2012 FORD F-150 Complaints

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train) and had the software reprogrammed. Upon return of the vehicle, the contact stated that the vehicle inadvertently downshifted while driving at various speeds. The service engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer and the manufacturer had been notified of the failure and informed him that the parts to repair the vehicle were on backorder. The contact stated that due to the parts not being available, the failure had worsened. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000

1. Speed sensor failed 2. When driving, speedometer stops working and the truck slows down all of a sudden which could cause someone to rear end me. 3. Yes the problem has been reproduced and confirmed by independent service dealer 4. No the vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than the independent service dealer 5. No warning lamps,etc prior to the failure

Vehicle shut off while driving approx 30 mph making a slight right hand turn. Thus losing all throttle, power steering and power brakes. Vehicle error message is low oil pressure but oil level is checked out to be good. Based on online research the culprit is an overheated fuel pump fuse and a very common issue.

Anytime I idle/ idle low/ slow down the vehicle shuts off! In intersections, drive-thru's, stop signs. Then it gives me a low oil pressure warning.

While driving at approximately 60mph my vehicle shifted into first gear and aggressively skidded into oncoming traffic with my wife and two daughters in the truck. After regaining control, I drove it to my residence where the issue was repeated two times at slower speeds. After calling my local Ford dealership, they stated that there were two open recalls relating to the issue, 19S07 relating to the PCM and 19N01 relating to the leadframe. Apparently the two issues have resulted in many crashes and multiple fatalities. 19S01 was completed on my vehicle in 2019, however they did not mention or fix the leadframe issues in 19N01 despite it already being an open recall with national attention. I did not receive a recall letter or notification despite the serious nature of the issue. While I was within the warranty window for the leadframe at the time of service for the first recall, I have recently driven past 150,000 miles. The same Ford dealership stated that while the two recalls would apply, they were under a 10 year 150,000 mile warranty. I am within 10 years, but at 163,000 miles. After discussions with my dealership and two customer service representatives at your call center, I am extremely disappointed to hear that this known safety issue will not be fixed on a 9 year old vehicle because I am 10,000 miles outside of your warranty issue.

Steering becomes hard, almost impossible when a “Power Steering Assist Fault” displays on in-dash information screen. It happens simultaneously with a very audible chime and instantaneous loss of power steering. It has happened randomly all at low speeds and doesn’t happen every time the vehicle is driven. Dealership was contacted and will be dropping vehicle off for them to diagnose and repair. The danger is sudden loss of vehicle control due to “fault.” Steering become almost impossible. When “fault” occurs, I have been able to regain steering with turning the vehicle off, then on. Steering then returns.

The electrical steering failed causing the vehicle to be unable to steer. A clear safer issue. Almost caused a collision.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated he noticed when entering or exiting out of the driveway and turning the steering wheel to the left, there was a loud squeaking sound with the advance trac warning light illuminated. While the contact was driving at an undisclosed speed and making a turn, the steering wheel was very stiff. Additionally, the steering wheel would not return to the center after making a turn. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be inspected. The contact was informed of the EPS failure pertaining to the rack and pinion assembly. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Sept 1 I was driving to the highway going to work when I felt a small jolt in my steering wheel. I thought it was a bump in the street and thought nothing of it. When I got off of work, and was leaving the parking lot I felt the same small jolt (almost like a pulling sensation in the steering wheel). When I was driving home doing around 70mph I get a message message on my dash (power steering needs maintenance immediately or something of the sorts) and a seconds after my steering column seizes up while i'm driving. My truck is well maintained and I do not do any off roading. The problem was sudden and could of been fatal. Fortunately I was able to pull of the road before I got hurt. After doing some reading this is a very common problem that ford has with there f150s, but ford has not announced a recall yet.

Vehicle sat idle in garage for two months. Started vehicle and brake pedal went to floor and was very soft. A warning was displayed on the instrument panel showing low brake fluid. Noting that master cylinder reservoir was almost empty I purchased a pint of DOT 3 brake fluid which I added to reservoir to "MAx" fill line. Started vehicle, brakes pumped up to a normal pedal pressure, took for a short test drive slowly testing brakes. All seemed normal at that time. Approximately 3 hours later I started vehicle, again noting that the brake pedal went to the floor. Checked the reservoir and found it almost empty again. Looked under vehicle and found no indication of fluid in any of the four corners by the wheels nor under the master cylinder. It is my belief that the fluid is leaking into the brake booster a problem which was addressed in a Safety Recall 20S31 issued by Ford Motor Company for a series of vehicles which although does not include my vehicle I believe that this issue is directly related and could also cause serious injury and/or damage if not repaired. I will have this issue fixed at my expense, however, I would be interested to learn if any other 2012 vehicles have experienced this problem.