2011 Ford F-150 vs 2012 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2011 Ford F-150 | 2012 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,188 | 1,780 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 120 | 117 |
| Investigations | 4 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 45 | 40 |
| Fire reports | 18 | 14 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–19 | 13–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,983 mi | 65,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 824 | 678 |
| Engine | 482 | 482 |
| Steering | 419 | 204 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 212 | 194 |
| Electrical System | 233 | 172 |
| Service Brakes | 162 | 124 |
| Visibility/wiper | 91 | 95 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 75 | 84 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 198 | 223 |
| Check engine light | 193 | 149 |
| Vibration / shaking | 150 | 138 |
| Stalling | 114 | 136 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 85 | 72 |
| Steering problems | 71 | 44 |
| Hesitation / surging | 69 | 45 |
| Brake problems | 45 | 0 |
2011 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.