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
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to autonation ford littleton (8252 s broadway, littleton, co 80122) where they reprogrammed the transmission control module. One week later, the contact had to take the vehicle back to the dealer because the transmission was unexpectedly downshifting into first gear.…
ODI 11190499
Power Train
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 next day 02/16/19 i was driving then the wrench light came on and the vehicle will not shift. Took it back to the dealership and got it diagnosed. Truck ran just…
ODI 11181752
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The contact stated that big mike naughton ford (located at 150 s havana st, aurora, co 80012, [redacted]) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a…
ODI 11196540
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The contact called dick smith ford at [redacted] (located at 9505 e state rte 350, raytown, mo 64133) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not…
ODI 11194778
Power Train
I was driving my truck going to work, i was going about 70mph it was foggy and the roads were wet. Out of nowhere my f-150 slams into 1st gear and locks the rear wheels, making skid straight off the highway into the ditch. My instrument gauges went scrazy, my needle for my speedometer went to 0-mph as soon as it dropped to 1st gear. When the truck finally came to a stop, i noticed that the wrench light and check…
ODI 11175739
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving on busy expressway in rush hour traffic, my truck suddenly shifted into neutral and i lost all information on dash (speedometer, miles until empty, etc). Luckily i was able to pull over and no one was hurt. Had to have vehicle towed. I was told that my trasmission has code p0722, apparently a common issue with the molded lead frame. I was also told that my vin was not covered under a recall and that i…
ODI 11182055
Power Train
Transmission downshifts on its own at any given time.
ODI 11179801
Power Train
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 would shut off and it would stop. Other day it got stuck in 1st gear again and a 'wrench' appeared on instrument gauge. I looked on internet and it appears…
ODI 11175219
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving between 30-50 mph, the gear shifter switched into neutral and caused the engine to rev. The failure eventually caused the vehicle to lose power. The vehicle was taken to salinas valley ford lincoln (1100 auto center cir, salinas, ca 93907) where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and did not…
ODI 11186537
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle downshifted into first gear independently. The failure occurred intermittently. The contact had to pull the vehicle over to regain control. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Ford of…
ODI 11186279
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle downshifted from sixth to first gear and then back to fifth gear. The vehicle then went into limp mode. The vehicle was taken to honolulu ford (located at 1370 n king st, honolulu, hi 96817, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the molded lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa…
ODI 11174769
Power Train
While driving at approximately 45 mph on a city street the vehicle unexpectedly down shifted into 1st gear. Based on my research since the incident on saturday january 26th, 2019, it is the same as described by others and i feel it should be part of this nhtsa investigation. I took my vehicle into 360 automotive located in kennewick, wa on monday the 28th and upon inspection they documented that no code showed up…
ODI 11173201
Power Train
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 during the time period covered by the recall. How do i get my vehicle covered under this recall? I have called ford customer service and was told to contact…
ODI 11174465
Power Train
I was driving on the expressway during the day when pavement was dry. Sun was shining but outdoor temps were about 30 degrees. While going 70 mph, the automatic transmission suddenly dropped into 1st gear. The truck jerked for a second then seemed to go into neutral. I had no power to the wheels so i coasted off the freeway to a safe location. My transmission seemed to have completely failed. I proceeded to call for…
ODI 11180424
Power Train
Intermittent issues with driving downshifts and hard upshifts. Sometimes the f150 shifts from 1st to third under light acceleration and will not shift out of 3rd gear. Wrench light error comes on, air bag light comes on and the speedometer goes to zero and mileage counter all show dashes. Pulling over and shutting off the truck works to clear the wrench icon and regain speed and mileage reading but the shifting…
ODI 11180713
Power Train
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 goes into a limp mode, there is also instances where the vehicle will shift back into 1st gear on its own which is what my 2012 f-150 is doing and ford is…
ODI 11166466
Power Train
Frame lead recall which already has a recall but ford is saying mine is not covered. Truck slammed into 1st from fifth while traveling on the road. Restarted the truck and the transmission was stuck in first. It then slammed into 3rd and is now stuck in 3rd. The recall states that my truck is covered but when i run my vin it does not show up. Ford is refusing to cover the safety recall.
ODI 11170198
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle downshifted to fifth gear. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. After waiting approximately two minutes to restart the vehicle, it operated normally. The failure occurred approximately fifteen times within two months. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no failure code was located. The vehicle was…
ODI 11165086
Electrical System · Power Train
This truck is spontaneously shifting down to 1st gear. It is also getting stuck in different gears and not shifting properly, ford supposedly has a customer satisfaction program extending the warranty to 150,000 miles for the lead frame, however i took it to my local ford dealership and they do not want to honor the customer satisfaction program. I called ford corporate and the same thing. Not only when this problem…
ODI 11165818
Power Train
I experienced a sudden shift into 1st gear and a blue wrench come on the dashboard while going 65 down the highway. This of course was not safe and i was able to control vehicle and stop it. Shut the vehicle off and turned it back on and able to finish my drive. After this happened 2 more times, i contacted dealership to see if there were any known issues. Looking at my vin they said there was not. So i took to my…
ODI 11186150
Power Train
Transmission revs high even after acceleration has stopped. Buckling, rough downshifting. Occurs while vehicle is in motion. Even when not attempting to accelerate (even when going at a steady pace). Problem seems analogous to 16s19 recall, but that supposedly does not apply to my vehicle. 6r80 transmission.
ODI 11165518
Electrical System · Power Train
Transmission shifts erratically, jumping from lower to higher gears. While up to speed, immediately shifts to 1st causing redlining of rpms. Speedometer jumps erratically. Happened initially while accelerating from a stop. Caused loss of power and feeling of misfiring, then sudden surge forward. After getting up to approx. 40 mph, transmission shifts to 1st and stays there. Could have easily caused a crash if this…
ODI 11164730
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I bought it with @ 10,000 miles on the odometer. I have had nothing but [xxx] with it from day one. First off i put two new front rotors and brake pads all the way around and both idler pulleys were squealing so i replaced them . Then at @ 19,000 miles i had to replace both cvj half shafts . Now at 45,000 miles they are both shot again the cvj half shafts are . On the first of january this year i was driving down…
ODI 11196985
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle made a loud abnormal banging noise and the gear shifted from fifth to first gear without warning. The contact stated that the rear tires seized and the speed decreased to almost 0 mph. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and the gear became stuck in first gear. The contact had to manually shift gears. The failure…
ODI 11164557
Power Train
My vehicle has code p0722 for the output speed sensor. The problem description matches safety recall 16s19 but my vin does not show up for this recall. It appears the recall needs to be expanded.
ODI 11164242