2012 FORD F 150

What owners reported to NHTSA, ranked by how often and how seriously.

This is complaint data, not a random sample.

It only includes owners who chose to file a federal complaint, so it over-represents dramatic and safety-related problems and under-represents minor issues an owner just had fixed without reporting. Read this as what NHTSA complainants report most, not as this vehicle's true failure rate. Full methodology.

Component ranking

  1. #1

    transmission automatic

    4 stranded, 356 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    362
    incidents
    Typical range: 74,000–138,500 mi

    Median 103,000 mi, based on 445 reports (25% had no usable mileage)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE PEDAL WAS RELEASED AND THE TRANSMISSION ABRUPTLY DOWN SHIFTED THREE GEARS. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING AFTER WAITING TEN SECONDS. THE…"~1,000 mi, complaint #934058
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, BUT THE SAME FAILURE OCC…"~71,392 mi, complaint #1578086
    • "WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY ROAD TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED INTO 1ST GEAR AND WAS STUCK IN GEAR. I TURNED OFF VEHICLE AND IT WENT BACK TO NORMAL. FEW WEEKS LATER IT DID IT AGAIN. AND THEN COUPLE DAYS LATER IT BEGAN SHIFTING FROM 1ST TO 5TH EVERY TIME THIS HAPPENED I…"~98,000 mi, complaint #1537962
    • "WHILE TRAVELING AT [REDACTED ADDRESS] COUNTY RD I WAS IN 4 WHEEL HIGH WHEN TRUCK SLAMMED INTO 1ST GEAR CAUSING TRUCK TO LOOSE TRACTION AND ENDED UP GOING INTO DITCH. THE TRUCK NEVER STALLED OUT ALL GAUGES STOPPED WORKING AND TECH LIGHT CAME ON. I PROCEEDED TO…"~129,986 mi, complaint #1541926
    • "FOR ABOUT A MONTH WE WOULD BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE TRUCK WOULD "DOWN" SHIFT ALL BY ITS SELF AND STOP. WE WOULD HAVE TO PUT THE TRUCK IN PARK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD OR IF WE COULD SAFELY GET OFF TO THE SIDE AND RESTART IT. AND THEN 5/21/16 MY WIFE W…"~999,000 mi, complaint #1315629
  2. #2

    engine stall or no start

    10 stranded, 173 unsafe

    183
    incidents
    Typical range: 7,000–40,000 mi

    Median 15,000 mi, based on 311 reports (7% had no usable mileage)

    • "I HAVE A 2012 F150 IT KEEP LOCKING UP ON THE ROAD. FORD SAY MOISTURE IS GETTING IN THE ENGINE. THE TRUCK SUDDENLY STOP ON THE ROAD I HAVE ALMOST BEEN HIT ATLEAST 10 TIMES. SUBURBAN FORD DEALERSHIP IS BLAMING ME. I HAVE FOUND 330 PAGES OF COMPLAINT ABOUT THIS…"~500 mi, complaint #1504728
    • "THE FIRST INCIDENT 6/28/13, WHEN ACCELERATING TO GET ONTO A HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE STOPPED ACCELERATING SOMEWHERE BEFORE 60 AND LOST ALL POWER. THE SPEEDOMETER PEGGED AT 60 AND THE RPMS JUMPED TO REDLINE, BUT THERE WAS NO POWER BEING PRODUCED. THE VEHICLE TOOK…"~7,500 mi, complaint #1002248
    • "INCIDENT 1. WEATHER: CLOUDY WITH SOME SNOW AROUND 20 DEGREES.WHEN ACCELERATING ON TO INTERSTATE 70 IN E. ILLINOIS THE ENGINE STUMBLED AND LOSS POWER. THE ON RAMP HAD AN UPHILL GRADE AND WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT 35-40 MPH, IT LOST ALL POWER AND SOUNDED LIKE IT WA…"~16,000 mi, complaint #981875
    • "I WAS WITH MY FAMILY ON THE WAY TO CHURCH. I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN OUT OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD ONTO THE HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF THE SUDDEN THERE WAS A COMPLETE LOSS IN POWER AND WAS UNABLE TO RESUME ACCELERATION. THE HIGHWAY ALSO HAS A MODERATE INCLINE IN SLOPE WHIC…"~40,001 mi, complaint #1137514
    • "VEHICLE ENGINE STALLED DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED (70 MPH). ENGINE WENT INTO SAFE MODE. SIMILAR PROBLEM OCCURRED IN THE PAST (01/04/2013). REPAIR WAS PERFORMED UNDER TSB 13-8-1 AND PREVIOUSLY UNDER TSB12-10-19 (INCIDENT 01/04/2013). CORRECTIVE ACTION BOTH TIMES…"~364,050 mi, complaint #1153933
  3. #3

    acceleration loss or hesitation

    93 unsafe

    93
    incidents
    Typical range: 6,000–31,000 mi

    Median 15,000 mi, based on 192 reports (2% had no usable mileage)

    • "PULLING ON THE HIGHWAY AND ACCELERATING THE TRUCK SEEMS TO HESITATE WHEN YOU NEED THE POWER. THIS PARTICULAR DAY WAS HUMID BUT IT HAPPENS SOMETIMES IN CLEAR WEATHER. *TR"~1,000 mi, complaint #981902
    • "I WAS TRAVELING SOUTH IN THE OUTSIDE LANE ON I 95 (FLORIDA) DURING HEAVY RAIN, APPROACHING A SLOWER MOVING VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. I CHANGED LANES AND ACCELERATED TO APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY LOST POWER, BEGAN TO MISFIRE AND RAPIDLY DECELE…"~6,100 mi, complaint #992316
    • "WHILE ACCELERATING TO PASS, TRUCK STARTED VIBRATING,HAD LOSS OF POWER AND INCREASED RPM ON TACH TRUCK PRACTICALLY STOPPED IN ITS TRACKS FIRST TIME IT'S HAPPENED. WILL BE CONTACTING DEALER. DEFINITELY COULD BE HAZARD-AS IN HEAVY TRAFFIC SO I HOPE FORD TAKES NO…"~15,000 mi, complaint #990187
    • "ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS, APPROXIMATELY 3 MONTHS APART WHILE IN HARD ACCELERATION ATTEMPTING TO MERGE ON AN INTERSTATE ON-RAMP, VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHUDDER VIOLENTLY AND LOSE POWER. IN FIRST INSTANCE, I WAS ABLE TO MERGE IN THE LEFT LANE AND LET OFF THE ACCELERATO…"~29,000 mi, complaint #1019878
    • "WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE I LOOSE POWER AND THE TRUCK REDUCES IN SPEED DRAMATICALLY. *TR"~250,000 mi, complaint #1668900
  4. #4

    glass and windshield

    90 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    91
    incidents
    Typical range: 37,000–80,000 mi

    Median 57,000 mi, based on 122 reports (7% had no usable mileage)

    • "SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE WEATHER WAS NICE ABOUT 60 DEGREES AND CLEAR SKIES. THERE WERE NOT ANY CARS IN THE SAME VICINITY AS MY TRUCK. NOTHING HIT THE GLASS, IT JUST SHATTERED OUT OF NOWHERE.THE SOUND WAS EXTREMELY LOUD AND THE GLASS…"~13,231 mi, complaint #1042399
    • "WHILE I WAS WARMING MY F 150 IN MY DRIVEWAY FOR DEPARTURE TO WORK, I HEARD VERY VERY LOUD THUMP SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR WINDOW. ASSUMING MAYBE I OPENED MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO FAR AND WIDE UPON GETTING IN, THAT MAY HAVE MADE THE THUMP SOUND. BUT AS I CONTINU…"~36,000 mi, complaint #1249510
    • "MY FORD F-150 (2012) WAS PARKED ON MY DRIVEWAY. ON 02/26/2021 AROUND 8.27 PM,I OPENED DOOR AND GOT INSIDE TRUCK.AS SOON AS I CLOSED DRIVER-SIDE DOOR , REAR WINDSHIELD SHATTERED WITH A LOUD NOISE. I HAVEN'T PUT KEY IN IGNITION EVEN. THE TRUCK KEY WAS IN MY HAND…"~54,229 mi, complaint #1729755
    • "TRUCK WAS PARKED, REAR DEFROSTER HAD BEEN ON THE HOUR LONG TRIP. PARKED AT DESTINATION, A FEW MINUTES LATER THERE IS A LOUD POP SOUND, AS IF A ROCK HAD FALLEN ON THE ROOF OF THE TRUCK. AFTER WHICH I LOOK TO INSPECT POSSIBLE DAMAGE, TO MY SURPRISE THERE WAS NO…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1180978
    • "HAD BEEN IN THE TRUCK DRIVING AND THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ON. WHEN I STOPPED AND OPENED THE DOOR TO THE TRUCK A PANEL IN THE REAR SLIDING BACK GLASS EXPLODED. I HAVE BEEN SEEING WHERE MANY OTHERS HAVE HAD THE ISSUE AND SOME HAD SAID TO REPORT IT HERE."~596,000 mi, complaint #1467359
  5. #5

    engine internal

    75 unsafe, 4 annoyance

    79
    incidents
    Typical range: 11,000–65,000 mi

    Median 37,000 mi, based on 115 reports (7% had no usable mileage)

