2012 Ford F-150 Engine Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are engine problems on the 2012 Ford F-150?
498 owners have reported engine problems on the 2012 Ford F-150, 28% of all complaints for this year and the 2nd most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 9,000–63,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
498 complaints 28% of all 2012 complaints 24,000 miles typical
Which parts fail
The specific part named in each complaint.
Mileage when it failed
Each dot is a complaint that gave a mileage (442 of 498). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Engine complaints by the year the problem happened.
Engine complaints by F-150 year
Related recalls
No recall covers engine problems on the 2012 Ford F-150. See all 4 recalls for this year.
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Other 2012 Ford F-150 problems
Common questions
What are common 2012 Ford F-150 engine problems?
Complaints most often name the catalytic convertor.
At what mileage do 2012 Ford F-150 engine problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 9,000–63,000 miles. The middle value is about 24,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2012 Ford F-150 engine problems?
NHTSA lists no recall for this problem on the 2012 Ford F-150. If you have the problem, file a complaint at nhtsa.gov so it is counted.
Which F-150 year has the most engine complaints?
The 2018 F-150, with 587 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.