1. Ford F-150
  2. Problems
  3. 2012
  4. Exterior Lighting

2012 Ford F-150 Exterior Lighting Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
30–60k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 7, 2017 · 27,151 miles

    Electronic Stability Control · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other

    3/7/2017 [redacted] home, shut truck off to run inside house cameout to run errand to pharmacy and upon starting truck after pharmacy service advance trac showed up in instrument cluster, this has also caused my turn signals not to work. This truck has had a faulty tourque convertor, rear window replacement due to break in rear window defroster. Now this, i do not feel safe in this vehicle and will be pursuing the…

    ODI 10959473

  • December 12, 2016 · 96,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting

    When starting my 2012 f150 i turn the key and there is a delay and then it starts don't think that is right i get 15.6 miles per gal on my 3.5 eco-boost and kicking in the passing gear i loose power and eng. Light comes on 3 times this has happen all times i pull over and shut truck off and restart light goes out.

    ODI 10970052

  • March 19, 2016 · 53,212 miles

    Electrical System · Exterior Lighting

    Started my truck around 9 pm and placed the transmission in reverse, had to back down a long straight parking lot, speeds of at least 15 mph. Came to a complete stop, shifted the transmission into drive and pulled out onto a main road, hit the merge turn signal and heard nothing. I diddnt think much of it, thought i diddnt hit the turn signal arm hard enough. Turning onto main road and hit turn signal again, no…

    ODI 10861744

  • July 24, 2013 · 7,500 miles

    Exterior Lighting

    2012 ford f150 stx "auto lamps" can not be turned on by dealerships, if they were not factory installed, even though factory wiring and proper parts, exists. "lights on with wipers", which is an available option with the auto lamp feature, is required by pennsylvania law, who must consider it a safety issue. *tr

    ODI 10533005

  • April 13, 2013 · 4,700 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting

    While driving at highway speed, i heard a pop and 'ding' sound before losing all electrical items - dash board, head lights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, etc., but the engine was still operating. I then felt a grinding noise and immediately exited the highway safely to park at a gas station. I turned off and removed the key but the engine was still running. I was only a few miles from a ford dealership.…

    ODI 10509104

Catalog parts for this system

Catalog year/make/model rows for 2012 Ford F-150.

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