 2 years
“I bought this truck used from a dealership in 2022-23 haven't really had any problems till about 2 months ago. Front end started a wobble. A friend of mine just sent m…”
Engine
13%42 complaints · typically near 56k mi · 2 in the last 2 years
“Leaving oil spots on ground. Inside Cab smelling very strongly like burnt oil.”
Electrical system
9%28 complaints · 4 in the last 2 years
“I just had to replace the ECM because it fired. after replacing that it still won't start. I've talked to multiple people who have had the same problem.”
Recalls (0)
No recall campaigns on file for this model year.
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What owners say
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