2012 Ford F-150 Service Brakes Problems
- 94
- 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 94 stored complaint records:
- 11 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- brake pedal · 43 records
- vacuum pump · 32 records
- electric vacuum · 10 records
- power brakes · 10 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- brake booster · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 34 |
| 60–100k mi | 26 |
| 1–30k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Service Brakes
Hard brake pedal resulting in no or very little braking when engine is cold and vehicle is stationary, every day, every time i start the vehicle. Once the pump begins working or becomes unstuck, i do have brakes, however i am very concerned that this will result in brake failure and an accident with serious injury to me and my passengers. This vehicle has had a recall on certain models for this issue resulting from…
ODI 11289253
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 35 mph, the brake warning indicator illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal, but it failed to engage. The contact lifted her foot off the brake pedal and coasted the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was towed to community ford lincoln of bloomington (2200 s walnut st, bloomington, in 47401, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the master…
ODI 11287453
Power Train · Service Brakes
I was casually driving on the highway just outside of atlanta when all of a sudden i felt a jolt in the rear end and my advanced traction control turned on and stated that there was a problem. I pulled over and called a tow truck to take it to the ford dealership for service. The dealership advised me that somehow my rear axle differential had snapped on the rear driver side. They stated that usually they see that…
ODI 11265993
Service Brakes
Intermittently, there is a hard brake pedal at first start. After a few presses of the brake it goes away.
ODI 11230225
Power Train · Service Brakes · Unknown Or Other
The truck was in park i had stepped out to check the mail with my children in the truck the next thing i knew my truck was moving like it was in gear i jumped in pressed the break and it still showed it in park i pushed into park harder and it stopped.. I was not on a hill or anything to make it roll and it was actually moving like it was put into gear
ODI 11229389
Power Train · Service Brakes
Driving 75mph towing boat. Truck shifts into 1st gear. Redlined engine, many noises, slipping transmission, step on pedal to accelerate, it goes to 5k before shifting. Almost caused major highway disaster. Now my family is afraid to ride in vehicle. Also when first start up no brakes. Recalls where done for both , did not fix either.
ODI 11230898
Service Brakes
Extremely hard pedal on start up. Ford has a customer satisfaction program called 15n05 for this very problem. Online, my vehicle is the type and was built during the dates and places specified. When i called, they said my vin number was not covered.
ODI 11221035
Service Brakes
Contrary to the resolution stated in nhtsa investigation ea 15-006, ford is refusing to cover the defective vacuum pump even though it falls with in the affected vehicle production time and is within 10 years and 150,000 miles.
ODI 11210447
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was excluded from manufacturer campaign number: 15n05 (electric vacuum pump extended coverage); however, the vehicle exhibited the same failure. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clunking sound when the brake pedal was depressed and when reversing. There was no warning indicator each time the failure occurred. The contact stated…
ODI 11219837
Service Brakes
Electric vacuum assist pump failures that resulting in the loss of brake power assist'making it far more difficult to get the vehicle to stop. This vehicle has 39,000 miles on it and it gives no warning . I am concerned with injury or a crash. The dealer states this is not a current recall. I have noticed there a several complaints and some crashes have occurred because of this issue.
ODI 11195580
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While reversing, the brake pedal was difficult to depress and the vehicle rolled. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 79,770.
