2012 Ford F-150 Power Train Problems
- 417
- 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 417 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- first gear · 32 records
- power train · 20 records
- lead frame · 13 records
- without warning · 12 records
- failure mileage · 11 records
- where diagnosed · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 133 |
| 1–30k mi | 85 |
| 100–150k mi | 79 |
| 30–60k mi | 75 |
| 150–400k mi | 19 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Hello nhtsb, my certified pre owned 2012 ford f-150 lariat 3.5l ecoboost 4wd supercrew has had the safety recall nhtsa 19v-075 19s07 6r80 sudden transmissiondownshift powertrain control module programming on march 18 2019 and since that time the wrench symbol has appeared in the speedo cluster twice and sent the truck into limp mode in motion each time in the late afternoon i was able to limp the truck to the…
ODI 11299993
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While traveling approximately 20 mph, the vehicle shook and downshifted into first gear. The vehicle was repaired on august 6, 2019 at beach ford ([redacted], myrtle beach, sc 29577) per nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The same dealer was contacted via phone for the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the repair failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11292552
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 75 mph in fog, the contact attempted to pass a tractor trailer. The vehicle hesitated, failed to accelerate, and decelerated to 60 mph. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, the rpms fluctuated between 2000-4000, and the gear shifted from fourth to sixth gear. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11289714
Power Train
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 do the repair due to the title status.
ODI 11287502
Power Train
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.
ODI 11282220
Power Train
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ODI 11266432
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle downshifted independently and the engine revved to 4,000 rpms. The contact immediately decreased the speed to 60 mph and the vehicle independently shifted back into drive. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 11265473
Power Train · Steering
Tl* the contact called on behalf of [xxx] who owns a 2012 ford f-150. While the vehicle was reversing out of a parking lot, the steering seized and the service advancetrac warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to harrison ford (820 n main st, wellington, oh 44090, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear was faulty and needed to be replaced. Vehicle was repaired. The contact…
ODI 11265851
Power Train
While driving my truck will automatically change gears and the speedometer will go to zero. Sometimes it will drop into a low gear, sometime it will jump into and higher gear. On two occasions now my truck has gotten stuck in 5th gear while driving on the highway. When i come to a complete stop it wont downshift below 3rd gear. Both times this has happened the speedometer seems to short out as well and goes to zero.…
ODI 11255900
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 mph up a hill, the transmission abruptly downshifted and smoke was present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the connect in the transmission line malfunctioned and caused transmission fluid to leak from the vehicle. The transmission lines were repaired, but the vehicle…
ODI 11266054
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
My transmission sticks in one gear, shifts very hard, and down shifts unexpectedly. There is a recall for this, but ford has not started to fix this problem. It is causing additional damage to my vehicle the more i drive it. The recall was started in febuary of 2019.
ODI 11289006
Power Train
Upon startup engine makes a terrible rattle knock noise , upon investigation we came to the conclusion that timing chain stretched and or tensioners and cam phasers may have failed. That is until the oil pressure is high enough to correct this issue
ODI 11246666
Power Train
Vehicle shows huge wrench on screen. Speedometer/odometer stops working and only have 3rd and 5th gear. Next the truck violently downshifted to 1st gear. Took to the dealer to have recall fixed. They said they reset the computer and downloaded new software. 2 days later, truck was stuck in 1st gear. Pulled over, restarted it and seemed fine. Now about once a day, will suddenly shift into 1st at any speed again.…
ODI 11243228
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact received a recall notification for nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). Butler county ford (400 s main st, butler, pa 16001, [redacted]) performed the recall repair. After the repair, the speedometer malfunctioned and several unknown warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer the following day.…
ODI 11246089
Power Train
My 2012 ford f150 has an automatic transmission 6r80. While going 15-20 mph the transmission suddenly and violently downshifts from 2nd to 1st causing the rear tires to slide.this has happened repeatedly. The ford dealership has completed all the known service bulletins which include a software update and a lead frame replacement. This is a dangerous issue on slick roads.
ODI 11234723
Power Train
Tl* the contact was speaking on behalf of her son in law who owns 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the vehicle gear downshift without warning to first gear then to neutral. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road, turn the vehicle off and back on in order for the vehicle to resume back to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (david mcdavid ford fort worth 300 w…
ODI 11300723
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Secondary timing chain link came apart soon after i bought the truck in 2015 at 66,000 miles my warranty paid for it. Now it is happening again but on the other side of the engine. 2 time chain links fall apart. Ford is not paying for this because my warranty was up 2 months ago and it is not a pre certified truck, miles are 120,066 miles. 2 timing chain links break in 4 years???????? The technicians at santa maria…
ODI 11235048
Power Train · Service Brakes
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 dealership for service. The dealership advised me that somehow my rear axle differential had snapped on the rear driver side. They stated that usually they see that…
ODI 11265993
Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
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 not on a hill or anything to make it roll and it was actually moving like it was put into gear
ODI 11229389
Power Train
After the transmission recall, to prevent the vehicle from downshifting into first gear when at speed, the truck's mileage has dropped drastically. Although not a safety issue, it has not been addressed by ford through complaints to it dealerships.
ODI 11234234
Power Train · Service Brakes
Driving 75mph towing boat. Truck shifts into 1st gear. Redlined engine, many noises, slipping transmission, step on pedal to accelerate, it goes to 5k before shifting. Almost caused major highway disaster. Now my family is afraid to ride in vehicle. Also when first start up no brakes. Recalls where done for both , did not fix either.
ODI 11230898
Power Train
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 the ford service center to update the software. Few days after i felt it again but didn't felt it again some time. After a month wiles driving from 4th to 6th…
ODI 11219820
Engine · Power Train
While driving at 60mph the transmission shifted into first without warning, causing a sudden loss of control of the vehicle almost causing multiple accidents as i was in the middle of rush hour traffic. The sudden down shift over spun the motor, resulting in a lower engine knock which a certified ford technician believes is the result of a bearing failure. Even though the technician performed a cylinder leakage test…
ODI 11240597
Power Train
Complaint involves recall 19s07/nhtsa 19v-075. I have had my vehicle in to the ford dealer for service when 1st purchasing and upon receipt of this recall notice. This problem has not been remedied in my vehicle and poses a safety concern. My vehicle still suddenly downshifts or bucks. Feels like i am being rear ended. This has happened on multiple occasions, usually at low speeds(05-15mph). Transmission does not…
ODI 11218888
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel indicated that the vehicle downshifted from sixth to first gear and the tires skid. As the contact continued to drive, the vehicle went back into gear; however, the failure recurred. The contact called superior ford (located at 4303 la- 19, zachary, la 70791, [redacted]) and was informed to schedule an appointment. The…
ODI 11210781