| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
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%)
Chart based on 213 repairs.
2012 Ford F-150 other repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (64%)
Chart based on 11 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
| 16000 mi | Plastic cowling under engine dropped down and was scraping pavement. One of the thumbscrews that holds it in place just backed out. Easy to fix once we figured it out. |
| 21000 mi | Engine cowling fell off again |
| 67000 mi US $110 |
Fuel door spring hinge broke. Dealer replaced the mechanism. It was not covered under ESP warranty. |
| 125000 mi US $175 |
Wheels: during tire rotation, lug nuts found to be swollen and stripped. Apparently a common feature with these OE parts. 24 total at $7.50 a pop, replaced at no additional charge when tires rotated. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 24800 mi | Tailgate Torsion bar (driver side) was noisy when dropping the gate (snapping sound). Was replaced. |
| 38440 mi C $100 |
Extended cab rear door has a rod that goes to the top latch that broke. Common defect in f150. |
| 15360 mi | Upgraded seat track passenger front seat. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Water leaking into exterior bed light lens. |
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
| 41700 mi US $300 |
Fuel filler door spring fell off, which leaves door swinging open while driving. Had to remove fuel filler and replace spring on door hinge. |
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
| 136000 mi | Tailgate doesn't close properly. Required refitting tailgate. This is a followup to the June 2021 repair. |
| 40000 mi | Passenger seat seemed loose, would squeak on turns and bumps. Upon inspection chair railing was broke. |
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