2012 Ford F150 review
Ford F150 highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
11 city, 16 highway, 13 combined
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What is new for the 2012 Ford F150?
- The Lariat Limited trim has been discontinued for 2012.
- Seat Massagers features are now available as options on select trims.
- The FX2 trim now comes with Power Seat(s) as standard equipment.
- The FX4 trim now comes with Power Seat(s) as standard equipment.
- The XL trim now comes with Cruise Control as standard equipment.
- The STX trim now comes with Rear Defroster as standard equipment.
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Ratings & reliability
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RepairPal gave the Ford F150 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Ford F150 8th out of 19 among Fullsize Trucks.
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XL 2WD 2D Regular Cab
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Vinyl Seats
- Alloy Wheels
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Heated Mirrors
- Long Bed
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Running Boards
- Tow Hitch
- Vinyl Seats
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
3.5L
Horsepower
365
Torque (ft-lbs)
420
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
26
Wheelbase
144.5"
Overall length
231.7"
Width
79.2"
Height
76.2"
Leg room
F 41.4"
Head room
F 41"
Front tires
P235/75R17
Rear tires
P235/75R17
Seating capacity
3
Max towing capacity
840/5600 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Ford F150 FAQ
The 2012 Ford F150 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- XL: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- Lariat: 16 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- Platinum: 16 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- XLT: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- SVT Raptor: 11 MPG City and 16 MPG Highway
- STX: 17 MPG City and 23 MPG Highway
- FX2: 16 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- FX4: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- Harley Davidson: 13 MPG City and 18 MPG Highway
- King Ranch: 16 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
The Ford F150 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Ford F150 as 7 out of 19 among Fullsize Truck
The 2012 Ford F150 has received an average 4.6 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Ford F150, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Ford F150 Reviews.
The 2012 Ford F150 has a maximum towing capacity of between 5500 and 10000 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
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