2012 Ford F-550 SD

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2012 Ford F-550 SD has 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (38% of all complaints), specifically: the turbo bearing failed in the truck at 21,101 miles. the dealership replaced it, but since then i have spent way too much time at the dealership for problems with this truck that i should not be having. there is also a typewriter ticking noise coming from the engine after oil changes, ford is aw.

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

3 complaints

38%

• THE TURBO BEARING FAILED IN THE TRUCK AT 21,101 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED IT, BUT SINCE THEN I HAVE SPENT WAY TOO MUCH TIME AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK THAT I SHOULD NOT BE HAVING. THERE IS ALSO A TYPEWRITER TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AFTER OIL CHANGES, FORD IS AW
• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-550 SD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, A LOUD BANGING SOUNDED WAS HEARD INSIDE THE CABIN AND THE ENGINE POWER REDUCED SUBSTANTIALLY. THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED T
• VEHICLE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. LOST ENGINE POWER AND ALL INTERIOR POWER, INCLUDING IGNITION POWER.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THE TURBO BEARING FAILED IN THE TRUCK AT 21,101 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED IT, BUT SINCE THEN I HAVE SPENT WAY TOO MUCH TIME AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK THAT I SHOULD NOT BE HAVING. THERE IS ALSO A TYPEWRITER TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AFTER OIL CHANGES, FORD IS AW”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

2 complaints

25%

• INCIDENT #1: IT WAS DETERMINED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS THE MANUFACTURER OF MY EXPEDITION VEHICLE/MOTOR HOME (MH) WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN., DOT REGULATION UNDER 571.108 COVERING LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. SPECIFICALLY MY MH WAS M
• VEHICLES PTO PRESSURE SWITCH IS LEAKING ONTO EXHAUST AND PER JERR-DAN WHO HAS A RECALL FOR THE SAME COMPLAINT ON THE SAME VEHICLE RANGE AND APPLICATION (REF NUM. 14V-507) THIS VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED? VEHICLE IS A 2012 F550 WITH A MUNCIE POWER TAKE OF UNIT WITH A PRESSURE SWITCH MOUNTED NEXT TO EXHAU

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“INCIDENT #1: IT WAS DETERMINED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS THE MANUFACTURER OF MY EXPEDITION VEHICLE/MOTOR HOME (MH) WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN., DOT REGULATION UNDER 571.108 COVERING LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. SPECIFICALLY MY MH WAS M”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TIRES

1 complaints

13%

• INCIDENT #1: IT WAS DETERMINED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS THE MANUFACTURER OF MY EXPEDITION VEHICLE/MOTOR HOME (MH) WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN., DOT REGULATION UNDER 571.108 COVERING LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. SPECIFICALLY MY MH WAS M

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

1 complaints

13%

• INCIDENT #1: IT WAS DETERMINED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS THE MANUFACTURER OF MY EXPEDITION VEHICLE/MOTOR HOME (MH) WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN., DOT REGULATION UNDER 571.108 COVERING LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. SPECIFICALLY MY MH WAS M

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

13%

• WE JUST HAD TO PAY AN $800.00+ BILL FOR PINCHED WIRES UNDER THE CAB OF THE TRUCK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURER NOT PROPERLY ROUTING THE HARNESS, THEREFORE CAUSING A DEAD SHORT IN THE TRUCK AND CAUSING THE REPLACEMENT OF 4 BATTERIES SINCE JUNE 2015. THE SERVICE WRITER SAID THIS WAS DONE BY FORD AND NOT

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WE JUST HAD TO PAY AN $800.00+ BILL FOR PINCHED WIRES UNDER THE CAB OF THE TRUCK CAUSED BY THE MANUFACTURER NOT PROPERLY ROUTING THE HARNESS, THEREFORE CAUSING A DEAD SHORT IN THE TRUCK AND CAUSING THE REPLACEMENT OF 4 BATTERIES SINCE JUNE 2015. THE SERVICE WRITER SAID THIS WAS DONE BY FORD AND NOT”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TIRES(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 8 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: THE TURBO BEARING FAILED IN THE TRUCK AT 21,101 MILES. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED IT, BUT SINCE THEN I HAVE SPENT WAY TOO MUCH TIME AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK THAT I SHOULD NOT BE HAVING. THERE IS ALSO A TYPEWRITER TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AFTER OIL CHANGES, FORD IS AW
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: INCIDENT #1: IT WAS DETERMINED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS THE MANUFACTURER OF MY EXPEDITION VEHICLE/MOTOR HOME (MH) WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN., DOT REGULATION UNDER 571.108 COVERING LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. SPECIFICALLY MY MH WAS M
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TIRES: INCIDENT #1: IT WAS DETERMINED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS THE MANUFACTURER OF MY EXPEDITION VEHICLE/MOTOR HOME (MH) WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN., DOT REGULATION UNDER 571.108 COVERING LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. SPECIFICALLY MY MH WAS M
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: INCIDENT #1: IT WAS DETERMINED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS THE MANUFACTURER OF MY EXPEDITION VEHICLE/MOTOR HOME (MH) WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN., DOT REGULATION UNDER 571.108 COVERING LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. SPECIFICALLY MY MH WAS M
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)