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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%)

Chart based on 213 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2012 Ford F-150.

2012 Ford F-150 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (13%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 124 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

Engine not specified

Ford F-150 in British Columbia, Canada
Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
Oct 2021

85560 mi

C $4000
replaced two catalytic converters and four oxygen sensors. 

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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
Jan 2012 - Jul 2015
May 2012

3400 mi
A warning message came on about the anti-skid system. The dealer reset something on the steering sensor angle. 
Oct 2012

7500 mi
Check engine light started flashing accompanied by loss of acceleration. Dealer complied with a TSB and returned the vehicle. 

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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

Ford F-150 in Ohio, United States
Sep 2012 - Aug 2014
Dec 2012

16000 mi
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. 
Jun 2013

21000 mi
Engine cowling fell off again 
Aug 2014

31000 mi
headlights kept going out.unexpectedly.Didnt take to dealer because they had already told me several times that they couldn't "search" for a problem: This was intermittent. Sold Ford and bought a new Chev Silverado. 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Nov 2012 - Nov 2018
Feb 2013

7300 mi
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. 
Jun 2013

14000 mi
TSB 13-3-3 Engine stumble and cut out in warm or humid weather. Vehicle would not drive properly. Getting 7 to 0 mpg and inability to pass another vehicle, because engine would cut out. 
Feb 2014

22000 mi
A rear shock absorber mount was broken. 
Sep 2014

30000 mi
Pinion Seal leaking. Covered by warranty. Parts and Labor. 
Nov 2014

31000 mi
APIM and BCM not communicating through DLC. ABS light keeps activating. Reprogramed ABS sensor. FORD Engineering is checking for further solution. 
Dec 2014

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. 
Feb 2015

32000 mi
APIM not working. No communications. 
Jun 2015

32000 mi
Engine Coolant overflow tank. Hose leaking at O-ring seal. Tank to heater hose. About 3 feet long. Special molded hose. Tank also leaking but has been repaired with sealant. 
Nov 2017

54000 mi
Battery Failed while at dealership. Replaced under warranty. Ford OEM battery. 
Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2012 - Jan 2019
May 2014

22940 mi
Rear power sliding window switch replaced. 
Jul 2015

36140 mi
Passenger mirror defrost failed. Mirror needed to be replaced. 
Jul 2016

48860 mi

C $200
Power sunroof rails/guides failed in the fall of 2015. Replaced the rails in July 2016. 
Mar 2017

55800 mi
Boost pump replaced under warranty as part of a recall. 
Nov 2017

64480 mi
Rear window defroster failed. Defrost light doesn't come on when pressing button but side mirror heaters still working so decided not to repair. Repair apparently requires rear window replacement. 
Ford F-150 in Alaska, United States
Sep 2016 - Jan 2018
Oct 2017

67000 mi

US $326
Spark plugs replaced. Engine control system reported multiple and random misfires on all cylinders 
Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Apr 2012 - May 2014
Oct 2012

4300 mi
Popping sound from leaf springs. Shims and leaves were greased to quiet it. 
Dec 2013

16000 mi
3rd brake light had condensation buildup. Dealer replaced light assembly. 
Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
Aug 2015

29960 mi
Rear end Failure, Rebuild Required 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
May 2013 - Jun 2022
Aug 2015

67000 mi

US $110
Fuel door spring hinge broke. Dealer replaced the mechanism. It was not covered under ESP warranty. 
May 2018

125000 mi

US $175
Wheels: during tire rotation, lug nuts found to be swollen and stripped. Apparently a common feature with these OE parts. 24 total at $7.50 a pop, replaced at no additional charge when tires rotated. 
Jun 2018

127000 mi

US $800
Missing at 55-65, especially when driving against wind or incline. Took several hours to diagnose a faulty turbo wastegate sensor. When replaced the problem disappeared. 
Jan 2022

215000 mi

US $1500
oil leak in left turbo. Requires replacement 

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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 Michigan, United States
Nov 2011 - Mar 2014
Dec 2012

11000 mi
code P0446 canister vent solenoid wire corroded. Replaced . Replaced rusted lug nuts. 
Oct 2013

