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
While merging from i-26 to i-20 while pulling a lightly loaded cargo trailer i was accelerating down the entrance ramp, had just begun to merge and suddenly with no warning my f-150 truck with an ecoboost engine began to hesitate.... Actually is was much worse than a hesitation it seemed to lose all power and began to vibrate terribly (felt and sounded like driving on a corrugated/washboard road). I had a large 18…
ODI 10513656
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
V6 ecoboost my family and i were traveling in heavy rain on i65 in birmingham, al. I pulled into the far left lane to pass slower vehicles. When i accelerated the truck began to shake violently and rapidly lose speed and power. Several vehicles including a semi had to take evasive action to avoid a collision. The second time was on my return trip home. We were traveling on a two lane road in foggy conditions. We…
ODI 10513974
Engine · Power Train
Vehicle was purchased on 3/16/13 as a demo model with 6300 miles on it. Made a left turn and accelerated to merge into traffic on 3/19/13 when the whole vehicle shuddered violently and the engine lost power resulting in people having to hit their brakes and honk at us to avoid hitting us. The engine continued to bog down as the accelerator was pushed. I let the vehicle coast to almost a stop before the symptoms went…
ODI 10505159
Engine · Power Train
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 70 on highway. Dealership found no issues. 3/29/13- engine light on, shuttering, shaking, and won't go over 70 on highway. Dealership identified issue as bad cac intercooler and replaced per tsb 130303c. 7/9/13-…
ODI 10562652
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
This write up is for a 2012 ford f-150 truck with the 3.5l ecoboost v-6 installed. Jan, 2013-while driving on i-24e, i was pulling out from the rest stop, just north west of exit 1. I went to pass a 18 wheeler and my truck came "unglued". It practically died in the passing lane when i pressed the gas peddle. It shuddered so hard; i didn't think i would be able to get off of the road before it died. It was missing…
ODI 10523824
Power Train
Vehicle would not accelerate from 40 mph while attempting to merge with highway traffic. When the accelerator pedal was depressed the vehicle shuttered and would accelerate past 40 mph while trying to merge with heavy traffic going 65 mph. Continued with a very slow acceleration which took about a mile to reach 60 mph. Then the vehicle started to perform normally. *tr
ODI 10492208
Power Train
2012 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to transmission malfunction. *smd the consumer stated the gear moved from park to reverse twice, since he purchased the vehicle in september 2012. The most recent incident caused approximately $5800 damage to the vehicle, plus damage to landscaping property of a business. The consumer stated he placed the vehicle in park and left it running. When he went around the truck,…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10498862
Power Train
The vehicle has been in the ford shop three times for a clicking or popping noise that came from the rear of the truck. I have complained about it since the vehicle reached 6,000 miles or 4 months old. The dealer has attempted numerous repair attempts (3 ea.)to fix the problem the vehicle has spent many days at the shop while the mechanic tried to fix the problem. The ford engineers or so i have been told where…
ODI 10490273
Engine · Power Train
My 2012 ford f150 with eco-boost engine stalls and shakes upon fast acceleration. This happens mostly on rainy damp days but has happened during night driving also. Once this happens the trucks looses all power and i have had to pull off the highway, turn the engine off and restart. Have brought the truck to the dealer on three occasions with no results of correction. I know this is a common problem with this engine…
ODI 10548624
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
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle lost power while passing another vehicle. Unable to complete passing maneuver. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. *tr
ODI 10513881
Power Train
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 faulty componets could fail and cause loss of control or serious injury or death to myself or passengers and other vehicles on the highway should they fail and…
ODI 10490286
Engine · Power Train
2012 f150 ecoboost. Was cruising on the highway at 60-65 closing in on a slower moving bus. Pulled out to pass and gave it more throttle the vehicle did not accelerate even with throttle to the floor. Had to hit the brakes and pull back behind the bus to avoid a collision. After recovering the motor seemed to recover and allowed for acceleration again. This was the second time this has happened to us. Neither time…
ODI 10483294
Engine · Power Train
I have experienced two separate occurrences where the truck would violently lose power during acceleration during rainstorms. The first time the check engine light flashed but went away. The dealer told me it was probably the traction control, since no check engine light was logged in the system. The second time was april 24th, 2013, and the truck had approximately 11,000 miles. I was traveling approximately 70mph…
