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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 body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (6%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (71%)
Chart based on 17 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 | 3rd brake light had condensation buildup. Dealer replaced light assembly. |
| 48860 mi C $200 |
Power sunroof rails/guides failed in the fall of 2015. Replaced the rails in July 2016. |
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 | popping noise when opening the doors |
| 4960 mi | 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 |
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
| 8000 mi | 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 |
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 | Driver's side door misaligned from the factory, started making popping noises when opening and not closing correctly. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 52000 mi US $20 |
Minor rust issue below rear window which was hidden out of sight by the tonneau cover. I live in a rainy area so mold/mildew had accumulated in this region causing the rust. Applied corrosion converter/primer then painted the area over. Another circular rust spot to about 1" away from lower driver corner of the rear window. Still treating this with corrosion converter as well as a small spot where paint chipped off on rear driver side door. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 7700 mi | Sun Visor has faulty retaining spring |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Small rattle in front passenger door panel. Shop fixed issue in 5 minutes. |
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
| 6820 mi | 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. |
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 |
Rear middle seat belt retractor locked up when dealer replaced rear window assembly. Dealer replaced and paid for retractor unit. |
| 49000 mi US $120 |
Paint was peeling off of the driver side power running board surface. Took running board off, removed the peeling paint from the surface of the board and used 3M Safety Walk tape to cover the top black surface. Now the top surface looks much better and offers improve non-slip traction. |
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
| 3300 mi | Electric socket in rear passenger compartment broke off. |
| 9000 mi | 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. |
| 12000 mi | 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. |
| 99700 mi US $500 |
A ventilation louver broke |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 84976 mi US $5 |
drivers seat made a ratcheting noise when moved fore and aft. Purchased a can of spray silicone to spray seat slide channels. this deleted the noise of the seat motoring fore and aft. AGAIN... drivers seat made a ratcheting noise when moved fore and aft. Purchased a can of spray silicone to spray seat slide channels. this deleted the noise of the seat motoring fore and aft. This will be an on going problem. |
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