23500 mi
popping noise when opening the doors heated seats not working well 
Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Apr 2012 - Jul 2020
Dec 2012

6000 mi
Erratic shifting (intermittent). Adjustment. Problem apparently fixed. However, very disappointed with 14.2 mpg. 
Ford F-150 in Georgia, United States
Feb 2012 - Sep 2016
Mar 2012

1000 mi
Sync system "disappeared". No voice control or USB/Aux in. Repaired by removing synch fuse for 3 min and reinstalling. Works fine now. 
Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Jul 2012 - Mar 2013
Mar 2013

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 
Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018
Apr 2018

64480 mi
Complete FORD OEM long block replacement. Spun cam bearing, small cam chain broke, valves hit piston, total failure. 
Aug 2018

65100 mi
First repair was for broken chain and spun cam bearing, complete long block replacement, as noted in other repair entry. That engine only last 1-2 weeks, which brings me to this entry. Truck was in shop for a total of 6-1/2 months. the first two replacement Ford OEM long block assemblies were faulty. Both blew up almost instantly. One wasn't even allowed to leave the dealership. the 3rd attempt seemed to run ok. Remember these are brand new assemblies supplied by Ford. After the truck came out of shop with a running engine, it was sold a couple weeks later. 

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

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Mar 2014 - Jan 2022
Jul 2015

62500 mi
ELECTRIC HEATED AND COOLED SEATS 
Jan 2017

125250 mi

US $600
After several incorrect diagnosis and caliper replacement found hose to caliper causing problems. 
Mar 2018

128000 mi

US $800
fuel pump 
Nov 2020

175000 mi

US $800
fuel pump causing no start condition intermittently 
Jun 2021

184000 mi

US $800
Recurring fuel pump issue. After 3 years and 3 different repair shops including a dealer that said no problem found. I figured it myself with the help of youtube. Google the symptom and dozens of answers returns. There is even a TSB. Replace the pump works fine for a few years, replace again thinking it's a Chinese made problem and then a third time. When it started intermittently failing again I googled symptons, found the fuse issue and mine matched the pictures. Need to complete the TSB but did put a a good fuse in there and works fine. The TSB is the gas pump fuse is underrated for the fuse terminals and the fuse melts breaking connection. Can go on for a few weeks of a crank no start condition before the condition reverses and the truck starts. Finally once did it didn’t start and had to fix it. The TSB reroutes power to another terminal in the fuse box with an adapter. There is a Ford part number for this. 
Jul 2021

184000 mi

US $400
Standard wear, brakes caliper and rotor. Replaced calipers completely. Did not fix the problem of calipers not releasing. 
Aug 2021

185500 mi
Replaced flexible brake hoses, calipers releasing properly again. 

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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

Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2012 - Jun 2015
Sep 2012

3100 mi
O2 Sensor replaced 
Jul 2013

15360 mi
Upgraded seat track passenger front seat. 
Jun 2015

40300 mi
Parking brake pedal sticking, replaced under warranty. 
Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Apr 2015 - Sep 2020
Jul 2015

26040 mi
The window would go up and down without stopping once activated by the button. 
Aug 2015

26740 mi
Power loss in third gear. Rpms drop as much as 1000 but no drop in speed. Tech cannot find the cause. 
Dec 2016

38440 mi

C $100
Extended cab rear door has a rod that goes to the top latch that broke. Common defect in f150. 
Sep 2017

48360 mi

C $100
Wiper/signal indicator. Wiper wouldn't stop 
Ford F-150 in Ontario, Canada
Aug 2015 - Sep 2017
Mar 2016

24800 mi
Tailgate Torsion bar (driver side) was noisy when dropping the gate (snapping sound). Was replaced. 
Dec 2016

31000 mi
RR TPMS FAIL 
Jul 2017

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 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
Jun 2012 - Oct 2013
Feb 2013

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 
Ford F-150 in Indiana, United States
Dec 2016 - Jan 2022
Sep 2021

135000 mi

US $700
Front hub assembly responsible for engaging 4-wheel drive was cracked. 

