- The problem
- MobilityWorks (WMK Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vans modified by MobilityWorks to be equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
- The risk
- If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
- The fix
- MobilityWorks will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2015. Owners may contact MobilityWorks customer service at 1-800-769-8267, or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Note: These vehicles and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Vehicle safety record
2012 Ford E-150 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 2012 Ford E-150 with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (3) and the wheels & tires (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash and 1 injury. It is covered by 7 recalls, the latest in November 2015 for the equipment adaptive / mobility. For comparison, the 2011 has 0 and the 2013 has 19.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical E-150 year, for its age
#196 most complained-about 2012 vehicle
- Complaints
- 12
- Recalls
- 7
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2012 Ford E-150 problems
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2012 Ford E-150 recalls 7
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Cummings Mobility Conversion & Supply (Cummings) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, Chevrolet Express, 2006-2008 Dodge Sprinter, and 2009-2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and 2013 Ford Transit Connect vehicles manufactured January 1, 2006, to October 8, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation after January 1, 2006. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
- The risk
- If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
- The fix
- Cummings will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2015. Owners may contact Cumming's customer service at 1-800-639-5438 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Cumming's number for this recall is 14E-041.
- The problem
- National Van Builders, Inc. (National Van) is recalling certain 2007-2014 Ford E-150 and E-250 vehicles manufactured February 26, 2007, to August 19, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
- The risk
- If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
- The fix
- National Van will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on October 3, 2014. Owners may contact National Van customer service at 1-800-527-7477. National Van's number for this recall is Ricon2014.
- The problem
- Adrian Steel Company (Adrian) is recalling certain model year 2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 Commercial Cargo Vans modified by Adrian between September 21, 2012, to September 24, 2012. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits with an aluminum fuel line fitting manufactured by Roush CleanTech. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
- The risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Adrian will notify owners, and dealers will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began during July 2014. Owners may contact Adrian customer service at 1-800-677-2726.
- The problem
- Roush Performance Products, Inc. (Roush) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Ford E-150 Wagons and Cargo Vans, E-250 Cargo Vans and Extended Cargo Vans, E-350 Wagons, Extended Wagons, Cargo Vans, and Extended Vans, and E-450 Cutaway models. These models were modified by Roush to be equipped with certain propane fuel system conversion kits manufactured January 2011 to August 2012 with an aluminum fuel line fitting. Due to a reaction between the different metals, the affected kits may develop a propane leak where the aluminum fuel line fitting contacts the brass supply valve housing.
- The risk
- A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Roush will notify owners and will replace the aluminum fuel line fittings with new stainless steel fittings, free of charge. The recall began on September 1, 2014. Owners may contact Roush customer service at 1-800-597-6874.
- The problem
- Landi Renzo USA is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Ford E-150, E-250, and E-350 vehicles modified January 2, 2011, through February 24, 2014 to operate on compressed natural gas (CNG). In the affected vehicles, the left and right rear brackets that support the rear CNG cylinder may fail, allowing the cylinder to dislodge from the vehicle.
- The risk
- If the cylinder dislodges, a CNG leak may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Landi Renzo USA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the side arm brackets, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2014. Owners may contact Landi Renzo USA at 1-855-526-3400.
- The problem
- Mobility Works is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Ford E-150, E-250 and E-350 vehicles manufactured August 2006 through August 2012. The vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S series and K Series wheelchair lifts with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
- The risk
- If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and, if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Mobility Works will notify owners and Ricon will provide a supplemental cover kit and instructions, free of charge. This recall campaign is expected to begin July 15, 2013. Owners may contact Mobility Works at 1-877-275-4912 and Ricon at 1-818-267-3000.
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12 complaints about the 2012 Ford E-150
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Passenger seat belt stopped working out of the blue. I've had tire sensor thing on my dash since I've bought it an I'm not sure what is happening. The horn stopped working recently. And the overhead dome light doesn't work.
Is making a grinding noise and will jerk to the right. Will flash cruise control and traction control lights.