    • "AFTER PURCHASING THIS 2012 F150 W/ECOBOOST V-6, I WANTED TO SEE HOW GOOD OF GAS MILEAGE I COULD GET OUT OF IT. I ALSO WANTED TO BREAK THE VEHICLE IN BEFORE ANY HARD ACCELERATIONS. WHEN STARTING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, I WOULD GRADUALLY MAKE IT UP TO HIGHWAY SPEE…"~825 mi, complaint #986180
    • "2012 F-150 HAS AN ECO BOOST 3.5 L MOTOR THAT MISFIRES IN DAMP/WET/RAINY/COOL WEATHER. MOTOR GOES INTO A MISFIRE MODE WITH NO POWER TO DRIVE OR ACCELERATE TRUCK. BEFORE THE MILEAGE WARRANTY WAS UP, TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO FORD FOR THEIR "FIX". HOWEVER, THE ISSUE…"~20,000 mi, complaint #1509620
    • "I HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY FOR 6 HOURS WITH INTERMITTENT RAIN, ABOUT 3.5 HOURS SINCE LAST STOP, 1/2 TANK OF GAS REMAINING. LOCATION WAS I-65 NORTH NEAR ELIZABETHTOWN, KY, 11:15 PM, WITH MIST, WET ROAD AND SPRAY. WEATHER RECORDS INDICATE 50 DEGREES AND FALLING,…"~37,974 mi, complaint #1132680
    • "LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT COMES ON AND TRUCK SHUTS DOWN, LOW OIL PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACED BUT PROBLEM STILL EXIST, VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THIS HAPPENS, IT HAPPENED 4 TIMES IN 2 MONTHS"~65,000 mi, complaint #1613069
    • "I HAVE A 2012 FORD F150. ON 3 OCCASIONS WITHIN THE LAST 2 WEEKS I HAVE BEEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60-70 MPH WHEN SUDDENLY MY SPEEDOMETER WOULD FLUCTUATE UP AND DOWN AND MY MOTOR WOULD REV UP AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS DOWNSHIFTING ON IT'S OWN. MY VEHICLE W…"~199,180 mi, complaint #1442631
  6. #6

    steering electric assist

    71 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    73
    incidents
    Typical range: 59,000–128,000 mi

    Median 93,500 mi, based on 72 reports (19% had no usable mileage)

    • "WHILE DRIVING IN A STRAIGHT LINE ON US 395 NORTH BOUND, NORTH OF PEARSONVILLE, CA, THE STEERING BEGAN TO FEEL LOOSE WITH A "CLUNK" OR "POPPING" THAT COULD BE FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL. THIS WAS VERY CONCERNING, AND ANNOYING, AND LASTED FOR 3 HOURS UNTIL I ARR…"~1,852 mi, complaint #957086
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING ASSIST BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST USING AN OBD DIAGNOSTIC TOOL; HOWEVER, NO FAULT CODES WERE LOCATED. IMPERIAL FORD (LOCAT…"~58,000 mi, complaint #1537221
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE "POWER ASSIST FAULT" CODE DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. A…"~92,000 mi, complaint #1414537
    • "I WAS DRIVING IN A HWY ABOUT [REDACTED ADDRESS] WHEN SECONDS BEFORE I TOOK A CURVE ROAD A SIGN APEAR IN MY DASHBOARD SAYING POWER STEERING FAULT AND INMEDIATLY MY WEELL TURN HARD IN THE MIDDLE OF THR CURVEROAD SO STEP ON BRAKE AND IT WAS TERRIBLE HARD FOR ME…"~121,741 mi, complaint #1423673
    • "I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY ON OUR WAY TO VACATION AND HAD PULLED OFF TO VISIT A FRIEND. WHEN WE WENT TO THE STORE MY ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL WARNING CAME ON BUT THE VEHICLE STILL DROVE FINE. AFTER WE CAME OUT OF THE STORE THE POWER STEERING WAS COMPLETE…"~500,667 mi, complaint #1301963
  7. #7

    brake hydraulics

    52 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    53
    incidents
    Typical range: 32,000–86,000 mi

    Median 51,500 mi, based on 54 reports (17% had no usable mileage)

    • "WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AT APPROX. 5MPH, THE POWER BRAKES BECOME SPONGY AND CAN BE PUSHED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE FAILS TO STOP AND THE BRAKES MUST BE PUMPED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE THEY WORK. THIS ONLY OCCURS AT INITIAL STARTUP (FIRST USE OF T…"~1,000 mi, complaint #1378639
    • "THE BELOW PROBLEM HAS REPEATED ITSELF MORE THAN 20 TIMES SINCE THE FIRST INCIDENT. WHEN PARKED OVERNIGHT OR OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, UPON STARTING AND OPERATING THE TRUCK - EITHER REVERSE OR DRIVE - THE BRAKES FAIL TO ENGAGE THE FIRST ONE OR TWO TIMES. H…"~33,100 mi, complaint #1221911
    • "ON START UP THE POWER BRAKES CAN FAIL TO WORK RESULTING IN EXTREME DIFFICULTY IN STOPPING THE TRUCK WHEN BACKING UP OUR OF THE DRIVEWAY OR A PARKING SPACE. THIS HAS RESULTED IN TWO NEAR MISS ACCIDENTS WITH PARKED CARS IN A PARKING GARAGE. THE ISSUE APPEARS TO…"~52,000 mi, complaint #1260278
    • "EXTREMELY HARD PEDAL ON START UP. FORD HAS A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM CALLED 15N05 FOR THIS VERY PROBLEM. ONLINE, MY VEHICLE IS THE TYPE AND WAS BUILT DURING THE DATES AND PLACES SPECIFIED. WHEN I CALLED, THEY SAID MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT COVERED."~87,000 mi, complaint #1576257
    • "THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN SEVERAL SLOW SPEED BRAKE FAILURES AS FOLLOWS: 12/05/17 UNABLE TO STOP VEHICLE WHEN BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. IT SEEMED TO HAVE A VERY HARD BRAKE PEDAL. VEHICLE RAN INTO CURB AT OTHER SIDE OF STREET. NO DAMAGE TO VEHICLE.…"~140,500 mi, complaint #1433543
  8. #8

    steering rack mechanical

    52 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    53
    incidents
    Typical range: 40,000–95,000 mi

    Median 66,500 mi, based on 75 reports (14% had no usable mileage)

    • "THE VEHICLE FROM ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE IN OCTOBER OF 2012 HAS EXHIBITED A KNOCK/CLUNK/VIBRATION FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION AND STEERING THAT TRANSMITS UP THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN AND CAN BE FELT WHILE HOLDING THE STEERING WHEEL AND HEARD FROM THE FRONTAL AR…"~2,700 mi, complaint #960786
    • "BOUGHT TRUCK LESS THAN A YEAR AGO WITH 28K MILES ON IT. I NOW HAVE 37K AND MY SERVICE ADVANCETRAC LIGHT WOULD COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. I NOTICED TOO THAT THE STEERING FELT KIND OF CLUNKY AND WOULD MAKE A STRANGE GRINDING TYPE NOISE, MOSTLY AT LOW SPEEDS. I BROU…"~37,400 mi, complaint #1362100
    • "THERE WERE SEVERAL CODES OF SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND SEVERAL TIMES THAT A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED A NEW RACK AND STEERING MODULE. "~64,720 mi, complaint #1214393
    • "POWER STEERING RACK WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING BACK FROM VACATION/ DISNEY. FAMILY IN VEHICLE. LOSS OF STEERING/STEERING BECOME TIGHT AND HARD TO STEER. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 75 MPH."~88,500 mi, complaint #1355798
    • "RACK & PINION I'VE GOT A 2012 FORD F-150 THAT WE HAVE ALWAYS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IT'S ONLY GOT 63K MILES ON IT. SO WHEN THE STEERING SYSTEM FAIL FAULT CODE POPPED UP ON THE SCREEN WE WERE SHOCKED. WE NEVER HAD ANY INDICATION OF A PROBLEM. IT WAS FRIDAY AUGUST…"~630,000 mi, complaint #1598667
  9. #9

    brake booster

    48 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    49
    incidents
    Typical range: 45,000–100,000 mi

    Median 67,000 mi, based on 51 reports (19% had no usable mileage)

    • "AFTER THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND PLACED IN GEAR, THERE ARE TIMES WHEN NO POWER BRAKES ARE AVAILABLE AND THE VEHICLE IS DIFFICULT TO STOP WHEN IT IS ONLY ROLLING AT A FEW MILES PER HOUR (LESS THAN 5MPH). YOU HAVE TO STAND ON THE BRAKES TO STOP THE VEHICLE, AND…"~23,000 mi, complaint #1086297
    • "VERY LITTLE TO NO BRAKES AT ALL. OF COURSE THE SAME ISSUE EVERYONE ELSE IS HAVING. VACUUM PUMP/ BRAKE BOOSTER! DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE AND HOW THEY HAVEN'T FIXED THIS ISSUE YET IS BEYOND ME. NO ACTUALLY I DO KNOW SINCE I'M A FORD EMPLOYEE MYSELF, BUT I'LL SA…"~45,000 mi, complaint #1630104
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VACUUM PUMP AND WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS N…"~67,000 mi, complaint #1234345
    • "I HAD NY TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE, WAS TOLD THERE WAS A RECALL ON VACUAM OUMP AND IT WAS REPLACED. I DID NOT INITIATE THAT REPAIR. LESS THAN 75000 MILES. NOW TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE AGAIN AND I AM TOLD THE PUMP NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AGAIN, AGAIN NOT INITIATED BY ME,…"~95,000 mi, complaint #1453445
    • "The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to stop the vehicle, excessive force was needed to depress the brake pedal. The contact stated that the brake pedal was hot to the touch. There wer…"~175,000 mi, complaint #1851098
  10. #10

    timing belt or chain

    35 unsafe, 3 annoyance

    38
    incidents
    Typical range: 61,000–97,000 mi

    Median 75,000 mi, based on 43 reports (14% had no usable mileage)

    • "I PURCHASED THIS 2012 FORD F-150 BRAND NEW!!! I AM A DIE HARD FORD FAN, AND HAVE NEVER BOUGHT SOMETHING NEW, SO AFTER MANY OLD PREOWNED FORD TRUCKS, I BOUGHT A NEW F-150. UNDER BOTH THE 36,000 MILES AND 3 YEAR BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY, IT WOULD RATTLE,…"~26,354 mi, complaint #1188041
    • "AT 70K MILES, MY TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO HAVE IT REPLACED COSTING $3200. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY FORD AND THERE IS AN OFFICIAL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE IS DANGEROUS AND CAUSED SERIOUS ACCELERATION ISSUES WHI…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1412417
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LACKED ENGINE POWER WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND A P0016 ERROR CODE, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE TIMING BELT WAS LOOSE AND NEED…"~77,000 mi, complaint #1509453
    • "TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED DUE TO POOR DESIGN. MAKING A KNOCKING SOUND DURING COLD START. CAM SENSOR IS TRIGGERING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT."~95,000 mi, complaint #1462316
    • "THE 2011-2013 FORD F-150 ECO BOOST IS KNOWN TO HAVE TIMING CHAIN STRETCH ISSUES CAUSING POSSIBLE TOTAL ENGINE FAILURE. 25 MONTHS AGO WE SPENT $3,700 HAVING CAMS AND PHASERS AND ALL CHAINS REPAIRED BY A FORD CERTIFIED DEALER WITH FORD MOTOR CRAFT PARTS. LESS TH…"~229,000 mi, complaint #1702494
  11. #11

    control module

    36 unsafe

    36
    incidents
    Typical range: 80,000–141,000 mi

    Median 105,000 mi, based on 63 reports (32% had no usable mileage)

