2012 Ford F-150 vs 2013 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 | 2012 Ford F-150 | 2013 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,780 | 2,980 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 117 | 141 |
| Investigations | 4 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 40 | 77 |
| Fire reports | 14 | 35 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–19 | 13–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 65,000 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford F-150 | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 678 | 1,335 |
| Engine | 482 | 547 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 194 | 301 |
| Electrical System | 172 | 322 |
| Service Brakes | 124 | 320 |
| Steering | 204 | 216 |
| Visibility/wiper | 95 | 146 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 84 | 130 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 223 | 272 |
| Check engine light | 149 | 273 |
| Vibration / shaking | 138 | 119 |
| Stalling | 136 | 187 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 72 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 45 | 76 |
| Steering problems | 44 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 44 | 0 |
2012 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.