2012 Ford F-150 Problems and Repair Histories
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2012 Ford F-150s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2012 Ford F-150 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Ford F-150 Reliability through March 31, 2013
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2012 | Ford F-150 | 55 F-150s, 7.6 months of data per F-150, average 8600 miles49 |
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2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | A warning message came on about the anti-skid system. The dealer reset something on the steering sensor angle. |
| Oct | 2012 | 8000 | 0 | Check engine light started flashing accompanied by loss of acceleration. Dealer complied with a TSB and returned the vehicle. |
| Mar | 2013 | 12000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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
| Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 4700 | 0 | Popping sound from leaf springs. Shims and leaves were greased to quiet it. |
| Mar | 2013 | 10000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 7500 | 0 | Engine kept cutting out on acceleration. Would start hesitating and shaking as if running on 2 or cylnders. Would not shift, or would shift to neutral and then engine would race to 6500 rpm or more. |
| Mar | 2013 | 9000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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
| Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 6000 | 0 | Erratic shifting (intermittent). Adjustment. Problem apparently fixed. However, very disappointed with 14.2 mpg. |
| Mar | 2013 | 8000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 4960 | 0 | Front bumper rusting along the top front under grille and around driving lights. running boards are pitting like rust.. suppose to be stainless steel ??? Along the outer edge under black step pad..Just waiting for dealer for a repair outcome |
| Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2012 | 13000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 16000 | 0 | 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. |
| Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 1000 | 0 | Sync system "disappeared". No voice control or USB/Aux in. Repaired by removing synch fuse for 3 min and reinstalling. Works fine now. |
| Mar | 2013 | 6000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2011 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 11000 | 0 | code P0446 canister vent solenoid wire corroded. Replaced . Replaced rusted lug nuts. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 3100 | 0 | O2 Sensor replaced |
| Mar | 2013 | 9300 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Ford F-150 in Nebraska, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 9000 | 0 | Paint above front door skins crimps at bottom of both front doors was bubbling due to contamination during factory paint process. Area sanded and resprayed by dealer body shop. Looks much better and paint is better thickness |
| Mar | 2013 | 11000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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
| Ford F-150 in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2012 | 9300 | 0 | Engine had a small coolant leak at operating temp, dealer added missing hose clamp at thermostat housing coupling. |
| Mar | 2013 | 21000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford F-150 in Washington, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 8300 | 0 | Sun Visor has faulty retaining spring |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 7440 | 0 | Steering locks when doing a sweeping left hand turn |
| Mar | 2013 | 17980 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in Alabama, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | Small rattle in front passenger door panel. Shop fixed issue in 5 minutes. Water leaking into exterior bed light lens. | |
| Mar | 2013 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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
| Ford F-150 in Saskatchewan, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2012 | 13640 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 17660 | 0 | heated seats were cooling even on heat setting. replaced "module". oil change. |
| May | 2013 | 17980 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 6200 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 6820 | 110 | paint lifting on door seams Paint was lifting on the bottom door edges. Truck was sent to body shop and doors cleaned up and resprayed. |
| Mar | 2013 | 9920 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| May | 2012 | 0 | The rear of the transmission oil pan was leaking. Dealer found a faulty gasket which was replaced. | |
| Dec | 2012 | 13000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 8680 | 0 | Steering rack and components defective from manufacturing |
| Nov | 2012 | 13920 | 0 | Drivers window switch stopped working |
| May | 2013 | 17980 | 0 | Shifting irregularities. TSB repair which reset the transmission shift points. Blown speaker. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 11000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | 0 | Intercooler, and broken coil |
| Ford F-150 in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 11300 | 145 | Replace CAC with new version. Regap plugs from .035 to .032 Update PCM software with 01-02-2013 version. |
| Mar | 2013 | 14000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 1000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | Dealer replaced overhead console under warranty. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Ford F-150 in Kentucky, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2012 | 2000 | 0 | Transmission shifting poorly |
| Apr | 2013 | 10000 | 0 | Turbo intercooler needs to be replaced. Condensation building up causing the engine to stall. |
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 21000 | First odometer entry | |
| Feb | 2013 | 25500 | 0 | Wheel was sticking at positions around 11 O'clock on the wheel. dealer replaced the entire electrical steering system under warranty. Seat motor gears grinding. Seat tracks and motor replaced under waranty. Engine hesitates or misses at speed and low input on accelerator. Dealer states known issue with turbo intercooler. Parts on backorder over a month. |
| Apr | 2013 | 26000 | 0 | Intercooler repaired, didn't fix problem, sold truck. Never got close to EPA mpg. |
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
| Ford F-150 in Michigan, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Apr | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 3700 | 0 | electrical system goes into sleep mode /so the lights inside and keypad do not operate electrical module defective |
| Dec | 2012 | 7000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2012 | 0 | 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
| Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2013 | 7000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 8000 | 0 | 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. |
| Ford F-150 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2013 | 23000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2013 | 23000 | 0 | Blown drivers side tweeter |
| Ford F-150 in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jan | 2012 | 0 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2012 | 4000 | 0 | Parking brake release broke a spring so truck electronics was not sure parking brake was released. Electric socket in rear passenger compartment broke off. |
| Sep | 2012 | 9000 | 0 | Squeak coming from Dashboard panel below gauge cluster. Unable to replicate noise, but had it for several hours. When I went to pick up the truck I was able to replicate the noise in 2 minutes. Have to return it again to be fixed. |
| Dec | 2012 | 12000 | 0 | Needed Oil Change and to repair unsuccessful repair to squeak in Dashboard. Repair took almost a day, Dealership provided rental car (paid for $30 of the $46 cost). Repair was successful for approximately 2 weeks. |
| Mar | 2013 | 15000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
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