The position 27 fuse on the engine compartment fuse box was black, melted and crumbling. From researching this, it seems to be a common issue. I found this out in my driveway while it was parked and would not start.
2012 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints
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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.
Truck lost power due to a problem with the fuel pump fuse location
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.
I took my 2012 f-150 to byers ford in delaware,oh. They were to perform the 19s07 recall. They said they did it. After leaving the dealership I noticed immediately that the truck shifts very quickly into first and the brakes felt different. Then since I have put 4 bottles of coolant in it in less than 3 months. Overheating frequently after only 15-20 minutes of driving. Then the breaks don't work half the time and the light comes on service brakes, I have them checked by ford they say nothing wrong with them. Now the truck shakes, overheating frequently, brakes work part of the time, where is the coolant going? No liquids on the ground under the truck but it smells burnt and wet in the tailpipe. Now byers ford is saying that it is just due to 2 more recalls, one being the vacuum pump and the other is the transmission module, but they say it should be okay to drive, they can't get me a rental car and they can't get me in until october 9th but they say to just keep driving it with my breaks barely working half the time because of the vacuum pump and it overheating almost every time I drive it, having to fill it up with coolant, loss of power, sluggish, many random computer issues it seems but they say to drive it? My engine and transmission both overheat and major is I have no breaks half the time, it seems like this should be a safety concern but they don't seem to care or want to make it right and address all the issues that the first recall created. The truck had no problems before the recall and now a big mess that is about to blow up that now has 2 more additional recalls because of the first one.
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.
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.
Tsb 15-0131 timing chain stretches and makes a loud rattle upon starting and eventually leads to loss of power and engine damage. The known cause of this is all the phasers,the intake and exhaust phasers. This is my main concern. Everyone I know who owns this vehicle has this problem. The other complaint is that I get 14 mpg.
I bought it with @ 10,000 miles on the odometer. I have had nothing but [xxx] with it from day one. First off I put two new front rotors and brake pads all the way around and both idler pulleys were squealing so I replaced them . Then at @ 19,000 miles I had to replace both cvj half shafts . Now at 45,000 miles they are both shot again the cvj half shafts are . On the first of january this year I was driving down the road and the vehicle was running good suddenly it began to cut out and the power fell off on its face. I purchased an obd11 code reader to try and diagnose the problem. It tells me that random misfire detected and that cylinders 5 6 7 8 are misfiring . Let me just say that 4 months later after going thru everything from the plugs wires injectors and replacing the fuel pump module assembly it is still not running and I'm at my end of trying to get the peice of $*** running. There is no way in [xxx] at 45,000 miles on the vehicle that I should be having all the [xxx] with the vehicle. I live in new mexico and we do have a lemon law here. I am beyond the shadow of a doubt sure that this truck is a [xxx] lemon. Parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Driving vehicle at approx 65mph, engine lost power, engine wrench light, illuminated, oil pressure light illuminated, engine shifted to 'limp mode'. No acceleration. Pulled over to the side of the highway. Waited 2 minutes and restarted the engine. Was able to get home. Took to certified ford dealership for repair. Issue occurred twice more while driving to the dealership for repair. Needed to replace the throttle body.
On 3/19/2020 very strong fuel smell coming from right side of vehicle,vehicle would not turn on vehicle also would not even allow lights or dash to work. Vehicle was in a parked position
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light, it stalled and failed to restart. The contact stated that the fuel pump fuse was replaced and the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000. .*bf the consumer stated had to purchase a rewire kit from ford to prevent the problem.
Was driving and would loose power and slow way down then power would come back. Could get back to highway speed then loose power again. I wad able to get home. Once I stopped engine it would not restart. Had towed to ford dealer for repairs. Was told it is a known issue that the fuse is too small and has to be rewired. This is a design flaw and safety issue. Ford should have to recall and fix it. This cost me $430 to have repaired.