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

302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Sep 2012 - Feb 2016
Aug 2014

33000 mi
Transmission whine. TSB concerning this problem. Torque converter replaced. 
Aug 2015

54100 mi
Felt like being bumped from behind when stopping or starting. Slip joint needed to be lubricated. 

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

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Mar 2015 - Mar 2017
Dec 2016

39060 mi

C $350
Starter failed and was replaced 

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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
Feb 2012 - Jun 2022
Aug 2012

10000 mi
Engine had a small coolant leak at operating temp, dealer added missing hose clamp at thermostat housing coupling. 
Mar 2014

27000 mi
Coolant leak in same location as last time, replaced gasket on T-stat housing. Driver's side door misaligned from the factory, started making popping noises when opening and not closing correctly. Cab tail light LEDs were shorting out, entire unit was replaced. 
Oct 2014

35500 mi
Coolant still leaking at thermostat housing. Rear differential cover weeping Rear window defroster stopped working 
Feb 2017

58000 mi
Another attempt at fixing the same coolant leak, replaced t-stat and gasket. 
Jun 2019

65000 mi

US $1200
AC Evaporator leaked all of the refrigerant and oil out after car wash in extreme cold. 

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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

Ford F-150 in Alaska, United States
Dec 2015 - Dec 2021
Feb 2015

30000 mi

US $400
Vacuum pump failed 1 month out of warranty in 2015. $400 CAD repair. Replaced in 2017 again (not failed) by a recall new "new style" pump. The 2015 repair was a new "old style pump". 
Jul 2019

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. 

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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

Ford F-150 in Newfoundland / Lab., Canada
Jul 2013 - Oct 2016
Jul 2013

14880 mi
During wet weather driving, on highway speed acceleration, engine would lose power and almost shut off. A moisture deflector was installed over the turbo intake. 
Jul 2014

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. 
Mar 2015

35340 mi
Cluncking in rear end at takeoff. Fixed under a TSB Brake booster pump was causing problems again 
Apr 2015

36580 mi
Both plate lights were gone. Harness had to be replaced on both sides 
Oct 2016

71920 mi

C $2800
The timing chain needs to be replaced!!!!! 
Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Jun 2012 - Jun 2022
Sep 2012

7440 mi
Steering locks when doing a sweeping left hand turn 
Oct 2013

24380 mi
Firmware update due to hard shift from 2 to 3 Front driver speaker was not working 
Jun 2014

34720 mi

C $275
Harsh shifting from 2 to 4 
Jul 2014

35620 mi
Speaker shorting out Fan switch would not work on 1 or 2 
May 2016

55540 mi
Check engine light came on. truck was a bit sluggish 
Mar 2017

63860 mi

C $900
CD Player/radio would not play or eject the CD. Audio shop replaced entire unit with new unit. covered by insurance due to theft of vehicle. 
May 2017

68199 mi

C $1350
Brakes replaced and new rotors supplied also alignment done at time. 
Nov 2017

71300 mi

C $450
front right Caliper failed and caused excess wear on pad scored rotor 
Jan 2018

74400 mi

C $140
Windshield washer switch failed replaced no problem 
Ford F-150 in Washington, United States
Mar 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2012

7700 mi
Sun Visor has faulty retaining spring 

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

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

Ford F-150 in North Carolina, United States
Jun 2012 - Dec 2017
Dec 2017

83000 mi

US $1375
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. Rear window and side mirror de-ice stopped working. 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2017
Dec 2016

58000 mi

US $5
coolant leak in 2 hoses, which ended up being replaced 

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

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Ford F-150 in Idaho, United States
Dec 2013 - Oct 2016
Feb 2014

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 

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

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

Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2013 - Feb 2018
Jul 2014

15180 mi
pinion seal leaking... dealer didn't have part... still waiting over 2 weeks now... but will be done under warranty. 
Jun 2015

21080 mi
Transmission had to have it's memory reset as it started hesitating. 
Oct 2015

25400 mi
I have a long box crew cab...drive shaft slip joint was rattling needed to be re filled with grease 
Nov 2017

66340 mi

C $800
Water found in front diff...had to drain twice and add new fluid x2 Car would not stay warm unless you were accelerating...at idle would start to blow cold air...of course this happens in the winter. 

