2012 Ford F-150 Ford F-150 2012

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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%)

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2012 Ford F-150 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (20%)

$100 - $499 (10%)

< $100 (70%)

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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

4300 mi Popping sound from leaf springs. Shims and leaves were greased to quiet it. 
22000 mi A rear shock absorber mount was broken. 

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2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

35960 mi driver side wheel bearing started to get a bit noisy and the right front shock was leaking and had both shocks replaced as well as the bearing under the extended warranty with zero deductible. 

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2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

7440 mi Steering locks when doing a sweeping left hand turn 

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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

20460 mi rear shocks leaking badly 
8680 mi Steering rack and components defective from manufacturing 

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2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

48000 mi

US $750
Front right wheel bearing replaced 
25200 mi Wheel was sticking at positions around 11 O'clock on the wheel. dealer replaced the entire electrical steering system under warranty. 

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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
High pressure power steering line was leaking - Dealer replaced line under extended warranty. 

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2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

105000 mi

US $950
Replaced left front hub bearing. Reprogrammed computer . 

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2012 Ford F-150 Suspension Problems

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