While driving approximately 60mph the vehicle suddenly downshifted to first gear on its own causing the tire to lock up putting me into a skid on the highway pulled over restarted vehicle then was stuck in 5th gear and would not accelerate. Shut off vehicle and returned to normal then happened again the next day!
Vehicle backfired and started shuttering upon acceleration...check engine light came on replaced ignition coil 6. 1000 miles later, same situation cylinder 1&2...replaced those coils and replaced spark plugs. Shuttering lessoned, still backfired on upon strong acceleration. Definitely a safety concern. The backfire does not trigger the engine light to come on...from the research I've done, this seams to be a common problem with the eco boost
2012 f-150 has an eco boost 3.5 l motor that misfires in damp/wet/rainy/cool weather. Motor goes into a misfire mode with no power to drive or accelerate truck. Before the mileage warranty was up, truck was taken to ford for their "fix". However, the issue has remained from 2012 to current year, 2018, and without ford fixing this problem will continue for the indefinite future of these motors from ford. Cannot trust truck to perform when needed and a safety hazard when driving, towing or accelerating when this occurrs.
While driving vechicle suddeningly lost power, this is the second time this has happened in the last 7700 miles. Very dangerous as this has happened in heavey traffic and almost caused an accident. Truck has the ecboostengine. ## VIN passed ## 2012 ford f150 ##
My truck is sputtering at full throttle and throwing a flashing check engine light that is now staying on. It happened on a highway during hard acceleration
My truck would lose power at times then would not start. Dealer advised the fuse to the fuel relay pump was burned and needed to be bypassed to a larger fuse because the fuse installed by the manufacture is too small. This repair cost me $411. Dealer advised this was a defect from manufacture and was common in the 2012 year model. I researched the issue and located many complaints about vehicles losing power on the highways and almost involved in collisions due to the fuel pump problem. I'm sure there are many complaints and accidents that can be attributed to the defect which causes fuel disruption.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. On several occasions, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and lost power. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after 30 to 40 seconds. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the fuel module wires melted and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but did not offer assistance. The failure mileage was 125,853. Updated 08/24/17*lj
While trying to turn into traffic lost all power to accelerate and stayed in first gear. While on the interstate drops into lower gears without any warning. I stoped driving this vehicle due to my family's safety being jeopardized. I dropped the truck to a local dealership and was informed it is due to a lead assembly to the transmission. The repairs would be over a thousand dollars. While researching I have noticed multiple f-150 with my egine (3.5 ecoboost ) have had this safety issue. I was informed by ford to contact you and report the issue.
My 2012 f150 ecoboost 3.5 studders severely, hesitates, and will not accelerate when trying to pass on the highway. The dealer has bulletins addressing this. I have been told multiple repairs that now are not under warranty including cac cooler deflector, spark plugs, catalytic converter, cam phasers, timing belt, and many others. The truck started this problem and may now require the turbos be replaced. This is a very common problem with this motor and ford is well aware of the issue. This defect should be covered by ford.
While driving on the highway I experienced severe reduced engine power during a hard acceleration for an attempted pass. Upon completion of a diagnostic, I was told there was a misfire in cylinders 1-3. The technician informed us the circumstances and results were hallmark for a known condition related to moisture accumulation in the charge air cooler (cac) for turbochargers in 3.5l ecoboost engines of my model year. The vehicle had just over 54k miles on it at the time of the incident (typical mileage for the problem to manifest). The vehicle was maintenanced one week after the incident at the dealership I purchased it new from. The dealership cited the cause of the misfire as bad coil packs - 4 of them at the time of arrival. Coil packs typically have a lifespan of 100-150k miles before failure. However, 4 of them went bad (3 simultaneously) in a vehicle with <55k miles on it. Literature posted about others/similar situations read the same - bad coil packs, due to ingestion of water into the turbo. An issue ford was aware would happen without the deflector plate due to design flaw! No alert to the owners that it was a potential concern, bring the vehicle in for a check - no word at all! If there was a known problem with their turbo design leading to compounding premature failure, why wouldn't they let the owners know? The dealership would have had ample opportunity to inform me of the issue if that was their intention as I visit regularly. The call center rep said they don't have to tell us anything unless there is a recall. So basically they manufacture dangerous/problematic vehicles until the federal safety agency slaps their hand about it!? I surely hope everyone who has this issue is reporting it to the federal safety agency but I doubt they know it is an option and ford is profiting from having additional maintenance performed at their dealerships.