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

302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Kentucky, United States
Nov 2012 - Aug 2013
Apr 2013

47300 mi
Transmission would not shift out of neutral. Transmission was completely replaced with a new one. 

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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
Mar 2012 - May 2015
Apr 2012 Small rattle in front passenger door panel. Shop fixed issue in 5 minutes. Water leaking into exterior bed light lens. 
Ford F-150 in Arkansas, United States
Aug 2012 - Jun 2018
Oct 2014

13300 mi
Warning message about "Service Advancetrac". Found faulty steering position sensor, replaced. 
Apr 2016

23700 mi
Windshield Wiper switch malfunctioned. Would not turn off. Dealer replaced switch/ 

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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

Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
May 2014 - Dec 2015
Jul 2015

31200 mi
This is the second or third time I have had to have the instrument control panel replaced. Each time it has been done at no cost, but is inconvenient, due to days without my truck. 
Ford F-150 in Wisconsin, United States
Apr 2012 - Oct 2015
May 2012 The rear of the transmission oil pan was leaking. Dealer found a faulty gasket which was replaced. 
Ford F-150 in Colorado, United States
Jan 2012 - Sep 2015
Apr 2015

41700 mi

US $300
Fuel filler door spring fell off, which leaves door swinging open while driving. Had to remove fuel filler and replace spring on door hinge. 
Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Feb 2013 - Mar 2015
Apr 2013

8700 mi
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. 
Jul 2014

20700 mi
Truck has had extremely random amperage drain leaving the battery completely dead. This has occurred 7 times since the truck was purchased. The instrument panel has been replaced and,since the last occurrence, so has the radio. Continuing problem of battery being discharged due to random and unpredictable amp drain. 
Oct 2014

24500 mi
Ford has agreed to replace the vehicle under the terms of the "Lemon Law". Replacement of the vehicle is pending. 
Mar 2015

27000 mi
Truck bought back because of continuing battery drain. 
Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2012 - Jul 2022
Dec 2012

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. 
Apr 2014

18600 mi
problem with sensor, had to move block heater for some reason 
May 2021

64480 mi

C $3000
Front seal leaked. Changed seal and timing chain Changed disc's and pads 
Ford F-150 in Saskatchewan, Canada
Oct 2012 - Aug 2016
Apr 2013

17660 mi
heated seats were cooling even on heat setting. replaced "module". oil change. 
Mar 2014

24800 mi
Heated seat was blowing cold air in both driver and passenger. Same as April 2013. 
Ford F-150 in California, United States
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015
Jul 2013

58000 mi
Exhaust leak reported. Dealer found left exhaust manifold warped (leaking) and left turbo bad. Manifold, turbo and turbo coolant line replaced. 
Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Nov 2013 - Sep 2018
Jan 2014 weird noise from right front wheel, all wheel drive solenoid said to be broken and fixed......problem has returned since 
May 2014

20460 mi
Noise from front IEW replaced (4 wheel drive system) rear shocks leaking badly 
Apr 2016

39760 mi
Iwe (part of the 4 wheel drive system) bearings had to be replaced 
Dec 2016

51460 mi

C $450
Rear slider window stopped working. Was stuck open 
Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Jan 2012 - Jul 2013
Jul 2012

8680 mi
Steering rack and components defective from manufacturing 
Nov 2012

13620 mi
Drivers window switch stopped working 
May 2013

18380 mi
Shifting irregularities. TSB repair which reset the transmission shift points. Blown speaker. 

