2 recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford F-59.
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recalls
0
owner complaints
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complaints mentioning a crash
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mentioning a fire
Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.
2012 Ford F-59 recalls
Electrical system
NHTSA campaign 14V401000 · reported July 2, 2014 · Ford Motor Company · 4,867 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A short circuit may result in a fire.
The fix
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. Ford's number for this recall is 14S11. Note: Since the short may result in a fire whether the vehicle is being operated or not, owners are advised to park affected vehicles outside until they have received the recall remedy.
Power train: automatic transmission, gear position indication (prndl)
NHTSA campaign 12V035000 · reported February 2, 2012 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY · 13,239 vehicles potentially affected
The problem
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. The prndl cable may break at the attachment to the transmission control selector arm assembly mounted on the steering column. If the cable breaks, the transmission gear indicator in the prndl display in the instrument panel will remain in the first gear position regardless of the gear selected.
The risk
An incorrect gear indication in the instrument panel may prevent the driver from knowing if they are in park or reverse, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2012 Ford F-59, the most recent reported on July 2, 2014 (Electrical system). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford F-59?
There are few or no owner complaints on file for the 2012 Ford F-59.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026.