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2012 Ford F-150 repairs by problem area
Engine (27%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (11%)
Suspension and Steering (5%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 213 repairs.
2012 Ford F-150 electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (67%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 31000 mi | headlights kept going out.unexpectedly.Didnt take to dealer because they had already told me several times that they couldn't "search" for a problem: This was intermittent. Sold Ford and bought a new Chev Silverado. |
| 22940 mi | Rear power sliding window switch replaced. |
| 36140 mi | Passenger mirror defrost failed. Mirror needed to be replaced. |
| 64480 mi | Rear window defroster failed. Defrost light doesn't come on when pressing button but side mirror heaters still working so decided not to repair. Repair apparently requires rear window replacement. |
| 54000 mi | Battery Failed while at dealership. Replaced under warranty. Ford OEM battery. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 23500 mi | heated seats not working well |
| 1000 mi | Sync system "disappeared". No voice control or USB/Aux in. Repaired by removing synch fuse for 3 min and reinstalling. Works fine now. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 62500 mi | ELECTRIC HEATED AND COOLED SEATS |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 31000 mi | RR TPMS FAIL |
| 26040 mi | The window would go up and down without stopping once activated by the button. |
| 48360 mi C $100 |
Wiper/signal indicator. Wiper wouldn't stop |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 39060 mi C $350 |
Starter failed and was replaced |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed
411-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 27000 mi | Cab tail light LEDs were shorting out, entire unit was replaced. |
| 35500 mi | Rear window defroster stopped working |
| 65000 mi US $1200 |
AC Evaporator leaked all of the refrigerant and oil out after car wash in extreme cold. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 24380 mi | Front driver speaker was not working |
| 35620 mi | Speaker shorting out Fan switch would not work on 1 or 2 |
| 63860 mi C $900 |
CD Player/radio would not play or eject the CD. Audio shop replaced entire unit with new unit. covered by insurance due to theft of vehicle. |
| 74400 mi C $140 |
Windshield washer switch failed replaced no problem |
| 36580 mi | Both plate lights were gone. Harness had to be replaced on both sides |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 83000 mi US $600 |
Rear window and side mirror de-ice stopped working. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 23700 mi | Windshield Wiper switch malfunctioned. Would not turn off. Dealer replaced switch/ |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 51460 mi C $450 |
Rear slider window stopped working. Was stuck open |
| 17660 mi | heated seats were cooling even on heat setting. replaced "module". oil change. |
| 24800 mi | Heated seat was blowing cold air in both driver and passenger. Same as April 2013. |
| 13620 mi | Drivers window switch stopped working |
| 18380 mi | Blown speaker. |
| 8700 mi | vehicle has intermittent electrical draw that drains the battery. It also has exhibited a problem with the ignition not engaging the starter without a slight delay and on two occasions, the engine stopped running right after starting. |
| 20700 mi | Truck has had extremely random amperage drain leaving the battery completely dead. This has occurred 7 times since the truck was purchased. The instrument panel has been replaced and,since the last occurrence, so has the radio. Continuing problem of battery being discharged due to random and unpredictable amp drain. |
| 24500 mi | Ford has agreed to replace the vehicle under the terms of the "Lemon Law". Replacement of the vehicle is pending. |
| 27000 mi | Truck bought back because of continuing battery drain. |
| 31200 mi | This is the second or third time I have had to have the instrument control panel replaced. Each time it has been done at no cost, but is inconvenient, due to days without my truck. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 52640 mi | Rear window defrost no longer working - entire rear window needs to be replaced. |
| 57040 mi C $100 |
Rear window defrost stopped working. Apparently a very common problem - rear window replaced - covered under extended warranty but had to pay deductible. |
| 25200 mi | Seat motor gears grinding. Seat tracks and motor replaced under waranty. |
| 9000 mi | The power sliding rear window wouldn't open and the switch was bad. The entire overhead console had to be replaced to replace the one switch. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
411-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 2800 mi | electrical system goes into sleep mode /so the lights inside and keypad do not operate electrical module defective |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
411-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 41000 mi US $100 |
Defroster not working on power slide rear window - Dealer replaced entire rear window assembly under extended warranty. |
| 78000 mi US $100 |
Rear window defroster now working. Sliding rear window was replaced under extended warranty No heat from HVAC. Dealer replaced electronic temperature control under extended warranty. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 14700 mi | Door locks and windows decide not to work randomly. Not a big issue as it corrects itself within a few minutes. |
| 129000 mi US $18 |
Blower Motor Resistor |
| A/C not working. Only fan blowing. A/C control panel replaced. Still having issue and will be taking it back. Seems like a short. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 23700 mi | Blown drivers side tweeter |
| 31000 mi | Thermal expansion valve replaced. |
| 78780 mi C $600 |
AC compressor failed |
| 104160 mi C $1100 |
Repaired air conditioner, replaced block heater and replace blower motor. |
| 99700 mi US $500 |
hitch receptacle wiring not working heater/AC fan broken |
| 25000 mi | AC was blowing cool but not cold air. Dealer replaced Schrader valves in AC, evacuated and recharged system. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 52200 mi US $25 |
Removed and replaced defective (nonworking) heating element in driver's seat. |
| 70000 mi US $35 |
A/C recharge |
2012 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD
| 28700 mi US $150 |
Door ajar sensor on driver side went out. |
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