2012 Ford F-150 acceleration & cruise control problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Aug 31, 2026PAAcceleration & Cruise Control

   While driving the truck suddenly shifted into first year with the automatic transmission. This was the third time that this has happened.

   NHTSA complaint #11760964 · source
2. Filed May 14, 2026MDAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Our 2012 Ford F-150 truck had no issues and no dashboard lights when it randomly downshifted while driving and almost caused an accident. On Sat, May 9, 2026, my husband pulled onto the road and got up to 40 mph when the speedometer stopped working and the truck randomly downshifted. The car behind us had to swerve to avoid a collision. On Mon, May 11, 2026 we called the Ford garage they told us the Customer Service Program (#19N01) is no longer valid as it is over 10 years…

   NHTSA complaint #11737912 · source
3. Filed Feb 9, 2026FLOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

   While driving at any speed, 55 , 65 my truck downshift to 1st gear. It locks up the back tires and the truck starts squealing. And sometimes while driving it just jumps into limp mode into 3rd or 5th gear and it wont come out of 3rd or 5th gear. I do understand there is a recall for this but Ford is telling me my truck is not included in the recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11716784 · source
4. Filed Jan 14, 2026SCElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The vehicle experienced repeated and unpredictable loss of drivability while in operation. The transmission intermittently disengages and the gear indicator rapidly cycles between Park, Reverse, Neutral, and Drive without driver input. During these events, the vehicle loses propulsion and becomes unsafe to operate in traffic. Warning messages and instrument cluster anomalies were observed prior to and during the failures, including erratic dashboard behavior. The issue has…

   NHTSA complaint #11710829 · source
5. Filed Dec 7, 2025NYAcceleration & Cruise Control

   My truck started experiencing the notorious Ford "limp mode" needs lead frame replaced. Ford has a customer satisfaction program directly related to this issue but though its 20k under their 150k limit it is over 10 yrs old so they are not honoring anything or doing anything about covering and cost associated. Pretty crappy of ford.

   NHTSA complaint #11703577 · source
6. Filed Aug 11, 2025SCCrash1 injuredTowedAcceleration & Cruise ControlSteeringTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was proceed up to 45mph, when back tires started sliding. I rolled the truck and damage my ribs, was pined for 1.5hrs lost a $80k+

   NHTSA complaint #11680004 · source
7. Filed May 19, 2025MIAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Wrench light popped on downshift to first gear, speedometer goes to zero. My son and I driving down highway and it suddenly drops to first gear. Dealer said it sounds like transmission molded lead frame. Code reader says it's speed sensor which is in lead frame harness.

   NHTSA complaint #11661970 · source
8. Filed Mar 12, 2025IAAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I am the second owner of the vehicle and there were no disclosed repairs or issues provided at the time of purchased. The 2012 Ford F-150, is shifting sporadically and harsh. Throwing out code P0722. Which directly relates to the below previous recall. Recall Reference Number: 24S37. Issue: An intermittent failure of the output shaft speed (OSS) sensor in the transmission can lead to an unintended downshift to first gear. Affected Vehicles: Some 2014 Ford F-150 models.…

   NHTSA complaint #11647962 · source
9. Filed Nov 18, 2024TNAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   It shifted out of gear into first. It wouldn’t pull giving it gas didn’t help I was lucky I wasn’t injured when it shifted. A wrench flashed on dash board when it jumped gears.

   NHTSA complaint #11625828 · source
10. Filed Sep 30, 2024IAAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

    I have a 2012 f 150. I am the second owner of this truck. going down the road a wrench appears on my dash board. The issue seems to be Safety recall notice 16s19/ NHTSA recall 16v-248. The software update was done in 2019. The problem started 4-5 months ago. Ford tells me they dont have to fix the problem now because the it is out of the extended warranty they put on the vehicle. They admit there is a problem but won't fix it. I am driving a unsafe vehicle. I think they…

    NHTSA complaint #11617347 · source
11. Filed Jun 23, 2024TXEngineAcceleration & Cruise Control

    Transmission lead frame module needs replacement. Truck will not shift properly and the wrench light illuminated on dash; I took it for an assessment and it was determined that the lead frame module was bad. I found a safety recall for the lead frame module for my truck for which I never received any correspondence about and would like to have it investigated.

    NHTSA complaint #11596036 · source
12. Filed Jun 19, 2024NJAirbagsOther / UnknownAcceleration & Cruise Control

    My truck would shift gears and I would feel a kick. Then the speedometer would drop, and the airbag sensors would turn off. At times the dealership states it is an issue with the Transmission Lead Frame.

    NHTSA complaint #11595333 · 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