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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 transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (15%)
< $100 (74%)
Chart based on 34 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
| 29960 mi | Rear end Failure, Rebuild Required |
| 30000 mi | Pinion Seal leaking. Covered by warranty. Parts and Labor. |
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
| 6000 mi | Erratic shifting (intermittent). Adjustment. Problem apparently fixed. However, very disappointed with 14.2 mpg. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 26740 mi | Power loss in third gear. Rpms drop as much as 1000 but no drop in speed. Tech cannot find the cause. |
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
| 135000 mi US $700 |
Front hub assembly responsible for engaging 4-wheel drive was cracked. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD
| 33000 mi | Transmission whine. TSB concerning this problem. Torque converter replaced. |
| 54100 mi | Felt like being bumped from behind when stopping or starting. Slip joint needed to be lubricated. |
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
| 35500 mi | Rear differential cover weeping |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 24380 mi | Firmware update due to hard shift from 2 to 3 |
| 34720 mi C $275 |
Harsh shifting from 2 to 4 |
| 35340 mi | Cluncking in rear end at takeoff. Fixed under a TSB |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 83000 mi US $775 |
Park sensor on console shift cage failure. Place shifter in park. System does not recognize that it is in park, so it turns on the DRL's on the dash. Dead battery in the morning. I did not have it repaired. I traded in the truck on new truck. Rear Pinion shaft seal leak. |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 65700 mi US $107 |
moaning/rubbing sound from front of truck when in 2x4, noise goes away when in AWD or 4x4 IWE (integrated wheel end) vacuum operated 4x4 actuators failed. I replaced both actuators since failure of one usually leads to failure of the other |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 15180 mi | pinion seal leaking... dealer didn't have part... still waiting over 2 weeks now... but will be done under warranty. |
| 21080 mi | Transmission had to have it's memory reset as it started hesitating. |
| 25400 mi | I have a long box crew cab...drive shaft slip joint was rattling needed to be re filled with grease |
| 66340 mi C $800 |
Water found in front diff...had to drain twice and add new fluid x2 |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed
302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD
| 47300 mi | Transmission would not shift out of neutral. Transmission was completely replaced with a new one. |
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
| 18320 mi | weird noise from right front wheel, all wheel drive solenoid said to be broken and fixed......problem has returned since |
| 20460 mi | Noise from front IEW replaced (4 wheel drive system) |
| 39760 mi | Iwe (part of the 4 wheel drive system) bearings had to be replaced |
| The rear of the transmission oil pan was leaking. Dealer found a faulty gasket which was replaced. |
| 18380 mi | Shifting irregularities. TSB repair which reset the transmission shift points. |
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 $120 |
The automatic lock system for the 4X4 failed to keep the front drive shaft from turning. Only Diagnosed a front differential issue so far. The dealer is going to look at it on October 18, 2017. The Dealer changed out the seals on the front differential back in 2015. Truck is drive-able but the front differential has a roar. Appointment has been made for a fix. |
| 76000 mi US $180 |
drain and fill transmission pan |
| 23000 mi | Broken front 4WD differential |
| 2000 mi | Transmission shifting poorly |
| 52640 mi | Rear axle cv joints needed to be greased |
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
| 14000 mi | electrical sensor for 4 wd |
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
| 26800 mi | Transmission was shifting rough and would only drive in 3rd and 6th. The repair took a few days because the transmission department was very busy. It took about a days worth of work to fix a sensor and they noticed abnormal wear on a gasket |
2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range
| 113142 mi US $540 |
Had to replace pinion seal to differential. |
| 122910 mi US $379 |
Slight grinding from front wheels when applying brake at wheels when stopping. Dealership could not identify problem. had to take to local shop. Front hub actuators not disengaging when in two wheel drive. LWE solenoid and vacuum tubing to each front wheel replaced. |
| 44300 mi | Front differential bearings and Left IWE replaced |
| 54000 mi | Real axle seals failed. Required complete rebuild. Covered under Powertrain warranty |
| 67000 mi | Rebuilt rear axle |
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