2012 Ford F-150: engine stalls while driving

Filed Mar 27, 2025 · Transmission · 200,000 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the transmission unexpectedly downshifted while driving at various speeds. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull into a parking lot. The contact stated that upon adding fuel to the vehicle, the vehicle restarted and was drivable. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission lead frame failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered because Ford Campaign Number: 19N01 had expired. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Filed Oct 23, 2024 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · AR

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the transmission downshifted to second gear and the vehicle almost stalled. The contact stated that the "WRENCH" and air bag warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, the speedometer needle was at "0". The contact stated that the failure had occurred at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission leadframe needed to be replaced. The contact was advised by the dealer that the manufacturer had issued Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01 (Power Train) in 2019; however, the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2024 · Transmission · FL

While driving, gear will automatically drop to the 1st gear and won't go past the 3rd gear. The vehicle stalls and swerves, gets stuck in 3rd gear. The vehicle will unsafely drop the speed causing danger not only to us driving and our passengers but also to the other drivers around. F150 (2014) trucks was recently recalled for the same problem. No warning lights appeared prior the problem. Service center noted a code (DTC) P0770 - Shift Solenoid E malfunction.

Filed Jun 12, 2024 · Body · 151,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while at a stop light, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact called a tow truck company, which declined to tow the vehicle. The tow truck driver informed the contact that there was severe rust damage to the subframe. The vehicle was towed by another tow truck company to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that there was significant rust on the cross member and that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

Filed Mar 22, 2024 · Electrical, Transmission · 161,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the transmission warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic where a diagnostic was performed. The diagnostic determined that fuse#27 had melted inside the fuse box. The dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000.

Filed Jun 30, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · CO

vehicle died when driving (and has continued to die when driving). Seems to sputter as if downshifting and then totally stalls out, causing safety concern when driving in traffic and randomly dying. Luckily had somewhere to pull off of the road and not cause an accident. Have confirmed with auto repair shop that the main concern is the powertrain control module. Shop has been able to replicate this happening as they have driven it as well. No warning lamps/lights/etc present prior to this happening.

Filed Jun 10, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · AL

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.

Filed Aug 2, 2022 · Fuel system · TN

This is a follow up to a complaint I made on 7-25-2022. Ref# 114-75779. My truck will not start sometimes or it will just shut off while driving. I have searched online and found that the fuel pump fuse in the distribution box is being burned. I have had it checked by two Ford mechanics and they both have confirmed that is the issue. My truck has just shut off 4 times in the last two weeks while driving without warning. The first time was July 22, the next was July 24, 2022. I've been very fortunate to avoid an accident so far. When this happens, I have to replace the fuse before it will restart, so I'm having to keep a pack of fuses with me at all times.The earliest any dealer close can repair it is August 12. This SHOULD be a safety recall with the vehicle just shutting off with no warning at all. Ford makes the fuse relocation kit to fix this issue, so it us a known problem. I'm very concerned as to why this hasn't been a safety recall, seeing the symptoms that are listed in the fuse relocation kit sold by Ford. Today, August 02, my truck shut off twice while driving in traffic and the fuel pump fuse slot was very hot and smoking. I replaced the fuse so I could get it out of the roadway and not cause an accident.

Filed Nov 5, 2021 · Engine · MO

Throttle body - Truck stalls, reduced power

Filed Oct 18, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · GA

Vehicle shut off while driving approx 30 mph making a slight right hand turn. Thus losing all throttle, power steering and power brakes. Vehicle error message is low oil pressure but oil level is checked out to be good. Based on online research the culprit is an overheated fuel pump fuse and a very common issue.

Filed Feb 25, 2021 · Transmission · 188,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the powertrain malfunction indicator warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact called dave sinclair lincoln st. Peters (4760 n service rd, st peters, mo 63376) where he was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. Upon investigation, the contact discovered the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v248000 (power train) which he linked to the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 120,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure also occurred at vehicle start-up. The contact sparked fuses 7 and 8 together to restart and drive the vehicle. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact contacted sellers-sexton pre-owned trucks and imports (509 vfw memorial dr, st robert, mo 65584, (573) 336-4060) who relocated the fuse lines for the fuel pump. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.