Table 1 shows six common vehicle speed control related problems of the 2012 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (139 problems). The second most common problem is related to the cruise control (seven problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control problems | |
| Cruise Control problems | |
| Speed Sensor problems | |
| Fail To Accelerate problems | |
| Fail To Slow Down problems | |
| Car Accelerates On Its Own problems |
Our 2012 Ford F-150 truck had no issues and no dashboard lights when it randomly downshifted while driving and almost caused an accident. On sat, may 9, 2026, my husband pulled onto the road and got up to 40 mph when the speedometer stopped working and the truck randomly downshifted. Read details...
When I start the truck I have to let it idle and warm up for about five minutes. If I do not let the truck warm-up and I put it in gear the brake pedal is very firm and the truck will not stop. The brake pedal pulses like the abs system is kicking on but the truck will not stop. Read details...
Multiple times while in motion 45mph + (spontaneously) , orange wrench comes up on my dash, speedometer drops to zero, engine power is cut to almost nothing, and a few times at higher speeds 60mph +, the wheels lock due to transmission downshifting out of nowhere. Read details...