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
I purchased the vehicle as certified used in 2014 with 32,000 miles. Since ownership, we have taken the vehicle to 4 different dealerships around the st. Louis area with complaints of excessive brake noise on start up. All dealerships have mentioned that it's normal and vehicles will make some noise after sitting. This issue can happen if vehicle is driven, parked and then moved within a 15-20 minute period. The…
ODI 11084304
Service Brakes
I had ny truck in for service, was told there was a recall on vacuam oump and it was replaced. I did not initiate that repair. Less than 75000 miles. Now truck in for service again and i am told the pump needs to be replaced again, again not initiated by me, but now not covered. Still less than 100,000 miles. Pedal has no assist at startup. Hard to stop after startup
ODI 11078458
Service Brakes
I filed a complaint # 11078458 about the brake vacuam booster pump, that has already been replaced once and neglected the fact that i was involved in a low speed accident on 1/17/18, and did not connect them until reading on line. I found out about the problem 3/10/18 the accident was at an intersection, trying to accelerate into traffic from stop when car in front dead stopped at green light. Speed at time of…
Crash reported
ODI 11078956
Service Brakes
Ford issued recall 15n05 for the electric vacuum pump. This was to be a onetime fix which i had repaired when it failed. The new electric vacuum pump failed again 20,000 miles and 13 months later with the same issue. Ford will not repair. The parts are obviuosly faulty as my dealer told me several f150 trucks they repaired unter this recall are breaking again.
ODI 11063092
Service Brakes
2012 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to vacuum brake booster safety recall. *ld the consumer stated after having the vacuum brake booster repaired under recall, the failure ocurred 2 more times. The manufacturer was notified. *js
ODI 11218995
Air Bags · Seats · Service Brakes
Someone stopped short in front of me. I applied the brakes but could not avoid hitting car. The brake indicator on front control display said my brakes are ok. Once i crashed the seat belt engaged but i still hit the steering wheel with my chest. The airbags did not deploy! There was some heavy smoke though around the seat belt area or from perhaps the electrical connections under the seat?
Crash reported
ODI 11039255
Service Brakes
The brakes gave out and all of the brake fluid leaked out. The brake went straight to the floor. There are no injuries involved, but could have been fatal if on a highway at speed vs in a parking lot.
ODI 11004383
Service Brakes
Brake vacuum pump failure: used 2012 ford f150 purchased in october 2016. When we moved in march 2017 to a home with a slight driveway slant, there were daily brake issues where when applying the brake it would feel stiff and fail to stop the vehicle. Upon investigation, we learned that a recall had been done on our make, model, and year of vehicle due to a vacuum brake pump failure, but were told that our vehicle…
ODI 11001724
Service Brakes
2012 ford f150. Consumer writes in regards to brake system recall. *ld the consumer stated the brakes were repaired under recall, but the failure recurred. The brakes fail when reversing. When going forward the brakes have very little power and had a loud noise coming from the vacuum booster. The pedal was difficult to depress and had a major grinding issue. *js
ODI 11253877
Service Brakes
I was driving normal speed and had to make a quick stop because the truck in front of me stopped short in front of my. I slammed the brakes to stop and my truck did not stop and collided with the car in front of me. There were no skid marks, the truck just did not stop. I had the brakes done the day before and i did not stop. I took my truck to ford to check brake boost vacuum pump because it was making noises. They…
Crash reported
ODI 11005494
Service Brakes
At initial startup after sitting over night the brakes do not work correctly. It sounds like the exact issue with the 13-14 recall. After a couple pumps on the brakes the pressure is back and they work fine. As i am backing out of the garage it feels like the brakes lock up a couple times and then they are fine.