Was driving vehicle felt jerking and heard grinding noise. Pulled off highway into parking lot. Check could not find anything wrong. Tried to back up vehicle jerk very badlywouldnotback-up. Vehiclewoulddriveforward. *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford e-150. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle shifted into first and second gears, but could not shift out of second gear. The contact stated that an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to holman ford lincoln maple shade (571 nj-38, maple shade township, nj 08052, 888-722-6721) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls and the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
On sunday, august 20, driving s81 just before the salem exit, the 2012 ford e-150 white cargo van 4.6L romeo engine blew a spark plug out of the #3 cylinder head while accelerating from 40 mph. The planned trip started from harrisburg pa to andrews nc. To witness a solar eclipse. Engine failure happen at approximately 40mph just north of the salem exit off 81 south. There was no shop available till next day to repair damage.. Damages included a overnight stay, missing the solar eclipse of 2017 and repair and parts...
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cost of over $300.00 Spark plug was destroyed. The coil was destroyed and the cylinder head was render useless. At this time a temporary tap was made and heli coil was inserted to hold a new spark plug in place and continue our trip the next day. Since then it blew again and I have no transportation for me and my tools. I have reported this complaint to corporate ford for review. Ford stated they will respond by email wednesday december 27. To determine culpability for manufacturing flaw with inferior aluminum head design. Total damages estimate $2500 to $4000. Sincerely owner 12/22/17 submitted to cas & nhtsa. *Tr
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford e-150. While driving approximately 70 mph, the vehicle independently downshifted into first gear and the wheels seized. The vehicle stalled immediately. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the speed sensor and the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact was informed that the failure was related to ford recall number: 16s19. After repairs were made, a recall for the power train was issued. The...
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manufacturer was notified of the failure. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The vin was invalid. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
My 11 year old daughter was attempting to close the tailgate and didn't see there was something lodged in the crevice. The tailgate popped off and fell on her knee. She is in excruciating pain. We are at the er. This is not safe. There has to be a better safer way to attach the gate. I have owned 3 f150s and have never had this issue. Thank god my 6 year old was out of the vecinity. This could have easily injured or killed him as well.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford econoline e150. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 13t012000 (tires). The dealer was contacted and made him aware that the manufacturer did not have the tires available for replacement. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Driving this van is very difficult, it will not hold a straight line ,when you pass big trucks going approximately 65 mph ,the vacuum sucks it up ,and it gets more uncontrollable,causing a minor fish tale. Of course ford checked it out and found nothing wrong .M---ks could not duplicate the problem..Do not drive this van if is at all windy,could become uncontrollable and unsafe . The wandering in the steering is not acceptable .I would not recommend this van for anyone. Or any business. *Tr
This problem has occurred 12-15 times. After the engine is turned on and put into drive, it starts to buck/hesitate like it is not getting gas. Sometimes this is violent and other times soft. It is not bad gas. Sometimes it will go for 6-7 weeks without doing it and other times it will happen two days in a row. Dealer will not attempt to fix it because after keeping it over night they could not duplicate the problem and would not take my word for it. If they order a part and it does not fix the problem ford...
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will not re-imburse dealer so I am suppose to risk my life pulling out into traffic with a truck that might not make it. Truck has 4500 miles . Bought new at end of october 2012. There is no read out on the computer when this happens. Love the truck but not this safety issue. *Tr
Vehicle tracks down road sideways by 6 inches. This will cause premature tire wear and steering problems. Local dealership said there was not a problem with the vehicle and ford customer care has not returned calls since initial contact. *Tr
Ford E-150: every year compared
All E-150 years2012 Ford E-150 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Ford E-150 | 12 | 7 | F | |
| 2012 Ford Edge | 1,135 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2012 Ford Escape | 604 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Ford Escape Hev | 600 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Ford Expedition | 119 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Ford E-350 P15 | 16 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Ford E-350 P12 | 16 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2012 Ford E-250 | 8 | 11 | F | Compare |
| 2012 Ford E-450 | 4 | 4 | B | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2012 Ford E-150
Does the 2012 Ford E-150 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 7 recalls for the 2012 Ford E-150: equipment adaptive / mobility (November 2015); equipment adaptive / mobility (November 2014); equipment adaptive / mobility (September 2014); hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (August 2014) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2012 Ford E-150?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (3), wheels & tires (2), suspension (2).
How many complaints has the 2012 Ford E-150 had?
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 13, 2012 and the latest on July 26, 2023. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2012 Ford E-150 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 21 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Ford E-150 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Ford E-150 years have the most complaints?
2008 (266), 2005 (26), 2013 (19). See every Ford E-150 year compared.
What should I do if my 2012 Ford E-150 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data