2012 Ford F-150 Airbags Problems

I went to Maplecrest Ford in Unión New Jersey to resolve this recall which is to include a Lead Frame replacement because the truck dropped gears and I almost crashed thanks to this recall they refuse to fix the issue only state to me they reprogrammed what was to be done and they said the rest is not their issue because the title is salvaged. Whether or not the title is salvaged it is their responsibility to fix the issue so that other drivers myself and my family are safe . I’m really upset simply because they just want to charge for these recall services when it is there obligation to fix for all involved safety.Im addition this vehicle has a airbag recall of which they also refused to fix so if I’m driving this airbag can deploy and who knows what damage can be be done not only to myself on the road but others as well .

NHTSA ID

11653351

Incident

Apr 7, 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle downshifted with the check engine, transmission, and the air bag warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The contact also noticed the vehicle had gone into LIMP Mode after the vehicle was restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lead frame failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 187,000.

NHTSA ID

11609798

Incident

Aug 20, 2024

Mileage

187,000 mi

My truck would shift gears and I would feel a kick. Then the speedometer would drop, and the airbag sensors would turn off. At times the dealership states it is an issue with the Transmission Lead Frame.

NHTSA ID

11595333

Incident

Jun 18, 2024

I had just purchased this well-used 2012 F150XL [XXX] ) because well into retirement at [XXX] and officially handicapped, it was all I could afford and had to get a personal loan for it anyway. First thing was a Lake Keowee Ford (REFLASH RECALL) which was performed and within a few days, everything electrical stopped and the battery started draining overnight over and over. The truck would not start, the column shifter was locked in Park and I could not even push it clear of a carport for a tow truck. With endless research, I find that this Shift Interlock failure is very, very common on these trucks of all related years and mileages. Below is a quote from a site: According to a survey, more than 75000 complaints reported against this problem across the USA in the last 15 to 17 years. In addition, it has affected the reliability of these F150 models due to sudden column shifter failure with minor internal damage. In my case, the Horn stopped working, the seats no longer adjust, the truck is in Limp Mode only and the steering is now only manual. It is a danger to drive, yet Lake Keowee is too busy to return my calls and chat efforts, a local repair facility charged $800 to NOT fix it and refuse to look at it again for “maybe” two weeks” As said, I am disabled and a lifelong type one Diabetic so very brittle. I require a means of transportation, yet no one cares enough to offer / or knows how to fix it. This is a known problem that Ford has gotten away with for decades now and an official Recall on the Shift Interlock needs to be fixed. The ball is in your court now. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11568084

Incident

Jan 25, 2024

Summary VIN [XXX] Airbag light continues to come on after beinig serviced multiple times by the dealer. 1)1-4-18 the airbag light turned on. The dealer completed $1,180.82 in repairs replacing the RCM. 2)11-6-18, a second issue occurred with the air bag light. Cost was $943.46 to replace the seat belt tensioner 3)11-12-18 CAS 16338506. On 11/23/18 the case was still under review. On 12/14/18 I was told the case was closed with no action taken. Escalated case CAS [XXX]was created. 4)4-30-19 – same issue as #2. 5)2-11-20 RCM replaced again. As the repair was 1 month out of warranty I paid $106.52 after negotiations with Ford Service Representative. 6)3-23-20 $635.88 (less ~ $200 for battery) Told by dealer a loose pin at a connector was the cause. 7)1-2-2021 Air bag light on again. (letter #5) 8)10-24-21 B1211 restraint control module code 9)11-16-22 B11D8 restraint control module code 10)1-28-23 B1211 restraint control module code 11) 11-27-2023 Codes B1211 and B0091 (Attached Airbag light on) INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

NHTSA ID

11557885

Incident

Nov 27, 2023

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, the vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle that failed to stop at a red light. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed, and injuries were reported. The contact stated that he had suffered minor injuries to his jaw but had not sought medical attention. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 320,000.

