- what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Ignition switch, traction control, ABS, steering angle sensor, steering angle module, misfire cylinder 3, TPMS sensor light with no TPMS failures, shifter will not move without force or having to try and engauge that gear multiple times before going into gear and blinkers in-op. "service advance trac" warning on display. - how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Vehicle no start, loss of traction control, loss of ABS system, transmission will not go into gear on first try and intermittent directional function. - has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Problems can be easliy reproduced - issues produce mil/ dtc even after codes have been cleared intermittently. Operation of directionals varies on each start up. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes, multiple ase certified technicians - were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes. Mil's include but not limited to: b10f1:14-0a, p0303:00af, p0316:00-2f, c1963-20, u0428-f0, b1b48:01-8a, u0401:68-08, c1b00:62-0b, u0428:20, c1278:20 and b1596:20. Dash warnings displayed: "service advanced trac", "tire pressure low", "check 4x4", traction control dash light stays illuminated, TPMS light flashes and stays illuminated, truck must roll to engage parking gear, brake light will stay intermittently illuminated, rough idle, vehicle will no start intermittently, intermittent loss of traction control, intermittent loss of ABS, intermittent loss of directionals, key fob and door lock switch will intermittently not trigger or trigger locking mechanism. The doors will open but ecu/PCM thinks the vehicle is locked but doors open and triggers alarm. Lock button on fob and door lock switch will not operate.
2012 Ford F-150 driver assistance problems
44 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 44
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic emergency braking2
- Adaptive cruise control1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford F-150 driver assistance problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Ford F-150 driver assistance
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2012 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while reversing, the back-over prevention camera image was displayed on the wrong side of the screen, creating a visibility hazard. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the camera unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The backup camera was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 250,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blue. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Driving home at approx.50 mph my f-150 Ford downshifted into 1st gear for no reason? Locking up the rear tires and slamming me forward. I put in my vin number and found my truck is not part of Ford's recall for f 150's 2011 thru 2014. I don't know why it's not part of the recall ? The recall 19So7 describes what happened exactly. Ford said the Dealers fixed this by reprogramming the tcu or transmission control module. I believe there is damage to the transmission. I took it to Goode Ford in Burley,Idaho they said it has too many miles they would not even look at it ?
Truck down shifts randomly while driving and does not shift when it is supposed to on take off the RPMs go up 3 something. You can stop turn truck off and it starts to work again for 1 or 2 take offs then does it again.
I completed recall... Software problem which causes transmission to shift into first gear which could result in loss of steering control and cause wreck
Making a right turn off of a county road at 10 MPH and epsa fault warning came on. Could not physically turn the vehicle. Was able to get the vehicle stopped. No accidents or injuries. There have been recalls on f150s from 2009 through 2018 with similar problems. My specific VIN number has not been found but I have read similar articles with other customers having the same problem. Living in upstate south carolina. This is the first occurrence. Vehicle with about 140,000 miles
While driving my 2012 f-150 I received a power steering warning light on the dashboard computer and the steering went out almost cause me to swerve into oncoming traffic. This happened without warning while my vehicle was in motion. The steering went out and I had to muscle the wheel to turn the vehicle.
Electric power steering and traction control went out
Parasitic battery drain burned and corrsion damage from water leaks into the electrical system. This affected passenger air bag deployment and seat restraint. Vehicle was stationary, battery died, new battery placed in vehicle and dead next day. Ford motor unresponsive and without transportation for one month!
Questions about the 2012 Ford F-150 driver assistance
Does the 2012 Ford F-150 have driver assistance problems?
Owners have filed 44 complaints about the driver assistance of the 2012 Ford F-150, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Ford F-150 driver assistance problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Ford F-150 driver assistance?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford F-150 have the most driver assistance problems?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2019 (95 complaints), 2021 (89 complaints) and 2016 (57 complaints).
Other 2012 Ford F-150 problems
Transmission 682Engine 498Steering 204Acceleration 194Electrical 173Brakes 137Visibility 129Fuel system 119Airbags 37Body 24Suspension 19Wheels 18Tires 12Lights 9Seats 9Locks 7Seat belts 3
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