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. While driving at approximately 65 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10691576
Engine
Updated - nhtsa id number 1005220-7, ford f150 2012 3.5 with turbo acceleration failure: environmental conditions: 5 degrees, roads were dry, no precipitation in the past 72 hours. During acceleration from a stop, the turbo chargers kicked in and the vehicle quickly went into a miss-fire condition, (the vehicle engine fault light began blinking) causing the vehicle to quickly loose power. Vehicle was driven off of…
ODI 10692935
Engine
Nhtsa id number: 10052207, ford f150 2012 3.5 with turbo acceleration failure: environmental conditions: 5 degrees, roads were dry, no precipitation in the past 72 hours. During acceleration from a stop, the turbo charges kicked in and the vehicle quickly went into a mis-fire condition, (the vehicle engine fault light began blinking) causing the vehicle to quickly loose power. Vehicle was driven off of the main…
ODI 10692932
Engine · Power Train
Engine shut off completely a big wrench came up on the screen where the mpg and stuff are almost got rear ended due to rush hour traffic. *tr
ODI 10672845
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
When there was snow and ice on the highways i put my truck in [redacted] and when turned back into [redacted] i began to notice a grinding and vibration noise that occurred when turning. Then couple weeks later the noise started when backing out causing truck to shake and lose power to barely back out. This noise continued and has gotten worse. Was taken to dealership and looked over. Updates were made as well as…
ODI 10700787
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was pulled to the side of the highway (i-95) waiting out a heavy rainstorm. Upon pulling back onto the highway, my truck would not accelerate, lost power, shook and almost stalled out..i was almost rear ended by a truck. This was the second time this happened since i bought the truck new. The first time was jan -14 under the same location and circumstances. *tr
ODI 10671621
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After driving in raining conditions for more than four hours, i attempted to pass another vehicle. When i accelerated, my vehicle began to lose power and shake violently. Because of this, i nearly cause a multiple car accident do to my inability to control my trucks rapidly reducing speed. The same issue or type of issue occurred in late august of 2013 while attempting to merge into traffic. Upon acceleration…
ODI 10670913
Engine · Power Train
3.5l ecoboost f150 began to shudder and fail to accelerate while trying to merge into interstate traffic. Had to slow down to keep it from continuing to shudder. This has happen repeatedly on at least 4 different occasions! Dealership says it show no codes for misfires??? *tr
ODI 10669592
Engine
This is the 2nd (and 3rd, 4th, 5th) instance of a problem i originally described in odi 10659481. Again, after traveling on the interstate for a few hours in very light rain, the engine failed to accelerate normally while merging into traffic from an on-ramp. This created a very hazardous situation, with traffic bearing down on us from behind at approximately 75 mph and steady traffic also in the left lanes. Unlike…
ODI 10668759
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2012 f150 ecoboost engine.loss of power and truck shuddering when accelerating at highway speed from possible misfiring. Service engine light came on also, but turned off soon after event. Took to dealer to check, dealer said to change spark plugs and boots. Dealer did not mention previous or current technical service bulletins for this. *tr
ODI 10672016
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
I was with my family on the way to church. I was making a right turn out of our neighborhood onto the highway when all of the sudden there was a complete loss in power and was unable to resume acceleration. The highway also has a moderate incline in slope which caused the vehicle to slow dramatically. We were almost rear-ended from the car heading in the same direction which was originally a substantial distance…
ODI 10663068
Electrical System · Engine
There was a misfire and no check engine light. This happened 5 times before the computer showed there was an issue. On the third time i had ford install the deflector to keep water away from the turbo chargers. The last time it happened the computer finally showed a check engine light. I took the vehicle to auto zone to have them diagnose it. The computer was showing misfires in 3 cylinders. When i got the vehicle…
ODI 10664728
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated when driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently and started shaking before stalling. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 43,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 10660568
Engine · Power Train