NHTSA ID

11541961

Incident

Aug 15, 2023

Mileage

320,000 mi

Hello, this is an update to ref 11396297 Since the last incident 1-3-21 letter, I have had 3 more air bag related codes: 10-24-21 B1211 Restraint contol module code 10-24-22 B11D8 Restraint contol module code 1-28-23 B1211 Restraint contol module code, air bag light on. Dealer has done about $2600 in repairs and the issue(s) continue. I have written to Ford again (Attached) Please update your file, and please let me know if you have any new information on regarding Ford F150 air bag issues. Thank you, Pete

NHTSA ID

11506407

Incident

Jan 28, 2023

Over a couple years had several occasions where the air bag light came on. First time was in 2017 and several times through 2021. See repair reports. Sometimes the light went out on its own, sometimes the dealer couldn’t find anything and cleared the fault or just cleaned the contacts. Finally in August 2021 the light came on and stayed on and the dealer had to replace the Restraint Control Module. It was unclear if the air bag system was functional over these numerous faults and months. Very expensive repair.

NHTSA ID

11465645

Incident

Aug 27, 2021

Smacked a gard rail on the front, spun around and smacked the driver rear end no air bags deployed. 55 miles per hour

NHTSA ID

11447966

Incident

Jan 6, 2022

WHEN VEHICLE STARTS HAS WRENCH LIGHT ON, TRACADVANCE LIGHT ON, AND AIRBAG LIGHT ON. TRUCK WANTS TO CALL 911 ABOUT 1 MINUTE AFTER STARTED. AUTO SHOP DIAGNOSTIC HAS AIR BAG MODULE IS NOT RESPONDING. MY FAMILY AND I HAVE BEEN BUYING FORDS FOR YEARS AND FORD HAS TREATED US VERY WELL. I BOUGHT MY FIRST BRAND NEW CAR FOR MY WIFE IN 2016 AND WAS A FORD EXPLORER. DESPITE OF THE ISSUES THAT THAT VEHICLE HAS HAD FORD HAS ALWAYS DONE THE RIGHT THING AND HAS TAKEN CARE OF THEM. MY GRANDFATHER OWNED A FORD DEALERSHIP WHEN I WAS A CHILD AND GREW UP RIDING IN FORD VEHICLES. THIS AIRBAG MODULE THAT WENT BAD IS NOT A PART THAT CAR WEAR OUT. FROM MY RESEARCH OTHER 2012 F150'S LIKE MINE HAS THE SAME ISSUE AND SOME HAVE A RECALL ON THEM FOR THIS. IT IS A VERY EXPENSIVE PART THAT I THINK IS FAULTY BY MANUFACTURE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING AROUND IN THE TRUCK WITH MY KIDS WITH THIS MODULE BAD AND AM NOT SURE IF IT IS SAFE OR NOT. PLEASE ADVISE HOW TO PROCEED. THANKS

NHTSA ID

11406902

Incident

Mar 15, 2021

Mileage

65,000 mi

2012 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ILLUMINATED AIRBAG LIGHT. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS TO DRIVE EVEN THOUGH THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PUT THAT INFORMATION INTO WRITING. THE CONSUMER ALSO REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED THE COST OF REPAIRS IN RELATION TO THE AIRBAG REPAIRS. *JS

NHTSA ID

11396297

Incident

Jan 2, 2021

ON WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, MY 2012 FORD F-150 WAS INVOLVED IN A 35MPH FRONT END COLLISION. THE DRIVER WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I AM CONCERNED WHY AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. AFTER ACCIDENT, THERE WAS AN AMBER "AIRBAG MALFUNCTION" WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IN 2012, THERE WAS A FORD F-150 RECALL # 12V198000 FOR PASSENGER AIRBAG CONTROL SENSOR MODULE (OCSM). THIS VIN # WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL. THIS VEHICLE MAY HAVE A FAULTY OCSM THAT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. I AM GOING TO ASK THE REPAIR SHOP TO SAVE THIS VEHICLES "BLACK BOX" AND OCSM IN CASE THERE IS NEED FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION OF THESE PARTS.

