I started getting a notification on my dash about a issue with the charging system. I checked system and it is fine. Now I am getting other lights on my dash and head lights flashing. Come to find out, it's a bad Body control module. I also have a steering issue, from time to time the truck is hard to steer and I been told it's signs of a bad rack and pinion. I also have had the same issues with my 2011 F-150. The bad body control module I fixed but the steering if bad. I have read on Ford forums that others across the country are have the same issues but of course no recall.
2012 Ford F-150: headlights failing or too dim
5 of the 1,784 complaints about the 2012 Ford F-150 describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 0%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
While attempting to start the truck I place my foot on the brake it is hard as a rock, will not move down or allow to use, put vehicle in gear no brakes almost drove through garage door this occurs every time I use the vehicle the cause is brake assist vacuum pump which should cause a recall, as somebody who uses this truck or one like it with the same problem could run over somebody no photos available as the part is hidden behind the left front headlight
I have been hearing a loud noise behind my headlight on the drivers side for quite some time now. A few months back, my brakes didn't seem to work correctly and I rear ended someone. I am going through brake pads like crazy on my truck and my brakes still don't seem to work correctly. I was doing research and found out about the vacuum brake assist behind the driver side headlight. That's what's making that noise inder my hood & has got to be the problem for the loss of my brakes. If my brakes worked correctly I would have never rear ended car in front of me. I knew something was wrong at that point. & now I know the exact cause. But with everyone having this issue with the 2011-2012s, I think this is something that should be a recall. Ford should be the one paying for the wreck I got into since it's a common problem that's happening. Hopefully we could come to a conclusion before someone gets killed! I do have an accident report if you need more information from it.
Driving at 70 MPH and tried to push the brake pedal to take vehicle off cruise control. The brake pedal was so firm that I couldn't push it, almost like the brakes were frozen. Very scary situation on snowy roads and 70 MPH. The problem occurred several times when it was cold. Since then the brake vacuum booster has been replaced but the problem has gotten worse. Now when I start the vehicle, I have to wait several seconds for vacuum to build up before the pedal softens up. The brake vacuum pump behind the drivers side headlamp has been replaced twice and problem still exist.
While driving at highway speed, I heard a pop and 'ding' sound before losing all electrical items - dash board, head lights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, etc., but the engine was still operating. I then felt a grinding noise and immediately exited the highway safely to park at a gas station. I turned off and removed the key but the engine was still running. I was only a few miles from a ford dealership. I inserted the key, turned it to the on position and tried to put the truck into gear while depressing the brake. The transmission brake release would not work. I called roadside assistance who scheduled a tow to the dealership. I had to call the dealership to figure out how to turn the engine off. They advised that I should pull the fuel pump relay fuse which did stop the engine. To date, ford does not know what is wrong.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: back up lights
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150, 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear.
- Risk
- If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse r position and the vehicles transmission does go in reverse, the r may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of the f-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate. These conditions increase the risk of a crash or a pedestrian being struck due to the vehicles not signaling it is in reverse.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 11, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 12V190000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2012 Ford F-150 headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 2012 Ford F-150?
5 of 1,784 owner complaints about the 2012 Ford F-150 (0%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2021.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2012 Ford F-150?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2012 Ford F-150
Loss of power 246Check engine light 196Stalling 100Won't shift 90Power steering loss 76Misfire 73Shudder 71Jerking 58Engine failure 47Airbag light 38Hesitation 31Grinding brakes 28Adaptive cruise 26Brake failure 26Harsh shifting 23Steering lock-up 22Fuel pump 20Won't start 18Fire or smoke 16Transmission failure 16Sudden acceleration 13No deployment 12Door locks 12Knocking 12Slipping 12Backup camera 11Overheating 11Spongy pedal 10Wipers 10ABS 9Sunroof shattered 9Tire blowout 8Steering noise 7Ball joint 6Fuel smell 6Water leak 5
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