Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11755560August 7, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Camshaft had to be replaced a couple years ago, followed by cam shaft sensor. Then another $6,300 of "critical" issu3s to be fixed. The vehicle is 5 1/2 y/o. Absolutely ridiculous that this amount of money is required for such a young vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755569August 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Underwent Ford safety recall 26S28 on 7/27. After safety recall, check engine light remained on. Mobile service returned on 7/29, and tech stated that "engine relearn process" was not completed. He stated that he completed the recall. One hour later (next time I drove the truck) while going over 70 mph on the interstate, truck shifted down and revolutions shot up. Loud bang from under the truck. Had 3 of my young children in my truck at the time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755524August 7, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
LED strip for the headlight assembly burned out. No known repair other than to replace the whole headlight assembly for $2500. This is a common issue with a poor design from ford and can cause visibility and safety issues with the vehicle. The dealership at beach ford in myrtle beach, sc swapped LED modules to make sure it wasn’t a programming or module issue, the symptom did not change headlights.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755461August 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I am reporting a safety-related transmission problem I experienced with my 2023 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 automatic transmission. While driving normally, the transmission suddenly lost power and was totally unresponsive. It slammed into gear and went back to normal operation. The transmission has been reset by the dealership several times and I'm told it's normal operation for it to slam into gear on the upshift and downshift. There are no lights or warnings. This occurred while I was crossing rail road tracks creating a potentially dangerous situation because the truck did not respond as expected when I needed predictable acceleration or propulsion. I believe this incident may be related to the known 10R80 CDF clutch-cylinder/sleeve problem. Ford technical information identifies axial movement of the CDF sleeve that can cause hydraulic-circuit leaks and harsh or delayed engagement and shifting. This condition can result in slipping, RPM flares, delayed engagement, unexpected gear changes, harsh downshifts, lurching, or loss of propulsion. This is a safety concern, not merely a transmission quality or reliability issue. Unexpected loss of propulsion or unpredictable shifting while merging, accelerating into traffic, crossing an intersection, turning, or traveling at highway speed can create a collision hazard. Because I personally experienced this unexpected transmission event, I request that NHTSA investigate the 10R80 CDF clutch-cylinder/sleeve condition in Ford F-150s. Please review Ford warranty claims, dealer repair records, transmission replacements, consumer complaints, and field-failure data to determine whether this is a safety defect requiring a recall. I believe owners should not have to wait for a potentially dangerous transmission failure before this known condition is addressed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755402August 7, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The safety daytime running lights are failing prematurely. My car has 32,000 miles and my DRL is burnt out on the passenger side. Online forums confirm that this is happening to many, many people. It’s a safety hazard for other drivers because the cost to repair is substantial and people aren’t fixing them. Ford should fix this as a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755163August 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN
dangerous, unpredictable transmission behavior Violent Downshifting Sudden jerks and Deceleration and Power Loss: heavy jerking loud clunks gears making noises following the forced downshift, the truck will experience a massive, unexpected drop in speed, sluggish and difficult maintaining speed like limp mode driving in normal speeds then loss of power engine stalling in the middle of rush hour traffic The Orange Wrench Light and check engine light will come on with codes p0720 I went did the reprogramming as recommended Ford dealer performed Safety Recall 26S28, which immediately aggravated the transmission failure and left the vehicle completely disabled. in the highway the dealer's recall software update directly caused a total transmission failure the next day, and i feel unsafe driving the vehicle due to the severe unprompted downshifting risks outlined in NHTSA Campaign 26V237 Felt unsafe to drive truck and also it became undrivable and had to have it towed to the Ford dealership that did recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755177August 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I have had my 2018 10R80 transmission get hung in gear and not be able to take off in traffic and also downshifting on its own and loosing a few gears while driving vehicle on highway. I see where Ford did a CDF drum change on newer model transmissions but nothing has been done on 2018???? To me this is a safety issue that needs to be resolved!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755194August 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted and the powertrain warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the recall repair was performed; however, after leaving the dealer, the powertrain warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the GPS became inoperable with the "Navigation Fault" message displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755229August 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The maintenance warning light was illuminated. The contact was notified that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the powertrain control module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755261August 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Harsh downshifting in transmission. Drops down from 10 to 1 then back to 7 then to 1 and then it fine for awhile and the repeats
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755274August 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving, the malfunction indicator light (yellow wrench) will illuminate, followed by a complete loss of communication between the instrument cluster and the transmission. The speedometer immediately drops to zero even though the truck is still moving, and other information, such as the fuel range, goes blank. The truck will also struggle to accelerate from a stop, almost as if it is starting in second gear. If I shut the truck off and restart it, everything returns to normal. Before the malfunction light comes on, the transmission will often make a very hard downshift or remain stuck in first gear and refuse to shift as speed increases. After a few seconds, the warning light appears, communication is lost, and the transmission shifts again, often very harshly. This seems to happen more often at lower speeds. This creates a serious safety risk because I lose all knowledge of my speed while driving, and the transmission may not respond properly when pulling into traffic or trying to reach a safe place to pull over. The dealer is aware of the problem. Recall 24S37 was supposed to correct it, but it did not. Recall 26S45 acknowledges that the original repair was not effective for all vehicles, but my VIN is not included even though I am experiencing the same failure. I have reported the issue to the dealer multiple times by phone and through their online service system. A dealership representative told me I am not the only customer experiencing this problem, but the dealer has not inspected the truck since completing Recall 24S37 and has not taken action or returned my calls. The malfunction indicator light consistently appears about four seconds after the transmission begins acting abnormally and immediately before the instrument cluster loses communication with the transmission. I am now nervous to drive the truck, especially from a stop or at lower speeds, because I never know when the problem will occur.