2012 Ford F-150: engine failure

Filed Sep 17, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · 150,000 miles · MN

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the transmission seized while driving 15 MPH and making a left turn onto the highway in oncoming traffic, and the vehicle suddenly stopped. The wrench symbol was displayed. The instrument panel was blank. The contact stated that the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The failure had occurred several times while driving at various speeds. The contact logged into the Ford account and became aware of Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the program had expired and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Jul 28, 2025 · Engine · 67,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the cam phasers and timing chain had failed, causing engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not covered under a recall or warranty. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

Filed Apr 16, 2025 · Engine · SC

2012 f150 3. 5L Ecoboost engine. Had the all too well known rattle at start up because of failed to ing components/timing chain stretched. Repair cost me 5k dollars and failed AGAIN after only 4000 miles. Got code for timing being over-retarded. Took to dealer that initially did the job. Were supposed to repair at no cost to me, in my opinion anyway. Then they send me a video and tell me something else with the timing was the issue. When I called back to confirm, the story changed again that they never replaced the current failed part in the first place. All these engines have the same problem spanning numerous years and not my truck is being held hostage because they want another 15,000 from me for a new engine! 20,000 for a remanufactured engine is crazy! Please help owners and investigate this issue with Ford Ecoboost engines!

Filed Mar 17, 2025 · Engine · 130,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the air conditioner had seized, and the pulley from the engine was damaged and had detached from the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Aug 1, 2024 · Brakes · 65,299 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and attempting to pull out of the residence, the brakes seized. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and the mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a vacuum pump failure. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was 65,299.

Filed Jul 11, 2024 · Transmission · 140,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from 6th gear to 1st gear. The contact stated that the vehicle was stopping independently, and the service transmission warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the rear wheels felt as if they had seized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed lead frame. The contact was informed that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that he received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the contact was informed that the recall repair would not prevent the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was one year outside of coverage for the lead frame repair. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Mar 18, 2024 · Brakes, Electrical · IL

Ecoboost engine shut down on highway in rush hour traffic. Had my truck in the shop after 9526.00 in repairs and new engine it happened again this week. 1 year later. My truck was under 2 warranty extensions . And was in the Ford dealership at those times. I mentioned to service manager that it seems that possible could be the problem. Now I'm stuck with this mess . And it took 18 months for them to fix/ not fix it. Ford dealership

Filed Sep 27, 2022 · Engine · MI

Timing chains stretch, cam phasers fail , timing chain tensioners fail . This resulting in engine failure, ford charges $5000 for timing chain phasers and tensioners

Filed Jul 25, 2022 · Steering · 114,000 miles · NV

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 25 MPH, the steering was seized and could not be turned to the left or the right. The contact stopped the vehicle, shifted into neutral(N), restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle regained steering functionality. The contact stated that the failure recurred twice. The contact stated that the steering assist fault warning light was illuminated with an audible chime. The contact drove the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the rack and pinon system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.

Filed Mar 5, 2021 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · IN · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission would intermittently downshift without warning. The contact then received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000(power train) and took the vehicle to ray skillman ford, inc.(1250 us-31, greenwood, in 46143) where they serviced the recall. One day as the contact was driving at 73 MPH, the vehicle suddenly downshifted to first shift and the contact hit his head on the steering wheel. Both rear wheels locked up as the vehicle spun out of control and veered into a ditch. The contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and drove out of the ditch. The contact did not seek medical attention for his injury. Due the failure, the variable timing chain was damaged and was no longer able to be driven. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they informed him to take the vehicle to a local dealer. The contact then had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2020 · Engine · 229,000 miles · SD

The 2011-2013 ford f-150 eco boost is known to have timing chain stretch issues causing possible total engine failure. 25 months ago we spent $3,700 having cams and phasers and all chains repaired by a ford certified dealer with ford motor craft parts. Less than 1 month following the warranty of the work the secondary timing chain has failed leaving the vehicle useable while my wife was traveling down a gravel road and we are looking at another $3,700 repair plus a tow and inconvenience for a known and repeated problem and ford will not stand behind these issues.

Filed Nov 15, 2019 · Steering · 139,770 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 45 MPH, the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact veered to the shoulder and inspected the steering wheel belt, but no leaks were found. The contact waited ten minutes, but the steering failed to return to normal. Bondy's ford lincoln (3615 ross clark cir, dothan, al 36303, (334) 230-5941) was contacted, but the contact was unable to speak with anyone. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,770.