Dealer identified fuse #27 melted causing stalling and potential to overheat circuit causing an electrical fire. Not covered under ford certified pre owned warranty for powertrain etc. Vehicle stalled in traffic and failed to restart until after third attempt..
2012 f-150 ecoboost with 55k miles. Sever loss of power and missing during idle and acceleration. The issue started at 15k miles and after a lot of pushing, ford installed the deflector shield for water. That solve the problem for heavy rain, but the missing, lack of power, and poor mileage has persisted and is getting worse. The issue happens when the vehicle is in park, stationary in drive, and while under power. It is really bad when it is under heavy power. This is dangerous when it comes to merging into traffic and loosing power all of the sudden. It seems to be worse when it is hot and/or hot and humid out.
Driving truck at 65 plus miles per hour on interstate and vehicle stalled out lost power steering and brakes and was too close to having an accident. Later found out that fuse 27 had melted and lost all fuel pump pressure.
The engine light came on 3 times and my truck dropped speed to what ford calls "limp home mode" which is rough idle. When the truck is restarted, it runs fine. The ford dealership reported that my throttle box needed to be replaced for $388. The truck has 50,000 miles on it and out of warranty (not covered under power train). They also then told me I should do a fuse relocation because its a known problem with this vehicle but its not a recall. The total cost would be $750+ I guess I'll role the dice on the second part since its not a total failure yet.
When on cruise control going 60-70 MPH, and you pull out to pass and step on the gas, the ecoboost "hesitates" and will not gain speed, but loose speed. I can only stop this by downshifting, then reengaging the gas. This can be a very dangerous situation. This has happened about 10 times over the last 4 years.
Vehicle fuel pump shuts off while driving due to fuel pump fuse (location #27) burning up in fuse box. After my vehicle shutting down while driving several times, last on the highway, with a total loss of power steering and other safety concerns, I found ford has issued a tsb (tsb 15-0137) with a work around fuse relocation. This is unsatisfactory as this is a known issue to ford, but not the consumer, putting drivers at risk. The fuse at issue, location #27, literally melted and burned up in the socket.
I took delivery of this truck in march of 2012. The truck has had documented ongoing serious drivability, safety and reliability issues since october of 2013. The issue of immediate concern relates to ongoing misfire, back fire, and engine stall. This condition has occurred at low speed, highway speed, and while towing. The immediate loss of power and subsequent surging effects caused by this condition renders the truck hazardous to me, my family, and other motorists. This issue has been repeatedly reported to and serviced by ford. I have also personally filed complaints and concern with ford motor company. See ford customer service case number 8603638. The misfire, back fire, and engine stall is the current ongoing issue but you will also see in the service history this vehicle has also experienced traction control, drive shaft, steering system, and sensor/electrical component failures dating back to may of 2012. It is my understanding ford motor company is aware of this issue with the eco boost engine and drivetrain in my truck. This known issue was responded to by tech service bulletin 13-2-14. However, the mitigation measures of that bulletin and other subsequent service attempted to repair my truck have not been successful. Further, the service bulletin does not take into account the significant safety issue of a truck traveling public roads and experiencing sudden loss of engine power. Finally, I want to point out that the ignition/engine problems my vehicle experienced has caused premature failure to other components to my drive train. This includes fouled spark plugs, damaged coils, and likely accelerated end of life to other emission controls and mechanical components to the engine due to the misfire and water entering the combustion chamber.
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