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 · Vehicle Speed Control
At a speed of approximately 65 mph while on a 2 lane highway, i accelerated to pass a semi truck. As i was along side the truck, my vehicle decelerated and begin to shudder(felt as if front tires went flat). I was able to pull back behind the truck and off the road. The vehicle recovered and i continued my trip. It was raining at the time of the incident. This was a very dangerous event, fortunately i was able to…
ODI 10515858
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Loss of power/engine misfires during hard acceleration on mid afternoon friday, june 7, 2013 passing a car at country rd speed or less (was almost at a complete stop while car in front of me turned) in rain. Once i reached destination truck sat until mid day sunday, june 9 when condition recurred on hill climb acceleration in dry conditions. Engine misfire indicator light came on at that time. After pulling over and…
ODI 10519574
Engine
While accelerating the engine shuddered and then shook hard, power was lost. It took approximately 10 seconds before it powered up again. This happened in march 2013 and again on june 7. Also i have noticed it shudder when coming to a stop. *tr
ODI 10519304
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving in the rain. Tried to merge on highway. Truck started missing and bucking. I had the truck floored and it was loosing speed. I had to pull over. Check engine light came on. Almost got into an accident due to loss of power. *tr
ODI 10516151
Engine
It is a new truck 2012 with about 650 miles when purchased. The first cold start the engine ran rough and had a slight miss. Told dealer said not to worry they could fix it. Went to ky on way back ran into a down pour of rain. The truck at about 40mph started to shake and quiver like it was going to quit .got to the side of road to keep from getting hit from other vehicles. I have had it to the dealer numerous times…
ODI 10533770
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
I was merging on the on ramp to obtain highway speed i stepped on the gas when all of the sudden the truck started to shake really bad. I tried to step on the gas to accelerate but there was no throttle response to the engine as the truck continued to lose speed. Every time i tried to step on the gas the truck would shake even worse. I pulled over to the side of the road so i would not cause an accident. This is not…
ODI 10516232
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that during heavy rain and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and stalled. The contact mentioned that the check engine light illuminate. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. However, he advised the contact to bring the vehicle back when it rained in order to…
ODI 10598078
Engine
June 5, driving from fort collins, co, to billing, mt, going up a hill towing a travel trailer, loss of power, misfiring of engine, check engine light came on. Not raining. June 7, mileage at 22548, fords fix: install new deflector, new intercooler and update pcm. June 11, driving from yellow stone river in mt to steamboat lake co, going up a hill, minor misfiring of engine, check engine light came on, went off the…
ODI 10526331
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Attempting to pass a vehicle on the highway, motor lost all power and began shaking. Code came up as engine misfire. Brought to the dealership said known issue, they inspected did not find anything wrong. Since that date has occurred 4-5 more times during wet weather anytime accelerating (passing vehicles, on ramps).
