2012 FORD F-150 Structure Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Structure Issues in the 2012 FORD F-150
2 structure complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FORD F-150. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Structure Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING OR IDLING, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY DOWNSHIFTED INTO THIRD GEAR AND THEN BACK INTO FIRST GEAR AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED. ALSO, THE WRENCH INDICATOR APPEARED AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MOLDED LEAD FRAME NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED AUTONATION FORD FRISCO AT (972) 763-5523 (LOCATED AT 6850 TX-121, FRISCO, TX 75034) WHERE THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT NO RECALL WAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN AND REFERENCED THE MOLDED LEAD FRAME CONNECTOR. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 16V248000 (POWER TRAIN). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CALL NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TT *TR
ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, SNOW HAS ENTERED THE DRIVER CABIN THROUGH THE DASH VENTILATION SYSTEM AND BLOWN SNOW INTO THE CAB AND CAUSED MOISTURE TO FREEZE TO THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS. THE ICE FORMS IN A FEW SECONDS AND MOSTLY BLOCK FORWARD VISIBILITY AND VIEW OF THE SIDE MIRRORS. THE VEHICLE COOLANT GAUGE IS SHOWING THE TRUCK IS WARMED AND HOT AIR IS BLOWING FROM DEFROST VENTS BUT NOT CAPABLE TO MELT OR CLEAR ICE OR IMPROVE VISIBILITY, EVEN AFTER 20 MINUTES. I HAVE TO SCRAPE THE ICE WITH MY HAND TO CREATE A PEEP HOLE SO I CAN SEE. ON ONE OCCASION WHEN THE EVENT HAPPENED, THE STREETS AND LANDSCAPE WERE BLANKETED WITH WHITE SNOW AND ICE AND IT BECAME EXTREMELY DIFFICULT FOR ME TO FOLLOW THE ROAD AND SAFELY EXIT. I WAS SCARED I WAS GOING TO CRASH INTO ANOTHER...
Other 2012 FORD F-150 Problem Areas
Power Train
655 complaints
Engine
482 complaints
Steering
199 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
192 complaints
Electrical System
152 complaints
Service Brakes
123 complaints
Unknown Or Other
118 complaints
Visibilitywiper
95 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
84 complaints
Air Bags
37 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
36 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
35 complaints
Structurebody
18 complaints
Suspension
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
16 complaints
Wheels
15 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
13 complaints
Seats
9 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
9 complaints
Exterior Lighting
8 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Tires
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
5 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
4 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
3 complaints
Tiressidewall
3 complaints
Traction Control System
3 complaints
Visibility
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention
2 complaints
Electrical Systemsoftware
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
2 complaints
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
2 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gauge
1 complaint
Electrical Systempropulsion Systemfuses Relays Contacts And Shunts
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringsteering Wheel Handle Baryawangle Sensor
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Windowelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint