# Ferrari FF buying guide [Home](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/) › [Buying guides](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides) › Ferrari FF > Markdown copy of https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/ff for AI agents and assistants. Link and cite that URL, not this one. Buying guide · 2012 to 2016 · Updated Oct 1, 2026 The Ferrari FF is a four-seat, four-wheel-drive V12 that owners used hard, so a good used one comes with full service records and proof of what has been done to its front-drive unit. **Median asking price: $189,900** (Across 13 live listings) - Asking prices: $144,515 to $269,799, middle half $164k to $194k - For sale: 13 - Lowest price: $144,515 - Model years: 2012 to 2016 - Versions for sale: 1 ## The FF as a used buy A used Ferrari FF stands or falls on its front-drive power transfer unit, so ask for proof it has been rebuilt or checked before you discuss anything else. Ferrari built the FF from 2011 to 2016 and sold 2291 of them; we cover the 2012 to 2016 model years. It was the first Ferrari with four-wheel drive and the first able to carry four full-sized adults and their luggage, in a shooting-brake body with 450 litres of boot space (800 with the rear seats folded). A 6.3-litre V12 making 651 hp drives through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, and the car is rear-driven most of the time. The 4RM system adds a two-speed gearbox at the front of the engine with two slipping clutches. Ferrari's long options list means two FFs of the same year can be very different cars, and the paperwork matters as much as the badge. You can see what is on offer now in [used FF listings](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/ff), or study [every FF for sale and its market](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff). ## FF years and versions The FF has one engine, one gearbox and one body for the whole run, with no factory derivative. Mechanical differences between model years are minimal, and [CarsCounsel](https://carscounsel.com/ferrari-ff-best-worst-years/) says no year is strictly bad. It suggests 2014 to 2016, with 2015 and 2016 the most refined, and advises care with 2012 cars because of first-year production risks and recalls. Apple CarPlay arrived as an option in 2015, so a later car may have it and an earlier one will not. Optional equipment from new included an LCD display on the passenger side and TV screens in the rear headrests. Specification counts for more than mileage, since the options list also took in a glass roof, carbon trim and forged wheels. FFs were bought to be used, so high mileage is normal, and [Octane Files](https://www.octanefiles.com/cars/ferrari-ff) rates a documented, regularly driven car above a low-mileage one that has sat. Check what a car was ordered with and whether the screens, roof and wheels are in good order. Our [Ferrari F430 buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/f430) and [Ferrari 360 buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/360) cover other Ferraris if you want to compare. ## FF versions for sale now Every version in our latest scan, most listed first. Each links to its own page with deal analysis and market history. | Version | Model years | For sale | Median price | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff) | 2012-2016 | 13 | $189,900 | ## Common FF problems The power transfer unit comes first below because it is the best-documented weak point. ### Power transfer unit failure Fluid gets into the PTU, typically past a faulty crankcase seal, and the unit fails. [KickTyres](https://kicktyres.com/inspections/ferrari/ff) says one sign is a '4WD failure' message with the manettino stuck in Wet. A recall covered around 2,650 PTUs because spline wear could disconnect the front drive and lose Park. ### Dual-clutch gearbox faults On early cars the dual-clutch box might stumble at low speed, take a moment to pick up first gear after reversing, and fight the shift from sixth into seventh. Most of these cars have since been sorted. Autocar's reliability page adds that the gearbox can leak and develop sensor faults, and either may mean a rebuild or replacement. ### Carbon-ceramic disc bolts On carbon-ceramic Ferraris built after 2009, bolts that rust have been a genuine headache. Replacement discs are dear, so the bolts and the wear records deserve attention. ### Lithium battery damage A lithium battery left idle can be damaged for good, and a replacement is expensive. A trickle charger is the advice for any FF that sits for long periods. ### Brake fluid cap recall One recall concerns a brake fluid reservoir cap that fails to vent. The result can be a leak and a loss of braking. ### Radiator and oil pan leaks Past about 100,000 miles the plastic radiator tank tends to start weeping, and the oil pan may drip as well, according to [Autocar](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ferrari/ff-2011-2016/reliability). ### Switch and sensor glitches [Exotic Car Hacks](https://www.exoticcarhacks.com/buyers-guides/ferrari-ff-buyers-guide/) calls manettino switch failure and tire pressure sensor errors common. The plastic coating on interior buttons and switches can also turn sticky. ### Uneven brake wear Because of the traction control system, the rear brakes can wear faster than the fronts. ## What to check on a used FF A pre-purchase inspection by a Ferrari dealer or specialist is strongly advised, and these are the points to put to whoever does it. - Ask for evidence that the PTU has been rebuilt or checked, and look for oil seepage at the nose of the