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
I purchased a new 2012 ford f150 platinum 4x4 ecoboost truck in june 2012. Around 2014, i experienced a complete loss of power and major shaking or shuddering when i went to pass a vehicle in the highway. I thought it was a misfire issue and called the ford dealer i purchased it from. They asked at the time if it was consistent and i said it was not. They advised that i should just keep an eye on this and that i had…
ODI 10778066
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer performed diagnostic testing, which located several codes; however, the codes did not relate to the stalling failure. The dealer checked the engine oil for oil sludge, but the engine oil was…
ODI 10671768
Engine · Power Train
During hard acceleration after normal driving vehicle sputters/misfires heavily, no recall or adjustment has been available from ford. Extremely dangerous in traffic and is keeping me from pulling any type of payload because i am concerned this will occur. I now have 41,000 miles on vehicle and it still does it, forced to drive the truck only under soft acceleration. *tr
ODI 10669969
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while making a turn, the vehicle stalled and smoke emitted from under the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 72,000.
Fire reported
ODI 10617346
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle would vibrate and there was a sudden loss of power. The contact also mentioned that the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 10616844
Engine · Power Train
This vehicle is equipped with the ecoboost 3.5l engine. While attempting to accelerate onto a highway, the vehicle sporadically and unpredictably loses power, seems to have trouble shifting gears and shudders severely. Because this has occurred on several occasions while entering a highway, it poses a definite safety risk of being struck in the rear of the vehicle. Complete loss of acceleration or stalling while…
ODI 10615184
Engine · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
Pulled into parking lot and truck stalled. Could not steer. Could not accelerate. Warning light popped up said low oil pressure. Was not on a hill. Ran vehicle health report through ford sync service and everything came back ok. Will call dealership next. Had my daughter with me and it scared me to death. *tr
ODI 10610385
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
Driving down the interstate during wet conditions my 2012 ford f150 ecoboost started to stumble and loose power drastically while pulling a trailer. The truck would only do 30 mph as it shook and stumbled down the interstate. This power loss made it really dangerous to get off the road safely without other cars and trucks being affected. The only way to reset the truck was to shut the engine off and restart it. This…
ODI 10617973
Engine
I purchased this 2012 ford f-150 brand new!!! I am a die hard ford fan, and have never bought something new, so after many old preowned ford trucks, i bought a new f-150. Under both the 36,000 miles and 3 year bumper to bumper warranty, it would rattle, shake, and tick a lot, a whole lot! It would also make a loud rattling noise during a cold start, or between 1800-2000 rpm. After doing my homework, this 3.5 liter…
ODI 10723305
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Was traveling up the roadway on 6/1/14 in our 2010 f-150 xlt and went to make a turn into an intersection. The vehicle stalled and was rendered useless in the middle of the intersection. The vehicle lost complete power, steering capability, and braking was diminished tremendously. We were stalled in an intersection with cross traffic approaching at 55mph. With little time due to oncoming vehicles, was able to…
ODI 10598351
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving at 75 mph, the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the engine coil and the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 47,000.
ODI 10721638
Engine
I experienced the exact problem you've already closed a case for. See link below. I narrowly escaped a bad accident. I think you need to reopen the case and force ford to design a real fix (not a shield that disables the charge air cooler). You also need to force a recall before the accidents happen and lawsuits start. Http://www.autoblog.com/2013/05/28/ford-f-150-ecoboost-in-nhtsa-probe-for-acceleration-issue/. *tr
ODI 10593600
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled and shook violently as the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that a part in the inner cooler needed to be altered. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 63,000.
ODI 10592432
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
My two children and i were driving up hwy 75 north from macon when we accelerated to the next lane. The speed limit is 70 so we were just going to pass in at a normal rate when the engine just quits and the whole car starts to shudder. Now i have had this happen at 19,000 miles and took it in to the dealership. This was only about two months ago. Went in today before i read all the complaints about this 3.5 eco…
ODI 10588984
Engine
My 2012 truck has the 3.5l eco-boost engine and it has shut itself down (gone into limp mode) at least 12 times. This morning (4-17-14) it just happened three times within a 45 min window. The temp outside was 50 degrees f and not raining. Normally this vehicle goes into limp mode during a turn or after a stop, but it has also happened at normal driving speeds (45-50mph). This is a new vehicle and i am no longer…
ODI 10583254
Engine
Driving at 5 mph raining out and engine shut off for about 10 sec. Now engine hesitation when passing or just taking off. *tr
ODI 10672435
Engine
THE ENGINE STARTED MISFIRING AND POWER LOSS. *TR
ODI 10586775
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Multiple occasions go to step on the gas and the truck just doesn't accelerate, feels like a misfire or almost about to stall, this usually happens when at a complete stop at a light and light turns green, has also happened when rolling in traffic or trying to get onto highway at the on ramp. Another time driving on highway, stepped on gas and truck lurched forward as if someone hit me from behind and rpm kept…
ODI 10693772
Engine
Engine shudder/vibration after accelerating. Loss of lights, dash instruments, radio out. Vehicle check engine light came on. This has happened three times before. Taken to dealer twice for repair. *tr
ODI 10578628
Engine · Power Train
While attempting to merge onto the highway the engine shuddered and the cel came on which put my truck into limp mode. Since, under any load the vehicle shudders and goes into limp mode when there is any load put on the engine. *tr
ODI 10575833
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
24,991mi: misfire when accelerating while driving. No check engine light. Dealer reported no problem found, no codes & made no repairs. 29,440mi: misfire when accelerating & going up & down hills specifically when in 4,5, 6 gear during both flat & inclined highway driving. This was while pulling an 8000lb trailer. No check engine light. Dealer found misfire in #1 & 4 and replaced coils & plugs in #1 & #[redacted]…
ODI 10730504
Engine
Ecoboost engine sputters and loses power when passing. Engine starts running rough and loses all power. Very dangerous when attempting to pass. *tr
ODI 10572642
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving at various speeds and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle would hesitate and jerk. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced the spark plugs, but the failures continued to occur. The contact indicated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions for the failure. The contact was eventually informed that there was no repair…
ODI 10722140
Engine · Power Train
At highway speeds a horrible shudder occurs. I took the truck in for service at 78000 miles, my warranty runs out at 80000. I was told that this was "normal for 157 inch wheelbase trucks" is there any help available for this? Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *js
ODI 10616643
Engine · Power Train
When accelerating to merge onto 4 lane byway veh. Lost all power started eng miss. Throttle had no effect, coasted along in emergency lane for about 10 seconds. Veh started to accelerate while still missing for about 5 more seconds. 3/4 fuel tank. Ps was a auto tech. For 28 years with u.s.p.s. *tr
ODI 10568939