2012 Ford F-150 Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 71
- 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 71 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- lost power · 17 records
- loss power · 16 records
- engine light · 12 records
- light came · 8 records
- fuel pump · 7 records
- check engine · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 37 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 30–60k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact became aware that the fuel pump fuse was melted while inspecting the fuse panel. Epic ford located at [redacted], everett, wa 98203, [redacted], was contacted by phone and were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The fuse was replaced by the…
Fire reported
ODI 11297793
Fuel/Propulsion System
Truck lost power due to a problem with the fuel pump fuse location
ODI 11297571
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that the engine stalled while driving over 70 mph. The contact heard a beep sound and the low oil pressure indicator illuminated when the failure occurred. The failure was experienced several times. The contact was able to move the vehicle onto the road shoulder, restart the engine, and drive to david wilson's villa ford ([redacted], orange, ca 92865,…
ODI 11234504
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
While traveling at 70 mph the vehicle stalled with the engine shutting down in main lanes of an interstate. The stalled engine resulted in the loss of all power assist features including power steering and power brakes. We were able to navigate across several lanes before coming to a complete stop in a traffic lane but not safely off the interstate. After calling for a tow and requested service. It was determined…
ODI 11209439
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
Driving vehicle at approx 65mph, engine lost power, engine wrench light, illuminated, oil pressure light illuminated, engine shifted to 'limp mode'. No acceleration. Pulled over to the side of the highway. Waited 2 minutes and restarted the engine. Was able to get home. Took to certified ford dealership for repair. Issue occurred twice more while driving to the dealership for repair. Needed to replace the throttle…
ODI 11194184
Fuel/Propulsion System
On 3/19/2020 very strong fuel smell coming from right side of vehicle,vehicle would not turn on vehicle also would not even allow lights or dash to work. Vehicle was in a parked position
ODI 11190412
Fuel/Propulsion System
Was driving and would loose power and slow way down then power would come back. Could get back to highway speed then loose power again. I wad able to get home. Once i stopped engine it would not restart. Had towed to ford dealer for repairs. Was told it is a known issue that the fuse is too small and has to be rewired. This is a design flaw and safety issue. Ford should have to recall and fix it. This cost me $430…
ODI 11180215
Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving approximately 60mph the vehicle suddenly downshifted to first gear on its own causing the tire to lock up putting me into a skid on the highway pulled over restarted vehicle then was stuck in 5th gear and would not accelerate. Shut off vehicle and returned to normal then happened again the next day!
ODI 11169880
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I bought it with @ 10,000 miles on the odometer. I have had nothing but [xxx] with it from day one. First off i put two new front rotors and brake pads all the way around and both idler pulleys were squealing so i replaced them . Then at @ 19,000 miles i had to replace both cvj half shafts . Now at 45,000 miles they are both shot again the cvj half shafts are . On the first of january this year i was driving down…
ODI 11196985
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle backfired and started shuttering upon acceleration...check engine light came on replaced ignition coil 6. 1000 miles later, same situation cylinder 1&2...replaced those coils and replaced spark plugs. Shuttering lessoned, still backfired on upon strong acceleration. Definitely a safety concern. The backfire does not trigger the engine light to come on...from the research i've done, this seams to be a common…
ODI 11161375
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2012 f-150 has an eco boost 3.5 l motor that misfires in damp/wet/rainy/cool weather. Motor goes into a misfire mode with no power to drive or accelerate truck. Before the mileage warranty was up, truck was taken to ford for their "fix". However, the issue has remained from 2012 to current year, 2018, and without ford fixing this problem will continue for the indefinite future of these motors from ford. Cannot trust…
ODI 11142709
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving vechicle suddeningly lost power, this is the second time this has happened in the last 7700 miles. Very dangerous as this has happened in heavey traffic and almost caused an accident. Truck has the ecboostengine. ## vin passed ## 2012 ford f150 ##
ODI 11124203
Fuel/Propulsion System
