2012 FORD F-150 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

2,417

Owner Complaints

54 Crashes 21 Fires 2 Deaths

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

28

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2012 FORD F-150

The 2012 FORD F-150 has received a total of 2,417 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM), POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 28 technical service bulletins have been issued by Ford Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (655 complaints), Engine (482 complaints), and Steering (199 complaints).

Recalls for the 2012 FORD F-150

NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2012 FORD F-150, potentially affecting up to 2,700,784 vehicles.

Recall 19V075000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

| 1,263,051 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.

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Recall 19V075000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 1,263,051 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.

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Recall 16V248000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

| 153,581 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

Consequence: An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19.

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Recall 12V190000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS

| 10,500 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS)...

Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR WHEN THE DRIVER PUSHES THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE REVERSE “R” POSITION AND THE VEHICLE’S TRANSMISSION DOES GO IN REVERSE, THE “R” MAY NOT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, OR NAVIGATOR MODELS AND/OR THE BACKUP LAMP ON THE REAR OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, OR MUSTANG VEHICLES MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. THESE CONDITIONS INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR A PEDESTRIAN BEING STRUCK DUE TO THE VEHICLE’S NOT SIGNALING IT IS IN REVERSE.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

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Recall 12V190000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

| 10,500 vehicles affected

Defect: 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 “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS)...

Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR WHEN THE DRIVER PUSHES THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE REVERSE “R” POSITION AND THE VEHICLE’S TRANSMISSION DOES GO IN REVERSE, THE “R” MAY NOT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, OR NAVIGATOR MODELS AND/OR THE BACKUP LAMP ON THE REAR OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, OR MUSTANG VEHICLES MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. THESE CONDITIONS INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR A PEDESTRIAN BEING STRUCK DUE TO THE VEHICLE’S NOT SIGNALING IT IS IN REVERSE.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

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Recall 12V198000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE

| 101 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: A FAILURE TO DEPLOY, FAILURE TO DEPLOY AS INTENDED, OR A DEPLOYMENT WHEN NOT INTENDED, INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT OCCUPANT.

Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCSM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

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Owner Complaints for the 2012 FORD F-150

2,417 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FORD F-150. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Train
Complaints: 655 11 Crashes 1 Fire 9 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 482 4 Crashes 3 Fires
Steering
Complaints: 199 3 Crashes 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 192 4 Crashes 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 152 1 Crash 7 Fires 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 123 13 Crashes 2 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 118 3 Crashes 1 Fire 5 Injuries
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 95 3 Fires
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 84 1 Fire
Air Bags
Complaints: 37 10 Crashes 9 Injuries 2 Deaths
Electronic Stability Control Esc
Complaints: 36 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 35 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 18 1 Crash 1 Injury
Suspension
Complaints: 18
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 16 1 Injury
Wheels
Complaints: 15
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
Complaints: 13 2 Fires 1 Injury
Seats
Complaints: 9 1 Crash 1 Fire 1 Injury
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 9 1 Fire 1 Injury
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 8
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8
Tires
Complaints: 8
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 6
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
Complaints: 5
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 5
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 4
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 4
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 4
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 3
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 3
Traction Control System
Complaints: 3
Visibility
Complaints: 3
Back Over Prevention
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemsoftware
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 2
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
Complaints: 2
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gauge
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systempropulsion Systemfuses Relays Contacts And Shunts
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringsteering Wheel Handle Baryawangle Sensor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Windowelectrical Heating Element
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11716784 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
While driving at any speed, 55 , 65 my truck downshift to 1st gear. It locks up the back tires and the truck starts squealing. And sometimes while driving it just jumps into limp mode into 3rd or 5th gear and it wont come out of 3rd or 5th gear. I do understand there is a recall for this but Ford is telling me my truck is not included in the recall.
#11716784 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | N/A miles
While driving at any speed, 55 , 65 my truck downshift to 1st gear. It locks up the back tires and the truck starts squealing. And sometimes while driving it just jumps into limp mode into 3rd or 5th gear and it wont come out of 3rd or 5th gear. I do understand there is a recall for this but Ford is telling me my truck is not included in the recall.
#11715277 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear make the motor damaged
#11713564 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake lights and taillights failed to function as intended. The neighbor who was driving behind the contact's vehicle, informed the contact that the brake lights and taillights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a failed BCM. The contact was informed that the BCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure description; however, the VIN was not associated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
#11713564 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | | 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake lights and taillights failed to function as intended. The neighbor who was driving behind the contact's vehicle, informed the contact that the brake lights and taillights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with a failed BCM. The contact was informed that the BCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced an unknown recall with a similar failure description; however, the VIN was not associated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2012 FORD F-150

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 FORD F-150 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 FORD F-150

Ford Motor Company has issued 28 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 FORD F-150. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

16N02-S1 — POWER TRAIN

This program extends the warranty coverage of the automatic transmission molded leadframe to 10 years of service or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date of the vehicle, whichever occurs first. This is a one-time repair program.

SSM 49761 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Some 2011-2021 Mustang and F-150 vehicles equipped with a 5.0L engine may exhibit a ticking noise at idle after an engine oil change. It is often referred to as typewriter noise because of its similarity to the sound of a mechanical typewriter. The noise in question may be heard on...

19N01-S1 — POWER TRAIN

Customer Satisfaction Program 19N01: Certain 2011 - 2013 Model Year F-150 and 2012- 2013 Model Year Expedition/Navigator Vehicles Equipped With A 6R80 Transmission - Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage

15N05-S1 — ENGINE

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 15N05 - SUPPLEMENT #1: CERTAIN 2011-2012 MODEL YEAR F-150 VEHICLES WITH 3.5L ECOBOOST ENGINE - ELECTRIC VACUUM PUMP EXTENDED COVERAGE

16N02 — EQUIPMENT

CERTAIN 2011-2012 MODEL YEAR F-150 AND 2012 MODEL YEAR EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR AND MUSTANG VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6R80 TRANSMISSION - MOLDED LEADFRAME EXTENDED COVERAGE

TSB15-0131 — ENGINE

FORD: 2011-2015 F-150 TRUCKS WILL EXPERIENCE A TICKING OR TAPPING OR RATTLING TYPE OF NOISE FROM ENGINE'S TOP FRONT COVER AREA WHEN STARTING UP *CN

SB-45310 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

2012-2015 F150, EXPEDITION AND NAVIGATOR: ALL REQUIRE INTEGRATED WHEEL END (IWE) REPLACEMENT. SERVICE KIT HAS ALL PARTS REQUIRED FOR REPLACEMENT *CN

ASI-45126 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FORD: SOME TRUCKS ARE EXPERIENCING, FROM THE TRANSMISSION, A VISIBLE FLUID LEAKAGE FROM BELL HOUSING AND TRANSMISSION CASE WILL NEED REPLACING, IF LEAKAGE IS IN AREA. MODEL 2012-13 F-150. *PE

44964 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE

FORD 2009-2014 F150: SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING , DAMAGED 4X4 FRONT PINION BEARING DAMAGE IS NOTED DURING THE REPAIR OF THE FRONT AXLE ON 2009-2014 F150 VEHICLES UNITS OPERATED IN SEVERE COLD CLIMATES. *LJ

TSB-14-0160 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

FORD: VARIOUS MISFIRE SYSTEMS FROM TURBOCHARGE DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI)ENGINES HAVE STORED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) IN POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306. *PE

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 FORD F-150

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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