Worst 2012 Ford F-150 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
POWER TRAIN
ENGINE
STEERING
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Ford F-150.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 657 | 12 | 1 | 92,220 mi | |
| ENGINE | 482 | 4 | 3 | 40,519 mi | |
| STEERING | 201 | 3 | — | 86,008 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 192 | 4 | — | 52,518 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 153 | 1 | 7 | 69,368 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 124 | 14 | — | 64,017 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 118 | 3 | 1 | 78,752 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 95 | — | 3 | 62,429 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 84 | — | 1 | 50,160 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 37 | 10 | — | 69,580 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 36 | 1 | — | 71,497 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 35 | 1 | — | 21,402 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 19 | 1 | — | 71,677 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 18 | 1 | — | 78,355 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 16 | — | — | 54,600 mi | |
| WHEELS | 15 | — | — | 73,762 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW | 13 | — | 2 | 61,640 mi | |
| SEATS | 9 | 1 | 1 | 19,758 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 9 | — | 1 | 42,281 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 8 | — | — | 53,094 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 8 | — | — | 136,750 mi | |
| TIRES | 8 | — | — | 15,700 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | — | — | 97,660 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 5 | — | — | 200,540 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 5 | — | — | 32,671 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 4 | — | — | 99,750 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 4 | — | — | 79,000 mi | |
| WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 4 | — | — | 102,500 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 3 | — | — | 66,267 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 1 | — | 133,500 mi |
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Recalls for 2012 Ford F-150
6 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~2,700,784 vehicles.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT" AND 108 ÂLAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) THAT WAS CALIBRATED OUT OF SPECIFICATION FOR REVERSE GEAR.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT" AND 108 ÂLAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) THAT WAS CALIBRATED OUT OF SPECIFICATION FOR REVERSE GEAR.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 6, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2011. INCORRECT SOFTWARE FOR THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MODULE (OCSM) WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES EITHER AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING OR DURING THE COURSE OF REPLACEMENT OF THE MODULE AS PART OF A SERVICE REPAIR. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE OCSM MAY MISCLASSIFY THE PASSENGER SEATÂS OCCUPANT SUCH THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DOES NOT DEPLOY WHEN IT SHOULD, DOES NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED, OR DEPLOYS WHEN IT SHOULD NOT.
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