engine, around the joint between PTU and block. - Run the manettino through every position and read each message on the dash, since a 4WD warning can point to the PTU. - Drive it in both manual and automatic modes, noting any hesitation at low speed, a slow first gear after reverse and reluctance on the sixth to seventh shift. - Examine the carbon-ceramic disc bolts for flaking rust and ask for disc wear measurements. - Check beneath the radiator and oil pan for weeps, especially on a car with high mileage. - Press every interior button and switch, and feel for tackiness in the coating. - Ask for a dealer stamp for each year of Ferrari's seven-year maintenance programme. - Confirm that the lithium battery holds its charge, and ask how the car was kept between drives. - Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and ask for proof that any open campaign has been closed. ## FF running costs Octane Files quotes in pounds, putting a PTU rebuild at around £8,000 and a new Ferrari unit at about £30,000. Autocar's reliability page gives about £30k for a replacement and about £10,000 for a specialist repair and upgrade. Octane Files reckons a gearbox rebuild at around £5,000, and replacement carbon-ceramic discs through a dealer at £20,000 or more. [Giallo Modena](https://www.giallomodena.com/post/the-ultimate-ferrari-ff-buyer-s-guide) says magnetic damper replacement can cost £4,000 per corner, and advises oil changes every 7,000 miles or annually. For wider context on ownership, see [how much a Ferrari costs](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari). ## FF recalls and complaints NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the FF across 2012 to 2016. Four are for air bags, filed separately for 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2014 to 2016 cars, and Takata passenger inflator recalls apply to FFs. The fifth covers the hydraulic service brakes on 2012 to 2016 cars. NHTSA holds no owner complaints for these years. A campaign filed for a model year does not mean every car of that year was affected, so check any car's VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup before you buy. ## NHTSA recalls for the FF Every recall campaign the carmaker filed with NHTSA for the 2012 to 2016 model years, newest first, as of Oct 31, 2026. Not every car of a listed year was affected: check a car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. | Campaign | Reported | Model years | Component | What can happen | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 22V536000 | Jul 26, 2022 | 2012 to 2016 | Service brakes, hydraulic | A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash. | | 19V006000 | Jan 9, 2019 | 2014 to 2016 | Air bags | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. | | 18V381000 | Jun 7, 2018 | 2012 | Air bags | An inflator explosion may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death. | | 18V040000 | Jan 9, 2018 | 2013 | Air bags | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. | | 15V433000 | Jul 7, 2015 | 2015 | Air bags | In the event of a crash, the deployment of the driver's air bag in a rotated orientation increases the risk of injury. | ## FF prices by model year Median asking price for each model year in our latest scan, with the number of cars listed and their price range. - 2016: $230,353 (3 for sale · $229,900 to $269,799 · median 11,429 mi) - 2015: $177,192 (2 for sale · $163,594 to $190,790 · median 31,242 mi) - 2014: $179,995 (3 for sale · $156,388 to $190,298 · median 29,644 mi) - [2012](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/ff/2012): $174,900 (5 for sale · $144,515 to $194,489 · median 26,894 mi) [FF price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari/ff) ## FF fair values by trim and year Our fair value is what comparable cars, same trim and model year with typical miles, are listed at in our latest market data. A car well under it is worth a close look; a car well over it needs a reason. | Trim | Model year | Fair value | Typical miles | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FF | 2016 | $212,289 | 16,300 | | FF | 2015 | $174,539 | 31,300 | | FF | 2014 | $168,934 | 28,600 | | FF | 2012 | $165,824 | 23,700 | ## FF for sale now - [2014 Ferrari FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff): $179,995 · 24,989 mi · Tampa, FL - [2014 Ferrari FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff): $190,298 · 29,644 mi · Cleveland, OH - [2015 Ferrari FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff): $190,790 · 29,000 mi · Ewing, NJ - [2012 Ferrari FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff): $144,515 · 39,800 mi · Wayne, MI - [2016 Ferrari FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff): $229,900 · 18,605 mi · Dallas, TX - [2012 Ferrari FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff): $174,900 · 26,894 mi · Dallas, TX - [2016 Ferrari FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff): $269,799 · 10,941 mi · Lake Park, FL - [2012 Ferrari FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff): $189,900 · 15,501 mi · Dallas, TX - [2015 Ferrari FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff): $163,594 · 33,483 mi · St. Louis, MO - [2016 Ferrari FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff): $230,353 · 11,429 mi · Joliet, IL - [2014 Ferrari FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff): $156,388 · 33,357 mi · Cleveland, OH - [2012 Ferrari FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff): $164,400 · 32,275 mi · Ridgewood, NJ - [2012 Ferrari FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/ferrari-ff): $194,489 · 8,568 mi · Acton, MA [Every used FF](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/ff) ## Our verdict Buy on paperwork, not on year or odometer. An FF with PTU evidence, a stamped seven-year maintenance record and a documented history of regular use is a better bet than a quiet, low-mileage car with gaps. Among the years, 2014 to 2016 is where CarsCounsel points, and the [Ferrari FF price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari/ff) shows how the market treats each one. Walk away from a car showing a 4WD failure message or oil at the front of the engine until the fault is diagnosed and quoted, and have a Ferrari dealer or specialist inspect any car you are serious about. What Car Should I Buy? calls the FF practical and all-weather but costly to maintain, and the PTU is where that cost shows up first. ## Sources We read these pages and checked every fact in this guide against them. The words are ours. Researched Oct 31, 2026. - [Best and Worst Ferrari FF Years: What to Buy & Avoid](https://carscounsel.com/ferrari-ff-best-worst-years/) (CarsCounsel) - [Ferrari FF (2011–2016) | Octane Files Buyer's guide](https://www.octanefiles.com/cars/ferrari-ff) (Octane Files) - [Ferrari FF Buyers Guide](https://www.exoticcarhacks.com/buyers-guides/ferrari-ff-buyers-guide/) (Exotic Car Hacks) - [Used Ferrari FF 2011-2016 review](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ferrari/ff-2011-2016) (Autocar) - [Ferrari FF common faults & what to check (NZ)](https://kicktyres.com/inspections/ferrari/ff) (KickTyres) - [The Ultimate Ferrari FF Buyer's Guide](https://www.giallomodena.com/post/the-ultimate-ferrari-ff-buyer-s-guide) (Giallo Modena) - [Ferrari FF 2011-2016 Reliability & Common Problems](https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/ferrari/ff-2011-2016/reliability) (Autocar) - [Ferrari FF (2011–2016): auction prices, value and buying guide](https://www.usetarga.app/models/240) (Targa) - [Used Ferrari FF Buyer's Guide — Reliability, Common Problems & Pricing](https://what-car-should-i-buy.com/cars/ferrari/ff/) (What Car Should I Buy?) - [Recalls and owner complaints for the FF](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) (NHTSA) ## Shop the FF - [Used Ferrari FF for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari/ff) (13) - [Ferrari FF price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/ferrari/ff) - [Cheapest Ferrari FF for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/ferrari/ff) - [Used Ferrari for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/ferrari) (1,161) ## More Ferrari buying guides - [Ferrari 360 (Modena, Spider and Challenge Stradale) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/360) (1999 to 2005) - [Ferrari F430 (and 430 Scuderia) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/f430) (2005 to 2009) - [Ferrari 458 (Italia, Spider and Speciale) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/458) (2010 to 2015) - [Ferrari 488 (GTB, Spider and Pista) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/488) (2016 to 2020) - [Ferrari F8 (Tributo and Spider) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/f8) (2020 to 2023) - [Ferrari 296 (GTB and GTS) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/296) (2022 on) - [Ferrari SF90 (Stradale and Spider) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/sf90) (2021 on) - [Ferrari California (2009 to 2014) buying guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/california) (2009 to 2014) - [All buying guides](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides) ## FF: common questions ### What is the best FF to buy? Aim for a 2014 to 2016 FF, with 2015 and 2016 the most refined according to CarsCounsel. Treat 2012 cars with extra care because of first-year production risks and recalls, and weigh service history above the model year. ### What goes wrong with the FF? The power transfer unit is the best-documented weak point, usually failing after fluid gets in through a faulty crankcase seal. Early dual-clutch gearboxes could hesitate, and rusting carbon-ceramic disc bolts, a lithium battery left idle and a leaking radiator tank are also reported. ### Is the FF reliable? The sources give no single reliability verdict. They describe the FF as a practical all-weather V12 with significant running and maintenance costs, and say service history and a proper inspection matter more than model year. ### How much does it cost to run an FF? Repairs cost far more than routine servicing. Octane Files gives about £8,000 for a PTU rebuild, about £30,000 for a new unit and around £5,000 for a gearbox rebuild. Giallo Modena advises oil changes every 7,000 miles or annually. ### How much is a used FF? Asking prices for the 13 cars we track for sale right now run from $144,515 to $269,799, with a median of $189,900. Model year, version, mileage and history move the price most; the prices by model year and fair values on this page show where a car should sit. ### Has the FF been recalled? NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns filed for the 2012 to 2016 model years as of Oct 31, 2026, the latest for service brakes, hydraulic. Not every car was affected, so check the VIN of any car you're considering at nhtsa.gov/recalls. --- Source: Luxury Car Deals, https://www.luxurycardeals.com/. Prices are live asking prices from US dealer listings in our latest scan, not sale prices. Cite as "Ferrari FF buying guide", Luxury Car Deals, https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/ferrari/ff (updated Oct 1, 2026). Site map for assistants: https://www.luxurycardeals.com/llms.txt.