2012 Ford F-150 problems by component
1,780 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Ford F-150, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 678 | 38% | 90,000 mi |
| Engine → | 482 | 27% | 25,100 mi |
| Steering → | 204 | 11% | 72,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 194 | 11% | 31,500 mi |
| Electrical System → | 172 | 10% | 67,000 mi |
| Service Brakes → | 124 | 7% | 60,800 mi |
| Visibility/wiper → | 95 | 5% | 61,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 84 | 5% | 38,500 mi |
| Air Bags → | 37 | 2% | 52,000 mi |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) → | 36 | 2% | 61,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 35 | 2% | 21,300 mi |
| Visibility → | 34 | 2% | 49,900 mi |
| Structure → | 24 | 1% | 78,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 19 | 1% | 79,500 mi |
| Wheels → | 18 | 1% | 91,500 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 17 | 1% | 17,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 12 | 1% | 115,000 mi |
| Tires → | 12 | 1% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 9 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 7 | 0% | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | 0% | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 3 | 0% | — |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.