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 · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was about to enter highway from ramp, tried to accelerate engine started missing, loss of power had to pull over to side of road and try again, was almost hit from rear. Conditions, rain. *tr
ODI 10513942
Engine
Upon receiving vehicle from dealership in july 2012, ecoboost hesitates, then it takes off and goes faster than you want the vehicle to.this happened many times to pass vehicles or speed up to enter highway from on ramp. After starting and letting sit for more than 10 min., putting in drive or reverse, vehicle runs at high rpm & takes off on its own.upon stopping at light/ stop sign, vehicle will lunge forward.upon…
Crash reported
ODI 10495297
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I was driving in a light rain when i gently pressed the accelerator and the engine started vibrating excessively making the whole truck vibrate like the wheels were falling off. The incident lasted about 10 seconds before it returned to acting normally. *tr
ODI 10464804
Engine
Brand-new car - 2 days old. Trying to merge into traffic on i-81 at night during light rain. Engine stalled during acceleration attempt while merging from the on-ramp onto right lane of interstate, forcing 18-wheeler to brake to void crushing me. Engine rumbled with very little power getting to the wheels, and recovered to normal driving mode within about one minute. Scariest driving event in my decades of driving.…
ODI 10465748
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
When attempting to pass the vehicle loses power under hard acceleration. This has happened several times, usually at highway speed, wet/humid conditions, under hard acceleration. I have taken the truck into the dealership to have them perform the work outlined in a tech bulletin from ford but the problem persists. Just yesterday (10/6/13 at about 12:25pm approx 65 degrees f) driving in light rain on i-96 near grand…
ODI 10547061
Engine
I have had problems with this truck since i bought it..power loss and running rough...its been in the shop 5 or 6 times now..they replaced 3 coils,,3 spark plugs that were burned up and recently a turbo cooler..i tried to get them to replace all the coils but they said ford would not do it and there was no service anouncement....i have since spent 2500 on a extended warranty..to me this is something ford should be…
ODI 10514255
Engine · Power Train
Purchased truck new april 2012. While driving on the interstate i tried to accelerate past a slower vehicle. The truck would hardly run, lost power and speed. This is a known problem with ford ecoboost engine. Unfortunately i did not do my "homework" on this engine package. Many complaints of this problem can be found on the internet. Ford motor co. Knows and admits that there is a problem with condensation build up…
ODI 10473719
Engine · Power Train
I've had problems since the first month of purchase, first time it stalled pulling out of a stop sign with my kids in the truck, scared us to death. Second time, my wife and i were on the interstate going on vacation driving at night in a steady rain, truck begin to shudder and stalled out, had to pull over about 5 times during a 5 hour trip and sit until it would crank and run again. When i returned i took into…
ODI 10532971
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Ford f150 crew cab - lariat - v6 ecoboost engine. Problem occurs when not towing, not engaged in 4x4 mode and occurs randomly in wet, damp and dry conditions. Driving at highway speeds (60) on a 70 mph highway, tried to accelerate to pass semi truck and truck shuddered and would not accelerate at all. Speed dropped dramatically and we were almost hit from behind. Only method of getting truck moving was to stop on…
ODI 10514117
Engine
Pulling away from a side street making right turn merging into fast traffic in an access road with cars merging onto and off of the freeway... Pulled out safely and gave it the gas to merge safely in to traffic and truck engine stuttered and nearly shut down, leaving me pulled out of the safety of the street but right into the roadway lacking the power to get off the road or even control the truck. The engine nearly…
ODI 10515675
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
While accelerating on an on-ramp to merge into traffic on i-90, the entire vehicle vibrated very hard, the engine then lost power, causing electric to shut down, and uncontrolled deceleration to occur. The check engine light started to flash. Once i released the pressure on the gas pedal, and pulled off the interstate to avoid oncoming traffic, the power returned and the engine responded again. The catalytic…
ODI 10535877
Engine · Power Train
In damp conditions the f-150 with the eco boost engine has a severe vibration and loss of power problem when the turbo chargers are called for. In otherwords when you strongly accelerate to get on the highway the truck dies. *tr
ODI 10519488
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150 eco boost. The contact stated that the vehicle lost power while accelerating. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer twice but the failure could not be diagnosed. The failure mileage was 5 and the current mileage was 16,000. *tr
ODI 10514202
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to shake abnormally and exhibiting noises just as the vehicle lost power. The contact attempted to accelerate however, the vehicle would not respond. The failure recurred without warning and most often, after the vehicle had been sitting in the rain or when traveling uphill. The vehicle was taken to dealer who…
ODI 10475971
Engine
Experienced with my new 2012 ford f150 ecoboost. While trying to rapidly accelerate to pass another slow vehicle, my vehicle lost power and began to shake violently almost creating an accident. After pulling to side of the road to allow other vehicles to pass vehicle seemed to idle correctly. Upon trying to resume travel vehicle missed and shook off and on for the next 5 mile or so. During this time the check engine…
ODI 10514097
Engine · Power Train
While driving my 2012 ford f150 4x4 with the ecoboost motor to work on the garden state parkway i experienced the following issue: after cruising for about 20 miles at 65mpg i attempted a pass of slower moving traffic. The truck accelerated to about 80mph during the pass then suddenly the engine lost power and created an engine breaking situation. The trucks' speed dropped rapidly from 80 to 60mph and i had to…
ODI 10465631
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that the catalytic converter and turbo charger needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,000.
ODI 10524923
Engine
Engine shutters, loss of power, engine misfires. Dealer has attempted to repair on several occasions. This problem has almost caused several accidents. *tr
ODI 10611265
Engine
In a light rain i tried to pass a truck but when i pushed on the gas the engine stalled. I was lucky to get back in my driving lane. This has happened 4 times, three while attempting a pass. I am now reluctant to attempt a pass. *tr
ODI 10513750
Engine
My 2012 ford ecoboost with shutter, stall, and shake violently on the highway at dangerous speeds and wet, moist, or humid conditions. It is very unsafe and remains consistent even after fords "tsb" with replacing the cac. Engine throws misfire codes as well in cylinder 5. *tr
ODI 10523774
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph and onto an entrance ramp, there was a rapid reduction in engine power without warning. The failure recurred seven times. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times. A part was installed onto the eco booster. The technician also advised that only non lethal gasoline should be used in the fuel tank. The failure…
ODI 10520608
Engine
Needed to accelerate and when throttle was applied the engine shuttered and lost all power until i pulled over to the shoulder and turned off and restarted truck. Then ran fine. It has done this three times under same type of conditions. Very dangerous. *tr
ODI 10514127
Electrical System · Engine
I own a 2012 f150 platinum truck with an ecoboost engine. We purchased the truck new. I was on the interstate and was trying to pass a slow moving car. The vehicle went into overdrive and began to shake. I pulled over to the side of the road. The check engine light was on. I turned off the vehicle and waited a moment. When i restarted the truck i drove to the nearest dealership. It did this again twice on the way to…
ODI 10577780
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The truck has a shutter when accelerating. It has a hesitation all the time in the engine. If i am going up a hill and running the speed limit, it has a major hesitation before it will shift gears to get on up the hill. The gas mileage is not as good as it claims to be either. *tr
ODI 10512010
Engine
After driving all day in the rain, i went up a freeway on-ramp accelerating to merge with traffic. Engine started shaking badly, and lost almost all power. I moved to the right safety lane to get out of traffic. After about one minute the engine regained power, stopped shaking, and i was able to continue normally. I went online and discovered that many f150 ecoboost owners have the same problem but ford refuses to…
ODI 10513722