Three problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 2012 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2012 F-150.
I have had to replace front rotors and all pads at 8000 miles, replaced all 4 rotors and pads at 22,000 miles. I am now at 30,000 miles and now have no power assist. This year and model is know to have issues with the vacuum assist pump, which Ford is not willing to replace. When backing down the driveway I lost braking and hit a sign on the other side of street opposite my driveway.
After having the brake pads replaced at about 24,000 miles, I was backing up and lost power and almost ran into my neighbors yard. The mechanic is saying its the vacuum assist pump and possibly something else but this problem didn't happen before and only when I start the car and back up.
Ford motor company brake issue: Ford motor company has had an ongoing issue with their rotors and brake pads on several popular vehicles for several years. The rotors prematurely wear and warp causing a reduction is braking power and an increase in braking distance, thus creating an unsafe, hazardous, and potentially deadly condition. The failure of the rotors, due in part to sub-par material and craftsmanship, causes excessive and premature wear/failure of the brake pads. Ford motor company is aware of this issue and has subsequently labeled the brake pads as a "wear item" not covered under warranty. With under 11,000 miles on my 2012 F-150, which I purchased brand new, I noticed a pulsation in the brake pedal and scheduled a service check with at the place of purchase. Autonation Ford in north canton, ohio advised that they "found front rotors corroded and pitted. Also found rear rotors in same condition. Rear pads were at 2mm. Turned front and rear rotors and replaced rear pads. " Ford refused to reimburse the replacement cost of the dangerously thin rear pads, claiming they are a "wear item", when in fact the pads were worn at an accelerated rate to that level because of the faulty rotors. Ford motor company has a faulty and dangerous product on their vehicles that needs to be recalled and replaced before it results in injury or death.