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US recalls (4)
Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Exterior lighting: back up lights
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 RANGE SENSOR (TRS) THAT WAS CALIBRATED OUT OF SPECIFICATION FOR REVERSE GEAR.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR WHEN THE DRIVER PUSHES THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE REVERSE R POSITION AND THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION DOES GO IN REVERSE, THE R MAY NOT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, OR NAVIGATOR MODELS AND/OR THE BACKUP LAMP ON THE REAR OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, OR MUSTANG VEHICLES MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. THESE CONDITIONS INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR A PEDESTRIAN BEING STRUCK DUE TO THE VEHICLES NOT SIGNALING IT IS IN REVERSE.
Remedy: 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.
Air bags: frontal, sensor/control module-inactive
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 OCCUPANT SUCH THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DOES NOT DEPLOY WHEN IT SHOULD, DOES NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED, OR DEPLOYS WHEN IT SHOULD NOT.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A FAILURE TO DEPLOY, FAILURE TO DEPLOY AS INTENDED, OR A DEPLOYMENT WHEN NOT INTENDED, INCREASES THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT OCCUPANT.
Remedy: 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.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Powertrain
2019-02-12 · campaign 2019-065
Issue:
On some trucks, a sensor problem may cause the transmission to suddenly downshift to first gear. This could cause the rear wheels to suddenly slow and potentially create a loss of stability.
Safety Risk:
A loss of vehicle stability could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have the Powertrain Control Module reprogrammed.
Brakes
2017-05-08 · campaign 2017-246
On certain vehicles equipped with 3.5L V6 GTDI EcoBoost engines, the electric vacuum pump (EVP) may fail due to moisture entry through the engine vacuum harness. Failure of the EVP may result in reduced brake assist immediately after first start up, and depending on the driver’s reaction, may result in extended stopping distance which may increase the potential for a low-speed collision causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will replace the EVP and vacuum harness.
Powertrain
2016-04-26 · campaign 2016-183
Certain vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission may experience an intermittent loss of the Transmission Output-shaft Speed Sensor (OSS) signal to the Power Control Module. This could potentially cause an unintended downshift into first gear, which depending on vehicle speed at the time of the downshift, may cause the rear tires to slide or lock up until the vehicle slows. This may result in a loss of vehicle control without warning, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module with updated software.
Powertrain
2012-05-01 · campaign 2012-149
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with an incorrectly manufactured Transmission Range Sensor. In some instances, when the shift lever is placed in the "R" position, signal may not be provided to the electronic transmission range indicator "PRNDL" for "R" illumination and/or for backup lamp activation. Should the backup lamps fail to illuminate, the driver's intentions to reverse may not be conveyed clearly to other motorists and/or pedestrians, which could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the Transmission Range Sensor.
Airbag
2012-05-01 · campaign 2012-150 · 5 vehicles
Certain vehicles may have been equipped with incorrect Occupant Classification System software. In some instances, these vehicles could temporarily experience an inaccurate occupant classification, which may illuminate the Passenger Airbag Disable lamp or activate the seatbelt minder. Failure of the passenger frontal airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will replace the Occupant Classification System Module.
Owner complaints (1,784)
Owners filed 1,784 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Ford F150 (40 crashes, 14 fires, 29 injuries, 2 deaths reported). Among 54 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 470).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 682 | |
| Engine | 483 | |
| Steering | 204 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 194 | |
| Electrical system | 173 | |
| Service brakes | 124 | |
| Unknown or other | 119 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 95 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2012 Ford F150.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2012 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x2 | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2012 Ford F-150 Regular Cab PU/RC 4x4 | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2012 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x2 | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2012 Ford F-150 Supercab PU/EC 4x4 | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2012 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x2 | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2012 Ford F-150 Super Crew PU/CC 4x4 | 4★ | 3★ | 5★ | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2012 Ford F150 version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| F150 Pickup 2WD 3.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 22 | 19 | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD 6.2 L Automatic (S6) | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV 3.7 L Automatic 6-spd | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV 3.7 L Automatic (S6) | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV 5.0 L Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 2WD FFV 5.0 L Automatic (S6) | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD 3.5 L Automatic 6-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD 6.2 L Automatic (S6) | 12 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV 3.7 L Automatic 6-spd | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| F150 Pickup 4WD FFV 3.7 L Automatic (S6) | 16 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
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