ODI 10985062
Service Brakes · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving in reverse at 3 mph, the contact's husband depressed the brake pedal and the pedal traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle failed to slow down or stop. As a result, the driver struck a pole. The driver shifted the vehicle into drive and the vehicle independently accelerated as the brake pedal was depressed completely to the floor. The driver then shifted the…
Crash reported
ODI 10981141
Service Brakes
Upon first starting the vehicle and putting it into reverse, the brake pedal becomes hard/stiff causing the vehicle to continue in reverse, even when increasing the effort in an attempt to stop the vehicle completely. At this time, a loud grinding noise can be heard as the vehicle fails to stop and continues to slide backwards down the driveway or parking lot. This happens in the morning when i leave for work, as…
ODI 10979307
Service Brakes
On december 25th exiting highway entering gas station as i was looking for a parking driving around gas station when i applied the brake i notice it was not stopping and the brake light started flashing. I was able to circle gas station parking lot when i had to put it in neutral and turn the truck off and started apply the brake again after 25 30 feet it came to a stop. Towed the truck to the nearest dealership and…
ODI 10938975
Service Brakes
The brakes give out periodically i was almost involved in a collision due to it i took it to asheville nc ford and they replaced a part but it is still doing it i now live in elko nv i checked for a recall and it says my trucks vin showed no recall but it's doing the same thing as the trucks on recall. As i'd start in the morning and apply the brakes they'd be stiff and not work i'd try pumping them and they'd…
ODI 11055918
Service Brakes
This vehicle has been involved in several slow speed brake failures as follows: 12/05/17 unable to stop vehicle when backing out of driveway. It seemed to have a very hard brake pedal. Vehicle ran into curb at other side of street. No damage to vehicle. 02/05/17 vehicle involved in accident. Rear end another vehicle at stop light. Vehicle did not stop in expected distance when brakes applied.. Excessive pedal force…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11055158
Service Brakes
No brakes when starting up my truck, plus went through a stop sign, it did not stop, after that the brakes started to work again, but every time i start the truck up in my garage, and back it out there are no brake ,it been doing this oct to now, if i push hard on the brake it will slowly stop it
ODI 10936647
Service Brakes
Had this problen from start but did not know it only have 30k miles on 2012 do not have many highway miles but when traveling brake light comes on . Have had checked two times and nothing wrong with brakes. Had ford ck and found to be vacume leak that has been there for long time when this happens i have manual brakes at best . Ford said not warrentied and 700.00 to fix . I guess ford is waiting for someone to get…
ODI 10913691
Service Brakes
While driving on the interstate doing 75mph pulling a 6000lb camper the brakes wouldn't work. The stayed firm and would not allow me to depress them. Then errors came across the screens warning of a break system failure.
ODI 10882259
Service Brakes
While at a red light on hyw 59 with my foot on the brake pedal it suddenly went soft and depressed completely to the floor. I proceeded to a truck service shop where a mechanic did a quick look and found no leaks, i then made an apt at a ford dealer in canada where they discovered that the master brake cylinder had an internal fault and was replaced at a cost of 992.53 to myself.
ODI 10871912
Service Brakes
First of all i have a pickup with a reconstructed title. Upon entering highway and starting to accelerate, i had to stop immediately for stopped vehicle in front of me. My pedal was real hard and it didn't feel like my normal pedal. I wasn't sure i would stop, but it did just in time. It is the hardest i have ever applied a brake pedal in my 44 plus years driving and not one tire locked up or any pulsation on pedal.…
ODI 10862010
Service Brakes
The brake fluid light came on and the brakes stopped working. There was no sign of a leak. I filled the master cylinder 2 times within 2 miles and samething continued to happen. I was able to slowly get it to a dealership and it was the booster and master cylinder. No signs of leaks. Immediately stopped functioning.
ODI 10850613
Service Brakes
Riding down the road low brake fluid light comes on and brake light pull over put 24 oz. Brake fluid in drive for 20 miles hi-way same thing pull over master cylinder almost dry. Refill check vehicle for leaks nothing drive 1/2 mile check fluid down half way take truck to dealer say,s master cylinder leaking into booster pump luckily driving early morning no traffic and was able to pull off road quickly could have…
ODI 10846199
Service Brakes
Got in the truck in the morning,the truck was cold was backing up and pushed the break pedal and did not have breaks..this has happened twice to me.once in november of 2015 and february of 2016,when i called my wife to ask for the vin# to fill out this report she said it has happened to her also 3 times in the last month .no breaks.in the morning,we live in michigan.
ODI 10839913
Service Brakes
On start up the power brakes can fail to work resulting in extreme difficulty in stopping the truck when backing up our of the driveway or a parking space. This has resulted in two near miss accidents with parked cars in a parking garage. The issue appears to be limited to start-up for now. If you start the engine and let it run for a few minutes, the brakes appear to pressurize and work fine. It has not occurred…
ODI 10825604
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Ford F-150.
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