Model year guide

2012 Ford F-250

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Ford F-250 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 31 on record.

2012 Ford F-250 — representative photo
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2012 Ford F-250 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Typical price$29,234

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2012 Ford F-250 recalls 1

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #11V582000 · 08/12/2011

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, “THEFT PROTECTION.” THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED …

Fix: 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 BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

What's a 2012 Ford F-250 worth?

Low
$15,000
Typical price
$29,234
High
$38,950

From 27 comparable 2012 Ford F-250 listings.

2012 Ford F-250 trims & engines on record

Trims
XLT · XL
Engines
6.7L 8-cyl 400 hp · 6.2L 8-cyl 383 hp

2012 Ford F-250 vehicles on record

Other Ford F-250 model years

2012 Ford F-250 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ford F-250 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2012 Ford F-250. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

How much is a 2012 Ford F-250 worth?

Comparable 2012 Ford F-250 listings run roughly $15,000–$38,950, typically around $29,234 (from 27 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.