    • "WENT TO DRIVE PICKUP AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, NEXT LOW FUEL LIGHT CAME ON EVEN THOUGHT THE VEHICLE HAS A FULL TANK OF FUEL. TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT, GAUGES ARE FLIPPING BACK AND FORTH. TRIED TO SHUT VEHICLE OFF AND IT WOULD NOT SHUT OFF ONCE I DID…"~3,000 mi, complaint #1644944
    • "FOR OVER 2 YEARS NOW AN ISSUE WITH THE DRIVER TRAN MODULE HAS BEEN CAUSING MY TRUCK TO GO FROM ANY GEAR INTO FIRST, LOCKING TIRES UP AND CAUSING ISSUES WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. ** SAFETY RECALL WAS MADE ON DRIVER TRAN MODULE **. HOWEVER, MY TRUCK IS NOW IN…"~80,000 mi, complaint #1557909
    • "THERE IS A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 16N02 WITH SAFETY RECALL 16S-19 ON 2012 FORD F-150 FOR A INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHERE A WRENCH SYMBOL APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD AND THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER QUIT WORKING AND THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE GO…"~86,000 mi, complaint #1530498
    • "AS THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AROUND 45 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER DROPPED TO 0. ONCE THEY CAME BACK ONLINE, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO 1ST GEAR CAUSING THE TIRES TO LOCK UP AND THE BACK END OF MY TRUCK BEGAN TO SKID. AFTER COMING TO COMPLETE STOP, I SHU…"~115,771 mi, complaint #1434256
    • "THE TRUCK WILL ABRUPTLY DOWNSHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR CAUSING THE REAR WHEELS TO SLIDE WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS THING, NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 16V248000. WE DID TAKE IT INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMM…"~160,000 mi, complaint #1434374
  12. #12

    power steering hydraulic

    30 unsafe

    30
    incidents
    Typical range: 51,000–141,500 mi

    Median 76,500 mi, based on 30 reports (29% had no usable mileage)

    • "WHEN THE TRUCK IS STARTED THE POWER STEERING IS INOPERABLE MAKING STEERING VERY DIFFICULT. AFTER RESTARTING THE POWER STEERING OPERATES AS INTENDED. HOPE IT DOESN'T GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. *TR"~21,834 mi, complaint #1069852
    • "POWER STEERING GOES IN AND OUT AT HIGHWAY AND SLOWER SPEEDS IN TURNS, WITHOUT NOTICE CAUSING NEAR ACCIDENTS. NO NOISE INVOLVED. AFTER SEVERAL DAYS STEERING IS NOW ALWAYS STIFF AND BARELY OPERABLE."~53,456 mi, complaint #1373519
    • "POWER STEERING COMPLETE FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING THE POWER STEERING LIGHT CAME ON SAYING POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILURE. SEEMS TO BE A RECALL ON MANY OTHER FORDS. COULD BARELY STEER THE VEHICLE."~71,000 mi, complaint #1396781
    • "WHILE DRIVING MY 2012 F-150 I RECEIVED A POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT ON THE DASHBOARD COMPUTER AND THE STEERING WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSE ME TO SWERVE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE MY VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE STEERING WENT OUT AND I…"~115,000 mi, complaint #1584919
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REVERSE THE VEHICLE WITH A TRAILER HITCHED TO THE REAR OF IT, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AS THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT…"~190,000 mi, complaint #1486890
  13. #13

    wiper and washer

    22 unsafe, 1 broken, 7 annoyance

    30
    incidents
    Typical range: 32,500–70,500 mi

    Median 53,500 mi, based on 32 reports (9% had no usable mileage)

    • "STARTED UP TRUCK, WINDOWS WERE FOGGY SO TURNED ON FRONT AND REAR DEFROST. REAR DEFROST LIGHT CAME ON AND WENT OFF. PUSHED REAR DEFROST BUTTON AGAIN AND LIGHT WOULD NOT COME ON. PARKED THE TRUCK GOT OUT AND HEARD A LOUD POP. REAR WINDOW DRIVER SIDE COMPLETELY S…"~18,000 mi, complaint #1269539
    • "REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER IS INOPERATIVE. THIS WINDOW HAS A CENTER SLIDING WINDOW. REPLACING MY 4TH REAR WINDOW. 47000 MILES ON VEHICLE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR F150 TRUCKS THAT FORD WON'T RECOGNIZE. FOG, HIGH HUMIDITY, FREEZING RAIN/SNOW STICK TO THE WINDOW…"~45,000 mi, complaint #1663120
    • "WIND SHIELD WIPERS WONT SHUT OFF ,STAY ON AFTER SHUTING OFF, DOES THIS ANYTIME I USE THE WIPERS."~58,000 mi, complaint #1360852
    • "PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDSHIELD EXPLOSION AND SMALL FIRE WHEN REAR DEFROSTER WAS ENGAGED. VEHICLE WAS IDLE IN SCHOOL CARPOOL LINE WHEN WHITE SMOKE APPEARED TO BE FORMING NEAR REAR WINDOW. THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME STARTED BEEPING AND POINTING TO MY REAR WINDOW.…"~85,730 mi, complaint #1342416
    • "REAR DEFROST HAS BEEN WORKING SPORADICALLY, AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY BACK PASSENGER WINDOW EXPLODED AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I WAS TOLD THE HEATING ELEMENT IS WHAT CAUSED THE WINDOW TO EXPLODE."~142,000 mi, complaint #1499118
  14. #14

    engine turbo supercharger

    28 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    29
    incidents
    Typical range: 8,000–54,000 mi

    Median 18,000 mi, based on 39 reports (11% had no usable mileage)

    • "THIS IS IN REFERENCE TO A LOSS OF POWER WHILE PASSING IN RAINY CONDITIONS IN MY 2012 F-150 CREW CAB 4X4 3.5 V-6 ECO BOOST. AFTER DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS (25-35MPH) AND FAIRLY CONSTANT THROTTLE ON A [REDACTED ADDRESS] FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MILES, I ATTEMPTED TO…"~600 mi, complaint #991030
    • "I PULLED OUT TO PASS A SLOWER VEHICLE ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY IN A PASSING ZONE AS ACCELERATING MY F150 LOSS POWER AND BEGAN SHAKING. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO PULL BACK INTO MY LANE BEFORE THE ONCOMING CAR HIT ME HEAD ON. MY F150 CONTINUED TO SHAKE A LOSE POWER, AF…"~8,000 mi, complaint #964214
    • "IN DAMP CONDITIONS THE F-150 WITH THE ECO BOOST ENGINE HAS A SEVERE VIBRATION AND LOSS OF POWER PROBLEM WHEN THE TURBO CHARGERS ARE CALLED FOR. IN OTHERWORDS WHEN YOU STRONGLY ACCELERATE TO GET ON THE HIGHWAY THE TRUCK DIES. *TR"~18,000 mi, complaint #985806
    • " WHILE PASSING, MY VEHICLE LOSES POWER AND STARTS TO SPUTTER. THIS HAS HAPPEN ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, AND ON THE LATEST OCCASION THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON. I HAVE THE 3.6 L ECOBOOST ENGINE IN THE VEHICLE. I HAVE TURNED THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERS…"~42,000 mi, complaint #1095428
    • "WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK WOULD JUMP GEARS AFTER A FEW MOMENTS IT WOULD SMOOTH OUT RESEARCH THE ISSUE FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR TRUCKS WITH T HE SAME ISSUE BUT WAS TOLD MY VIN # WASN'T COVERED. THE LEAS FRAME WAS THE ISSUE ADDRESSED AFTER THIS 900.00 REPAIR T…"~111,000 mi, complaint #1457134
  15. #15

    airbag system

    25 unsafe

    25
    incidents
    Typical range: 30,000–57,000 mi

    Median 42,500 mi, based on 27 reports (23% had no usable mileage)

    • "PASSENGER AIRBAG, PROBLEM WITH THE 2012 FORD F150 SUPER CAB PICKUP, WITH XLT TRIM, AND ECO-BOOST ENGINE. THIS PROBLEM MAY ALSO EXIST IN OTHER 2012 FORD 150 PICKUPS. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG SYSTEM WILL DISPLAY THE ?PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF? LIGHT FOR LIGHT WEIGH…"~1,500 mi, complaint #934467
    • "AIRBAG PASSENGER LIGHT STAYS ON SWITCH SELECTOR INOPERABLE. IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY INTERMITTENT NO START."~35,000 mi, complaint #1589990
    • "MY SON WAS GOING TO WORK AND FORGOT HIS PHONE CAME BACK TO GET IT SOMETHING RAN IN FRONT OF THE TRUCK AND HE HIT AN OAK TREE IN OUR FRONT YARD KNOCKED HIM COLD,,AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, I OPENED THE DOOR NO RESPONSE,,,SHUCK HIM HE CAME TO SO I TOOK HIM TO THE H…"~47,000 mi, complaint #1132304
    • "SOMEONE STOPPED SHORT IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT COULD NOT AVOID HITTING CAR. THE BRAKE INDICATOR ON FRONT CONTROL DISPLAY SAID MY BRAKES ARE OK. ONCE I CRASHED THE SEAT BELT ENGAGED BUT I STILL HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST. THE AIRBAG…"~57,000 mi, complaint #1417236
    • "The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle that failed to stop at a red light. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The c…"~320,000 mi, complaint #1924024
  16. #16