I had been on the highway for 6 hours with intermittent rain, about 3.5 hours since last stop, 1/2 tank of gas remaining. Location was i-65 north near elizabethtown, ky, 11:15 pm, with mist, wet road and spray. Weather records indicate 50 degrees and falling, light rain, 84% humidity. I had the f-150 in 4wd-auto mode due to the road conditions. For several miles another car had been continually staying in my blind…
ODI 10659481
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Under non-tow situations truck will shudder/misfire during hard acceleration. Acceleration does not have to be wot. Weather conditions can be hot and sunny or cloudy, raining and humid. Truck did not start doing this until 60,000 + miles. *tr
ODI 10650349
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When trying to pass a slow moving vehicle ( going 45 in a 55) i tried to pass. When i moved into other lane and gassed truck i lost power and started jerking. I had to let up completely off the gas and fall back behind the car that i was passing. This was a very dangerous situation since there were other cars behind me that had also started to pass as well as oncoming cars up ahead (a safe distance before attempting…
ODI 10653092
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While getting on the highway and accelerating, my truck began to shake and lose power. I took it in to the shop afterwards and they had to replace all spark plugs and 1 ignition coil. After researching this, i found out this has been an issue on several 2011 - 2013 model eco boost. Please force a recall, as i do not feel i need to pay for something ford is responsible for. *tr
ODI 10643373
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
For the fourth time, my 2012 ford f150 ecoboosted engine stalled or shuttered when hauling a load (trailer or heavy bed load) in a high humidity environment. I was pulling a u-haul trailer behind my truck and it was raining heavily. When i punched the accelerator to pass a slower vehicle, the engine stalled, sputtered, and nearly shut down. The "check engine" light came on for about a minute, then turned off once…
ODI 10637993
Engine · Power Train
Using truck to pull approx. 5000 lb travel trailer for camping. We had been driving for about 45 mins since last stop, 15 min bathroom break. Weather was drizzle rain that had been continuous for last 2 hours of trip time and there was standing water on roadway. I was in a 65 mph location, flat roadway, and came upon a small car doing less than 60 mph on the turnigan arm area of the seward highway (2 lane-opposing…
ODI 10633230
Engine
While driving my 2012 f150 ecoboost at 55mph i had to accelerate to merge into traffic. 75degrees outside with light rain. The motor stumbled and lost power. Service engine soon light appeared. I let of the accelerator and truck regained power. To shop for diagnosis and computer showed 3 cylinder misfires. This happens constantly and ford refuses to come with a solution. Is it going to take a fatality before someone…
ODI 10630091
Engine · Power Train
While traveling at interstate speed of approx. 70 mph, i attempted to pass a slower vehicle going up a slight hill. There was a shudder and then the vehicle lost engine speed. I went from 70 mph to 55 mph without the ability to maintain any speed, i was not applying the brakes. I could not complete the pass and had to pull over to the side of the road. If i tried to maintain speed or accelerate the vehicle shook…
ODI 10630144
Engine
While driving on a 2 lane highway in northern wisconsin with my 11 year old son, i went to pass a slower moving vehicle in my 2012 f150 ecoboost and when i accelerated quickly the engine just lost all power and to avoid a head on collision i had to slam on my brakes and quickly return behind the slow moving car. Quite frightened, i didn't accelerate the rest of the trip north. While returning labor day, day, and on…
ODI 10630523
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling at 55mph, up a slight incline on the highway, i pulled out to pass another vehicle. As i pressed on the accelerator i had no engine power and the f150, lariat, eco boost began to slow. The check engine light came on and flashed. I let off of the accelerator and then pressed it down again. This time i had power. I pulled back into the lane and everything appeared to be in working order. *tr
ODI 10627238
Engine
On this date (8-2-14) at approx 0400 hrs(4am) while driving in wet rainy conditions and air temp approx 75 i had been driving for a few hours and made a stop. Upon getting back into truck and attempting to merge back onto the highway my truck equipped with 3.5 ecoboost lost all power and failed to accelerate. During this time the truck began to shake while losing acceleration. This occurred approximately 4 times in…
ODI 10629737
Engine
While passing, my vehicle loses power and starts to sputter. This has happen on numerous occasions, and on the latest occasion the service engine light has come on. I have the 3.6 l ecoboost engine in the vehicle. I have turned the vehicle into the dealership for repairs, but was told they had to order a cooler to install on the turbo charger. Bottom line no parts are broke, but it now requires additional parts. I…
ODI 10620680