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 · Power Train
While trying to accelerate from 50 up to the posted speed limit of 70 on interstate highway 10, the ecoboost engine in my truck stalled and started to misfire and shutter so severely causing my speed to decrease that i had to pull over to the side of the road to prevent from getting run over. *tr
ODI 10512181
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. Upon restarting the vehicle, the service engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to suburban ford of sterling heights ([redacted], sterling heights, mi 48313) where it was diagnosed that moisture was present in the engine compartment. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was…
ODI 11076273
Engine · Steering
This is my second complaint i am not sure to list this under engine or steering either way i am experiencing the same shaking and shuddering that i was before. Ford fixed the so called intercooler problem but now it is experiencing the same shaking. In the past 2 weeks this has occurred multiple times when i first start out driving in the morning the vehicle begins to shake and shudder while driving at sow speeds of…
ODI 10496282
Engine
Vehicle since brand new has a stuttering/stalling issue at 55mph and the dew point is high. Attempting to pass a vehicle accelerating from 55mph and the truck either stutters or stalls. This almost caused a head-on collision. I am scared to pull out in traffic or pass anyone due to the inherent issue. Ford did replace a intercooler/cac following tsb 12-10-19. This has not fixed the problem. We. I returned the truck…
ODI 10512445
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, there was a complete loss of the engine power. The driver decelerated with force and then maneuvered into the next lane. The vehicle was able to resume normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact also mentioned that engine power reduced slightly sporadically. The vehicle was taken to three different…
ODI 10515318
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
After purchasing this 2012 f150 w/ecoboost v-6, i wanted to see how good of gas mileage i could get out of it. I also wanted to break the vehicle in before any hard accelerations. When starting from a complete stop, i would gradually make it up to highway speeds. I treated the vehicle gingerly until i wanted to test the capabilities of this ecoboost engine i had heard so much about. It was a cold january evening and…
ODI 10519744
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Traveling down the road. Got up to 55 to 60 mph lost power transmission stared jerking. Power caught back up and lunged forward. At times the engine stalls and catches back up. At times when you put it in gear it feels like the power train is bumping as though your getting stuck are hit from behind. *tr
ODI 10568606
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I had slowed down to exit off the freeway to get on another freeway. When i pushed the accelerator, the truck started to shutter, shake, and lose power. I took my foot completely off the accelerator and let the truck coast a short distance. When i tried to accelerate again, the truck seemed fine. It did this twice on the same day. I took it to the ford dealership and they told me the truck was fine. I have an…
ODI 10512028
Engine
While under acceleration in traffic, the vehicle lost power, explosion, fire, lost oil pressure, almost got into accident dealership diagnosed it as intercooler collected condensation that got sucked into engine intake causing the engine to explode a hole in the engine block. Intercooler still had over a sip of water in it. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10532588
Engine
I proceeded to pass another vehicle on i-75 just north of chattanooga, tn. The truck immediately lost power, check engine light came on, and i had to pull over to the emergency lane very quickly as the truck lost speed rapidly. I had to turn engine off and then back on to get power back. I took it to the ford dealer i bought it from and they told me they had to replace a part. It has been on back order ever since…
ODI 10514504
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
While attempting to merge into traffic pulling a trailer i pushed the gas pedal and the truck down shifted but would not accelerate. The truck will drop into 3rd gear and will not exceed 4000 rpm. This has occurred several times and has been in the shop 3 or 4 times. It has also happened without a trailer. On several occasions i have had to pull over and turn the truck off to get it to go. Sometimes i can just come…
ODI 10485979
Engine
Pressed gas to pass a slower moving vehicle and it bogged and had a major loss of power. It was raining out and it felt as the truck sucked some water into the engine, research leads me to believe it was the cac, or intercooler. *tr
ODI 10499488
Engine
2012 ford f150 with ecoboost mileage 2,500 - driving for approx. 2hrs on highway - raining off/on throughout drive - when accelerating to pass a vehicle going uphill the f150 lost power and bogged down - stuttering along - had to quickly pull over to slow lane - to avoid possible accident with traffic that was approaching in fast lane. The truck continued to stutter along at various times after the 3 hr trip. No…
ODI 10482565