2012 Ford F-150 Unknown Or Other Problems
- 77
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 77 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear window · 31 records
- window shattered · 11 records
- rear defrost · 8 records
- rear defroster · 6 records
- side rear · 6 records
- heard loud · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 30–60k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 11092796
Unknown Or Other
Rear window, on passenger side, shattered after turning the defrost on. Temp was approximately 15 degrees. The indicator light on the defrost was flickering, as the window shattered, then turned off. This occurred while driving on a straight flat road 30 miles per hour.
ODI 11067197
Unknown Or Other
While driving my pick up on a cold day with the rear window defroster on, one panel of the rear window shattered. During subsequent driving the rear window fell out of the frame into the bed of the pick up. I believe the defroster malfunctioned and overheated causing the panel to shatter because of the excessive heat being generated by the defroster versus the cold air outside the vehicle.
ODI 11065948
Unknown Or Other
I own a 2012 f150 ecoboost. My problem is when i accelerate during rainy/humid weather conditions, the vehicle stalls and shutters. The check engine light does not illuminate and the service center cannot daignose the problem because they can't see any code. I've been recommended to get new spark plugs and coils which does not solve the problem. Austin, texas 1/2018
ODI 11058344
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
My f150 started to drop in to 1st gear unexpectedly when driving at at speeds greater than 50mph. At first the check engine light did not come on and mechanic could not find a source now i am getting engine codes p0720 and p0722. When i tried to investigate i found that this has been recalled on some 2012 ford f150 but not mine. This is a serious safety issue and has cause unexpectedly down shifts on national…
ODI 11057741
Unknown Or Other
Turned on the truck to warm up and turned on the defroster on the back window because it was cold out. About 5min down the road we heard this very loud pop and the window completely shattered. Luckily it stayed intact or the glass would have gone all over my two year old son. Now i am being told it costs over $1000.00 to fix!
ODI 11060763
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
I turned on the rear defrost and my passenger side of the rear window shattered. There was a loud noise when it happened. I was driving when this happened. The dealer and other ford personnel have admitted this is a widespread problem - but no recall.
ODI 11057183
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
My 2012 f150 rear drivers side window section suddenly shattered after turning on the rear defrost function. Rear defrost went on then i smelled something burning g. The rear drivers side glass section then shattered. There was absolutely no trauma that caused this. The rear defrost will no longer operate since. I contacted ford service and there is no recall at this time. I searched online and found close to 150…
ODI 11055071
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate and lost power. The check engine indicator immediately illuminated. The contact managed to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder of the highway and the check engine indicator dimmed briefly. The contact called the nearest ford dealer and was informed that since the check engine indicator was no longer illuminated, he…
ODI 11048601
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
P0720 trouble code. Speedometer does not work. At highway cruising speeds, the transmission occasionally downshifts to 1st gear.
ODI 11042517
Unknown Or Other
I purchased a 2012 ford ecoboost in july 2012. And purchased an extended 5yr 100k mile warranty., which was valid through july 20, 2017. In august of 2017, after the truck sat for a couple days, i would start the car and hear a loud rattle coming from the front of the motor. I started to research the internet and found out that ecoboost models from 2011-2015 had faulty timing chains that stretched / malfunctioned…
ODI 11024542
Unknown Or Other
I went to open the moonroof on a hot afternoon to vent the truck. I pressed the switch to tilt the glass and it didn't seem to move. I tried the slide function and heard a loud pop. The glass slid about 1" and stopped. I tried numerous times to open or close the moonroof and only succeeded in getting it to open about 5" and it will not close. I have read many posts on ford forums and other forums about this problem.…
ODI 11019092
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
When parked with ignition off and no one in the truck drivers side door will not unlock with key or inside on the unlock switch. When i first noticed the problem sometimes you can unlock and lock repeatedly and it would unlock but now it wont do anything. Both doors lock fine but when unlocking only the passanger side door unlocks. This is on an extended cab xlt.
ODI 11019123
Unknown Or Other
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 on the 3rd throttle body, my husband dropped me off to pick truck up at dealership and i broke down in the ford dealership parking lot as i was exiting the…
ODI 10985052
Unknown Or Other
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
1 injury
ODI 10995509
Unknown Or Other
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!
ODI 10981006
Unknown Or Other
Automatic transmission suddenly shifted to first gear while vehicle was traveling at around 50 mph, without any driver input. Traveling on a city street, level and dry conditions. Wheels locked up and vehicle stopped. Vehicle stayed in first gear for awhile and then began driving normally for a few hundred yards and then the problem repeated .
ODI 10971579
Unknown Or Other
Sunroof shattered while going down interstate. Sounded like an explosion x 3
ODI 10970830
Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 10968529
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
3/7/2017 [redacted] 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 a faulty tourque convertor, rear window replacement due to break in rear window defroster. Now this, i do not feel safe in this vehicle and will be pursuing the…
ODI 10959473
Unknown Or Other
I have a 2012 fx4 f150 with 51,400 miles on it, 29 degree morning, i turn on defrosters in both front and rear. I am driving to work and about 5 minutes down the road and i hear a load pop and i don't hear or feel anything else. It is dark, so i don't notice anything right away. As i'm pulling into work and a little light outside, i see my driver side of the 3 piece rear window is shattered. It is a rear sliding…
ODI 10958427
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
When i an pushing the gas pedal to go, the whole truck vibrates at random intervals and lasts for about 15 seconds at intervals every 1 to 2 minutes. This happens at all speeds and is getting worse everyday. Les schwab checked the tires, brakes, rotors, axles, bearing and u-joints and everything is good. It feels almost like you are driving on a rumble strip but more harsh. The severity of the vibration is worse…
ODI 10944013
Unknown Or Other
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 shattered. How am i responsible for replacing this!? $900 was the estimate.
ODI 10927536
Unknown Or Other
I have a 2012 f-150 flex fuel 5.0. Last night it started downshifting and slamming into 1st gear while driving approximately 65 mph. I stopped for errands got started on the road again and the truck did the same thing but a "wrench" appeared in my dash display. I took it to my local mechanic who diagnosed the problem with p0731 - molded lead frame. He indicated ford had issued a service bulletin stating a "free" fix…
ODI 10925536
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
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 puddle of reddish fluid was much bigger. Once again i am told no leaks by service department. I have shown them pictures & i am told there are fluids they cannot…
ODI 10899789