    other

    13 unsafe, 1 broken, 10 annoyance

    24
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=13, median 89,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150 CREW CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT COME EQUIPPED WITH COVERS OVER THE FENDER WELLS OF THE ENGINE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE WHO STATED TO THE CONTACT THAT THEY NO LONGER OFFERED THE FEATURE A…"~500 mi, complaint #911995
    • "RIGHT REAR SLIDER WINDOW EXPLODED AND SHATTERED. DEFROSTER MAY HAVE BEEN ON. VEHICLE RUNNING ABOUT 5 TO TEN MINUTES. THIS HAS BEEN A ISSUE WITH F 150'S SINCE 2010. ALSO THE WATER PUMP WENT OUT WITH 29003 MILES. NOW THE TRUCK HAS ABOUT 30100 MILES ACCUMULATED.…"~29,800 mi, complaint #1526821
    • "MY FORD DEALER TOLD ME MY ALL OF MY LUG NUTS NEED TO BE REPLACED, BECAUSE THEY ARE WORN OUT AND DANGEROUS! MY DEALER SAID THE OLD LUGS CAN NOT BE REMOVED SO THEY CAN ROTATE MY TIRES. MY TRUCK IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD. I NEED A RECALL ORDER!"~88,112 mi, complaint #1373898
    • "FORD HAS A RECALL, WHICH IS 16N02, FOR MOLDED LEAD FRAME. I AM BEING TOLD MY VEHICLE IS NOT COVERED BECAUSE THE VIN DOESN'T PULL UP, BUT I AM HAVING THE EXACT PROBLEM THAT IS COVERED BY THAT RECALL. I HAVE CONFIRMED THAT MY VEHICLE WAS BUILT AT THE FACTORY AND…"~94,000 mi, complaint #1536894
    • "THE TRUCK HAS A RECALL 16N02 OPEN ON IT. I JUST PURCHASED THE TRUCK AND A FEW YEARS AGO IT WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AT 99,000 MILES AND THE PASSENGER BEDSIDE WAS REPLACED, BUT INSURANCE COMPANY TOTALLED IT SO IT HAS A BRANDED TITLE. DEALER AND FORD ARE REFUSING TO…"~160,000 mi, complaint #1626636
  17. #17

    wiring harness

    3 stranded, 20 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    24
    incidents
    Typical range: 48,000–138,000 mi

    Median 91,000 mi, based on 38 reports (10% had no usable mileage)

    • "WHILE DRIVING AFTER APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MINUTES, SMOKE STARTED TO APPEAR UNDER AND AROUND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WHICH RAPIDLY CONVERTED TO FLAMES. IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND PARKED THE CAR. OPENED THE HOOD AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. I HAD AN ABC FIRE EXTING…"~3,600 mi, complaint #1024134
    • "FUEL PUMP FUSE #27 MELTED CAUSING ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN AND LOSE ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES."~61,900 mi, complaint #1312718
    • "RECALL ON 2011-2012 F150 LEAD FRAM HARNESS FAILURE MY TRUCK FALLS INTO THE REQUIRED DATE BUT FORD SAYS MY VIN # ISN'T IN THERE DATA BASE UNDER THE RECALL"~91,000 mi, complaint #1494264
    • "I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. WHILE ACCELERATING THE TRUCK DIED. I HAD JUST ENOUGH MOMENTUM TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. NOT KNOWING WHAT HAPPENED I GOT MY TRUCK TOWED HOME. AFTER RESEARCHING ALL NIGH, THE NEXT MORNING I PULLED FUSE #27 LOW AND BEHOLD IT WA…"~125,180 mi, complaint #1424626
    • "WAS DRIVING AND WOULD LOOSE POWER AND SLOW WAY DOWN THEN POWER WOULD COME BACK. COULD GET BACK TO HIGHWAY SPEED THEN LOOSE POWER AGAIN. I WAD ABLE TO GET HOME. ONCE I STOPPED ENGINE IT WOULD NOT RESTART. HAD TOWED TO FORD DEALER FOR REPAIRS. WAS TOLD IT I…"~200,000 mi, complaint #1540071
  18. #18

    stability and traction control

    18 unsafe

    18
    incidents
    Typical range: 21,000–53,000 mi

    Median 27,000 mi, based on 26 reports (26% had no usable mileage)

    • "MULTIPLE WARNINGS TO SERVICE ADVANCE TRACK, A FORD MOTOR COMPANY ROLL STABILITY CONTROL AND STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE ADVANCE TRACK "MODULE" TWICE WITHOUT CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. WARNING NOTIFICATION OCCURS ALMOST DAILY WITH AS MANY…"~1,323 mi, complaint #957388
    • "WHILE DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEEDS TRUCK WILL ABRUPTLY DIE LOSING STEERING AND BRAKES AND HAS TO BE PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD AND RESTARTED. NORMALLY HAPPENS WHILE PULLING RV TRAILER HAS NOT HAPPENED RUNNING EMPTY. AFTER RESTART WILL NORMALLY RUN SEVERAL MI…"~21,000 mi, complaint #1047455
    • "3/7/[REDACTED ADDRESS] HOME, SHUT TRUCK OFF TO RUN INSIDE HOUSE CAMEOUT TO RUN ERRAND TO PHARMACY AND UPON STARTING TRUCK AFTER PHARMACY SERVICE ADVANCE TRAC SHOWED UP IN INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, THIS HAS ALSO CAUSED MY TURN SIGNALS NOT TO WORK. THIS TRUCK HAS HAD…"~27,151 mi, complaint #1361527
    • "ADVANCETRAC SERVICE LIGHT COMES ON. TURN SIGNAL QUITS WORKING. JUST LIKE ALL THE THOUSANDS OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE PROBLEM. APPARENTLY THE STEERING CAN FREEZE UP WHICH IS DEMONSTRATED ON YOU TUBE VIDEOS!!! NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BY FORD FOR MAJOR SAFETY CONCERN…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1387096
    • "AS I WAS PULLING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED, AND THE DASH READ "SERVICE ADVTRACTION". ONCE TRACTION CONTROL WAS TURNED OFF THE STEERING WHEEL UNLOCKED."~128,990 mi, complaint #1638380
  19. #19

    power windows and locks

    11 unsafe, 5 broken, 1 annoyance

    17
    incidents
    Typical range: 35,000–82,500 mi

    Median 53,500 mi, based on 26 reports (0% had no usable mileage)

    • "I WAS ON MY WAY TO WORK. IT WAS APPROXIMATELY 6:30 AM. I HAD MY REAR DEFROSTER ON AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD ALOUD BANG. I PULLED OVER GOT OUT LOOKED AROUND THE TRUCK TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY DAMAGE. I FOUND NOTHING. I GOT BACK IN THE TRUCK WENT TO BACK OUT AN…"~13,000 mi, complaint #1188374
    • "AFTER PULLING IN TO MY DRIVEWAY, ONE OF THE REAR WINDOWS ON MY F-150 SHATTERED. WHILE I WAS DRIVING, I HAD THE REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER ON. THE WINDOW SHATTERED SHORTLY AFTER I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK AND CLOSED THE DOOR. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, I HAVE…"~36,500 mi, complaint #1141911
    • "REAR WINDOW OPEN AND CLOSED WHEN IT WANTED WHEN PUSHING THE SWITCH AND NOW IT WONT OPEN AT ALL. FUSES ARE GOOD. DEFROST WILL NOT WORK. POPPING SOUND FROM THE REAR DRIVE LINE WHEN YOU LEAVE FROM A SLOW STOP."~54,000 mi, complaint #1184317
    • "POWERED SLIDE REAR WINDOW. SLIDING REAR WIDOW BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING TRUCK"~75,000 mi, complaint #1550885
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOOR LOCK ON THE REAR DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE DOORS FAILED TO OPERATE OR OPEN AS NEEDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DOORS FAILED TO LOCK WHEN THE DOORS WERE CLOSED. THE CONTACT HAD TAKE…"~200,000 mi, complaint #1735534
  20. #20

    fuel pump

    2 stranded, 12 unsafe

    14
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=19, median 82,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE WAS MELTED WHILE INSPECTING THE FUSE PANEL. EPIC FORD LOCATED AT [REDACTED ADDR…"~70,000 mi, complaint #1635293
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, IT STALLED AND FAILED TO RESTART. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP FUSE WAS REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC…"~73,000 mi, complaint #1545046
    • "TRUCK LOST POWER DUE TO A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL PUMP FUSE LOCATION"~78,000 mi, complaint #1635089
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER 30 TO 40 SECONDS. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TA…"~125,853 mi, complaint #1379626
    • "WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO A HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY LOST POWER AND THE ENGINE STOPPED AND COULD NOT BE RESTARTED. HAD TO COAST TO A SAFE SPOT TO PULL OF THE ROAD. AFTER INVESTIGATING THE PROBLEM, I DISCOVERED THAT THE FUSE FOR THE FUEL PUMP HAD BLOWN AND…"~167,000 mi, complaint #1610591
  21. #21

    software or update

    11 unsafe

    11
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=9)

    • "THE SAME DAY THE RECALL 19S07 WAS RELEASED MY VEHICLE DID DOWNSHIFT BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET IT IN TO UPDATE THE SOFTWARE. I WAS GOING ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN THE DOWNSHIFT OCCURRED. ON 02/15/19 I WAS ABLE TO GET THE SOFTWARE UPDATE. RECALL WAS TAKEN CARE OF. THE NE…"~12,000 mi, complaint #1542171
    • "TIMES WHEN I'M DRIVING I USED GET JERKS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS, I TOOK IT TO THE FORD SERVICE CENTER THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS RECALL TO ADJUST THE SOFTWARE UPDATE. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 2012 FEW MONTHS AFTER I HAD PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I GAVE IT TO TH…"~71,000 mi, complaint #1574643
    • "VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING THE ISSUES DESCRIBED IN FORD'S APRIL 27TH, 2016 RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT OF BAD TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE AND/OR HARDWARE. MY VEHICLE IS SAID TO BE OUTSIDE OF THE DATES THAT WAS AFFECTED. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT SPEEDS OF AROUND 25 MPH (…"~85,000 mi, complaint #1377178
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE GEAR AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR. ALSO, THE WRENCH WARNING ICON ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY WENT INTO LIMP MODE. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE RO…"~94,000 mi, complaint #1421392
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE PAST 25 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO MOVE THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BECAUSE IT CONTINUED TO DECELERATE. WHEN THE CONTACT TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VE…"~98,264 mi, complaint #1583197
  22. #22

