2012 Ford F-150: fuel pump failure

Filed Aug 26, 2025 · Electrical, Fuel system · KY

Fuel pump went bad causing the pump to overdraw electricity on the electrical circuit which melted the fuse in the fuse box. The fuse and fuse position was melted beyond being able to use this again. It could have caused a fire in the engine compartment if the circumstances were different. My mechanic reported that he's seen some of these melt the whole fuse box, creating major damage and a major fire hazard. he reported there is a Temporary Service Bulletin out for this issue, so it seems like the manufacturer knows its and issue, but has not chosen to do anything about it.

Filed Jul 10, 2023 · Electrical, Fuel system · AL

Today, My 2012 Ford F150 would crank, but would never start. The vehicle had gas and no issues with the battery. When this occurred today, I found out online that the 2009-2014 Ford F150s have a common issue associated with Fuse 27. In 2015, Ford issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB 15-0137) related to this issue, but according to Ford’s Customer Service I was never informed of this TSB because it did not include my truck’s VIN number. None the less it appears to be the same issue as noted in that TSB. After the truck wouldn’t start today, I inspected the Engine Compartment Fuse box. It appears the Fuse 27 which provides power to the Fuel Pump has a commonly known issue of burning up. For my instance today this did appear to be the problem. Fuse 27 was completely burned up on the side of the fuse closest to the engine. Fortunately, I was parked in this instance and my safety or the safety of others was not put at risk, but my big concern is if the fuse were to go out while driving down the road or highway. The sudden loss of fuel due to this common electrical issue could have greatly put my safety and the safety of others at risk. The only warning message that I noticed prior to this issue was a battery warning, but when the vehicle was taken by an auto parts store to pull the code and check the battery, there was not issue with the battery. Note: The battery was replace 5 months ago. I believe this common issue that I and other Ford F150 owners have experience should be investigated further by the federal safety agency to keep myself and others safe when driving or traveling in a 2012 Ford F150 to avoid the sudden loss of fuel to the engine that could result in significant injury or death.

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 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 Jan 23, 2021 · Electrical, Fuel system · 118,200 miles · KS

#27 fuse located under hood can burn and shut fuel pump down. Requires a fuse relocation kit. From # 27 to using empty #70 fuse holder. While driving or after shutting car off it will not restart. Can happen at anytime. As a result I first replaced fuel pump driver module, master relay to fuel pump also fuel pump before I resolved issue. Because it's a intermittent problem

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.

Filed Jul 12, 2020 · Electrical · LA

Fuel pump fuse keep blowing

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Fuel system · 78,000 miles · AL

Truck lost power due to a problem with the fuel pump fuse location

Filed Jan 7, 2020 · Fuel system · 70,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact became aware that the fuel pump fuse was melted while inspecting the fuse panel. Epic ford located at 5200 evergreen way, everett, wa 98203, (425) 353-7171, was contacted by phone and were made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The fuse was replaced by the contact. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Oct 9, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 167,000 miles · TX

While accelerating onto a highway, the vehicle completely lost power and the engine stopped and could not be restarted. Had to coast to a safe spot to pull of the road. After investigating the problem, I discovered that the fuse for the fuel pump had blown and melted the fuse block where the fuse is inserted. This is a known problem at ford for this vehicle and they have issued a technical service bulletin for their dealerships to move the fuel pump fuse to a different block within the fuse panel and install a fuse block that will handle the required amperage. This is a problem that should definitely be a recall by ford because of the nature of the failure. Losing complete power, including power steering and braking capability is a safety issue and should be urgently addressed by ford. The federal safety agency should force ford to recall these vehicles and fix this issue before more people get killed.

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 94,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that the engine stalled while driving over 70 MPH. The contact heard a beep sound and the low oil pressure indicator illuminated when the failure occurred. The failure was experienced several times. The contact was able to move the vehicle onto the road shoulder, restart the engine, and drive to david wilson's villa ford (2550 north tustin street, orange, ca 92865, (714)-509-5615). The dealer performed a diagnostic test that located failure code: 27 (fuel pump). The dealer stated that the fuel pump fuse was located in an area that caused the fuse to overheat. The dealer relocated the fuel pump fuse to another area that would not cause the fuel pump fuse to overheat. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000.

Filed May 23, 2019 · Electrical, Fuel system · 142,175 miles · TX

While traveling at 70 MPH the vehicle stalled with the engine shutting down in main lanes of an interstate. The stalled engine resulted in the loss of all power assist features including power steering and power brakes. We were able to navigate across several lanes before coming to a complete stop in a traffic lane but not safely off the interstate. After calling for a tow and requested service. It was determined that a fuse powering the electric fuel pump had "burned" out and had to be replaced. Should have been a simple solution, upon further investigation it was determined the fuse panel had been damaged and would no longer accept a fuse and has to be modified with the fuse location moved to a new location and upgraded to a more robust fuse and fuse placement slot. Ford has been aware of this problem and has only elected to fix those vehicles that exhibit failure and at the cost of the consumer if not within the warranty period. This vehicle has been returned to ford dealers multiple times with no mention of this problem or repair. Ford has issued a technical service bulletin (tsb 15-0137) and has created a specific replacement kit, which includes instructions and all necessary parts to perform the relocation (motorcraft # el3z-14293-a). This should be a recall as it impacts the safety of ford's f150 owners, their passengers and those that share the road with them. Failure of all power assist functions while traveling at highway speeds is scary and creates a dangerous situation for those in the vehicle and those around it. It also creates an even more dangerous situation if the vehicle was being used to cross a busy intersection, stalled and then stopped in the center of the intersection. Included are pictures of the fuse and the fuse block damaged during the failure and honestly, a fire could have easily started as a result of this failure.