How common are fuel system complaints for the 2012 Ford F-150?

NHTSA lists 119 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 F-150, about 7% of all 1,781 complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford F-150 fuel system?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for this fuel system issue.

At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 25,500 miles.

What do owners describe happening with the fuel system?

Owners describe stalling and power loss while accelerating, fuel fumes entering the cabin, and in one case a melted fuel pump fuse that prevented the truck from starting.

Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this problem area lists 1 crash and 1 fire among the 119 complaints, with 0 injuries reported.

2012 Ford F-150 Fuel System Problems

NHTSA lists 119 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 Ford F-150, about 7% of that year's 1,781 total complaints. Owners report stalling, fuel fumes in the cabin, and a melted fuel pump fuse; median mileage at failure is 25,500. No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this fuel system issue.

Fuel System complaints: 119; 7% of 1,781
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 25,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical fuel system symptoms owners report

Vehicle shudders violently and loses power while accelerating to merge or pass, sometimes dropping to idle or near-idle speed.
Fuel fumes are reported inside the cabin without visible fuel leaking on the ground.
One owner found the fuel pump fuse melted, preventing the truck from starting.
Loss of throttle response and engine shaking occur more often in wet, humid, or foggy conditions.
Some owners describe the truck going into limp mode or stalling completely during highway driving.

When 2012 Ford F-150 fuel system complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 13, 2012, latest Sep 29, 2025.

119 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q3 to 2025 Q3; peak 2013 Q2 (23).

Fuel System recalls for the 2012 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Fuel System complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201058 (7%)
2011117 (5%)
2012119 (7%)
2013159 (5%)
201472 (5%)
201580 (5%)
201695 (5%)
201727 (2%)
201863 (3%)
201924 (2%)
202014 (2%)
202187 (9%)
202289 (15%)
202310 (2%)
20246 (3%)
20254 (4%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are fuel system complaints for the 2012 Ford F-150?: NHTSA lists 119 Fuel System complaints for the 2012 F-150, about 7% of all 1,781 complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford F-150 fuel system?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data provided for this fuel system issue.
At what mileage do fuel system problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 25,500 miles.
What do owners describe happening with the fuel system?: Owners describe stalling and power loss while accelerating, fuel fumes entering the cabin, and in one case a melted fuel pump fuse that prevented the truck from starting.
Did the fuel system issue cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this problem area lists 1 crash and 1 fire among the 119 complaints, with 0 injuries reported.