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755277August 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60-70 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. The transmission warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an O'Reilly Auto Parts Store and DTC: P0717 (Input/Turbine Shaft Speed Sensor A) and C2775 (Electronic Stability Program / Traction Control System) was retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755292August 6, 2026
ENGINE
The contact’s son owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed back to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755290August 6, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start whenever the outside temperature was hot. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle started and then shut down. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that parts for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) were on backorder. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755242August 6, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While towing a 6000 pound travel trailer 6/21/26, the brakes on the trailer failed. A trailer wiring fault message came up on the dash each time I braked. It is available for inspection. How was our safety put at risk??? Stopping distance was increased substantually. When you need to stop, you need to stop! The truck has been brought to the dealer 4 times prior to this for the same problem. One of those times was for the recall on the trailer brake, May of 2026. The first time the truck was taken to the dealer for the warning message was April of 2025. The trailer was taken to the RV dealer after the incident (on my Oct 2025 visit, the dealer told me the problem was with the trailer. I wanted to rule that out). The RV dealer found no problem with the trailer brakes, and determined the problem is with the truck. The truck was then taken to the dealer July 23 with "Trailer Brake Module Fault" message every time it is started. It remains at the dealer now. They believe it is the trailer brake control module. The module is on backorder with no estimated time for repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754937August 5, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving (end of June 2026) at 55 mph, my truck downshifted and slowed immediately cause the tires to lose traction before shifting back and regaining control. My truck was brought to a local shop as it was unsafe to drive. The shop said the lead frame needed to be replaced and we did. I then received recall information for NHTSA recall 26V237. I attempted to be reimbursed for the lead frame replacement, but was declined due to using a third party shop before i had info on the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11754965August 5, 2026
POWER TRAIN
On May 10, 2026, my 2016 Ford F-150 (6R80 transmission) went into limp mode and displayed a wrench warning light while driving. The truck lost normal transmission function and would not shift properly, creating a hazardous situation in traffic. The PCM has stored active Output Shaft Speed sensor codes P0720 and P0722, confirmed by a Paul Miller Ford IDS diagnostic scan, indicating a failing molded leadframe inside the transmission. When the OSS signal drops out at road speed, the PCM can command a sudden unintended downshift into a low gear, causing abrupt deceleration and potential rear-wheel lockup and loss of control — a serious safety hazard. Ford Recall 26S28 (26V-237) / Program 26N04 for 2015–2017 F-150s only covers a PCM software recalibration for the Transmission Range Sensor codes (P0705/P0706). It does not replace the leadframe hardware for the OSS codes (P0720/P0722) my truck is actually throwing. Ford's system auto-rejected the claim, and a dealer SSSC prior-approval request was denied. I am being told to pay out of pocket for a known defective part. For 2014 trucks, Ford replaced this same leadframe for free under Recall 24S37 when P0720/P0722 were present. My 2016 has the same transmission, same part, and same failure, but the current recall remedy is software only. I'm filing so NHTSA has documentation that the OSS leadframe failure is occurring on 2015–2017 F-150s and to request the remedy be expanded to cover leadframe replacement. No crash or injury occurred; the defect was confirmed by a Ford dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755004August 5, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds on several occasions, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted and the powertrain warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a failure with the leadframe. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that two months later, the contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to another dealer, and it was determined that a software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired when the remedy became available, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the diagnostic result was unknown. The contact stated that the leadframe might possibly be replaced, but there was no indication that the leadframe needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755018August 5, 2026
STRUCTURE, SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V365000 (Structure, Suspension). The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH around a bend, the rear wheels spun out, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The front end and rear then struck the center median, and the vehicle stopped in the middle of the highway. The contact had not sustained any injuries. A Police report was not filed. The contact stated that there were unknown fluids leaking from the vehicle, possibly due to the crash. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11755042August 5, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I am reporting a safety-related transmission problem I experienced with my 2019 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 automatic transmission. While driving normally, the transmission unexpectedly shifted into first gear, RPMs flared, the transmission light comes on and the vehicle remains in limp mode. Turning off the vehicle and turning it back on does not resolve the issue, vehicle remained in limp mode and would not shift out of 1st gear. I had the vehicle towed to a Ford Dealer to diagnose the issue and it was a the CDF clutch drum that had failed. This is a discovered weak part of the transmission in 2017-2022 trucks and the only option is to replace the transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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