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 · Unknown Or Other
The below problem has repeated itself more than 20 times since the first incident. When parked overnight or over a long period of time, upon starting and operating the truck - either reverse or drive - the brakes fail to engage the first one or two times. Had to either hit the brakes very hard or i had to revert the truck to p(parking) position. This just about works to bring the truck to a halt, but even this…
ODI 10775373
Service Brakes
Braking fails sporadically when starting forward or reverse. Unable to stop. Once moving problem appears to go away. Identical to descriptions given in other 2012 recall on brake failure. Vehicle has 31k miles, and problem has existed since around 24k miles. Becoming more frequent.
ODI 10908567
Service Brakes
Each morning, when i pull the truck out of the garage, the brakes sometimes do not work. Sometimes, it is very difficult to stop the truck. I heard it might be a vacuum issue, but it happens all the time, summer winter, etc. Truck was stationary to begin with. The brakes sometimes make a loud noise, as well. It's happened ever since i bought it, last year.
ODI 10810166
Service Brakes
Below is the email i sent to ford, please help me. I have just bought a 2012 f150 ecoboost and have had a issue with the breaks when in reverse, i almost crashed with my 3 year old son in the car the first time this happened, a quick google search showed that this is a common issue, a issue i am sure you have heard of, i am an iraq war vet who could have been killed along with my 3 year old son because of this…
ODI 10654472
Service Brakes
Loss of brake pedal when parked at cold start. Able to eventually pump brake pedal to achieve vehicle braking. Problem occurs intermittently. Reported to dealer on 10/28/2014 but no problem found. Reported to dealer again on 8/19/2015 for further investigation.
ODI 10750022
Service Brakes
The vacuum pump on my ecoboost truck needs to be replaced. When i start my car every once and while the brakes are super stiff and it has trouble stopping the car for a few seconds. After driving for a bit the brakes are fine. This seems to be a common issue with the 2011/2012 ecoboosts. *tr
ODI 10650578
Service Brakes
Ford motor company brake issue: ford motor company has had an ongoing issue with their rotors and brake pads on several popular vehicles for several years. The rotors prematurely wear and warp causing a reduction is braking power and an increase in braking distance, thus creating an unsafe, hazardous, and potentially deadly condition. The failure of the rotors, due in part to sub-par material and craftsmanship,…
ODI 11242584
Service Brakes
I am writing to complain about the failure of the vacuum pump on our 2012 ford f150 with ecoboost. Once the vehicle had been driven around 33,000 miles, we began to notice some issues with the brakes immediately following startup: the brake pedal was difficult to press and unless pumped several times before moving, the brakes would not fully engage. This in other words, the vehicle could not be brought to a complete…
ODI 10619545
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 5 mph, the eco boost braking system failed. The contact was able to engage the eco braking system once the vehicle was driven for awhile. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,874.
ODI 10626416
Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while reversing at approximately 5 mph, the brakes became hard and failed to respond, causing the contact to crash into a tree. A police report was not filed. There were no injuries reported. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure…
Crash reported
ODI 10575987
Service Brakes
After the vehicle is started and placed in gear, there are times when no power brakes are available and the vehicle is difficult to stop when it is only rolling at a few miles per hour (less than 5mph). You have to stand on the brakes to stop the vehicle, and if i'm towing a load when this happens it's a very scary event because the vehicle doesn't stop when you need it to stop. When pulling out of a parking…
ODI 10610491
Service Brakes
On 27 december 2013, i returned home from work sometime between 5-6pm. I parked the vehicle in the driveway just as i had every day since i have owned the vehicle. I put the vehicle in park, and exited the vehicle and walked to the passenger side to retrieve bags that i had to take into the house. I opened the passenger side door, took out the bags, closed the door, and pressed the lock button on the key fob as i…
Crash reported
ODI 10678314
Service Brakes
When backing out of driveway at approx. 5mph, the power brakes become spongy and can be pushed all the way to the floor. The vehicle fails to stop and the brakes must be pumped several times before they work. This only occurs at initial startup (first use of the brakes) that day. This happens almost daily during warm/hot weather months. The problem has existed since the vehicle was purchased and i have taken it to…
ODI 10986178
Electrical System · Engine · Service Brakes
I purchased this vehicle for my son in december 2012. We took a trip to alabama on the saturday following the purchase. The truck had problems stalling, misfiriing, and not braking immediately. We have taken the truck to the ford dealership for repairs approximately 15 to 20 times. It is in the shop again today for the misfiring/stalling. The service writer told my son that his vehicle has only been the shop twice…
ODI 10725515
Service Brakes · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving under 30 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated without being prompted. The brakes engaged and the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 52,000. Updated…
ODI 10884806
Service Brakes
Check brake system warning appeared on dash display. No problem found with brakes. Turning off the ignition for a time seems to return things to normal until the next episode which has happened many times . Two dealerships have not found the problem. Outside ambient temperature seems to play a part since no problem in winter. This is not an isolated issue since a search of the internet confirms other owners have the…
ODI 10661435
Service Brakes · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving various speeds and making a left or right turn, the traction control system warning indicator illuminated. When the brakes were engaged by the system, the vehicle's speed was severely reduced and almost caused several crashes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a recording device was attached, indicating that the contact depressed the brake pedal when, in…
ODI 10949730
Service Brakes
Brakes engaged partly when i was going down the road without stepping on the brake. This has happened several times. Dealer turned rotaries but did not solve problem. This truck had less than 10,000 miles when this problem was occurring. I have taken the truck to two different dealerships, but ford has not corrected the problem yet. The reason i bought the ford was to respect the workers who did not take the…
ODI 10500543
Service Brakes
Driving at 70 mph and tried to push the brake pedal to take vehicle off cruise control. The brake pedal was so firm that i couldn't push it, almost like the brakes were frozen. Very scary situation on snowy roads and 70 mph. The problem occurred several times when it was cold. Since then the brake vacuum booster has been replaced but the problem has gotten worse. Now when i start the vehicle, i have to wait several…
ODI 10732609
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Ford F-150.
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