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
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle started to shake violently and engaged into safe limp mode. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10514797
Engine · Power Train
My 2012 ford f150 with eco-boost engine stalls and shakes upon fast acceleration. This happens mostly on rainy damp days but has happened during night driving also. Once this happens the trucks looses all power and i have had to pull off the highway, turn the engine off and restart. Have brought the truck to the dealer on three occasions with no results of correction. I know this is a common problem with this engine…
ODI 10548624
Engine
While driving at highway speeds and attempting to pass a slower car, the truck lost 50% of its power. It began to miss fire, and act like it had bad gas or something. I also started to notice that if you turn a corner on wet pavement and you lose traction, the truck made the same gurgling sound with power loss. This has happened several times. I have also noticed that i get very bad gas mileage averaging 12 mpg on…
ODI 10513795
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
At passing speeds or during acceleration the vehicle will stall and check engine light will come on and start flashing. It only does this when accelerated and has almost caused accidents. After numerous occasions of this happening the light has continuously stayed on and now it won't go off.
ODI 10690869
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
When accelerating to pass another car, the vehicle suddenly looses power. After accelerating rapidly to get on the freeway and releasing the gas pedal, the car continues to accelerate. Ford said there is a problem with their intercoolers and they have been on backorder for several months. This is a safety issue for me and my family and ford tells me to continue to drive my car while i wait more months until the…
ODI 10503441
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Vehicle lost power while passing another vehicle. Unable to complete passing maneuver. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. *tr
ODI 10513881
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Ecoboost engine has a terrible miss at idle and blows black smoke at start up. Fuel mileage is also bad due to rich fuel conditions. Ford has replaced many parts including injectors and plugs that were carboned up. Now ford refuses to do anything else until a new calibration program is released mid august 2013. The truck has spent a total of 6 weeks in the shop and is only 10 months old. Bottom line...ford refuses…
ODI 10532933
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while the contact was hauling a trailer. In addition, the vehicle would not accelerate over 25 mph. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The dealer stated that they could not detect a defect in the vehicle. The contact sent the manufacturer a letter detailing the stalling issue. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10523950
Engine
Pulling on the highway and accelerating the truck seems to hesitate when you need the power. This particular day was humid but it happens sometimes in clear weather. *tr
ODI 10513770
Engine · Power Train
2012 f150 ecoboost. Was cruising on the highway at 60-65 closing in on a slower moving bus. Pulled out to pass and gave it more throttle the vehicle did not accelerate even with throttle to the floor. Had to hit the brakes and pull back behind the bus to avoid a collision. After recovering the motor seemed to recover and allowed for acceleration again. This was the second time this has happened to us. Neither time…
ODI 10483294
Engine
While attempting to accelerate in interstate traffic, the engine bogged down to the point of having to pull over. The truck has been into the dealership on three separate occasions for this issue, and is currently in there, and has been for a week, with no end in sight!!!. The last time the hesitation happened very nearly resulted in a multiple car pile up behind me as i was attempting to merge onto an interstate…
ODI 10514463
Engine · Power Train
I have experienced two separate occurrences where the truck would violently lose power during acceleration during rainstorms. The first time the check engine light flashed but went away. The dealer told me it was probably the traction control, since no check engine light was logged in the system. The second time was april 24th, 2013, and the truck had approximately 11,000 miles. I was traveling approximately 70mph…
ODI 10513926
Engine
This truck continues to have hesitation and almost stalls during hard acceleration. I have returned it to the dealer several times and they are not allowed to do the repair, which is know by ford, unless there is a "code". They maintain this condition will not occur without the code being present which i am absolutely certain is not true. This is going to cause an accident before it is over. I called ford customer…
ODI 10547154
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
During any hard acceleration such as merging into traffic, the truck stalls and goes into a mode of missing and engine stall. This has happened since i have owned the truck and only happens during a hard acceleration. I have had a catalytic converter replaced and the tech at the dealer told me it was know defect with the design of some kind of moisture pump. He said that ford would only fix it when you got to the…
ODI 10515100
Engine
I have all documentation of my ecoboost f-150 misfiring during acceleration, including a video. I also have the ford reps name and dates of conversation with ford and my dealership where the ford rep "does not feel this issue presents a significant safety risk..." even though my truck failed to accelerate in the rain entering a highway in front of an eighteen wheeler, causing me to have to make an emergency move to…
ODI 10514884
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Was driving at 60mph, accelerated a little and vehicle shuddered/hesitated and didn't accelerate, and check engine light flashed, then became solid. Took to ford dealership was told a calibration update fixed the problem. Same problem occurred 3 days later. Took it back to dealership, it has been there for 3 days and they state "are waiting for ford to advise them on what to do next." this is a 2012 ford f150…
ODI 10480796
Engine · Power Train
I was driving to work entering the freeway doing 55 i tried to accelerate the vehicle past a slower moving car and the vehicle began to shake violently and the truck lost power. Had i been in heavy traffic this would have certainly caused a serious collision as i was unable to control the vehicle and had to slow down to 30 mph on the freeway before i could slowly accelerate back up to speed. This has occurred…
ODI 10486724
Engine
On my way home last october after picking up my new f-150 at the dealership i was attempting to pass a car on the interstate. It was on a hill and when i pushed on the gas to try and pass the car the truck shuttered and slowed down losing power and speed. The best way to describe it was that it "bogged" down. There was no engine light. However, i knew something was wrong, but i figured i would have it checked out…
ODI 10512204
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
2012 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to acceleration problems. *smd the consumer stated as he tried to merge into traffic on the interstate, he floored the accelerator pedal, but the engine shut down completely. He was able to get the truck off the main interstate and into the emergency lane. The engine light came on. He let the truck sit in the off position for approximately 10 minutes and then he re-started…
ODI 10594079
Engine
Problem with engine losing power and detonation in cylinders during acceleration. First reported problem of engine shutter within weeks of purchase. Engine has never operated correctly. I have brought the truck to the dealer three times and they know that the cac is the problem but refuse to replace it. The last incident on sep. 20 2013 happened when entering high speed traffic and the truck completely lost power…
ODI 10544951
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph in rain weather, the vehicle stalled with the illumination of the check engine warning light. The contact moved the vehicle to the shoulder because it had engaged into limp mode. The contact was able to regain speed once he drove away from the shoulder. The contact stated that the failure recurred whenever it rained. The vehicle was…
ODI 10478730
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Traveling west on i-20 in tx for several hours through rain/mist/foggy conditions. Exited the highway for fuel. Upon reentering the highway and attempting to accelerate to speed, truck began shaking violently and did not respond to inputs from the throttle. I was able to speed up to about 45mph before the engine problem developed. Luckily i had a shoulder to pull over on as i had entered the interstate ahead of a…
ODI 10502074
Engine
Loss of power while driving,... This has happened several times and the dealership (joe machens ford) denies any problem with truck. This has also happened to my son [xxx]2012 f-150 and he has been told there's nothing wrong also. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10513730
Engine
Losing power, vehicle shake , check engine light. Je demeure au quebec, je parle francais. Si vous avez d autre info a me demander, n hesiter pas. *tr
ODI 10513626
Engine
2012 ford f150 with ecoboost - driving back to ny from maine - hit rain in vermont - tried to pass a vehicle on highway - truck lost power - bogged down - stuttering along. Had to quickly pull over to slow lane to avoid having accident with vehicles coming up from behind - very dangerous situation. My daughter has the same truck she had same problem in july. In researching online have found this is a common…
ODI 10482566