2012 Ford F-150 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 0%of 1,784 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2012 Ford F-150, 0% of the 1,784 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact was unable to unlock the door while using the remote unlock feature. The lights to indicate that the vehicle was unlocked flashed, but the contact was unable to open the door. Additionally, the contact attempted to open the door manually right after using the key, but the door failed to open. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 147,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11751067, filed 2026-07, 147,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was parked, the electronic door switches failed to unlock the doors. The failure recurred intermittently. The contact mentioned that the door was opened manually. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000. The VIN was not available. Updated 09/23/16”
NHTSA complaint #10888972, filed 2016-07, 115,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front passenger's side door and the rear driver's side door had failed to latch while closed and opened unexpectedly while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the door latches were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the doors were required to be kept closed with a rope. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11689654, filed 2025-09, 175,000 miles“The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear driver side door latch failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 49,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10824509, filed 2016-02, 49,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10054969Oct 1, 2013Ford: outside door handle is difficult to open and may need several attempts to release the door. Model 2012-2013 f-150.
- 10053429Jun 1, 2013Ford: on some vehicles, the outside door handles needs to be pulled at least twice before opening. Models 2010-2013 f150, mustang.
- 10044117Feb 23, 2012Ford: some vehicles may exhibit a condition where one or more rear doors are difficult to lock or unlock using the door lock rod. This may be due to dust buildup in the door…
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1% |
| 2021 | 8 | 1% |
| 2020 | 11 | 1% |
| 2019 | 10 | 1% |
| 2018 | 57 | 2% |
| 2017 | 43 | 3% |
| 2016 | 52 | 2% |
| 2015 | 39 | 2% |
| 2014 | 9 | 1% |
| 2013 | 10 | 0% |
| 2012 | 7 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 7 | 1% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 0% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 23 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
| 2001 | 11 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 9 | 1% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 14 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 11 | 2% |
| 1991 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2012 Ford F-150
682 complaintsEngine
483 complaintsSteering
204 complaintsVehicle speed control
194 complaintsElectrical system
173 complaintsBrakes
137 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
129 complaintsOther or unknown
122 complaintsFuel system
119 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsElectronic stability control
36 complaintsBody and structure
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology