2012 Ford F-150 brakes problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Mar 10, 2026NCCrash1 injuredTowedBrakesSuspensionTransmission & Drivetrain

   The antilock brake system locked up causing me not to be able to stop the vehicle .The shift gear froze up .When I put my foot on the brake pedal it was frozen, I could not control the pedal Also the shift level gear did not work presenting a safety hazard when I tried to put it in park. The Sudden Transmission Downshift which was a safety recall happened There were no warning lamps or lights prior to this incident. The accident caused me to total my vehicle My safety was at…

   NHTSA complaint #11723347 · source
2. Filed Jan 27, 2025112,000 miMIBrakes

   The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle shook abnormally. The vehicle failed to stop immediately. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact repeatedly depressed and released the brake pedal until the vehicle came to a stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 15N05 (Electric Vacuum Pump Extended…

   NHTSA complaint #11638825 · source
3. Filed Aug 27, 2024NVBrakes

   While traveling at high way speed my brakes failed. We almost rear ended people and almost crashed into the divider. Thankfully the parking brake still worked.. We are very grateful that no one got injured. The truck is getting repaired at ford as I write this and it was diagnosed as master cylinder & brake booster failure.

   NHTSA complaint #11611274 · source
4. Filed Aug 25, 2024TXBrakes

   Breaks stopped working while I try to start my car, it went all the way to the floor. No warning , before it stopped, the warning came when it actually happen: "no break fluid". After a mechanic checked it, the brake master cylinder and break booster failed to work properly they needed to be replaced. The master cylinder is leaking brake fluid into the brake booster. If this would have happened to me driving on freeway or on road I wouldn't had any breaks to stop. My truck…

   NHTSA complaint #11610761 · source
5. Filed Aug 1, 202465,299 miCABrakes

   The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and attempting to pull out of the residence, the brakes seized. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic and the mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with a vacuum pump failure. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11605991 · source
6. Filed Aug 1, 2024CABrakes

   I just had to have the vacuum booster pump for the brakes on my truck replaced again. The part number is: BL3Z-2A451D. It is the third time that I have had to replace it in the last four years: 6/26/20, 9/15/22, and 7/21/24. My mechanic, George’s Auto, in Crescent City, CA says that it is a faulty design issue, and has to replace several on other vehicles as well.

   NHTSA complaint #11605988 · source
7. Filed Jun 14, 2024NYBrakes

   While driving on the NYS Thruway my brake light came on and when I tried to engage my brakes it was difficult to push the pedal and the brakes were barely responsive. Now the brake pedal is difficult to push each time I start the vehicle and it barely stops when I begin moving. The rotors and pads are fine. My mechanic diagnosed the problem and it's a failed vacuum pump.

   NHTSA complaint #11594345 · source
8. Filed Mar 18, 2024ILBrakesElectrical SystemEngine

   Ecoboost engine shut down on highway in rush hour traffic. Had my truck in the shop after 9526.00 in repairs and new engine it happened again this week. 1 year later. My truck was under 2 warranty extensions . And was in the Ford dealership at those times. I mentioned to service manager that it seems that possible could be the problem. Now I'm stuck with this mess . And it took 18 months for them to fix/ not fix it. Ford dealership

   NHTSA complaint #11578090 · source
9. Filed Jan 10, 2024MIBrakes

   Truck made rumbling/grinding noise from rear-right bedside area, then while approaching a stop sign, an attempt to slow+stop the truck was made, but the pedal went straight to the floor and vehicle proceded through intersection, after pulling into safe spot, brakes started functioning correctly again. A few hours later braking completely failed. Truck is currently sitting until we can have a diagnosis (and repair) done...

   NHTSA complaint #11564592 · source
10. Filed Nov 7, 2023161,000 miOKBrakesTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to first gear. The wrench symbol was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic retrieved DTC code: P0500. The mechanic related the failure to a wheel speed sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA…

    NHTSA complaint #11553968 · source
11. Filed Sep 21, 2023149,960 miTXBrakes

    The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to first gear and the vehicle slowed to 20 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wheel speed sensor had malfunctioned. The contact stated that there was a Customer Satisfaction Program and an Extended Warranty coverage for the failure; however, the VIN was not included. Additionally, the vehicle had exceeded…

    NHTSA complaint #11545777 · source
12. Filed Jul 18, 2023OKBrakesElectrical SystemSteering

    Service Advance Trac warning light comes on when backing while steering wheel turned. Multiple instances. Clears after a few minutes, but researching issue seems to be widespread across the Ford community, and has resulted in steering locking up while vehicle is in motion. Scheduled for maintenance visit to local dealership to diagnose. Codes read were C1963 & U0428

    NHTSA complaint #11533033 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology