2012 FORD F-150 Traction Control System Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Traction Control System Issues in the 2012 FORD F-150

3 traction control system 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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All Traction Control System Complaints

#11063067 | January 16, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE POWER STEERING AND TRACTION INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ALSO, THE POWER STEERING LOST POWER FOR UP TO THIRTY SECONDS. THE FAILURES OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN THE PAST FEW WEEKS. THERE WERE NO RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VIN. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO THE DEALER (KRAUSE FAMILY FORD, 195 WOODSTOCK PKWY, WOODSTOCK, GA 30188) WHERE AN APPOINTMENT WAS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 20, 2018. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.

#10949730 | February 6, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN, THE TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED BY THE SYSTEM, THE VEHICLE'S SPEED WAS SEVERELY REDUCED AND ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL CRASHES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE A RECORDING DEVICE WAS ATTACHED, INDICATING THAT THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN, IN FACT, HE DID NOT. THE BRAKES AND SEVERAL PARTS WERE REPLACED BY THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

#10884806 | July 14, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING UNDER 30 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT BEING PROMPTED. THE BRAKES ENGAGED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000. UPDATED 11/01/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. *JS

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 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 Structure 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

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