NHTSA ID

11362509

Incident

Sep 30, 2020

Mileage

160,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE DOWN SHIFT TO 1ST GEAR WITH THE AIR BAGS AND POWER TRAIN WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT VEERED TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY WHERE HE TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND BACK ON WHICH RESUMED BACK TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TODD JUDY FORD (EAST 7891 MACCORKLE AVE, CHARLESTON, WV 25304) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER TRAIN FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT NO RECALL WAS SUBJECTED TO THE VIN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 110,000. VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ID

11350614

Incident

Aug 4, 2020

Mileage

110,000 mi

AIRBAG PASSENGER LIGHT STAYS ON SWITCH SELECTOR INOPERABLE. IGNITION SWITCH DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY INTERMITTENT NO START.

NHTSA ID

11240880

Incident

Dec 30, 2015

Mileage

35,000 mi

PARASITIC BATTERY DRAIN BURNED AND CORRSION DAMAGE FROM WATER LEAKS INTO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. THIS AFFECTED PASSENGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT AND SEAT RESTRAINT. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, BATTERY DIED, NEW BATTERY PLACED IN VEHICLE AND DEAD NEXT DAY. FORD MOTOR UNRESPONSIVE AND WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION FOR ONE MONTH!

NHTSA ID

11240291

Incident

Jun 25, 2019

Mileage

39,000 mi

AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY EVEN AFTER AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING FRONT OF TRUCK . FRAME OF TRUCK HAD TO BE RE-ALIGNED BUT AIBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. AIRBAG LIGHT HAS BEEN ON/OFF SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND IT DOES NOT STAY ON CONSTANTLY

NHTSA ID

11115561

Incident

Jul 15, 2016

TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW. THE AIRBAG LIGHT ON THE DASH WAS COMING ON INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING AND SOMETIMES STAYING ON FOR DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS TESTED AND "FOUND THAT FAULT CODE PRESENT B0091 93 LEFT SIDE RESTRAINT". THE WIRING WAS TESTED AND ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED THE "SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR" REPLACED. I WAS ADVISED THAT IF I DID NOT HAVE THIS SENSOR REPLACED THAT THEY COULD NOT SAY THAT THE REST OF THE VEHICLE'S AIRBAG SYSTEM WOULD WORK IF I WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION. AT THE TIME OF THIS REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS JUST 5 YEARS OLD AND HAD 41,068 MILES ON IT. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT A VEHICLE THAT IS JUST 5 YEARS OLD, ONLY HAS 41K MILES, NO COLLISIONS OR ANY DAMAGE SHOULD BE NEEDING SAFETY RELATED AIRBAG SENSORS REPLACED. TOTAL COST FOR THIS REPAIR WAS $515.21.

NHTSA ID

11074426

Incident

Jan 16, 2018

Mileage

41,068 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG SENSOR ILLUMINATED WHEN THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 12V198000 (AIR BAGS) AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000.

NHTSA ID

11065689

Incident

Aug 22, 2016

Mileage

119,000 mi

MY TRUCK DOES TWO THINGS, BOTH WITH THE TRANSMISSION. 1RST THIS IS RANDOM AND HAPPENS AT ANY UNSUSPECTING TIME AND AT ALL SPEEDS. THE TRUCK GOES INTO LIMP MODE (KILLING ALL POWER) STARTS TO CLUNK IN AND OUT OF GEARS TO THE POINT IT LOCKED UP THE TIRES ONCE GOING 55 MPH FOR A SECOND AS THIS IS HAPPENING MY MPH NEEDLE GOES TO 0, ALSO THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON. THE OTHER PROBLEM IS RANDOM AS WELL. THE TRUCK DISPLAYS THE AIRBAG LIGHT WHILE DRIVING ALONG, THE TRANSMISSION WILL GET STUCK IN THIRD AND WON'T SHIFT, SOME TIMES IT GETS STUCK IN FIRST AND NEVER MAKE IT UP TO 6TH GEAR IT WILL EVENTUALLY SHIFT THROUGH THE GEARS AS THIS IS HAPPENING THE MILES, AVG FUEL DISPLAY GOES TO ALL BLANKS. BOTH VERY UNSAFE AND VERY SCARY, AS I DON'T KNOW WHEN IT WILL HAPPEN. I WILL NOT PUT MY DAUGHTER IN THE VEHICLE UNTIL I FEEL IT'S SAVE TO DO SO.

