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
Transmission malfunction sudden down shift into 1st gear while in motion 30 - 40 mph. Also, transmission bang while in 1st gear while in motion 5 - 10 mph. Also transmission malfunction such that it would not shift into 6th gear at highway speed 70 - 75 mph, also would not down shift below 3rd gear while traveling less that 25-30 mph or even at complete stop. Loss of speedometer, odometer, fuel economy indicator.…
ODI 11081956
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated and the wheels seized. In addition, the power train indicator illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the speed sensor failed. The dealer (jenkins & wynne ford, honda, & lincoln, [redacted], clarksville, tn 37040) was contacted and…
ODI 11083084
Engine · Power Train
While driving the truck would jump gears after a few moments it would smooth out research the issue found there was a recall for trucks with t he same issue but was told my vin # wasn't covered. The leas frame was the issue addressed after this 900.00 repair the check engine light illuminated codes suggested turbo and tune was needed these situations was not happening prior to the previous mention repair.
ODI 11081424
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph without warning, the vehicle downshifted which sent the contact lunging forward. The vehicle was taken to george waikem ford ([redacted] e, massillon, oh 44646, [redacted]) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not…
ODI 11081269
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle downshifted independently. The contact stated that the maintenance and air bag warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the speedometer and odometer ceased to function. Ted russell ford lincoln ([redacted]., knoxville, tn) diagnosed that the power train control module needed to be reprogrammed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign…
ODI 11083944
Engine · Power Train · Seat Belts
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 35 mph, the transmission seized in fifth gear. Additionally, the check engine and seat belt warning indicators illuminated, the speedometer became inoperable, and the vehicle went into limp mode. The vehicle was taken to washburn ford lincoln (1819 ok-14, alva, ok 73717, [redacted]), but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 11078643
Power Train
While driving the pickup the carrier bearing went out vehicle has 71000 miles on it get it to the shop and the whole drive train has to be replaced they can't replace just the one part
ODI 11078213
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle randomly downshifted into first gear and the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the cause of the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not…
ODI 11191959
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle downshifted to first gear without warning and then skidded to a halt. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Len stoler ford in owings mills, md informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 11076443
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (rockwall ford, 990 e interstate 30, rockwall, tx 75087) where it was diagnosed that the molded lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised…
ODI 11082695
Power Train
Sudden downshift to 1st gear orange wrench light comes on been having trouble with transmission bob boyd service did a drive shaft boot repair on feb 28 2018 asked about recall 16n02 said my truck wasnt covered
ODI 11078359
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shifted gears intermittently. There were no warning indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. There were no recalls associated with the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000. The lead harness replacement has been…
ODI 11076226
Power Train
After taking off from a stop vehicle downshifts to 1st gear and goes into limp home condition, barely limped thru the intersection. After pulling over and turning vehicle off , waiting , started and resumed. Repeatedly occurs after stopping. All occurred during city driving.
ODI 11076943
Power Train
Automatic transmission downshifted to first gear with no warning when i was traveling at 70 mph on a busy interstate. It jumped between gears a couple times so i was able to get to the side of the road before it fell back to first gear and the truck came to a full stop. At that point, the automatic transmission stopped responding completely and would no longer engage. I was stranded on the interstate and had to wait…
ODI 11076044
Instrument Cluster/Panel · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted and lunged forward. Also, the instrument panel lighting flickered and went completely dark. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. Beaman ford (1717 tn-46, dickson, tn 37055, [redacted]) repaired the main cluster, but the failure recurred. The vehicle had not been repaired again. The manufacturer…
ODI 11184164
Power Train
While in motion on a rural road. My vehicle shifted into 1st gear suddenly and i almost lost control of the vehicle. A big wrench light came up on the dash. I wash unable to pull the vehicle over as i was a a hill with commercial trucking and it was not safe to pull over. I also lost all my gauges. I pulled over at the first safe place. Shut my vehicle off and restarted it and it ran fine. A week later i was…
ODI 11074951
Power Train
Transmission on 2012 drops to 1st gear orange wrench light comes on sometimes when i stop then start up it will not get out of 1st gear the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall. *js
ODI 11089860
Power Train
I have an f150 that will downshift way down no matter the speed and is not covered under recall. Why would the same year vehicle with the same problem not be covered? I put it on a computer and it is the same thing. Output speed censor.
ODI 11073015
Body · Electrical System · Power Train
While traveling at 48 mph on [redacted] i was in 4 wheel high when truck slammed into 1st gear causing truck to loose traction and ended up going into ditch. The truck never stalled out all gauges stopped working and tech light came on. I proceeded to be pulled from ditch. Then turned truck off .checked truck over it has body damage nothing visible under truck so i started it gauges where working tech light was off…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11181584
Power Train
Unexpected shift into first gear at highway speed causing inconsistent driving. Could cause dangerous slip/skid. Congruent with recall involving same model year vehicle however not listed for specific vin.
ODI 11073574
Power Train
Vehicle transmission drops into 1st gear randomly driving down the highway. Locks up rear and causes an accident hazard.
ODI 11071882
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
There have been multiple instances while driving in which the truck seems to lose power and shifts to a lower gear. The speedometer and odometer do not display when this happens. On some occasions the wrench has shown. One one occasion while accelerating to enter a highway the gear shifted down and the tires squealed and the truck dramatically slowed down. Some occasions when this has happened the shifting between…
ODI 11072008
Power Train
I will be going 70 mph and the truck will down shift hard to 3rd gear the speed odometer will show zero mph and odometer will show dashes. When i stop the vehicle it will either stay in 3rd gear or will shift up hard to 5th gear. If i cycle the ignition key a few times it will clear for a few seconds and will again slam into a lower gear when this happens it is like slamming on the brakes creating a huge hazard.…
ODI 11075244
Power Train
Recall 16s19 does not cover my specific truck, but i have twice reported to dealership that truck is downshifting hard on its own, for no apparent reason. It is physically felt and a jerking of the vehicle occurs. Occurs are random times while traveling at low speeds. This has not occurred at high speed. Dealer service manager told me to "unhook battery cable and it would reset computer."
ODI 11118043
Power Train
My ford f-150, at different times while driving, downshifts to first gear causing the wheels to lock up and making it dangerous to drive. I was driving out to get my daughter from school, when i was going up a small hill and my f-150 felt like it went into neutral all by itself. I was on the gas but it was not accelerating. Since that time, it has done it every time i drive it. At times, the speedometer and…
ODI 11088390