My truck is sputtering at full throttle and throwing a flashing check engine light that is now staying on. It happened on a highway during hard acceleration
ODI 11048445
Fuel/Propulsion System
My truck would lose power at times then would not start. Dealer advised the fuse to the fuel relay pump was burned and needed to be bypassed to a larger fuse because the fuse installed by the manufacture is too small. This repair cost me $411. Dealer advised this was a defect from manufacture and was common in the 2012 year model. I researched the issue and located many complaints about vehicles losing power on the…
ODI 11040826
Fuel/Propulsion System
While trying to turn into traffic lost all power to accelerate and stayed in first gear. While on the interstate drops into lower gears without any warning. I stoped driving this vehicle due to my family's safety being jeopardized. I dropped the truck to a local dealership and was informed it is due to a lead assembly to the transmission. The repairs would be over a thousand dollars. While researching i have noticed…
ODI 10983171
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2012 f150 ecoboost 3.5 studders severely, hesitates, and will not accelerate when trying to pass on the highway. The dealer has bulletins addressing this. I have been told multiple repairs that now are not under warranty including cac cooler deflector, spark plugs, catalytic converter, cam phasers, timing belt, and many others. The truck started this problem and may now require the turbos be replaced. This is a…
ODI 10972349
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after 30 to 40 seconds. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel module wires melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10990974
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
Dealer identified fuse #27 melted causing stalling and potential to overheat circuit causing an electrical fire. Not covered under ford certified pre owned warranty for powertrain etc. Vehicle stalled in traffic and failed to restart until after third attempt..
ODI 10937488
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
While driving on the highway i experienced severe reduced engine power during a hard acceleration for an attempted pass. Upon completion of a diagnostic, i was told there was a misfire in cylinders 1-3. The technician informed us the circumstances and results were hallmark for a known condition related to moisture accumulation in the charge air cooler (cac) for turbochargers in 3.5l ecoboost engines of my model…
ODI 10945653
Fuel/Propulsion System
Driving truck at 65 plus miles per hour on interstate and vehicle stalled out lost power steering and brakes and was too close to having an accident. Later found out that fuse 27 had melted and lost all fuel pump pressure.
ODI 10877112
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
2012 f-150 ecoboost with 55k miles. Sever loss of power and missing during idle and acceleration. The issue started at 15k miles and after a lot of pushing, ford installed the deflector shield for water. That solve the problem for heavy rain, but the missing, lack of power, and poor mileage has persisted and is getting worse. The issue happens when the vehicle is in park, stationary in drive, and while under power.…
ODI 10885658
Fuel/Propulsion System
The engine light came on 3 times and my truck dropped speed to what ford calls "limp home mode" which is rough idle. When the truck is restarted, it runs fine. The ford dealership reported that my throttle box needed to be replaced for $388. The truck has 50,000 miles on it and out of warranty (not covered under power train). They also then told me i should do a fuse relocation because its a known problem with this…
ODI 10871882
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
When on cruise control going 60-70 mph, and you pull out to pass and step on the gas, the ecoboost "hesitates" and will not gain speed, but loose speed. I can only stop this by downshifting, then reengaging the gas. This can be a very dangerous situation. This has happened about 10 times over the last 4 years.
ODI 10862763
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle fuel pump shuts off while driving due to fuel pump fuse (location #27) burning up in fuse box. After my vehicle shutting down while driving several times, last on the highway, with a total loss of power steering and other safety concerns, i found ford has issued a tsb (tsb 15-0137) with a work around fuse relocation. This is unsatisfactory as this is a known issue to ford, but not the consumer, putting…
ODI 10839957
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I took delivery of this truck in march of 2012. The truck has had documented ongoing serious drivability, safety and reliability issues since october of 2013. The issue of immediate concern relates to ongoing misfire, back fire, and engine stall. This condition has occurred at low speed, highway speed, and while towing. The immediate loss of power and subsequent surging effects caused by this condition renders the…
ODI 10824928