2012 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
- 413
- 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 413 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 22 records
- engine light · 18 records
- timing chain · 15 records
- loss power · 14 records
- lost power · 12 records
- needed replaced · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 246 |
| 30–60k mi | 70 |
| 60–100k mi | 63 |
| 100–150k mi | 22 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
TIMING CHAIN BROKE
ODI 11301204
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
Engine
Low oil pressure light comes on and truck shuts down, low oil pressure sensor replaced but problem still exist, vehicle was in motion when this happens, it happened 4 times in 2 months
ODI 11269231
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that the engine stalled while driving over 70 mph. The contact heard a beep sound and the low oil pressure indicator illuminated when the failure occurred. The failure was experienced several times. The contact was able to move the vehicle onto the road shoulder, restart the engine, and drive to david wilson's villa ford ([redacted], orange, ca 92865,…
ODI 11234504
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
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle would not accelerate past 25 mph. The contact had to move the vehicle over to the side of the road because it continued to decelerate. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, it operated normally. The vehicle was taken to mac haik ford (515 i-35e, desoto, tx 75115, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that an update needed to be…
ODI 11231112
Engine
I am the third owner of this vehicle. We purchased vehicle with around 114,000 miles. Within a week and a half, the engine started knocking while driving/engine running. Upon further review, the engine needed replaced. Due to the fact we do not know previous owner(s), unsure if it was a maintenance issue or a manufacturer issues. Mechanic could not be definitive.
ODI 11270546
Electrical System · Engine
On at least 6 occasions, truck misfires and shakes violently when under load or attempting to accelerate. Pull off road or let off of accelerator and engine resumes normal operation. Happened once pulling empty trailer, happened 4 times merging onto interstate. Happened multiple times passing / accelerating on interstate. Frightening and dangerous when truck shakes violently on interstate. Roads were wet or rainy…
ODI 11221407
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
Engine · 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 william mizell ford (located at 330 us-25, waynesboro, ga 30830, [redacted]) where the recall repair was performed. As soon as the contact left the dealer, the transmission started to jump when downshifting, and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was…
ODI 11209054
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was serviced under an unknown nhtsa campaign at janell ford of hanover ([redacted], hanover, ma 02339 [redacted]) and also diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new vacuum pump installed. The vehicle was repaired 3 years ago, however, the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned…
ODI 11207441
Engine
I was driving on sr 71 north of columbus ohio in the rain when i changed lanes and tried to accelerate but the engine just started shaking and my engine light started flashing. The truck would not accelerate and started to slow down. I managed to get out of traffic and got off the highway. After sitting a few minutes i tried to get back on the highway. When i tried to accelerate the truck started shaking and would…
ODI 11205532
Engine
ENGINE KILLS WON'T START DUE TO FUSE #27 BLOWN
ODI 11204397
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Truck currently has a recall on it due to it going into first gear unexpectedly. Took truck to closest dealership two weeks ago and had the recall service completed. Was told to expect my check engine light to be on for three or four days. When it stayed on a week i called them back to discuss the light still being on. Rescheduled a follow up appointment for april 12. On april 5 and april 7 the truck had the same…
ODI 11195698
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving vehicle at approx 65mph, engine lost power, engine wrench light, illuminated, oil pressure light illuminated, engine shifted to 'limp mode'. No acceleration. Pulled over to the side of the highway. Waited 2 minutes and restarted the engine. Was able to get home. Took to certified ford dealership for repair. Issue occurred twice more while driving to the dealership for repair. Needed to replace the throttle…
ODI 11194184
Engine
I was entering the interstate system by way of "on ramp". Went to accelerate to highway speed (65 mph) and my truck began to shutter and loose power. I had to stay on the shoulder of the road to avoid getting hit by a semi truck. It eventually began to run normal.
ODI 11185698
Engine · Power Train
2012 ford king ranch 3.5 ecoboost f150 suddenly down shifts during acceleration. It is labored when accelerating, it gets to the 6th gear then suddenly down shifts.this happens when trying to merge on to the highway and also when coming from a complete stop after sitting at a light, then trying to accelerate. It has happened on the highway at 70mph trying to accelerate to 75 mph too. It seems like it loses power.
ODI 11183197
Engine
There is a tick/knocking noise coming from underneath my engine it sounds like. I just bought this from a dealer about a week ago and i'm very frustrated right now because i am working hard to make payments on this truck and now i probably have to replace the engine??? It has 123,000 miles
ODI 11183588
Engine
When starting truck when hasn't been driven for several hours engine makes a loud growling noise for about 5 seconds before sounding normal. It had done it occasionally before 02/2019 but now does it daily. Some research on other forums that it is the tensioner on the timing belt. Truck with this low mileage should not be having these issues. Any input?
ODI 11204398
Engine
These trucks have now had 3 different tsb's on them for cam phasers and the timing chain stretching. When is there going to be a recall? Tsb's i am referring to are: tsb 16-0027, tsb 15-0131, and tsb 14-0194. This is completely out of hand. The fix does actually fix the problem with the improved parts, but these vehicles have failed and ford is either replacing the engine or actually doing the work in the tsb. If a…
ODI 11173327
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated, the rpms seized, and the rear wheels slid. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact stopped the vehicle and waited. Upon being restarted, the vehicle performed normally. The vehicle was taken to l.b. Smith ford lincoln ([redacted], lemoyne, pa 17043, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that a valve and…
ODI 11172168
Engine
Turbos. While in motion with acceleration the turbo chirps like a bird.
ODI 11183072
Engine
While driving at about 45 mph heading to town on a main access road. I lost all power, accleration, but could still steer to a stop. Not the battery it reads 12.3 and have power to my main fuse boxes, dome lights, but nothing on the dash and will not start. I hooked up an obdm and it only shows cylinder 5 misfire which i have also changed the plugs coil packs and also still has not yet fixed the problem.
ODI 11170041
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
Engine · Suspension · Vehicle Speed Control
Immediately following an oil change, my truck began making insanely loud grinding noises. I attempted to drive from knoxville to chattanooga and barely made it to cleveland. My truck stalled, started back up and i coasted into a parking lot. It would not go over 50. I then found a massive puddle of oil underneath where i parked. The truck was taken to jiffy lube.
ODI 11163908