general problems of the 2012 Ford F-150 - part 1

Previously had the vehicle diagnostic at georgia lina automotive into which I can provide the diagnostics later I was advised that it may be a internal issue dealing with the instrumental cluster a continuously battery warning flash on the dash panel. I was also told that it may be a electrical problem that even cause a fire internally which may damage the vehicle. I was told that out of pocket calls would be $1,956. 05 I reviewed all of the issues that are considered or recall and wiring was most definitely listed under recall versus warranty. I've most recently had the issue of the powertrain warranty for the transmission taken care of under the customer satisfactory program. Unfortunately they did not have this particular issue of the instrument cluster listed due to faulty wiring. Now there maybe many others that face the very same issue, for it seems to also affects the bluetooth connecting with phone under sync. And I am submitting this complaint in a better hope for for the review by your board or committee to conduct their own independent investigation which may makes the difference not only for me but once again for many others. I don't know if there's window. Past the 15 years if a vehicle has been previously purchased such as myself and there was a recall for this particular issue does the manufacturer allows the new owner a grace period as a courtesy which I believe would be appropriate as well as deemed it in the respect of hospitality. I thank you for hearing my complaint hopefully once again it makes the difference not only for me but for others as well. Your time and consideration is highly appreciated, respectfully submitted.

I have a 2012 f150 that has an issue with its output shaft speed sensor, at random times my speedometer and odometer will quit working and my the transmission will make hard shift or won’t shift at all while driving.

Suddenly downshifting into low gear. Recall not being accepted by Ford. Please help.

Sudden shift into first gear at any speed. Dash lights flickering between p,r,n,d. Tool light coming on dash.

My 2012 f150 has been experiencing the same rearview camera issue the 2015 Ford f150-450s have been have issues with that can intermittently display "a blank or distorted image," reducing the driver’s view of what’s behind the vehicle – increasing the risk of a crash. This has been happening for the past year and has been found on several message boards stating the same issue.

The backup camera intermittently work then gose dark and won't come back on it dose it while backing up.

I went to maplecrest Ford in unión new jersey to resolve this recall which is to include a lead frame replacement because the truck dropped gears and I almost crashed thanks to this recall they refuse to fix the issue only state to me they reprogrammed what was to be done and they said the rest is not their issue because the title is salvaged. Whether or not the title is salvaged it is their responsibility to fix the issue so that other drivers myself and my family are safe . I’m really upset simply because they just want to charge for these recall services when it is there obligation to fix for all involved safety. Im addition this vehicle has a airbag recall of which they also refused to fix so if I’m driving this airbag can deploy and who knows what damage can be be done not only to myself on the road but others as well .

Three of my four doors sporadically fail to close and latch. When I open the door the latch does not fully open, so when I try to close the door the latch prevents it from closing. Maybe it is just normal wear and tear, but I understand there was a recall for something with latches on this era of F-150s, and my VIN is not part of that. I'm reporting this in case it's useful information and in case it indicates the recall should be expanded. So far I have been able to use a screwdriver to push the latch open, and the door will close and latch after that. I can not replicate this consistently.

I just got the truck in September 24 and just found out that the recall was never fixed on it valvo body lead framing is acting up on me now I just want it fixed since I have the car fax to prove it was not fixed at all I don't have the money to fix my self I am on disability and I had my family in the truck when I looked at my speedometer and it was not working but the rpm was and the engine light was on.

My truck would shift gears and I would feel a kick. Then the speedometer would drop, and the airbag sensors would turn off. At times the dealership states it is an issue with the transmission lead frame.

The backup camera is spuratic in its operations. It works sometimes, but then it goes blank on the screen, or flutters. Also some times the screen shows clear picture, but the picture is 180 degrees out. What is on the left of the truck shows on the screen as on the right.

Transmission will abruptly shift into 1st gear at slow speeds. Transmission has been checked and there are know known mechanical issues with the unit. I saw an article where some 2011-14 F-150’s had the same issue.

I have this exact problem (usually get an inverted, distorted, or blank image (blue screen)) with the backup camera on my 2012 f150. It's been happening for about two years. Why does the recall only go back to 2015? "Ford is recalling about 1. 5 million vehicles in the united states due to a rear-view camera issue causing inverted, distorted, or blank image, the national highway traffic safety administration said on sept. 9. The recall affects select vehicles from model years 2015 to 2019 of Lincoln mkc, Lincoln navigator, mustang, f-250, f-350, f-450, f-550, expedition, edge, transit, transit connect, econoline and ranger, NHTSA said. ".

Automatic transmission dropped out of gear while driving on the interstate going around 60-65mph today. The wheels locked up and the vehicle just reved like it was in neutral. From other Ford owners (unintended downshift into first gear can cause an abrupt wheel speed reduction, which could cause the rear tires to slide until the vehicle slows down. This condition could result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash) my truck shows no mileage and the airbag light is on. No inspection has been performed as of today. Recall # 19507.

Had swollen lug nuts had to buy breaker bars to loosen them. Ended up destroying most off them can't reuse them.

