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 at a glance
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2012 Ford F-150 recalls 4
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.
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.
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 SEATS …
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.
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
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.
What's a 2012 Ford F-150 worth?
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.
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
2012 Ford F-150 vehicles on record
2012 Ford F-1501FTFW1ET3CFB01665
2012 Ford F-1501FTFW1ET2CFC83729
2012 Ford F-1501FTFW1ET5CFB83382
2012 Ford F-1501FTFW1EF2CKD08095
2012 Ford F-1501FTFW1CF5CFA60758
2012 Ford F-1501FTFW1CF6CFB56754
2012 Ford F-1501FTFW1EF2CFA90460
2012 Ford F-1501FTFW1CF3CFC75961
2012 Ford F-1501FTFW1CT4CKD77105
2012 Ford F-150 XLT1FTFW1EF3CFB24759
2012 Ford F-150 XLT1FTEW1CM2CFB28962
2012 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson1FTFW1C6XCFB62072
2012 Ford F-150 Harley-Davidson1FTFW1E60CFC15746
2012 Ford F-150 XLT1FTEW1CM9CKD05952
2012 Ford F-150 FX21FTFW1CT0CFB64807
2012 Ford F-150 XLT1FTFW1ET3CKD61619
2012 Ford F-150 XLT1FTFW1EF9CFC79834
2012 Ford F-150 Lariat1FTFX1EF6CFC80260
2012 Ford F-150 XL1FTMF1CM6CKD43568
2012 Ford F-150 XLT1FTFW1CT7CFB43436
2012 Ford F-150 FX21FTFW1CF5CFB12096
2012 Ford F-150 Lariat1FTFW1EF2CFB13378
2012 Ford F-150 XL1FTMF1CM7CFC84023
2012 Ford F-150 Lariat1FTFW1ET4CFA23462
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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.