• February 11, 2019Power train

  Unexpected Transmission Downshift

  NHTSA campaign 19V-075 · 1,263,051 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

  The risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.

• April 27, 2016Power train

  Unexpected Transmission Downshift

  NHTSA campaign 16V-248 · 153,581 vehicles potentially affected · Power train

  The defect: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

  The risk: An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.

  The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19.

• May 3, 2012Air bags

  Occupant classification system

  NHTSA campaign 12V-198 · 101 vehicles potentially affected · Air bags

  The defect: Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 f-150 vehicles manufactured from november 6, 2011, through november 15, 2011. Incorrect software for the occupant classification system module (ocsm) was installed on the vehicles either at the time of manufacturing or during the course of replacement of the module as part of a service repair. Under certain driving conditions, the ocsm may misclassify the passenger seat’s occupant such that the passenger side airbag does not deploy when it should, does not deploy as intended, or deploys when it should not.

  The risk: A failure to deploy, failure to deploy as intended, or a deployment when not intended, increases the risk of injury to the passenger side seat occupant.

  The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocsm free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

• May 3, 2012Lighting

  "prndl" illumination and backup lamp activation

  NHTSA campaign 12V-190 · 10,500 vehicles potentially affected · Exterior lighting

  The defect: Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 ford f-150, 2012 expedition and lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" and 108 “lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment.” these vehicles may have a transmission range sensor (trs) that was calibrated out of specification for reverse gear.

  The risk: If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse “r” position and the vehicle’s transmission does go in reverse, the “r” may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150, expedition, or navigator models and/or the backup lamp on the rear of the f-150, expedition, navigator, or mustang vehicles may not illuminate. These conditions increase the risk of a crash or a pedestrian being struck due to the vehicle’s not signaling…

  The remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 11, 2012. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

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Other Ford F-150 model years

• 2025 14
• 2022 23
• 2021 29
• 2020 11
• 2019 9
• 2018 18
• 2017 17
• 2016 13
• 2015 13
• 2014 8
• 2013 3
• 2011 6
• 2010 1
• 2009 2
• 2008 1
• 2007 2
• 2006 4
• 2005 3
• 2004 5
• 2003 4
• 2002 2
• 2001 8
• 1998 8
• 1997 14
• 1995 2

Common questions

Does the 2012 Ford F-150 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 4 campaigns for the 2012 Ford F-150: 19V-075 (Unexpected Transmission Downshift); 16V-248 (Unexpected Transmission Downshift); 12V-198 (Occupant classification system); 12V-190 ("prndl" illumination and backup lamp activation).

How do I know if my 2012 Ford F-150 has an open recall?

Enter your VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup. Most campaigns cover only part of a model year’s production, and the lookup also shows whether the repair has already been done on your vehicle.

Will the dealer charge to fix the 2012 Ford F-150?

No. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge by Ford dealers. Quote the NHTSA campaign number when you book.