    wheel or rim

    1 stranded, 7 unsafe, 1 broken, 2 annoyance

    11
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "RIGHT REAR RIM CRACKED. ALUMINUM WHEELS WITH CHROME COVERS 2012 LARIAT PACKAGE. THE DEALER AND FORD DETERMINED THAT THIS RIM WAS DAMAGED BY IMPACT BUT THE RIM HAS NEVER BEEN IMPACTED TO MY KNOWLEDGE. I SUSPECT THAT IT WAS DROPPED AT THE FACTORY WHEN THEY WER…"~18,600 mi, complaint #992214
    • "I HAVE A 2012 FORD F150 XLT CREWCAB. WAS DRIVING AND AS I APPROACHED MY TURN, I SLOWED DOWN AND HEARD A LOUD NOISE THAT SOUNDED LIKE YOU WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY RUMBLESTRIP. I PULLED OFF AND MY TRUCK FELT LIKE IT DROPPED DOWN IN THE BACK SO I THOUGHT I HAD…"~25,000 mi, complaint #1029156
    • "I WAS TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 95 IN IDAHO; I BEGAN TO FEEL A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK; IT WAS WORST WHEN SLOWING DOWN. I PULLED OVER STARTED LOOKING FOR POSSIBLE ISSUES, UPON TROUBLESHOOTING I NOTICED 5 OF THE 6 WHEEL LUGS WERE FINGER LOOSE, WHICH…"~44,000 mi, complaint #1222056
    • "The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic to replace all four tires, he was informed that the lug nuts on all four wheels were fractured and swollen. The contact stated that the lug nuts wer…"~100,000 mi, complaint #1803826
    • "The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal vibration in the steering wheel; after which the driver's side front wheel detached and struck truck in the far-left lane. The contact was able to coast to the s…"~105,000 mi, complaint #2010968
  23. #23

    door latch and hinge

    8 unsafe, 1 broken, 1 annoyance

    10
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=10, median 87,500 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "'TAKATA RECALL" I TOOK THIS TRUCK TO THE BERGSTORM DEALERSHIP IN NEENAH,WI ON 1/07/16 MILEAGE WAS READ 30564. THE CABLE RETAINER FOR THE REAR DRIVER DOOR, COULD NOT BE OPEN. I DID NOT KNOW THAT THE I HAD TO PAID FOR THE DIAG, THAT THEY NEVER TOLD ME THERE BE…"~27,000 mi, complaint #1255515
    • "DRIVER DOOR LATCH SENSOR IS FAULTY. DOOR AJAR WARNING ON INSTRUMENT PANEL WILL NOT GO OFF. INTERIOR LIGHTS STAY ON AND DOORS WILL NOT LOCK WHILE STILL OR IN MOTION. SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY WIFE WHILE TRAVELING OR SHOPPING AT MIGHT. IMPAIRS VISIBILITY WHILE…"~68,234 mi, complaint #1258401
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH REAR DOORS HAD TROUBLE OPENING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FORD COUNTRY ([REDACTED ADDRESS], HENDERSON, NV 89014, [REDACTED PHONE]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH REAR DOOR LA…"~90,000 mi, complaint #1595692
    • "REAR PASSAGER DOOR AJAR COME ON WHEN OFF CAUSING INTRERAL LIGHT TO STAY ON .THE TIMER CAN BE TURNED OFF AND STILL STAY ON PASS 30 SEC LONGEST TIME STORTEST 10 SEC."~91,000 mi, complaint #1551444
    • "REAR DOOR LATCH DON'T WORK OPENS UP WHEN DRIVING. *TR"~103,000 mi, complaint #1670425
  24. #24

    engine cooling

    9 unsafe, 1 broken

    10
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=13, median 53,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "HAVING RECURRING ISSUES WITH FORD ECOBOOST ENGINE ON MY 2012 F-150. BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF VISITS TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE RELATED ISSUES: 3/13/13- ENGINE LIGHT ON, SHUTTERING, SHAKING, AND WON'T GO OVER [REDACTED ADDRESS]. DEALERSHIP FOUND NO ISSUES.…"~33,180 mi, complaint #1036186
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT WOODY FOLSOM FORD (1633 GOLDEN ISLES W, BAXLEY, GA 31513) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED THAT THE RADIATOR HOSE WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN AN EST…"~53,000 mi, complaint #1660837
    • "COOLANT LEAKING FROM Y OR T CONNECTOR IN FRONT OF INTAKE MANIFOLD. NOTICED COOLANT LEAK ON MY DRIVEWAY WHILE TRUCK WAS STATIONARY."~72,000 mi, complaint #1636762
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE HESITATED AND STEAM APPEARED ON THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. THE CONTACT PARKED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED FLUID LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHER…"~74,000 mi, complaint #1250460
    • "I TOOK MY 2012 F-150 TO BYERS FORD IN DELAWARE,OH. THEY WERE TO PERFORM THE 19S07 RECALL. THEY SAID THEY DID IT. AFTER LEAVING THE DEALERSHIP I NOTICED IMMEDIATELY THAT THE TRUCK SHIFTS VERY QUICKLY INTO FIRST AND THE BRAKES FELT DIFFERENT. THEN SINCE I HAVE P…"~105,000 mi, complaint #1605144
  25. #25

    hv system fault reduced power

    10 unsafe

    10
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "FIRSTLY, WHILE DRIVING ALONG A [REDACTED ADDRESS] I PULL OUT TO PASS A SLOWER VEHICLE. MY TRUCK ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN TO WHAT FORD DESCRIBES AS "LIMP HOME MODE" MID-PASS AND I HAD TO DECELERATE QUICKLY AND GET BACK IN TO MY LANE BEFORE A HEAD ON COLLISION OCCURR…"~2,500 mi, complaint #979644
    • "UPON ENTERING THE ENTRANCE RAMP TO A HIGHWAY THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AROUND 35 MPH. ALL ATTEMPTS TO INCREASE ACCELERATION WERE FUTILE AND THE ENGINE WENT INTO "LIMP MODE" AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUT. AFTER 30 SECONDS OF UNSUCCESS…"~16,100 mi, complaint #982000
    • "WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, VEHICLE WILL GO INTO "LIMP" MODE. POWER REDUCES ON VEHICLE AND WILL NOT ALLOW TO MAINTAIN HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES DURING A TRIP ESPECIALLY IN HUMID AND COLD CONDITIONS. THE SCARIEST SITUATION HAS BEEN WHIL…"~17,706 mi, complaint #981981
    • "THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 3 TIMES AND MY TRUCK DROPPED SPEED TO WHAT FORD CALLS "LIMP HOME MODE" WHICH IS ROUGH IDLE. WHEN THE TRUCK IS RESTARTED, IT RUNS FINE. THE FORD DEALERSHIP REPORTED THAT MY THROTTLE BOX NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR $388. THE TRUCK HAS 5…"~50,000 mi, complaint #1286553
    • "I HAVE HAD MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS, FOUR TIMES! THE TRUCK WILL ACTUALLY GO INTO 'LIMP MODE' CAUSING THE ENGINE TO LOSE ALL POWER WHEN ACCELERATING, IT TAKES ABOUT A MINUTE TO CORRECT ITSELF, BUT YOU HAVE TO LET COMPLETELY OFF THE ACCELERATOR. IF YOU…"~69,000 mi, complaint #1260610
  26. #26

    backup camera

    3 unsafe, 6 annoyance

    9
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blue. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…"~60,000 mi, complaint #2043514
    • "The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while reversing, the back-over prevention camera image was displayed on the wrong side of the screen, creating a visibility hazard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determ…"~250,000 mi, complaint #2048880
  27. #27

    catalytic converter

    9 unsafe

    9
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=19, median 17,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "WHILE ACCELERATING ON AN ON-RAMP TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC ON I-90, THE ENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATED VERY HARD, THE ENGINE THEN LOST POWER, CAUSING ELECTRIC TO SHUT DOWN, AND UNCONTROLLED DECELERATION TO OCCUR. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH. ONCE I RELEASED T…"~5,955 mi, complaint #1002754
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE EVENTUALLY BEGAN TO RESPOND TO ACCELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR…"~11,000 mi, complaint #974515
    • "THE VEHICLE FELT LIKE IT WAS LOSING POWER AND MISSING AT TIMES. THE VEHICLE GAS MILEAGE HAD DECREASED OVER THE LAST FEW TIMES DRIVING. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. NOT FLASHING JUST ILLUMINATED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP THE SAME DAY…"~25,000 mi, complaint #1052236
    • "FORD F150, 3.5L ECOBOOST ENGINE- WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN, VEHICLE HESITATED AND MISFIRED, WITH AN ASSOCIATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON SOME OCCASIONS AND NOT ON OTHERS. SEEMED TO HAPPEN AFTER CRUISING AND ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE. WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERA…"~34,920 mi, complaint #1043140
    • "I PURCHASED A NEW 2012 FORD F150 PLATINUM 4X4 ECOBOOST TRUCK IN JUNE 2012. AROUND 2014, I EXPERIENCED A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER AND MAJOR SHAKING OR SHUDDERING WHEN I WENT TO PASS A VEHICLE IN THE HIGHWAY. I THOUGHT IT WAS A MISFIRE ISSUE AND CALLED THE FORD DE…"~60,000 mi, complaint #1223470
  28. #28

    driveshaft axle cv

    9 unsafe

    9
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=12, median 58,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "GM [XXX] AT CHINO HILLS FORD FAILED TO ALLOW HIS SERVICE DEPT. TO REPAIR, CORRECT OR REPLACE DEFECTIVE DRIVELINE OR DRIVESHAFT COMPONETS THAT CLUNK AND RATTLE ON A NEW FORD RAPTOR TRUCK UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY AND AN ESP FORD 100,000 EXTENDED WARRANTY. THESE FA…"~2,900 mi, complaint #955283
    • "EACH TIME WE TAKE OFF AND COME TO COMPLETE STOP WE FEEL, WHAT IS BEST CHARACTERIZED AS, A SLIGHT BUMP. VEHICLE JUMPS SLIGHTLY AT TAKE OFF AND AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. IT WAS BARELY NOTICEABLE AT 34,000 MILES BUT HAS INCREASED SUBSTANTIALLY WITH 41,604…"~34,000 mi, complaint #1113647
    • "WHILE DRIVING THE PICKUP THE CARRIER BEARING WENT OUT VEHICLE HAS 71000 MILES ON IT GET IT TO THE SHOP AND THE WHOLE DRIVE TRAIN HAS TO BE REPLACED THEY CAN'T REPLACE JUST THE ONE PART"~71,000 mi, complaint #1453127
    • "WHILE GOING OVER SPEED BUMPS AROUND 10 MPH THE TRUCK TENDS TO MAKE A "CLUNK" SOUND AND THE ENGINE REVS REAL HIGH - AS IF IT MISSED A GEAR."~78,000 mi, complaint #1623619
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED A LIGHT, THE VEHICLE'S REAR END MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND JUMPED OFF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE VEHICLE LANDED THEY ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, WHEN DEPRE…"~99,000 mi, complaint #1406008
  29. #29

    battery and charging

    4 stranded, 4 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=15, median 39,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE BUT REPLACED THE FUSE BOX, ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY. THE FAIL…"~12,000 mi, complaint #1026054
    • "VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. NEW WEDGE ON WEDGE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL CLAMPING MECHANISM COMPLETELY CORRODED TO DUST. POSSIBLE METAL INCOMPATIBILITY? *TR"~17,800 mi, complaint #1124274
    • "PARASITIC BATTERY DRAIN BURNED AND CORRSION DAMAGE FROM WATER LEAKS INTO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS AFFECTED PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND SEAT RESTRAINT. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, BATTERY DIED, NEW BATTERY PLACED IN VEHICLE AND DEAD NEXT DAY. FORD MOTOR UN…"~39,000 mi, complaint #1589191
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH WITHOUT WARNING, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED WHICH SENT THE CONTACT LUNGING FORWARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GEORGE WAIKEM FORD ([REDACTED ADDRESS] E, MASSILLON, OH 44646, [RE…"~48,900 mi, complaint #1456918
    • "I BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN APRIL OR MAY. WHEN MY TRUCK IS STATIONARY AND TURNED OFF WITH THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION, MY DASH LIGHTS DO NOT SHUT OFF. I DIDN'T NOTICE THIS THE FIRST TIME BECAUSE, AT NIGHT, MY LIGHTS STAY ON FOR ABOUT 20-30 SECONDS AND THEN SHUT OFF…"~150,000 mi, complaint #1524391
  30. #30

    fuel tank and lines

    6 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WERE EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER INSPECTING THE VEHICLE HE DID NOT NOTICED ANY FUEL LEAKING ON THE GROUND. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE DEALER WAS NOTIFI…"~1,000 mi, complaint #938078
    • "I OBTAINED THIS VEHICLE NOVEMBER 2012 FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY AFTER WINNING AN ARBITRATION CASE I FILED. REASON: THE FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM IN THE TRUCK IT REPLACED, A 2010 FORD, 150, 4X4, WAS TOTALLY INACCURATE AND UNDEPENDABLE. THE ARBITRATOR AGREED THAT IT WA…"~10,000 mi, complaint #989913
    • "VEHICLE IS A 2012 FORD F150 3.5L V6 ECOBOOST. VEHICLE HAD A FULL TANK OF GAS (30 GAL TANK). VEHICLE GAS GAUGE BEGAN TO DROP QUICKLY. COMPARED TO TRIP COUNTER GALLONS USED, VEHICLE SHOWED EMPTY [REDACTED PLATE] ONLY USING 9.2 GALLONS. UPON FILLING GAS AND PUMP…"~18,900 mi, complaint #1200464
    • "THE TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH A CAP LESS FILLER SYSTEM FOR THE FUEL FILLER. THE MECHANISM THAT CONTROLS THIS HAS FAILED LEAVING THE FUEL FILLER DOOR TO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY AND IT FLAPS IN THE BREEZE AS YOU ARE DRIVING. THIS LEAVES THE GAS LINE TO THE TANK EXPOSED…"~71,000 mi, complaint #1182632
    • "ON 3/19/2020 VERY STRONG FUEL SMELL COMING FROM RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE,VEHICLE WOULD NOT TURN ON VEHICLE ALSO WOULD NOT EVEN ALLOW LIGHTS OR DASH TO WORK. VEHICLE WAS IN A PARKED POSITION"~213,000 mi, complaint #1550571
  31. #31

    sunroof

    8 unsafe

    8
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER ENTERING THE VEHICLE, THE SUNROOF SHATTERED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,800."~18,800 mi, complaint #1081345
    • "SUNROOF IMPLODED WHILE PARKED. I WENT TO MY TRUCK TO GET SOMETHING IN THE AFTERNOON CLOSED THE DOOR, THOUGHT I HEARD A POP. WENT BACK TO WORK AND A COWORKER POINTED OUT SOMETHING LOOKED WRONG WITH MY SUNROOF. THE GLASS POPPED UP AND THE ENTIRE SUNROOF SHATT…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1335644
    • "THE ROOF FRAME HOLDING THE GLASS ELECTRICALLY OPERATES MOONROOF CRACKED CREATING A DANGEROUS CONDITION DURING A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. THE MOST SERIOUS PROBLEM WOULD BE A WATEEEMERSION LIKE THE RECENT AMPHIBIOUS WW2 'DUCK' WHERE 17 SOULS WERE LOST. PLEASE STEP UP…"~65,000 mi, complaint #1484647
    • "WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MILES PER HOUR, THE SUNROOF ON MY TRUCK EXPLODED. NO SOUNDS OF ANYTHING STRIKING THE WINDOW WERE HEARD, JUST A LOUD POP WHEN IT GAVE WAY."~72,600 mi, complaint #1366031
    • "SUNROOF SHATTERED WHILE GOING DOWN INTERSTATE. SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION X 3"~145,000 mi, complaint #1368888
  32. #32

    suspension struts shocks

    7 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    8
    incidents

    Commonly reported, insufficient mileage data - n=12, median 65,000 mi, no reliable range below 25 reports.

    • "MY TRUCK WITHOUT WARNING JUST STARTS SHAKING VIOLENTLY AND BECOMES HARD TO CONTROL. IT HAS HAPPENED 10-12 TIMES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS AND OVER DIFFERENT ROAD SURFACES. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK "FIXED" TWO TIMES. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES AND HAS BECOME WORSE AFTER THE…"~5,200 mi, complaint #1130820
    • "TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FROM ST LOUIS TO MEMPHIS IN RIGHT HAND LANE. ACCELERATED TO PASS SLOWER TRAFFIC WHEN TRUCK BEGIN TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY, LURCHING FORWARD AND BACK. ALL THE WHILE LOSING SPEED AND MADE ME FEARFUL TO ATTEMPT TO TRY TO PASS OR MERGE. T…"~25,000 mi, complaint #1055150
    • "AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS A HORRIBLE SHUDDER OCCURS. I TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE AT 78000 MILES, MY WARRANTY RUNS OUT AT 80000. I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS "NORMAL FOR 157 INCH WHEELBASE TRUCKS" IS THERE ANY HELP AVAILABLE FOR THIS? THANK YOU, [XXX] INFORMATION RE…"~65,000 mi, complaint #1090932
    • "WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A NOISE COMING FROM THE FROM SUSPENSION AROUND THE WHEELS THAT SOUNDS LIKE RUNNING OVER RUMBLE STRIPS. IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM THAT OCCURS ON AND OFF ALL THE TIME. THE MECHANIC SAYS IT IS SOMETHING IN THE [REDACTED ADDRESS] COMPONENTS"~120,000 mi, complaint #1712451
    • "FRONT SPRINGS HAVE BROKEN WITHIN 1 YEAR OF THIS REPORT"~160,000 mi, complaint #1706707
  33. #33

    abs module

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=8)

    • ""CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM" WARNING APPEARED ON DASH DISPLAY. NO PROBLEM FOUND WITH BRAKES. TURNING OFF THE IGNITION FOR A TIME SEEMS TO RETURN THINGS TO NORMAL UNTIL THE NEXT EPISODE WHICH HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES . TWO DEALERSHIPS HAVE NOT FOUND THE PROBLEM. OUTSIDE…"~1,100 mi, complaint #1135335
    • "BRAKES ENGAGED PARTLY WHEN I WAS GOING DOWN THE ROAD WITHOUT STEPPING ON THE BRAKE. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER TURNED ROTARIES BUT DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. THIS TRUCK HAD LESS THAN 10,000 MILES WHEN THIS PROBLEM WAS OCCURRING. I HAVE TAKEN THE T…"~2,200 mi, complaint #965365
    • "PERIODICALLY LOSE BRAKE POWER AND IT SOUNDS/FEELS LIKE THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ARE KICKING IN. TYPICALLY HAPPENS IMMEDIATELY AFTER STARTING AND AT LOW SPEEDS (<5MPH). BRAKE POWER IS RETURNED IF I REV THE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL OR PARK. NEARLY HIT A PERSON IN THE PAR…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1244627
    • "HAVING VERY POOR BRAKING AND A HARD PEDAL FEELING WHEN STARTING TRUCK AFTER SITTING IN DRIVEWAY FOR A FEW HOURS. ISSUE OCCURS EACH TIME I START THE TRUCK. I CAN'T GET THE TIRES TO LOCK UP AND THE ANTILOCKS TO KICK IN NO MATTER HOW HARD I HIT THE BRAKES. A COUP…"~66,000 mi, complaint #1651110
    • "The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to first gear. The wrench symbol was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where i…"~161,000 mi, complaint #1941413
  34. #34

    tire failure

    7 unsafe

    7
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=7)

