Things to be aware of....known issues F12

I would do a search on the forum and you'll find a ton of information. It's a rock solid car mechanically. Most get paint peeling by the rear mesh. The rear hatch door also gets leaky with water.

 

Buy the car, enjoy it and expect problems and bills. If you dont have any issues then great. F12 is an incredible car, one of the best Ferraris ever IMO. Don't over think it, just go.

 

Here you go:
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/f12-paint-bubbling.547557/
And
https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/f12-rear-mesh-corrosion.617153/

 

As all of the Modern Ferrari which has the 7DCL750 transmission you will have a problem with the transmission like Speed sensor failure and Transmission leaking fluid which is not cheap to replace.. because not a lot of DIY guy out there..
For F12 you will have hot starting issue, Lazy start with Warm engine, this problem has variation fix which include :
1st : install Update Alternator kit
2nd : Custom mod the Starting cable
3rd : Put extra GND cable

I tried the 1st method and it work well, some people with 2nd method work well also.. and 3rd also.. so We don't know what is the real problem is.
my car got 10.000 miles and it seem fine.. I saw some car got 20k 30k still going well... so.. time will tell...

 

Corrosion at rear mesh.
Battery problems related to hot restart troubles.

 

Corrosion at rear mesh.....covered under warranty.

 

It's not cheap but these cars are pretty solid. Get one with a warranty. I had mine for about 2 years and no issues whatsoever.

I will recommend that you immediately change the tires to the Michelins though so expect that expense. The Pirellis are awful.

 

only covered under extended ferrari warranty

 

besides the aforementioned issues mine had:

1- leather shrinkage on dashboard
2- leather problems in rear sunscreen
3- creaking from torque bolts in rear driveshaft

 

nice cars but the paint corrosion

 

There was a mid cycle upgrade to the alternator pulley and belt. FNA upgraded mine after eating two belts in 9 months. Thankfully even with the belt failing I was able to limp it the couple of miles to the dealer. Also covered my mesh corrosion with warranty repaint and repair.

+1 on the Michelins. Mine came with old K1 and going to 4S was huge difference.

 

I would avoid the N-largo cars. Too much modification from stock IMHO. F12 is the most beautiful of the recent modern line of Ferrari flagships. Crazy power and satisfying Jeckle-Hyde nature. If you are concerned about long term reliability then consider the factory warranty extension. Exotic owners all run the risk of future issues and have to decide the best comfort level. Mine has been under factory warranty since new. Do negotiate a new non-OEM battery to avoid near-term electrical issues. Do a search for it and the MPS4S tires.

 

My corrosion was covered post warranty.

 

I have had all of these, plus the rear mesh and DCT leak. Also the lifter handle on the racing seats is prone to breaking.

 

Hello F12 owners. First of all, greetings from Germany to yall in the world of Ferrari. As an German Engineer I do have some German sports cars but now I would like to buy myself an F12.
Questions:
1) Exist ther any technical changes since from the beginning of production 2012 until 2017? --> like face lift etc?
2) Where there any design changes during production life time?

Many thanks for your feedback!
Reagrds Sloop

 

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Hello F12 owners. First of all, greetings from Germany to yall in the world of Ferrari. As an German Engineer I do have some German sports cars but now I would like to buy myself an F12.
Questions:
1) Exist ther any technical changes since from the beginning of production 2012 until 2017? --> like face lift etc? None that I am aware of however I always prefer to buy a later model in the cycle, this goes with everything.
2) Where there any design changes during production life time? none

 

I also think, that all model years F12 are exactly the same. As for the technical issues - as mentioned above, lazy hot engine start and DCT problems, mainly related to the speed sensor, which costs about $1000. But the gearbox issues are not guaranteed to happen. My F12 had them when I bought it, however I owned an early 458 for several years and it never ever had a single issue at all. If you ask me - you just need to find the car, that is spec'd exactly as you like it and then drive it like you stole it. No need to overthink it too much, just drive the car before you buy it and see if everything works fine.

 

Later years did come with an upgraded alternator belt and pulley, and it was also available as a retrofit kit. I'd check that the car has it.

 

Thanks, but onwards from which year? What do you mean with "laters years"??? Please more facts and detail, thanks!!!

 

Well that's a good question, and to be honest I am not sure this information is available somewhere... Ferrari are notorious for introducing changes to their models in the middle of a MY. Let's see if somebody else can chime in!

 

I would avoid a modified car.