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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 brake repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (65%)
Chart based on 23 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 RWD
| 3400 mi | A warning message came on about the anti-skid system. The dealer reset something on the steering sensor angle. |
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 | APIM and BCM not communicating through DLC. ABS light keeps activating. Reprogramed ABS sensor. FORD Engineering is checking for further solution. |
| 32000 mi | NOT resolved. Still ongoing problem. APIM AND BCM not communicating with each other. No way to down load or update. In hands of FORD Engineers. |
| 32000 mi | APIM not working. No communications. |
| 55800 mi | Boost pump replaced under warranty as part of a recall. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 125250 mi US $600 |
After several incorrect diagnosis and caliper replacement found hose to caliper causing problems. |
| 184000 mi US $400 |
Standard wear, brakes caliper and rotor. Replaced calipers completely. Did not fix the problem of calipers not releasing. |
| 185500 mi | Replaced flexible brake hoses, calipers releasing properly again. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 40300 mi | Parking brake pedal sticking, replaced under warranty. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 27900 mi | On cold start ups brake pedal would go hard and a lot of force would be needed to stop the truck. Antilock brakes would kick in. Deal found brake vacuum pump was faulty. |
| 35340 mi | Brake booster pump was causing problems again |
| 68199 mi C $1350 |
Brakes replaced and new rotors supplied also alignment done at time. |
| 71300 mi C $450 |
front right Caliper failed and caused excess wear on pad scored rotor |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 13300 mi | Warning message about "Service Advancetrac". Found faulty steering position sensor, replaced. |
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
| 64480 mi C $3000 |
Changed disc's and pads |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 39000 mi | Vacuum pump on brakes had a recall |
| 60140 mi | Hydrolic pump needed to be replaced - TSB out - all covered by Ford. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 46300 mi US $90 |
Emergency brake was not releasing. Had to be taken apart, cleaned and sprayed with a lubricant. |
| 105000 mi US $950 |
Turned all rotors down. |
| 109000 mi | DIY; Advance Traction light came on while backing up. I disconnected the battery for 15 minutes. Reconnected battery, started engine and Advance Traction light was out and has been out since. |
| 133000 mi US $900 |
Front calipers failed. Had rotors and pads replaced as well. |
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 | Parking brake release broke a spring so truck electronics was not sure parking brake was released. |
| 40000 mi | Abnormal wear on brake rotors. Were rotated and resurfaced. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 76000 mi US $300 |
Front brake pads & rotors replaced. The pads and rotors had been replaced about 1 year prior. The brake pads were incorrectly installed, causing the caliper to stick and prematurely wear the pads. The shop denied responsibility, so we no longer use that shop. |
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