2012 Ford F-150 Electronic Stability Control Problems
- 33
- 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 33 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 13 records
- warning light · 10 records
- service advance · 6 records
- advance trac · 6 records
- service advancetrac · 5 records
- advancetrac warning · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving my 2012 f-150 i received a power steering warning light on the dashboard computer and the steering went out almost cause me to swerve into oncoming traffic. This happened without warning while my vehicle was in motion. The steering went out and i had to muscle the wheel to turn the vehicle.
ODI 11278803
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Electric power steering and traction control went out
ODI 11246585
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Service advancetrac warning light illuminates after sharp turns into parking spaces, etc.. Turn signal arm has to be held during turns. Sometimes problem clears itself.
ODI 11196796
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
After turning steering to full lock, advancetrac warning light comes on, traction contol light comes on, and turn signals will not operate unless the lever is held down. After several start/stop engine cycles, system re-sets until steering is turned full lock again.
ODI 11123400
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Driving down the road when the truck lurches forward, rear tires make a squealing sound from skidding. It was hard to keep truck in center lane of interstate and immediately had to make my way to the emergency lane. Once i turned the truck off and sat for a few minutes it acted like nothing ever happened. I have read the reports of the intercooler being messed up and several years ago i had to replace that part due…
ODI 11122447
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
While driving at 60 mph on the highway, the electric power steering locked up during a turn. The system locked for less than a second, and then freed up so that i could finish the turn. Luckily the steering did not lock up before or after the turn, so that i could complete the turn and get off the highway. After getting off the highway, i stayed on county roads to reduce speed to 30mph and see if the reduced speed…
ODI 11114615
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
My truck lost power steering while turning with trailer on farm road. The steering was very hard, so that, i almost collided with bee hives. At first, the electric power steering screeched, the then i got a service message " service advance trac" . Finally, i got a message of " power steering fault". I suspect the steering rack assembly (epas).
ODI 11104810
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
As we drove 55 mph on straight dry highway our vehicle suddenly downshifted into first gear causing rear tires to lock up. We were fortunate that we didn't have traffic behind us. We immediately pulled off on the side of the road, put into park fo collect ourselves and then proceeded straight to the local dealership service department to drop vehicle off. With research on this defect we found ford had a recall out…
ODI 11118395
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Yesterday as i was making a turn through a busy intersection, my steering wheel suddenly locked up and the alert "service advancetrac" popped up on my dash. I was unable to complete the turn, and a car going nearly 55 mph swerved around me and missed t-boning me by a few feet. Initially, i was just concerned. But after going to the mechanic and finding that my steering control module is faulty (this vehicle only has…
ODI 11101611
Electronic Stability Control
After jumping another car, battery light appeared while driving home, while turning left with the road, steering "shook" with brief periods of stiffness. The next morning power steering fully disengaged while make curve in the road at 40 mph. Scrubbed battery terminals and after thirty minutes worked again. Later in the day, power steering stopped working after having a low battery warning again. Replaced battery…
ODI 11079040
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
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
We purchased our f-150 on or about 1/2/2018 with no known problems, the next day it didn't want to start and several engine codes showed up. The dealership said they cleared, reset program and we shouldn't have any more issues, but said their is a recall on engine coolant and they ordered part. The next day the codes appeared and we brought it back to the dealership for the same problem and they said it was normal…
ODI 11061441
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
My f150 started to drop in to 1st gear unexpectedly when driving at at speeds greater than 50mph. At first the check engine light did not come on and mechanic could not find a source now i am getting engine codes p0720 and p0722. When i tried to investigate i found that this has been recalled on some 2012 ford f150 but not mine. This is a serious safety issue and has cause unexpectedly down shifts on national…
ODI 11057741
Electronic Stability Control
The "service advancetrac" warning light illuminates. Turn signals will not work unless held on in the appropriate direction. Presents a danger because turn signal lever must be held prior to and during a turn, leaving only one hand to execute turn. Happens frequently and so far has recovered after a period of time. Occurs when vehicle is turned sharply into or out of parking spaces.
ODI 10983284
Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
3/7/2017 [redacted] home, shut truck off to run inside house cameout to run errand to pharmacy and upon starting truck after pharmacy service advance trac showed up in instrument cluster, this has also caused my turn signals not to work. This truck has had a faulty tourque convertor, rear window replacement due to break in rear window defroster. Now this, i do not feel safe in this vehicle and will be pursuing the…
ODI 10959473
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
Received a "service advance trac" warning on the dash display, followed by advancetrac warning light illumination. Took vehicle to dealer and was told that there was a fault with the steering gear, and the entire steering box had to be replaced at a cost of over $1850. The dealer said if it had failed completely, it would have likely resulted in loss of steering. Checking online, it seems ford is recalling older…
ODI 10949124
Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other · Vehicle Speed Control
When i an pushing the gas pedal to go, the whole truck vibrates at random intervals and lasts for about 15 seconds at intervals every 1 to 2 minutes. This happens at all speeds and is getting worse everyday. Les schwab checked the tires, brakes, rotors, axles, bearing and u-joints and everything is good. It feels almost like you are driving on a rumble strip but more harsh. The severity of the vibration is worse…
ODI 10944013
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
I have a 2012 ford f-150 fx4 with less than 60,000 miles on it. The electronic power steering failed unexpectedly. Fortunately the vehicle was stationary when this occurred. Although i was not moving, i happened to be over thirty miles from home. My concern is that this issue could possibly present itself while the vehicle is in motion. I am in decent shape and was absolutely exhausted by the time i arrived at home.…
ODI 10959196
Electronic Stability Control
BLINKERS QUIT WORKING
ODI 10905136
Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The service advance trac warning light appeared on the vehicle console, turn indicators would not work while vehicle was moving, or stationary. Hit the ok button as indicated on the vehicle console, and the warning light went off. Turned off vehicle and after restarting the vehicle and driving forward the service advance trac warning went off. Drove to a local lowes store approximately 2 miles away. After returning…
ODI 10898746
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
Our transmission is doing exactly what the recall mentioned. We are traveling with a 2 year old and i can not believe that ford does not have a fix to this problem this usa very dangerous situation while traveling on an interstate
ODI 10897374
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Steering
The service advancetrac warning light comes on and the blinkers will not function.
ODI 10968461
Electronic Stability Control
Check advance trac warning light keeps coming on in motion. Dry conditions, driving on interstate hwy, or paved two lane roads. Goes off after stopping vehicle and letting it set for a few minutes. Started at 13,000 miles and now getting progressively worse at 53000 miles. Almost every 100 miles. Dealership is no help..
ODI 10882266
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
I was involved in a traffic accident june 4, 2016 in which a car attempted to make a left turn in front of me at an intersection and the result was a moderate collision. Due to the collision my vehicle lost all power (engine and electrical) and the air bags failed to deploy.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10876019
Electronic Stability Control
While driving the vehicle, the electronic stability warning light came on a stayed on. The roads were dry and the vehicle speed was less than 55 mph. We drove approximately three miles and turned the ignition off. After re-starting, the warming lights were not illuminated.
ODI 10863220