Tl* the contact owns a 2012 Ford f-150. The contact stated that the cruise control was set at 45 MPH when the vehicle jerked abnormally. In addition, when the cruise control was set to 35 MPH, the vehicle would exhibit a loud noise in the rear area. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times for the failure. The dealer replaced the charge air cooler however, the failure was not corrected…
2012 Ford F-150 cruise control problems
moderate 94 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600 · see cruise control across all vehicles →
Failure mileage
Complaints
94
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$600
2crashes
What stands out
Owners have filed 94 cruise control complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Among the 17 model years of Ford F-150 in our records for cruise control problems, this one ranks #3 by owner-complaint volume.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2012 Ford F-150?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 94 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $600 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Across the 84 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most cruise control failures cluster between 8,800 and 45,000 miles, with the median around 18,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 8,800; a quarter make it past 45,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2012/Ford/F-150.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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