    • "ON MAY 23, 2012 WE PURCHASED A NEW FORD F-150 FROM BEECHMONT FORD IN CINCINNATI AND TOOK TITLE IN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY. THE TRUCK WAS FITTED WITH 4 PIRELLI SCORPION TIRES. WITHIN THE FIRST 3000 MILES WE HAD 3 SIDEWALL TIRE FAILURES. WITH THE FIRST SIDE WALL F…"~2,000 mi, complaint #957317
    • "PURCHASED A NEW 2012 F150 WITH MICHELIN LTX A/T2 TIRES 12000 MILES AND I NOTICED THAT THEY WERE DRY ROT BETWEEN THE TREAD LUGS TOOK BACK TO DEALER HAD THEM REPLACED NOW AROUND 12000 MI. LATER HAVE SAME PROBLEM DRY ROT CRACKING BETWEEN LUGS AND ON SIDEWALL I B…"~12,000 mi, complaint #1091626
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES, SIZE P275/65R/18 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIF…"~24,900 mi, complaint #1198603
    • "I WAS TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY 2 IN WASHINGTON STATE, AT 60 MPH WHEN MY FORD F150 FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE TRUCK TO PULL TOWARD THE DITCH. NO ONE WAS HURT. I CHANGED MY TIRE AND CONTACTED THE TIRE COMPANY WHERE THE WARRANTY WOULD BE HONORED. I HA…"~30,000 mi, complaint #1137197
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150 EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ROVER HT (NA) TIRES, SIZE: 275/75R18 (NA). THE CONTACT STATED WAS ALERTED BY A RELATIVE THAT THE TIRES LOOKED LOWER THAN NORMAL. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE SIDEWALL WAS CRA…"~38,299 mi, complaint #1200154
  35. #35

    instrument cluster

    4 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=6)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY DOWNSHIFTED AND LUNGED FORWARD. ALSO, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING FLICKERED AND WENT COMPLETELY DARK. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. BEAMAN FO…"~88,800 mi, complaint #1545132
    • "DRIVING AT ABOUT [REDACTED ADDRESS] 134 HEADING EAST BOUND WHEN THE SPEED ODOMETER STOPPED WORKING AND THE TRUCK DOWN SHIFTED CAUSING A SUDDEN DECREASE IN SPEED. I WAS LUCKY NO ONE WAS FOLLOWING CLOSE BEHIND OR THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I TOOK THE TR…"~172,000 mi, complaint #1329784
    • "Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to register the vehicle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 110,458…"~174,000 mi, complaint #2096844
  36. #36

    steering column

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "STEERING COLUMN SENSOR FAILED LEADING TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM. POWER STEERING FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE IN MOTION WHILE TURNING. A SEARCH OF INTERNET FORUMS CONFIRMS THIS IS A WIDESPREAD ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE MAKE AND MODEL."~63,000 mi, complaint #1420652
    • "LOWER STEERING SHAFT IS BAD ( JUST STARTED STEERING VERY HARD )"~79,500 mi, complaint #1466304
    • "THE IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT WANT TO TURN. AND SEEMS LOOSE IN THE COLUMN."~125,369 mi, complaint #1615742
  37. #37

    unintended acceleration

    6 unsafe

    6
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT STATED ACCESS FUEL FLOODED THE ENGINE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE…"~8,700 mi, complaint #1011929
    • "2012 FORD F150XL WITH 3.5L V6 ECOBOOST ENGINE. ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO HIGHWAY WITH CRUISE CONTROL OFF AND AFTER SUCCESSFULLY MERGING, VEHICLE EXPECTANTLY LUNGED FORWARD WHILE FOOT WAS OFF GAS. ENGINE KEPT ACCELERATING FOR PERIOD OF 5 SECONDS REACHING 90MPH…"~16,500 mi, complaint #983042
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND THEN ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON OVER TEN OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE T…"~35,000 mi, complaint #1199627
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO, ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE BECAME STUCK IN FIFTH GEAR AND DID NOT MOVE. THE CONTACT SHIFTED THE GEAR IN PARK, TURNED OFF, AND RESTARTED…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1501604
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE RPMS SUDDENLY REVVED TO 4,500 AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED…"~63,000 mi, complaint #1517270
  38. #38

    brake pads and rotors

    2 unsafe, 2 annoyance

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AS CERTIFIED USED IN 2014 WITH 32,000 MILES. SINCE OWNERSHIP, WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO [REDACTED ADDRESS]. LOUIS AREA WITH COMPLAINTS OF EXCESSIVE BRAKE NOISE ON START UP. ALL DEALERSHIPS HAVE MENTIONED THAT IT'S NORMAL AND VEHICL…"~40,000 mi, complaint #1460616
    • "BRAKES MAKE SCRAPPING NOISE WIPER MOTOR. SPEED OF WIPERS DOES NOT CHANGE AFTER 2ND ADVANCE"~157,000 mi, complaint #1659497
  39. #39

    corrosion and rust

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the subframe of the vehicle was severely corroded and had disintegrated due to the severe corrosion started developing in 2018. . The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was unsafe to drive.…"~100,000 mi, complaint #1798820
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE WASHING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED SEVERE RUST ON THE INSIDE OF THE CABIN CORNERS ALL THE WAY TO THE OUTER SURFACE ON BOTH CORNERS OF THE CABIN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT BODY SHOP AND THE CONTA…"~125,000 mi, complaint #1473473
    • "The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while at a stop light, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact called a tow truck company, which declined to tow the vehicle. The tow truc…"~151,000 mi, complaint #1998758
  40. #40

    differential

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "DIFFERENTIAL LOCK ACTIVATES BY IT'S SELF. LIGHT COMES ON INSTRUMENT PANEL SHOWING REAR AXLE LOCKED. REAR AXLE LOCKS UP AT SPEEDS BELOW 20 MPH. IF STOPPED AT A LIGHT OR SIGN YOUR REAR WHEELS WILL DRAG AS IF THE BRAKES ARE BEING APPLIED. IT CAN HAPPEN AT ANY TIM…"~25,000 mi, complaint #1147272
    • "I WAS CASUALLY DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY JUST OUTSIDE OF ATLANTA WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELT A JOLT IN THE REAR END AND MY ADVANCED TRACTION CONTROL TURNED ON AND STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM. I PULLED OVER AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK TO TAKE IT TO THE FORD DEALERS…"~113,000 mi, complaint #1609032
  41. #41

    heater core and blower

    4 unsafe

    4
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=4)

    • "ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, SNOW HAS ENTERED THE DRIVER CABIN THROUGH THE DASH VENTILATION SYSTEM AND BLOWN SNOW INTO THE CAB AND CAUSED MOISTURE TO FREEZE TO THE INSIDE OF THE FRONT AND SIDE WINDOWS. THE ICE FORMS IN A FEW SECONDS AND…"~22,000 mi, complaint #1042471
    • "WHILE PARKED AND WARMING UP, HEATER FAN MOTOR SEIZED UP, CONTINUED TO GENERATE HEAT AND IGNITED RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE INTERIOR BURN AND TOTAL LOSS FIRE. *TR"~58,000 mi, complaint #1145424
    • "NO AIR COOL/HEAT BLOWS OUT ....3RD F-150 HAS DONE THIS SOMETHING MUST BE WRONG"~77,450 mi, complaint #1533258
  42. #42

    alignment and pull

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE FRONT END CAME OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT END NEEDED TO BE ALIGNED AND A RE-L…"~26,000 mi, complaint #1014405
    • "LACK OF STEERING WHEEL RETURNABILITY TO CENTER LINE ON LEFT HAND TURNS. WHEN MAKING A SLIGHT LEFT HAND CURVE OVER 45 MPH IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET THE STEERING WHEEL TO RETURN TO CENTERLINE. FORD HAS ISSUED A TSB 11-08-18 FOR TRUCKS BUILD BEFORE 7/11/11 FOR THE E…"~39,000 mi, complaint #1373833
    • "THE VEHICLES STEERING HAS MADE A LOUD POPPING NOISE AND NOW MY TWO FRONT TIRES ARE COMPLETELY OUT OF ALIGNMENT. BOTH ARE POINTING OUTWARDS. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STEER CORRECTLY AND THE STEERING WHEEL HAS TURNED OFF OF CENTER. I CAN NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE STRAIG…"~103,000 mi, complaint #1471403
  43. #43

    cruise control conventional

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "HAD CRUISE CONTROL SET ON 59MPH......CAME UPON SLOW MOVING VEHICLES AND HIT ACCELERATOR TO PASS REACHING 80MPH....MADE PASS.....TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR TO SLOW DOWN, NOTHING HAPPENED WITH VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY AT 80MPH....HIT BRAKE....NO REACTION STILL 80MPH.…"~1,670 mi, complaint #943201
    • "WE WERE DRIVING ON I5 SOUTH IN CALIFORNIA WITH OUR CRUISE CONTROL SET FOR 70 MPH. WE WERE COMING INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC SO HIT THE BUTTON TO END CRUISE. IT DIDN'T WORK SO MY HUSBAND HIT THE BRAKE AND IT DIDN'T DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL. IF MY HUSBAND WOULD P…"~6,400 mi, complaint #1001775
  44. #44

    exhaust system

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS. DESIGN FLAW OF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ON THE F-150 ECOBOOST CAUSING MANIFOLD BOLTS TO SNAP/SHEER, WHICH IN TURN CAUSES THE MANIFOLDS TO WARP. THIS IS CAUSING NOISE, AND POSSIBLY EXHAUST GASES TO ENTER THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. FORD I…"~96,000 mi, complaint #1470516
    • "THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS WARP AND IN TURN BREAK OFF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUD AT THE REAR OF THE MANIFOLD MAKING A VERY LARGE EXHAUST LEAK AT THE BLOCK WHERE IT MEETS THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THIS HAPPENED UNDER NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION ON HIGHWAYS"~130,000 mi, complaint #1685536
  45. #45

    parking brake

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "TRUCK WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY WHICH IS A SLIGHT INCLINE. TRUCK ROLLED BACKWARDS 30 FEET WHILE IN PARK STRIKING A BUSH IN FRONT OF MY HOME. THIS WAS DUPLICATED 2 X AT WILL TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *TR"~15,319 mi, complaint #1033437
    • "THE TRUCK WAS IN PARK I HAD STEPPED OUT TO CHECK THE MAIL WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE TRUCK THE NEXT THING I KNEW MY TRUCK WAS MOVING LIKE IT WAS IN GEAR I JUMPED IN PRESSED THE BREAK AND IT STILL SHOWED IT IN PARK I PUSHED INTO PARK HARDER AND IT STOPPED.. I WAS…"~96,000 mi, complaint #1580804
    • "2012 F-150 ROLLS BACK WHILE IN PARK AND OFF. IT OCCURRED 2 TIMES TODAY - 2020/01/23"~120,600 mi, complaint #1640129
  46. #46

    seatbelt and pretensioner

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "I DRIVE ALONG AND MY SEATBELT JUST UNLATCHES. I PUT IT BACK IN THE RECIEVER BUCKLE IT CLICKS I TUG ON IT AND ITS LATCHED......I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD.....EVENTUALLY IT UNLATCHES AGAIN. I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO. WITH A PART THAT DOESNT APPEAR TO BE DAMAGED, AND…"~147,000 mi, complaint #1367785
  47. #47

    suspension arms and bushings

    2 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "MAKES CLUNKING NOISE WHEN MAKING LEFT TURNS, ESPECIALLY WHEN STEERING WHEEL IS TURNED FULLY TO THE LEFT. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF ITS GOING FORWARD FOR REVERSE. SEEMS LIKE NOISE AND VIBRATION IS COMING FROM RIGHT SUSPENSION."~35,000 mi, complaint #1283707
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT FRACTURED AND THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF…"~88,900 mi, complaint #1237011
  48. #48

    transfer case awd

    3 unsafe

    3
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "WHEN THERE WAS SNOW AND ICE ON THE HIGHWAYS I PUT MY TRUCK IN [REDACTED ADDRESS] AND WHEN TURNED BACK INTO [REDACTED ADDRESS] I BEGAN TO NOTICE A GRINDING AND VIBRATION NOISE THAT OCCURRED WHEN TURNING. THEN COUPLE WEEKS LATER THE NOISE STARTED WHEN BACKING OU…"~55,000 mi, complaint #1167731
  49. #49

    engine head gasket

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=5)

