Traction Control System Related Problems of the 2012 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows one common traction control system related problems of the 2012 Ford F-150.

Table 1. Traction Control System related problems of Ford F-150

Problem Category Number of Problems
Traction Control System problems
3

Traction Control System problem #1

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. While driving 65 mph, the power steering and traction indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, the power steering lost power for up to thirty seconds. The failures occurred several times within the past few weeks. There were no recalls associated with the VIN. The contact reached out to the dealer (krause family Ford, 195 woodstock pkwy, woodstock, GA 30188) where an appointment was scheduled for January 20, 2018. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 107,000.

Traction Control System problem #2

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.

Traction Control System problem #3

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 fact, he did not. The brakes and several parts were replaced by the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.


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F-150 Service Bulletins
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