2012 Ford F-150 Air Bags Problems
- 23
- 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 23 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 5 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 2 indicate a death
What owners report
- airbag light · 9 records
- passenger seat · 6 records
- passenger airbag · 5 records
- light comes · 4 records
- seat belt · 4 records
- steering wheel · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Air Bags
Took the vehicle to the ford dealership where i bought the vehicle new. The airbag light on the dash was coming on intermittently while driving and sometimes staying on for days. The vehicle was tested and "found that fault code present b0091 93 left side restraint". The wiring was tested and advised that the vehicle needed the "side air bag sensor" replaced. I was advised that if i did not have this sensor replaced…
ODI 11074426
Air Bags
Airbag light came on for no reason and will not go off. Have tried everything to get the light off. Was not driving the car anywhere. I had just started the car and noticed that the light did not turn off.
ODI 11061037
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
My truck does two things, both with the transmission. 1rst this is random and happens at any unsuspecting time and at all speeds. The truck goes into limp mode (killing all power) starts to clunk in and out of gears to the point it locked up the tires once going 55 mph for a second as this is happening my mph needle goes to 0, also the wrench light comes on. The other problem is random as well. The truck displays…
ODI 11062092
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
Air Bags
The visual (orange or yellow) seat belt symbol light comes on intermittently. Sometimes remains on. Seal belts always used and there has been no accident or repair. This is a continuous issue for months.
ODI 11048434
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag sensor illuminated when the passenger seat was occupied. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12v198000 (air bags) as a possible solution; however, the vin was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage…
ODI 11065689
Air Bags
Airbags did not deploy even after an accident involving front of truck . Frame of truck had to be re-aligned but aibags didn't deploy. Airbag light has been on/off since i purchased this vehicle and it does not stay on constantly
Crash reported
ODI 11115561
Air Bags · Electronic Stability Control · Unknown Or Other
I was involved in a traffic accident june 4, 2016 in which a car attempted to make a left turn in front of me at an intersection and the result was a moderate collision. Due to the collision my vehicle lost all power (engine and electrical) and the air bags failed to deploy.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10876019
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owned a 2012 ford f-150. While at a complete stop, another vehicle crashed into the rear of the contact's vehicle. As a result, the contact's vehicle was pushed under an eighteen wheeler. The frontal air bags did not deploy. The vehicle that crashed into the contact continued to drive, sideswiped another vehicle, and crashed into a pole. The police and fire department were called and a police report…
Crash reported · 2 injuries · 1 death
ODI 10870058
Air Bags · Electrical System
Steering wheel clock spring, which controls all steering wheel electronics and airbag is faulty. Replacement clock spring required. I noticed this issue while driving and using my radio controls on the steering wheel. Upon pushing a button like volume up for instance, the radio station would change. The buttons were doing the improper functions. I brought it into ford and they stated that the clock spring is faulty…
ODI 10862560
Air Bags · Electrical System
Airbag passenger light stays on switch selector inoperable. Ignition switch does not operate properly intermittent no start.
ODI 11240880
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
After traveling about 35 minutes, i parked my truck for about an hour. After returning to my vehicle and pulling away, my truck would barely accelerate. I gave it more gas and a large wrench warning light appeared on my dash and soon disappeared. Once it was gone, my speedometer didn't function, the mileage was gone and the air bag disconnect warning light was illuminated. I decided to drive it to my dealership 10…
ODI 10788485
Air Bags · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 mph, the brake pedal was depressed but the vehicle failed to stop. The contact veered to the right to avoid crashing into the vehicle in front and crashed into a tree. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained unknown medical injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10806726
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While reversing at approximately 5 mph, the air bag warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v198000 (air bags). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 26,000.
ODI 10762293
Air Bags
One day i turned on my 2012 ford f-150 xlt. I went to go open my gate to my front lawn then noticed my airbag light on. I turned off my truck and turned it back on then the light stayed off. I continue to run my errand then when i got back home i noticed that once i unbuckled my seat belt and left the truck running to open my gate. The light came back on again. There is no error message on the light meaning " the…
ODI 10694972
Air Bags
The passenger airbag off light comes on with a passenger in the seat. I have been to the dealer twice about the problem. The service rep. Has seen the airbag light off light on with my wife sitting the passenger seat. The dealer service dept. Checked the "system" and said it checked out !! There is nothing more we can do. I consider this unacceptable and a major safety issue. Can ford or the dealer be held…
ODI 10680038
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle crashed into the driver side of a second vehicle causing significant damage to the front end. During the incident, the air bags failed to deploy. The driver suffered neck, back and leg injuries and the passenger suffered contusions and trauma to the chest area which required medical attention. The contact…
Crash reported · 2 injuries · 1 death
ODI 10678547
Air Bags
The passenger air bag off light illuminates with a passenger in the seat. My wife weighs just under 100 lbs. And when she sits in the seat, with her butt all the way back and centered in the seat the light illuminates. As we travel the light sometimes goes off then a short while later it comes back on again. The dealer service dept. Tested the restraint control module and didn't find any codes. They road tested 2…
ODI 10608410
Air Bags
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning light remained illuminated. The manufacturer advised the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number 12v198000 (air bags). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 56,000.
ODI 10579664
Air Bags · Sensor/Control Module
2012 ford f-150 truck. Consumer writes in regards to passenger airbag light that comes on and goes off intermittently. *tgw the consumer stated the problem would happen when someone sat in the passenger seat. The dealer tested the system, but was unable to find a problem. *jb
ODI 10488222
Air Bags · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f150. The contact stated that the air bags failed and whenever the front passenger seat was occupied, the air bag warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the eco boost caused the engine to stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the seat rail needed to be replaced and that the eco boost was working…
ODI 10480175
Air Bags
Passenger airbag, problem with the 2012 ford f150 super cab pickup, with xlt trim, and eco-boost engine. This problem may also exist in other 2012 ford 150 pickups. The passenger airbag system will display the ?passenger airbag off? Light for light weight adult passengers, thereby turning off all 3 air-bags for the front seat passenger (front, side, and curtain). This happens with adults weighing approximately 132+…
ODI 10471182
Air Bags
My son was going to work and forgot his phone came back to get it something ran in front of the truck and he hit an oak tree in our front yard knocked him cold,,air bag did not deploy, i opened the door no response,,,shuck him he came to so i took him to the hospital head injuries and bruised rib,s,the body shop said to call ford motor comp, to come check the air bag,s why they did not go off that refused,called…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10659210