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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

Ford F-150 in Kentucky, United States
May 2012 - Dec 2016
Jun 2012

2000 mi
Transmission shifting poorly 
Apr 2013

10000 mi
Turbo intercooler needs to be replaced. Condensation building up causing the engine to stall. 
Jun 2013

17000 mi
The catalytic convertor had o be replaced. Related to inter cooler issue 
Ford F-150 in Kansas, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2014
Jan 2013

10700 mi

US $145
Replace CAC with new version. Regap plugs from .035 to .032 Update PCM software with 01-02-2013 version. 
Ford F-150 in Illinois, United States
Aug 2015 - Apr 2017
Dec 2016

39000 mi
Vacuum pump on brakes had a recall 
Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Jan 2012 - Feb 2014
Sep 2012

9000 mi
The power sliding rear window wouldn't open and the switch was bad. The entire overhead console had to be replaced to replace the one switch. 
Ford F-150 in Virginia, United States
Apr 2017 - Dec 2018
Oct 2017

48000 mi

US $120
Front right wheel bearing replaced 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. 
Nov 2018

76000 mi

US $180
replace both upstream oxygen sensors drain and fill transmission pan 
Ford F-150 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Oct 2014 - Jul 2017
Nov 2015

52640 mi
Rear axle cv joints needed to be greased Rear window defrost no longer working - entire rear window needs to be replaced. 
Mar 2016

57040 mi

C $100
Rear window defrost stopped working. Apparently a very common problem - rear window replaced - covered under extended warranty but had to pay deductible. 
Jun 2016

60140 mi
Hydrolic pump needed to be replaced - TSB out - all covered by Ford. 
Ford F-150 in Colorado, United States
Jun 2013 - Jul 2022
Mar 2014

23000 mi
Broken front 4WD differential 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
Feb 2013

25200 mi
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 mi
Intercooler repaired, didn't fix problem, sold truck. Never got close to EPA mpg. 
Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Dec 2012 - Jan 2018
Mar 2013

14000 mi
Intercooler, and broken coil 
Jun 2013

17000 mi
Turbo/ Intercooler issues with moisture. PCM reset, issues remain. NHTSB complaint filed. 

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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
Apr 2012 - Jun 2016
Oct 2012

2800 mi
electrical system goes into sleep mode /so the lights inside and keypad do not operate electrical module defective 
Jun 2014

14000 mi
electrical sensor for 4 wd 

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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

Ford F-150 in New Jersey, United States
Dec 2016 - Jan 2021
Feb 2017

41000 mi

US $100
Defroster not working on power slide rear window - Dealer replaced entire rear window assembly under extended warranty. High pressure power steering line was leaking - Dealer replaced line under extended warranty. Rear middle seat belt retractor locked up when dealer replaced rear window assembly. Dealer replaced and paid for retractor unit. 
Jun 2017

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. 
Jan 2021

78000 mi

US $100
Rear window defroster now working. Sliding rear window was replaced under extended warranty No heat from HVAC. Dealer replaced electronic temperature control 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

Ford F-150 in Mississippi, United States
May 2017 - Feb 2022
Nov 2017

57000 mi
Plastic "Y" replaced on radiator hose. 
Feb 2022

96000 mi

US $500
Had a misfire. Changed all plugs. Packed drive shaft bearings. 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Jul 2012 - Aug 2014
Aug 2013

14700 mi
Mass Air Flow sensor went bad. Door locks and windows decide not to work randomly. Not a big issue as it corrects itself within a few minutes. 
May 2014

22000 mi
Bad cam sprocket, caused by two bad valves installed from factory. Dealer repaired under warranty. Still running a bit rough. 
Aug 2014

24000 mi
Engine problem wasn't completely fixed so traded. 
Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
Aug 2014 - Jun 2022
Oct 2014

46300 mi

US $90
Emergency brake was not releasing. Had to be taken apart, cleaned and sprayed with a lubricant. 
Sep 2017

104000 mi

US $270
Coolant hose connection leak at Tee connector "O-ring failed". Dealer replaced the Tee but the one they used failed too. They replace it and it's OK now. Two trips for repair. 
Nov 2017

105000 mi

US $950
Turned all rotors down. Replaced left front hub bearing. Reprogrammed computer . 
May 2018

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. 
Jun 2021

129000 mi

US $18
Blower Motor Resistor 
Jun 2022

133000 mi

US $900
Front calipers failed. Had rotors and pads replaced as well. 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012 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. 