ODI 10538110
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, he depressed the accelerator pedal but the vehicle would not respond. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000. *tr
ODI 10514904
Engine
2012 ford f150xl with 3.5l v6 ecoboost engine. Accelerating to merge onto highway with cruise control off and after successfully merging, vehicle expectantly lunged forward while foot was off gas. Engine kept accelerating for period of 5 seconds reaching 90mph. I was hitting the brake the entire time with no effect until heard a dull clunk or pop sound coming from the engine compartment and behind the steering…
ODI 10514587
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while accelerating from a traffic stop, there was a complete loss of the engine power without warning. The contact was crashed into from the rear. A police report was filed but no injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be replicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not…
Crash reported
ODI 10515738
Engine · Power Train
While driving at approx. 70mph i attempted to accelerate hard to allow another vehicle to merge into traffic on southbound i-75. My vehicle immediately slowed down and began to shudder. I let off the accelerator and coasted until the shudder stopped. The steering wheel shook as if i had two flat front tires. The vehicle returned to normal after about 30 seconds and i completed my trip without further problems. *tr
ODI 10514389
Engine
Pulled out to pass and the vehicle lost all power and started to shake and shutter could not complete pass vehicle stalled had to pull over to side of road but restarted and check engine light was on. My dealer said they never heard of this before. Dealer took code from truck it showed a miss fire cylinder 6 light is off now. I think it is a big safety concern. *tr
ODI 10513997
Engine
Upon entering the entrance ramp to a highway the engine experienced a complete loss of power around 35 mph. All attempts to increase acceleration were futile and the engine went into "limp mode" and would not respond to any input. After 30 seconds of unsuccessfully attempting to accelerate i turned on my hazard signal and began to move toward the shoulder to avoid causing a dangerous situation. The vehicle then…
ODI 10513838
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Multiple acceleration issues, especially when attempting to pass another vehicle and/or when accelerating abruptly. I have also noticed condensation from the exhaust when first starting the vehicle in the morning on multiple occasions. *tr
ODI 10513684
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Traveling at 60 + / - mph and attempted to pass another vehicle under normal conditions. Engine lost power on acceleration and seemed to sputter. This is strange as the gas was not "punched" or anything outside of normal passing acceleration. Initially i thought i may be out of gas or something but this was not the case. I have noted power loss two other times but did not think anything of it as the engine returned…
ODI 10513845
Engine · Power Train
Straightening our vehicle in parking place at home depot. Slowly (~2mph) going forward with foot on brake when engine suddenly speed up. Mashed down hard on brake while shifting into neutral. Tires or clutch screaming so loud it drew a group of yardmen unloading a truck nearby. Shortly after getting it shifted into neutral engine resumed normal operation. Took to ford dealer immediately and will be evaluated after…
ODI 10513664
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving my 2012 f 150 with under 5000 miles on it at highway speeds i went to pass a truck and put the accelerator down to the floor. The truck down shifted and the rpm's went up. When this accrued the truck feel flat on its face. There was no acceleration what's so ever and the truck seemed to miss. I held it to the floor for about 5 seconds with no change. Please feel free to contact me on this issue. *tr
ODI 10513995
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
When you press the throttle pedal to pass the vehicle has a slight acceleration and then shakes, shudders and will not accelerate. I need to coast for several hundred yards before the system recovers and the truck accelerates. This happens all summer long pretty much every time i need to pass. My ford dealer says they have applied the service bulletins but that does not correct the problem. In your investigation of…
ODI 10644741
Engine · Power Train
I was driving on a 2 lane highway, behind a semi truck, with several cars behind me. We came to a passing zone and i began to pass the semi truck. I moved to the oncoming lane and accelerated, but the truck lost power. I began slowing down in the on coming lane, but couldn't return to the right lane because the vehicles that were behind me were passing me in the right lane and i had a vehicle directly behind me that…
ODI 10512773
Engine
Truck has 3.5l ecoboost v6 engine. 18 may 2013. Was traveling on two lane highway in central georgia. Pulling a 3000 lb utility trailer. Had been driving in light rain for about one hour. Speed limit was 55. I was following a car that was going about 45 mph. When i got to a slight uphill grade there was a passing lane available and clear of other vehicles. I pulled to the left lane to pass the slower vehicle in…
ODI 10512777
Engine
From stoplight to begin approach up a long/large bridge truck shuttered violently, lost power, did not show any codes, seemed to be in a "safe mode" as it did not stall but would not accelerate and lost speed despite throttle to floor or at any position to regain power. Weather was nice, not raining or overly humid. *tr
ODI 10523471
Engine
Veh loses power upon acceleration. Has happened multiple times. Dealer is not able to correct the problem. *tr
ODI 10515231
Engine
I was driving at 60mph in a foggy rain when i began up a hill. I moved to the left lane as the two cars in front of me were slowing when my engine stuttered and i lost power causing me to drastically slow down. A service required message flashed on my display and a advanctrac service light illuminated. For the remainder of the trip i had very limited power and the vehicle was gear hunting. Once powered of and…
ODI 10512082