The Lemon IndexThe electronic throttle is stuck more closed than commanded, so the engine loses power and may go into limp mode. Full P2112 page
65 owner complaints · the #3 code Ford F-Series owners name · 10% of Ford F-Series complaints that name a code (every car: 1.9%)
Middle of 65,000 miles · most between 48,000 and 82,000 (40 owners gave it)
Ford F-Series owners named P2112 in 65 complaints to the U.S. government (NHTSA), most often on the 2015, 2016 and 2013 model years, at a middle of 65,000 miles. The part they name most is the throttle body (36 complaints). Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
Ford F-Series model years that report P2112
Owner complaints naming P2112, by model year. Raw counts: years that sold more get more complaints, so this is each model year's record, not a failure rate.
Mileage when it happened
65,000 miles is the middle of what 40 owners entered. Half were between 48,000 and 82,000 miles.
The mileage on the complaint form, when the owner gave one.
What owners say caused it or fixed it
The most-named part is the throttle body, in 36 of the 65 complaints (55%). 27 of those mention it being replaced or repaired, and 8 say the problem came back afterwards. Next: engine software (a reflash) (5) and engine computer (ECM / PCM) (4).
- Throttle body36 complaints27 mention a repair or replacement, 8 of them say the problem came back · what Ford F-Series owners paid
- Software update (reflash)5 complaints5 mention a repair or replacement, 4 of them say the problem came back
- Engine computer (ECM / PCM)4 complaints3 mention a repair or replacement, 2 of them say the problem came back · what Ford F-Series owners paid
19 complaints mention a recall and 12 mention a warranty.
Counted from the owners' own words: a part counts when a sentence names it with a cause or repair word. What owners wrote, not a diagnosis. A shop should confirm the cause before replacing parts.
Symptoms owners describe with P2112
23% of these complaints say the check engine light came on.
- Loses power or goes into limp mode57%37 of 65 complaints
- Stalls or shuts off28%18 of 65 complaints
- Shakes, runs rough or misfires20%13 of 65 complaints
- Brakes or ABS act up8%5 of 65 complaints
- Warning lights and electrical faults5%3 of 65 complaints
- Transmission slips or shifts hard3%2 of 65 complaints
Share of the complaints naming P2112 whose text also describes each problem. A complaint can describe more than one.
Codes owners report with it
P2104 3 P2111 3 P0121 2 U0401 2
Other codes named in the same Ford F-Series complaints, and in how many.
Repair costs
- Throttle body replacement$7005 bills · middle bill
Repair bills owners named in these 65 complaints (5 in all). Owner reports, not a quote: costs vary by shop and region.
Ford F-Series ECM (engine computer) replacement cost
Recalls on these Ford F-Series years
- Engine · 2015, 2016 · issued 2020
The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable. NHTSA 20V098000 - Engine · 2015, 2016 · issued 2019
During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged. NHTSA 19V278000 - Engine · 2015, 2016 · issued 2018
Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage. NHTSA 18V894000 - Fuel system, gasoline · 2005 · issued 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. NHTSA 06E056000
4 recalls for the same systems (engine and fuel) on the Ford F-Series model years above. A recall for the same system isn't proof it's behind P2112. Recall work is free at any dealer: check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with our VIN check.
Keep going
- P2112: meaning, causes and every car that reports it
- Ford F-Series reliability by year
- 2015 Ford F-Series problems and recalls
Other codes Ford F-Series owners report
P0720 P0722 P0707 P0706 P1702 P0016 P0721 P0705 P07F7 P0430
P2112 on other cars
Ford Escape (82) · Ford Fusion (67) · Ford Expedition (22)
The details
How we count
We read every owner complaint in the NHTSA file whose text names this trouble code, and count the ones filed about this model (matched by the make, model and model year on the complaint). Mileage is what the owner entered on the form.
Parts: a complaint counts for a part when one of the owner's own sentences names that part together with a cause word (failed, bad, diagnosed, caused by, leaking ...) or a repair word (replaced, repaired, new, reprogrammed ...). "Came back" means the same complaint also says the problem returned or the repair didn't fix it. These are counts of what owners wrote, not a diagnosis, and one complaint can name several parts.
Complaints are reports, not proof of a defect, and most owners never file one. Popular models get more complaints, so the counts are not a failure rate. The code meaning is the standard SAE J2012 definition in our own words, or the carmaker's meaning where we verified it for that make.
What P2112 means
The electronic throttle is stuck more closed than commanded, so the engine loses power and may go into limp mode.
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
- Dirty or failing throttle body
- Throttle motor fault
- Software
Check the complaints yourself
NHTSA complaint numbers (search them at nhtsa.gov): 11763952, 11762064, 11753108, 11750655, 11616221, 11614052, 11590582, 11581735, 11547756, 11546178, 11539497, 11534488 and 53 more.
Quick answers
What does P2112 mean on a Ford F-Series?
Throttle Actuator Control System - Stuck Closed. The electronic throttle is stuck more closed than commanded, so the engine loses power and may go into limp mode.
Which Ford F-Series years have the most P2112 complaints?
In complaints to NHTSA, owners of the 2015 (20), 2016 (17), 2013 (13) Ford F-Series named P2112 most (65 complaints in all, 2005–2016). Raw counts, not a failure rate.
What fixes P2112 on a Ford F-Series?
Owners most often name the throttle body (36 of 65 complaints), then engine software (a reflash) and engine computer (ECM / PCM). That's what owners wrote, not a diagnosis: have a shop confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.
At what mileage does P2112 show up on a Ford F-Series?
Owners who gave their mileage reported a middle of 65,000 miles; half were between 48,000 and 82,000 (40 owners).
Can I drive my Ford F-Series with P2112?
Fix soon. Book a shop visit this week. Stop driving if the car slips, shakes, overheats or warns you.
Sources: NHTSA owner complaints that name P2112 on the Ford F-Series, counted by The Lemon Index; NHTSA recalls; repair bills owners named. Meanings: SAE J2012 in our own words. Owner reports, not a diagnosis or repair advice for your car.