2012
Ford F-450

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$63,845
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Available trims

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  • 4WD Crew Cab 172" XL
    Starts at
    $49,395
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    5,122 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 172" XLT
    Starts at
    $55,145
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    5,122 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 172" Lariat
    Starts at
    $58,865
    6
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    5,122 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • 4WD Crew Cab 172" King Ranch
    Starts at
    $63,845
    5
    Seat capacity
    Turbocharged Diesel V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    5,122 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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Notable features

Gas or diesel power
Choice of three cabs and two beds
RWD or 4WD
Newly available CNG/LPG prep package for gas trucks

The good & the bad

The good

Diesel torque
Steering ease
Impressive driver information system
Diesel fuel economy
Affordable fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailer prep package

The bad

Manual transmission not offered
Brake feel and power
Ride quality
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Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Fords and many non-Ford vehicles up to 10 years old with less than 150,000 miles
Basic
90-Day / 4,000-Mile (whichever comes first) Comprehensive Limited Warranty
Dealer certification
139-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
5.0 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
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Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Most recent

By Mattskii from Cottonwood, AZ
Owns this car
June 1, 2021

We have been extremely happy with this truck.

We tow a 35' fifth wheel travel trailer, which can be fully loaded to 17k, at least once every 3 to 5 weeks for a minimum of about 300 miles round- trip. We have had zero problems while towing and have done little more than standard maintenance on it. We bought new in 2012 and currently have a little more than 108k miles on it. This is the first year that we have had to spend some money on repairs, but it is nothing that I have not heard of from a diesel truck of its age and mileage. I am glad I sprung for the King Ranch version (I actually could not find a dealer on the west coast states that had an XLT with Fx4) as this is the first vehicle that we have owned longer than 5 years or 55k miles. We love our f-450 and hope to see at least 500k miles without too much trouble. As far as mpg goes, our truck does not seem to care of it is towing 5k pounds or 20k pounds, the mpg seems to remain the same. Doing a u-turn in our f-450 is a dream compared to our previous 2004 f-250, much tighter turning radius with an easy one hand touch instead of two difficult hands from our f-250.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Towing
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Dalejr from Edgewood ,KY
Owns this car
January 19, 2018

6.7 is a Beast!!!

Best truck I have ever owned. With a 6.7L Diesel this thing will pull anything you need. More luxury options than most luxury cars . And plenty of room for the ladies when the works done.......
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Ford F-450?

The 2012 Ford F-450 is available in 4 trim levels:

  • King Ranch (1 style)
  • Lariat (1 style)
  • XL (1 style)
  • XLT (1 style)

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Is the 2012 Ford F-450 reliable?

The 2012 Ford F-450 has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Ford F-450 owners.

Is the 2012 Ford F-450 a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Ford F-450. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

5.0 / 5
Based on 3 reviews
  • Comfort: 5.0
  • Interior: 5.0
  • Performance: 5.0
  • Value: 5.0
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 5.0

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