2012 Ford F 150 Super Crew
Common Problems
Ranked from 722 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
13 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
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rear window shattering without external impact
577complaintsSafety riskOtherThe rear window shatters internally without any external impact or visible cause.
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Engine stalling or losing power during acceleration
109complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine loses power and stalls when attempting to accelerate, especially in wet conditions or while towing.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Engine power loss during acceleration
108complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine loses power suddenly during acceleration, causing the vehicle to slow down or stall.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Transmission Random Downshifts
25complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission randomly downshifts to lower gears, causing loss of power and potential loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Transmission unexpectedly downshifting to first gear
23complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission unexpectedly downshifts to first gear, causing sudden deceleration and loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Speedometer and instrument cluster malfunction
6complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe speedometer and instrument cluster display incorrect readings or go blank, leading to potential confusion during driving.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Transmission shifting improperly between gears
5complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission shifts improperly between gears, causing the vehicle to hesitate or stall during acceleration.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 8
Electrical system failures including instrument cluster malfunctions
4complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe instrument cluster and other electrical systems may fail, causing warning lights to malfunction and critical information to be unavailable.
$300–$1,000est. instrument cluster repair/replacement · 1–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 9
Uncommanded transmission gear changes
4complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission may shift to lower gears without user input, causing sudden deceleration and potential loss of control.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine enters Limp Mode due to sensor failures
2complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine enters Limp Mode due to sensor failures, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially leading to loss of control.
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Engine stalling or nearly dying during acceleration
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine stalls or nearly dies when attempting to accelerate quickly, posing a potential safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 12
Steering assist malfunctions, causing difficulty in turning
2complaintsMedium severitySteeringThe power steering assist malfunctions, making it difficult to turn the steering wheel and potentially leading to loss of vehicle control.
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Suspension and structural issues
2complaintsMedium severitySuspensionSuspension components and structural elements may fail, leading to vehicle instability and potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. suspension diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.