Ford F-59 complaints by model year
Best F-59 years: 2011, 2012. Compare all years →
2012 Ford F-59 recalls (2)
Electrical system
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford F-59 commercial chassis vehicles manufactured December 17, 2009, to April 30, 2014. Corrosive environments, such as water mixed with road salt, may cause a short circuit between the electrical junction block and the mounting bracket/frame.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block with an improved design, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673.
Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (PRNDL)
Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from February 1, 2010 through July 1, 2011 and certain model year 2012 f-53 and f-59 stripped chassis vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2011 through October 25, 2011.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the transmission selector arm assembly and the 'PRNDL' cable assembly, free of charge. The safety recall began on March 2, 2012.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls does the 2012 Ford F-59 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2012 Ford F-59, the most recent from July 2, 2014 (electrical system). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Ford F-59?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2011 and 2012. See the full Ford F-59 years comparison.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.