ODI 10513926
Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I put my truck into drive and it hesitates, jumps back and fourth being real sluggish. The only way out of this is to floor the gas and let it push through for about five to ten seconds and then it is done. Which is hard to do when it is time to take my kids to school and i am in a school zone. This is very intermittent, but happens more often than not. If i let the car remain off for more than 15 minutes then the…
ODI 10541975
Power Train
I purchased my new f-150 in august 2012 and immediately noticed a "hesitation" when starting out in drive, until the engine shifted to second gear and a "miss" in the engine when driving at highway speeds. I called the dealer, told them my truck has safety defect and took the truck back for an evaluation and oil change. The dealer told me they found no defects on the computer codes and no bulletins from ford but…
ODI 10501446
Accelerator Pedal · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I have had this problem several times. It seemed to start in october 2012. I was trying to merge into traffic and pushed the gas pedal down quickly and it did not move forward any faster. I i was almost rear-ended by another vehicle because i could not get any speed. It seems that when i push down the pedal very slowly, it will go faster. But when i need the response to be very quickly, it does not respond. I have…
ODI 10537815
Engine · Power Train
I was driving to work entering the freeway doing 55 i tried to accelerate the vehicle past a slower moving car and the vehicle began to shake violently and the truck lost power. Had i been in heavy traffic this would have certainly caused a serious collision as i was unable to control the vehicle and had to slow down to 30 mph on the freeway before i could slowly accelerate back up to speed. This has occurred…
ODI 10486724
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2012 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to acceleration problems. *smd the consumer stated as he tried to merge into traffic on the interstate, he floored the accelerator pedal, but the engine shut down completely. He was able to get the truck off the main interstate and into the emergency lane. The engine light came on. He let the truck sit in the off position for approximately 10 minutes and then he re-started…
ODI 10594079
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, there were abnormal noises heard from the engine. In addition, the vehicle remained stuck in second gear. The contact stated that the failure was most prominent when there were moist, wet weather conditions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, who stated that the irregularities where a characteristic of the…
ODI 10514471
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Traveling west on i-20 in tx for several hours through rain/mist/foggy conditions. Exited the highway for fuel. Upon reentering the highway and attempting to accelerate to speed, truck began shaking violently and did not respond to inputs from the throttle. I was able to speed up to about 45mph before the engine problem developed. Luckily i had a shoulder to pull over on as i had entered the interstate ahead of a…
ODI 10502074
Power Train
While cruising at 65 mph on the interstate, heavy acceleration was applied to pass an 18-wheeler. At about 75% throttle and when the automatic transmission downshifted into second gear, the truck began vibrating violently and a check engine light appeared, blinking. Immediately letting off the throttle, the truck shifted back to sixth gear and stopped vibrating. A few seconds go by and the check engine light stopped…
ODI 10499669
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving turnpike at 1:30am with wet roads but not raining. Cruise control was engaged at 75 mph. Approaching a bridge and upon starting to climb on the incline i heard a noise that sounded like the transmission had disengaged then the engine light started pulsating on and off so i tried to accelerate and the truck did not react but since i was going 75 it took me over the bridge and then i coasted down the bridge…
ODI 10522923
Engine · Power Train
Traveled from benton, la to little rock ar. Was driving down two lane highway at 55 mph in the rain. Had to come to stop as a vehicle was turning left. Upon accelerating vehicle began to shake violently and would not accelerate past 15 mph. Was able to pull over to shoulder. Turned off vehicle and removed key. Restarted engine. Vehicle would only run approximately 20 mph. Drove to next town about 10 miles away.…
ODI 10486138
Engine · Power Train
While driving on an interstate with two motorcycles in the bed of the trucks, the truck started to shake and vibrate. Have since seen this referred to as the shudder that sometimes precedes the limp mode which results in power failure. After changing lanes and monitoring tires on nearby vehicles in motion we confirmed it was not the road. I have since experienced it again but cannot recreate the behavior on demand…
ODI 10514363