    • "MY TRUCK IS A 2012 PLATINUM MODEL WITH THE 3.5L ECOBOOST MOTOR. MOTOR FAILED AT 60K MILES DUE TO HEAD GASKET LEAK AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. LESS THAN A MONTH LATER I AM NOW DEALING WITH A "SERVICE ADVANCETRAK" MESSAGE AND STEERING WHEEL IS LOCKING UP COMPLETE…"~62,000 mi, complaint #1368761
    • "DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE TRUCK LURCHES FORWARD, REAR TIRES MAKE A SQUEALING SOUND FROM SKIDDING. IT WAS HARD TO KEEP TRUCK IN CENTER LANE OF INTERSTATE AND IMMEDIATELY HAD TO MAKE MY WAY TO THE EMERGENCY LANE. ONCE I TURNED THE TRUCK OFF AND SAT FOR A…"~157,000 mi, complaint #1494378
  50. #50

    engine oil consumption

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT OIL DRIPPING UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF DIAGNOSING THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE…"~64,000 mi, complaint #1311295
  51. #51

    interior trim

    2 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "SEATS STOP WORKING THE TRUCK HAS 27,252 READING FORD FORUMS MULTIPLE PEOPLE HAVE EXPERENCED THIS AFTER THE WARRANTY HAS JUST RAN OUT. FORD WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT AND THE DEALERSHIP WANTS $1,700.00 TO FIX THE SEAT HEATERS."~27,252 mi, complaint #1254292
  52. #52

    key fob and immobilizer

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "ON 27 DECEMBER 2013, I RETURNED HOME FROM WORK SOMETIME BETWEEN 5-6PM. I PARKED THE VEHICLE IN THE DRIVEWAY JUST AS I HAD EVERY DAY SINCE I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE. I PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, AND EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WALKED TO THE PASSENGER SIDE TO RETRIEVE…"~32,000 mi, complaint #1150379
    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS FAULTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE KEY WAS PLACED IN THE IGNITION, IT WOULD WIGGLE AS IF THE OPENING WERE LOOSE. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO R…"~37,589 mi, complaint #1139094
  53. #53

    seat mechanism

    1 unsafe, 1 annoyance

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "THE DRIVER SEAT OF MY 2012 FORD F150 PLATINUM, 4X4, SUPERCREW OCCASIONALLY MAKES A GRINDING NOISE WHEN I SLIDE THE SEAT BACKWARDS. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE FORD LAKEWOOD DEALERSHIP IN WASHINGTON STATE AND WAS INFORMED THAT FORD HAD SOME SORT OF TECHNICAL BULLETI…"~20,000 mi, complaint #984526
    • "TRAVELING HWY 70 E BETWEEN SAINT AUGUSTINE PASS AND AGUIRRE SPRINGS TURNOFF, COMING FROM LAS CRUCES, NM. HAD JUST PULLED BACK INTO TRAFFIC AFTER SWITCHING FROM A 5'9'" DRIVER TO 4'9" DRIVER. THE SEAT MEMORIES WERE PROGRAMMED FOR BOTH DRIVERS, BUT DID NOT WOR…"~20,000 mi, complaint #987241
  54. #54

    throttle and pedal

    2 unsafe

    2
    incidents

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "I HAVE A 2012 F-150 AND HAVE LOST POWER ALONG WITH THE BODY OF TRUCK SHACKING ON 4 OCCASIONS. WANT TO KNOW HOW MANY THROTTLE BODIES I HAVE HAD - THE ORIGINAL, THE REPLACEMENT IN 2016, ANOTHER REPLACEMENT IN 2016 AND NOW I BROKE DOWN AGAIN YESTERDAY. ACTUALLY…"~48,000 mi, complaint #1377463
    • "THE TRUCK SUDDENLY DECELERATED AND A WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. THE FIRST TIME I WAS ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND WENT FROM 25 TO 2 MPH W/O ANY OTHER TRAFFIC. THE SECOND TIME IT WAS ON A STATE HIGHWAY AND WE WENT FROM 45 TO 2 MPH WITH TRAFFIC BEHIND US. THE DEAL…"~71,100 mi, complaint #1336245
  55. #55

    engine mounts

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WHEN DRIVING AT SPEEDS LESS THAN 20 MILES PER HOUR THE ENGINE WILL MAKE A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN TO FORD ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND THEY HAD NEVER BEEN ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM UNTIL TODAY. THEY TOLD ME THE REAR TRANSMISSION MOUNT…"~43,000 mi, complaint #1272289
  56. #56

    fluid leak unspecified

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "FLUID LOSS: ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS I HAVE PARKED MY TRUCK IN MY DRIVEWAY AT NIGHT AND IN THE MORNING I AWAKE TO FIND PUDDLES OF FLUID UNDER TRUCK. I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO A FORD SERVICE CENTER AND BOTH TIMES HAVE BEEN TOLD I HAVE NO LEAKS. 2 DAYS AGO THE P…"~73,500 mi, complaint #1313349
  57. #57

    fuel injector

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "ECOBOOST ENGINE HAS A TERRIBLE MISS AT IDLE AND BLOWS BLACK SMOKE AT START UP. FUEL MILEAGE IS ALSO BAD DUE TO RICH FUEL CONDITIONS. FORD HAS REPLACED MANY PARTS INCLUDING INJECTORS AND PLUGS THAT WERE CARBONED UP. NOW FORD REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING ELSE UNTIL A…"~1,000 mi, complaint #998454
  58. #58

    horn

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE HORN FAILED. THE DEALER (WILSON FORD, [REDACTED PHONE]) PERFORMED A REPAIR THAT ENABLED THE HORN TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY, BUT THE REPAIR SPECIFICS WERE…"~66,000 mi, complaint #1400248
  59. #59

    infotainment head unit

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "THE AUDIO SYSTEM HAS STOPPED WORKING IN THE TRUCK I OWN. THE DASH TIME FLASHES BUT NONE OF THE DIALS WORK. THIS OCCURS WHEN IT IS STATIONARY OR IN MOTION."~63,000 mi, complaint #1371091
  60. #60

    lighting exterior

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "2012 FORD F150 STX "AUTO LAMPS" CAN NOT BE TURNED ON BY DEALERSHIPS, IF THEY WERE NOT FACTORY INSTALLED, EVEN THOUGH FACTORY WIRING AND PROPER PARTS, EXISTS. "LIGHTS ON WITH WIPERS", WHICH IS AN AVAILABLE OPTION WITH THE AUTO LAMP FEATURE, IS REQUIRED BY PENNS…"~7,500 mi, complaint #998551
  61. #61

    mirror

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WHILE DRIVING THE INTERSTATE THE DRIVER SIDE MIRROR GLASS (JUST MIRROR ITSELF WITH BLACK BACK SUPPORT) SLUMPED PARTIALLY DETACHING ITSELF FROM THE MIRROR ADJUSTMENT MOUNT MAKING IT UNUSABLE TO VIEW THE DRIVER SIDE SIDE REAR VIEW. *TR"~27,630 mi, complaint #1116588
  62. #62

    noise or vibration unspecified

    1 annoyance

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "WHEN TAKING OFF FROM BEING STOPPED THERE IS A THUMPING, CLICKING, SNAPPING TYPE SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE TRUCK. NOT ONLY DOES IT MAKE A NOISE BUT YOU CAN FEEL IT. TRUCK WAS TAKEN INTO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND DEALER COULD NOT FIND OUT WHERE IT WA…"~1,200 mi, complaint #1091417
  63. #63

    torque converter

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=3)

    • "20,484 MILES ON TRUCK. 10/18/15 RPM'S INCREASE BUT DOESNT SHIFT INTO NEXT GEAR. 10/19/15 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER FOUND NO CODE, SENT BACK TO ME. 11/17&11/22 DRIVER SEAT LOST MEMORY. 11/28/15 RPM REVED WHEN BRAKE WAS APPLIED RPM'S WERE STIL…"~20,960 mi, complaint #1245710
  64. #64

    tpms

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=2)

    • "INTERNET RESEARCH YIELDS COMMON PROBLEM WITH 2009 AND LATER MODEL YEAR FORD F150 TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM. TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM FAULT OCCURS, CANNOT BE RESET, IS EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR, AND FREQUENTLY FAILS AGAIN. CONSUMERS ARE OPERATING VEHIC…"~49,500 mi, complaint #1217566
  65. #65

    transmission manual clutch

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=0)

    • "HAVING TROUBLE TO SHIFT TO 1ST GEAR AND THERES TIME THAT I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE TRACTION CONTROL OFF CUASE IT WON'T GO TO 1ST GEAR THAT HAPPENS WHEN I STOP BEEN HAVIN THAT TROUBLE WITH THISE 2 THINGS MY TRUCK BARELY HAS 25,300 MILES ON IT HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME"complaint #1719373
  66. #66

    trunk or liftgate

    1 unsafe

    1
    incident

    Mileage: suppressed (fewer than 10 mileage-bearing reports; n=1)

    • "TAILGATE STEP HINGE NEEDS TO HAVE SLIP RESISTANT SPRAY OR MATERIAL ON IT. THE STEP HAS SLIP RESISTANT MATERIAL, BUT WHEN STEPPING DOWN, IF THE BALL OF YOUR FOOT LANDS ON THE HINGE YOU CAN SLIDE OFF THE STEP RESULTING IN SEVERE INJURY"~85,000 mi, complaint #1385215

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