Transmission Failure problems of the 2012 Ford F-150

Seven problems related to transmission failure 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.

1 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2019

I have brought my truck in previous times when it was under warranty, I described the same issue every time about a sudden downshift. I have this documented in service sheets I have obtained from them. They said they couldn't replicate the issue or stated it was a reprogramming issue. Over time the downshift issue has damaged the transmission and finally led to it completely failing. I was scheduled to have the recall service on Tuesday 4-23-2019, on 4-18-19 I was driving on hwy 62 at 35mph the truck did the sudden downshift nearly causing me to be rearended, after the downshift my truck lost all power and it had to be pushed into a parking lot. Then I had it towed to the heritage Ford dealership. The issue which is finally been addressed as a recall has led to the transmission failure. I have been quoted $4500. 00 for the transmission replacement. I would appreciate any help. Thank you,.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/14/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear on its own. The contact had to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, but the same failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to bishop Ford (1440 us-6, bishop, CA 93514) where it was diagnosed that the lead frame of the transmission failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,392.

3 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 10/16/2018

2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, the vehicle's transmission failed. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted down to first gear on numerous occasions. Specifically, the contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle downshifted to first gear and the rear wheels seized without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle deaccerated to various speeds as low as 8 mph instaneously. In addition, the contact stated that the rmps increased to 6000. The contact pulled to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle to correct the failure in most cases. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. Metro Ford of okc - 2800 west interstate 44 service rd, oklahoma city, oklahoma 73112 (405) 438-3330 and sam wampler's freedom Ford - 720 south george nigh expressway, mcalester, oklahoma 74501 - were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact referenced 16v248000 (power train) as a potential cause of failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. Ad.

4 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 10/01/2018

2012 Ford f150. Consumer writes in regards to transmission failure.

5 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while stationary and driving various high speeds, the transmission failed. On one occasion, while driving 75 mph, the vehicle downshifted and the rear tires seized. The contact placed the vehicle in neutral, and turned the vehicle off in an attempt correct the failure. The contact coasted to the side of the road to move out of traffic safely. The contact stated that the failure occured in the midst of the attempt to take an exit off of the interstate. The contact put the vehicle in park, restarted the vehicle and was able to exit off of the interstate. Upon leaving the shopping center, the contact placed the vehicle in the drive position, and the transmission failure recurred. The contact stated that the power train shifted upwards to the fifth gear immediately after shifting to the drive position. In addition, the contact stated that the accelerator pedal was not depresssed upon the second occurance of the transmission failure. The contact exited the vehicle and the vehicle was towed to a nearby garage. Glockner south point Ford - 155 CO road 406, south point, ohio 45680 (740) 894-3673 was made aware of the failure, as well as river city Ford - 4676 wv-152, lavalettle, west virginia 25535 (800) 240-1943). River city Ford scheduled the contact an appointment for service and stated that NHTSA recall number: 16v248000 (power train) was a potential source of the failure, but that the vehicle was not included. There was no diagnosis performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall described. The contact was then referred to Ford's recall website. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000. Ad.

6 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 11/02/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate and the rpms decreased. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer (walker Ford, 17556 us hwy 19n, clearwater, FL, 33764) where it was diagnosed that the lead frame within the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired because the part was on backorder. There was no time frame for when the part would be available. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: cas13485195. The contact was referred back to the service department of the dealer and awaited a return phone call. There was no additional assistance and the contact was referred to NHTSA. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was approximately 43,500.

7 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2017

1. Transmission starts out in 1st gear. Pulling out into traffic transmission fails to shift and remains in 1st gear. Almost rear ended by oncoming traffic. Speedometer does not work and several other instruments not working. Pull to side of road, turn off ignition key. Systems resets, everything working. 2. After stopping at intersection transmission remains in 5th gear. Will not downshift and has no acceleration. Pull to side of road, turn ignition key off. Restart truck and transmission works again.




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