2012 Ford F-150 Electrical System Problems
- 112
- 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 112 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 6 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear window · 24 records
- rear defrost · 18 records
- power steering · 10 records
- engine light · 9 records
- failure mileage · 9 records
- window shattered · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 33 |
| 60–100k mi | 31 |
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 100–150k mi | 16 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
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 notice before people die. *tr
ODI 10522435
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
While driving at highway speed, i heard a pop and 'ding' sound before losing all electrical items - dash board, head lights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, etc., but the engine was still operating. I then felt a grinding noise and immediately exited the highway safely to park at a gas station. I turned off and removed the key but the engine was still running. I was only a few miles from a ford dealership.…
ODI 10509104
Electrical System · Engine
It first started when i merged onto the interstate and it lost all power and misfired. I took it to the dealership and they replaced to parts. Know my truck has a miss in the engine took it back to ford and the first dealership said that it was because i had aftermarket tires on it and the engine was to small for the size of my truck. So i asked to take it to a different dealer and they charged me $95 to say it was…
ODI 10547703
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While the vehicle was parked, the electronic door switches failed to unlock the doors. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact mentioned that the door was opened manually. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000. The vin was not available. Updated 09/23/16*lj *tr
ODI 10888972
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on freeway and trying to pass, vehicle started shaking violently and lost power. Also when pulling out into traffic vehicle when lose power and engine shakes. Engine light came ona nd has remained on. Very dangerous situations continue to happen daily. Ford ecoboost system has a problem, dealership says ford is aware but does not know when parts to repair might be available. Says to continue to drive.…
ODI 10503179
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
I purchased this vehicle for my son in december 2012. We took a trip to alabama on the saturday following the purchase. The truck had problems stalling, misfiriing, and not braking immediately. We have taken the truck to the ford dealership for repairs approximately 15 to 20 times. It is in the shop again today for the misfiring/stalling. The service writer told my son that his vehicle has only been the shop twice…
ODI 10725515
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
At passing speeds or during acceleration the vehicle will stall and check engine light will come on and start flashing. It only does this when accelerated and has almost caused accidents. After numerous occasions of this happening the light has continuously stayed on and now it won't go off.
ODI 10690869
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2012 f150 ecoboost. Consumer states shuttering, loss of horsepower and electrical panel went blank *tgw the consumer stated when he stopped at the gas station, there was steam coming from the engine. The next morning, as the consumer was driving to the dealer, the check engine light illuminated. The mechanic found the inner cooler was filled with water and was pushing water through the engine. The water was created…
ODI 10482987
Electrical System
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 failure continued after the repair. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the computer was reprogrammed. Additionally the contact stated that…
ODI 10555369
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
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 the pressure on the gas pedal, and pulled off the interstate to avoid oncoming traffic, the power returned and the engine responded again. The catalytic…
ODI 10535877
Electrical System
Started the truck to warm up, as tempeture was 17 deg. F.. Went inside to lock up house and when i came out there was smoke coming out of doors. Upon opening, the cab was filled with black smoke and there was a flaming mass on passinger side floor on a floor mat i had purchased for truck. I pulled mat out with melting pile of plastic and put fire out with snow on ground. Had to make arrangements for someone to pick…
Fire reported
ODI 10855703
Electrical System · Engine
I own a 2012 f150 platinum truck with an ecoboost engine. We purchased the truck new. I was on the interstate and was trying to pass a slow moving car. The vehicle went into overdrive and began to shake. I pulled over to the side of the road. The check engine light was on. I turned off the vehicle and waited a moment. When i restarted the truck i drove to the nearest dealership. It did this again twice on the way to…
ODI 10577780