Component Record

Ford F-150 2012 Power Train Problems

684 distinct owners reported a power train problem on the 2012 Ford F-150 - 38% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage684 complaints

684 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

16V248000Reported April 27, 2016 - 153,581 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 27, 2016. The campaign covers an estimated 153,581 vehicles across all affected models.

19V075000Reported February 11, 2019 - 1,263,051 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on February 11, 2019. The campaign covers an estimated 1,263,051 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine499 Steering205 Vehicle Speed Control195 Electrical System172 Brakes137 Visibility132

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.