NHTSA ID

11062092

Incident

Dec 13, 2017

Mileage

103,000 mi

AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR NO REASON AND WILL NOT GO OFF. HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO GET THE LIGHT OFF. WAS NOT DRIVING THE CAR ANYWHERE. I HAD JUST STARTED THE CAR AND NOTICED THAT THE LIGHT DID NOT TURN OFF.

NHTSA ID

11061037

Incident

Dec 19, 2017

Mileage

96,000 mi

THE VISUAL (ORANGE OR YELLOW) SEAT BELT SYMBOL LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. SOMETIMES REMAINS ON. SEAL BELTS ALWAYS USED AND THERE HAS BEEN NO ACCIDENT OR REPAIR. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS ISSUE FOR MONTHS.

NHTSA ID

11048434

Incident

Sep 9, 2017

SOMEONE STOPPED SHORT IN FRONT OF ME. I APPLIED THE BRAKES BUT COULD NOT AVOID HITTING CAR. THE BRAKE INDICATOR ON FRONT CONTROL DISPLAY SAID MY BRAKES ARE OK. ONCE I CRASHED THE SEAT BELT ENGAGED BUT I STILL HIT THE STEERING WHEEL WITH MY CHEST. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY! THERE WAS SOME HEAVY SMOKE THOUGH AROUND THE SEAT BELT AREA OR FROM PERHAPS THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS UNDER THE SEAT?

NHTSA ID

11039255

Incident

Oct 24, 2017

Mileage

57,000 mi

I WAS INVOLVED IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT JUNE 4, 2016 IN WHICH A CAR ATTEMPTED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF ME AT AN INTERSECTION AND THE RESULT WAS A MODERATE COLLISION. DUE TO THE COLLISION MY VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER (ENGINE AND ELECTRICAL) AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.

NHTSA ID

10876019

Incident

Jun 4, 2016

Mileage

30,150 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2012 FORD F-150. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PUSHED UNDER AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE THAT CRASHED INTO THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE, SIDESWIPED ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE CALLED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT HAD TO BE TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY HELICOPTER WITH A SHATTERED JAW, A NECK BONE INJURY, CUTS AND BRUISES UNDER THE CHIN AND INSIDE THE CHEEK, AND INFLAMED LUNGS AND KIDNEY. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT AND WAS DEEMED DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.

NHTSA ID

10870058

Incident

May 11, 2016

Mileage

35,000 mi

STEERING WHEEL CLOCK SPRING, WHICH CONTROLS ALL STEERING WHEEL ELECTRONICS AND AIRBAG IS FAULTY. REPLACEMENT CLOCK SPRING REQUIRED. I NOTICED THIS ISSUE WHILE DRIVING AND USING MY RADIO CONTROLS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. UPON PUSHING A BUTTON LIKE VOLUME UP FOR INSTANCE, THE RADIO STATION WOULD CHANGE. THE BUTTONS WERE DOING THE IMPROPER FUNCTIONS. I BROUGHT IT INTO FORD AND THEY STATED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING IS FAULTY AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED SINCE IT CONTROLS THE AIRBAG, WHICH MAY BE AFFECTED BY THE FAULTY UNIT.

NHTSA ID

10862560

Incident

Apr 20, 2016

Mileage

54,000 mi