The problem with this vehicle is the body control module has gone out. It controls everything from the safety functions to back up cameras and engine function and starting. My truck first, lost its back up camera within the first year of purchase, then the driver side, turn signals, stopped working, the battery drains overnight, and the latest issue is that the truck will turn off while driving down the road. Three months ago, the engine cut off and all systems locked up while I was driving 45 mph in town. There are no issues with any other system in the truck. Mechanics have tested everything and state. It is only the body control module. I am unable to purchase a body control module from Ford and my mechanic, the Ford mechanics, the Ford distributor for this region, nor carmax, where I bought the car can get the part because Ford says that all of their shelf held parts for this vehicle type are defective. They state is a known issue and there is no date for resolution at all. The date on the shelf hold is zero month zero day zero year meaning no date. The body control module in this series of Ford f1 50s is a “known issue” to Ford. Due to their semi conductor manufacturer contract that has lapsed for this older technology, they state that the 4000 vehicle’s that currently require this part are not they’re greatest concern. They stated that there is an indefinite “shelf hold” on this part due to their only being less than 50 of them available for anyone to purchase. Those parts that are being held are also suspect of defect. Since I have only owned this vehicle for two years and it is under the extended warranty, I purchased with it having only 19,000 miles on it that I have put on it, it seems that they should at least allow me to buy one of the shelf, held pieces to replace mine. Please help the 4000 of us. Please encourage them to do what’s right for all of us. I still owe $17k on a non-running vehicle carmax or Ford wont buy back.

Vehicles cuts off while driving at ramdom speeds can be 20, 30, or 50.

Exhaust manifold studs are breaking on the ecoboost v6 engines (gen 1 and gen 2 series trucks), causing exhaust fumes to enter passenger area of vehicle when the heater/ac is on. The exhaust studs are on the back of the engine and happen on both sides. Ford knows of the problem and refuses to recall to replace them.

In 2019, my power steering assist fault/service advance trac came on as I lost power steering. . . It's recalled on my year and model, but not my VIN. Replaced the rack and pinion for the electronic power assist steering (epas) in September of 2019. Last week, so April 18,'22, my steering started getting stiff and binding. Last night, April 25,22, my power steering failed completely again. Ford refused to acknowledge it was the exact issue last time and it's extremely scary driving without power steering, esp when you don't know if it's going to go out while driving! this is a known problem and has not been addressed, outside the select vins.

Transmission shifts from fourth gear to first gear by itself.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while using the defroster, the rear windshield shattered. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a glass repair shop and was informed that the rear windshield needed to be replaced. The contact called and notified the local dealer of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

On Friday, October 29, 2021, at about 6:30 pm, I was driving my 2021 Ford f150 super crew 4wd platinum pu down a two lane highway at about 60 mph, when I heard a distinct, loud "pop" or "bang", so loud it scared me. I initially thought I had been shot at or a decent sized rock had struck the roof of my pu with some good velocity. After the initial shock, I didn't notice anything being different. It was dark outside. After a few moments, I had no idea what had happened, but moved on. The next morning, I got in my truck and immediately noticed the passenger side of the back window was shattered. I inspected the window and clearly saw a heat signature deformation in the lower left corner of the right pane. This was also the initial spot of the shattering. The rear window defroster system had shorted out and burned up. From photo #4 I am not convinced there was not an actual fire at some point. I quickly found forums that document reports of Ford vehicles doing this for well over 10 years. I added my story to the top one. Https://fordauthority. . Read more...

Driving all of a sudden engine will downshift.

When driving, vehicle will drop from 50 mph to 0, causing a sudden stop. Vehicle then will struggle to get out of first gear, and whine. Vehicle will not move in the speedometer, and will not shift past first gear.

My Ford F-150 (2012) was parked on my driveway. On 02/26/2021 around 8. 27 pm,I opened door and got inside truck. As soon as I closed driver-side door , rear windshield shattered with a loud noise. I haven't put key in ignition even. The truck key was in my hand.

As I was driving my truck went crazy on my dash every electronic reading was wack out of commission speed went to zero on my odometer and from six speed to 1 my truck would not run any faster but my rpm guage was sky high until I realized I had to put my truck in neutral to pull over to turn off my truck.

I turned on my defroster on my vehicle and the back passenger glass back windshield shattered. . . The very back windshield.

We just set up an appointment with our nearest Ford dealer to have the recall taken care of witch is still an hour and a half drive. Then on Friday before the appointment it started to rattle and died while traveling thru a controlled intersection. I made it home barely and when I took it to the shop today I was told that it had a defective timing chain that Ford was aware of but are not willing to fix. Bottom line is it ruined the engine and now I am stuck with a $10,000 bill. The safety issue is if this would have happened on the road to the dealership I could have crashed over the steep terrain.

The loss of use of rearr backup camera.

The right back corner cab window has shattered/spidered with no reasonable cause or impact. The vehicle was stationary when it occurred and there is a topper on the truck so impact from the exterior or interior did not happen. I discovered that there have been multiple reports of this and when I talked to the Ford dealership they were fully aware of this type of issue but there is no recall. I am thankful the vehicle was stationary and my child was not in the seat for the glass to potentially break on them. This is a huge safety concern and should not be happening. It is dangerous and costly.

Rear glass exploded while the rear defroster was on causing glass to come in the vehicle. Has to be something done about this to make Ford responsible for there defective product before someone gets hurt by the sharp glass shards. I was driving to work in the early morning.

2012 F-150 rolls back while in park and off. It occurred 2 times today - 2020/01/23.

Coolant leaking from y or t connector in front of intake manifold. Noticed coolant leak on my driveway while truck was stationary.

Engine accelerates by itself when I turn it on or if I'm at a red light or as soon as I put it in drive.

November 28th. 2019. Back windshield right window shattered into 1000 peices from doing nothing. The truck was idling and in park on pavement. I had the rear defroster on. Suddenly heared a big bang. Looked around and noticed the window broke. No evidence of it being struck or hit. It was about 33 degrees outside and snowing/sleeting.