Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2012 Ford E-150
NHTSA data on file today
The 2012 Ford E-150 has 8 NHTSA recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V729000 Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V706000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V641000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V584000 Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V501000 Corrosion of Propane Tank Fuel Line Fitting NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V426000 Corrosion of Propane Tank Fuel Line Fitting NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V097000 Side Arm Bracket Failure On CNG Cylinder NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V261000 Wheelchair Lift Armored Cable Short Circuit NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Power Train 3 complaints
- Seat Belts 2 complaints
- Structure 2 complaints
- Suspension 2 complaints
- Unknown or Other 2 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
Of the 12 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 12 complaints, owners report 1 injury (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $6,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2012 Ford E-150 has an average reliability rating. It shows moderate recall activity, largely concerning modified vehicles with specialized equipment. Owner complaints are relatively few, but issues are diverse, suggesting a variety of potential maintenance needs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| power train | 75,000–100,000 miles | $1,200–$3,000 | common |
| suspension | 70,000–95,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | common |
| structure | 80,000–110,000 miles | $800–$2,000 | occasional |
| seat belts | 85,000–115,000 miles | $150–$400 | occasional |
| electrical system | 90,000–120,000 miles | $300–$800 | rare |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Tire rotation and balancing
- Brake pad inspection and replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant system check
- Battery check and replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Drivetrain vibrations
- Unusual suspension noises
- Seat belt retraction issues
- Electrical glitches
- Brake pedal pulsations
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2012 Ford E-150 at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.