Model year guide

2012 Ford F-150

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2012 Ford F-150 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2,052 on record.

2012 Ford F-150 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2012 Ford F-150 at a glance

Safety recalls4
Combined17 mpg
Typical price$24,629

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2012 Ford F-150 recalls 4

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) NHTSA Campaign #19V075000 · 11/02/2019

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.

Power Train:automatic Transmission NHTSA Campaign #16V248000 · 27/04/2016

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19.

Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module-inactive NHTSA Campaign #12V198000 · 03/05/2012

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 6, 2011, THROUGH NOVEMBER 15, 2011. INCORRECT SOFTWARE FOR THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MODULE (OCSM) WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES EITHER AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING OR DURING THE COURSE OF REPLACEMENT OF THE MODULE AS PART OF A SERVICE REPAIR. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE OCSM MAY MISCLASSIFY THE PASSENGER SEAT’S …

Fix: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCSM FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) NHTSA Campaign #12V190000 · 03/05/2012

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 RANG…

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2012 Ford F-150 MPG & running costs

Combined17 mpg
City15 mpg
Highway20 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,710

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2012 Ford F-150 worth?

Low
$15,999
Typical price
$24,629
High
$32,700

From 2,027 comparable 2012 Ford F-150 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2012 Ford F-150 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,550
Depreciation (5 yrs)$14,600
Total$33,150
Per mile$0.44

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($24,629) with the same model 5 model-years older ($10,014), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2012 Ford F-150 trims & engines on record

Trims
XLT · Lariat · FX4 · XL · Platinum · SVT Raptor · STX · King Ranch · FX2 · Raptor SVT
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl 365 hp · 5.0L 8-cyl 360 hp · 3.7L 6-cyl 302 hp · 6.2L 8-cyl 411 hp · 2.7L 6-cyl 325 hp

2012 Ford F-150 vehicles on record

Other Ford F-150 model years

2012 Ford F-150 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2012 Ford F-150 have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2012 Ford F-150. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What gas mileage does the 2012 Ford F-150 get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2012 Ford F-150 at about 17 mpg combined (15 city / 20 highway).

How much is a 2012 Ford F-150 worth?

Comparable 2012 Ford F-150 listings run roughly $15,999–$32,700, typically around $24,629 (from 2,027 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.