ODI 11193315
Service Brakes
Nhtsa action #ea15006, ford company initiated customer satisfaction program 15n05. I had the electric vacuum pump (evp) replaced by for on 4/25/17 with 48,846 mi. By 3/19 i started hearing a noise in cab during cold starts, but it took a little while during cold starts it made the noise for me figure out is was coming from the engine area. I realize it was the evp again. Not 2 years and with about 63 and change…
ODI 11258204
Service Brakes
I have a 2012 f-150 with the 3.5l ecoboost engine, 100,000 miles. I have been having problems with no power brakes when truck is initially started and the dealer diagnosed this as a failed vacuum pump this typically happens at slow speeds the first several times you stop. A recall was forced in canada and a customer satisfaction warranty extension is in place in the usa (15n05). Both cover the 2011 to 2012 f-150…
ODI 11194569
Service Brakes
In february 2017 while backing out of a parking space on a down hill slop i was unable to stop the vehicle and into grass area almost hitting a tree in reverse. The power brakes were so hard i could not move the brake pedal. Once it came to rest i put the vehicle in drive and let off the brake pedal then reapplied the brake and they worked. I then took the vehicle to the dealer and they performed a recall fsa 15n05…
ODI 11183930
Service Brakes
The vehicle was in motion and as i was driving in a parking lot i went to apply the brakes but the pedal went to the floor and the low fluid indicator came on. I was able to use the parking brake to get the vehicle to stop. I opened the hood and found my reservoir was nearly empty but there were no signs of leakage around the reservoir. I got under the vehicle and could night see signs of leakage on brake line or…
ODI 11172217
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While the contact was testing the brake pedal while the vehicle was in park, he noticed that the brake pedal was not engaging. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
ODI 11181417
Service Brakes · Steering · Visibility/Wiper
Theory - vehicle manufacturers can simulate or induce failure of various parts/systems through the computer programming systems that run vehicles causing vehicle owners to make unneeded repairs which creates demand for parts and labor throughout the dealership network. My vehicle has had the following issues arise after the warranty expired. 1) dashboard display of gear vehicle is operating in stopped illuminating…
ODI 11141278
Power Train · Service Brakes
Bought 2012 f150 w/ ecoboost new. At 91k miles, experienced loss of power when accelerating while merging into heavy traffic flow. As a result of no power, we were almost t-boned into the passenger side which would have severly injured or killed my wife. Come to discover there is a chronic timing chain design defect and caused catastrophic engine failure at 91k miles. The engine was maintained religeously and oil…
ODI 11128247
Service Brakes
2012 f150: replaced the vacuum pump in oct 2016 based on recall and issues with pressing the brake down when starting up. Same issue started again in june 2018. Brought it back to liccardi ford and they state the issue is "brake booster vacuum pump sensor and pump relay" . They charge me $140 for diagnosis and when i pick up the truck for a second opinion, the "check brake system" warning light is on. I did not have…
ODI 11113668
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Very little to no brakes at all. Of course the same issue everyone else is having. Vacuum pump/ brake booster! Definitely a safety issue and how they haven't fixed this issue yet is beyond me. No actually i do know since i'm a ford employee myself, but i'll save that for a representative. Remember 'quality is job one!' [xxx] from louisville kentucky. Email: [xxx]. Ssn [xxx] address [xxx]phone # [xxx]. Information…
ODI 11290002
Service Brakes
Loss of braking while backing up just after cold start, due to vacuum pump failure on 3.5l ecoboost, reference ford customer satisfaction program 15n05 & nhtsa investigation - even after having repair done previously by ford under the program / extended warranty - vacuum pump failed again less than 2 years after first vacuum pump replacement causing the braking issues
ODI 11096847
Service Brakes
While attempting to start the truck i place my foot on the brake it is hard as a rock, will not move down or allow to use, put vehicle in gear no brakes almost drove through garage door this occurs every time i use the vehicle the cause is brake assist vacuum pump which should cause a recall, as somebody who uses this truck or one like it with the same problem could run over somebody no photos available as the part…
ODI 11096629
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 f-150. While driving in reverse, the brake pedal was applied, but failed to respond and traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to bill brown ford ([redacted], livonia, mi 48150, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the front brakes needed to be repaired. The brakes were replaced, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 70,000.
ODI 11139249
Service Brakes
Our 2012 raptor that we have had since new, with 63k miles, was driving fine when the brake fluid light and emergency brake lights came on and lost all power braking. We were able to get the truck to the dealer without an accident and it was diagnosed with a failed master cylinder which bled into the brake booster. We can update with work receipts when we receive the truck back next week.
ODI 11085090
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
When i start the truck i have to let it idle and warm up for about five minutes. If i do not let the truck warm-up and i put it in gear the brake pedal is very firm and the truck will not stop. The brake pedal pulses like the abs system is kicking on but the truck will not stop. Recently, the truck will not stop if cruise control is turned on. If cruise control is on and i push the brake pedal the brake pedal is…
ODI 11090926
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Ford F-150.
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