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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 Wisconsin, United States
Mar 2013 - Mar 2016
Apr 2013

23700 mi
Blown drivers side tweeter 
Sep 2013

31000 mi
Thermal expansion valve replaced. 
Jun 2015

59000 mi

US $105
Bad MAF sensor 
Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Dec 2013 - Jun 2018
Jan 2014 Oxygen sensor Noisy catalytic converter 
Nov 2016

78780 mi

C $600
Leak in the cooling system, had this fixed. Also air conditioning compressor failed, I did not have this fixed rather removed the fuses for it AC compressor failed 
Jun 2018

104160 mi

C $1100
Repaired air conditioner, replaced block heater and replace blower motor. 
Ford F-150 in Alberta, Canada
Feb 2021 - Jul 2022
May 2021

89280 mi

C $300
Water pump, thermostat and y connector seals, new belts 
Ford F-150 in Utah, United States
Jun 2015 - Jun 2022
Apr 2016

99700 mi

US $500
hitch receptacle wiring not working A ventilation louver broke heater/AC fan broken 
Jan 2022

136000 mi
Tailgate doesn't close properly. Required refitting tailgate. This is a followup to the June 2021 repair. 
Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Jan 2012 - Mar 2018
Apr 2012

3300 mi
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 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. 
Dec 2012

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. 
Feb 2014

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 
Feb 2018

40000 mi
Abnormal wear on brake rotors. Were rotated and resurfaced. Passenger seat seemed loose, would squeak on turns and bumps. Upon inspection chair railing was broke. 
Ford F-150 in Minnesota, United States
Aug 2012 - Jul 2015
Jun 2015

25000 mi
AC was blowing cool but not cold air. Dealer replaced Schrader valves in AC, evacuated and recharged system. 
Ford F-150 in Washington, United States
May 2013 - Aug 2016
Aug 2013

12000 mi
Dealer diagnosed check engine light as a bad O2 sensor and replaced. 
Mar 2014

20000 mi
Check engine light came on again after the dealer previously replaced the O2 sensor. The dealer this time diagnosed a failed catalytic converter and replaced it. This resolved the check engine light for good. 

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

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

Ford F-150 in Texas, United States
Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
Jun 2017

54000 mi
Real axle seals failed. Required complete rebuild. Covered under Powertrain warranty 
Apr 2018

67000 mi
Rebuilt rear axle 
Ford F-150 in Wisconsin, United States
Jan 2015 - Mar 2016
Feb 2015

44300 mi
Front differential bearings and Left IWE replaced 
Ford F-150 in Tennessee, United States
Sep 2015 - Sep 2023
Oct 2017

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. 
Mar 2018

94000 mi

US $7
Top of radiator leaking. Had to replace water hose gasket. 
Jun 2019

101586 mi

US $288
check engine light light on, running rough. Dealer replaced AU5Z 9C915 B valve asy. 
May 2020

108612 mi

US $237
Coolant leak at bottom of coolant overflow jug. T- hose replaced. 
Aug 2020

109940 mi

US $558
Replaced leaking water pump. 
Feb 2021

113142 mi

US $540
Oil leaking from bottom of engine. Replaced failed oil pan gasket Had to replace pinion seal to differential. 
Apr 2022

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. 
Ford F-150 in Florida, United States
Nov 2015 - Feb 2018
Jan 2017

US $25
Removed and replaced defective (nonworking) heating element in driver's seat. 
Jun 2017

70000 mi

US $35
A/C recharge 
Aug 2017

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

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in California, United States
Jul 2013 - Jan 2018
Jan 2018

46000 mi

US $380
coolant leak from upper radiator hose to tee. replaced upper hose and Oring at tee. 

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2012 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in Missouri, United States
Mar 2021 - Jun 2022
May 2021

235000 mi

US $400
Replaced PCV, oxygen sensors, evap canister purge valve. Evap canister purge valve and PCV were not functional, oxygen sensors replaced due to high mileage. 

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2012 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

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

Ford F-150 in Missouri, United States
Feb 2021 - Jan 2022
Sep 2021

169871 mi

US $300
Had the oil pan gasket replaced. It was leaking oil. 

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2012 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic RWD

Ford F-150 in New Mexico, United States
Feb 2015 - Jun 2018
Apr 2015

28700 mi

US $150
Door ajar sensor on driver side went out. 

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