2012 Ford F-150 Fuel System Problems
From NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Updated Oct 17, 2026.
How common are fuel system problems on the 2012 Ford F-150?
119 owners have reported fuel system problems on the 2012 Ford F-150, 7% of all complaints for this year and the 8th most reported problem area. Most reported problems happened at about 10,000–59,000 miles. No recall covers this problem.
119 complaints 7% of all 2012 complaints 26,000 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 (110 of 119). The amber line is the middle value.
When problems were reported
Fuel System complaints by the year the problem happened.
Fuel System complaints by F-150 year
Related recalls
No recall covers fuel system 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 fuel system problems?
Complaints most often name the fuel pump.
At what mileage do 2012 Ford F-150 fuel system problems happen?
Most complaints that gave a mileage fell between about 10,000–59,000 miles. The middle value is about 26,000 miles.
Is there a recall for 2012 Ford F-150 fuel system 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 fuel system complaints?
The 2013 F-150, with 159 complaints.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls databases. Complaints are unverified owner reports.