Ford F-150 Complaints (2022)

911 consumer complaints on file.

#11488615October 10, 2022
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
I turned on the truck and heard a loud crack followed by load static originating from the front passenger area. This was from the stereo speakers. My right ear endured a lasting and substantial amount of pain. I will estimate, based on measurements of SPL I've made as an engineer, that the crack was approximately 120dB.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11488666October 10, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Just as I left the driveway at my house, I heard what sounded like an explosion and shattering glass. My truck stereo had incredibly loud static that hurt my ears. The volume knob stopped responding and I could not make the sound stop. I turned off my ignition and then opened the driver’s door. That stopped the sound. As soon as I turned on the truck again, the noise resumed. I was only able to stop the sound by changing the input from CarPlay to FM radio. Had this happened outside of my neighborhood, I could have been involved in a crash because the sound was so loud and disorienting. The stereo would not turn off at all. I am making a service appointment to have the truck looked at. Other F150 owners have indicated dealerships have been unable to duplicate/solve this issue. There were no warnings or error messages.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488623October 10, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Extremely loud short static noise when trying to play audio through B&O Unleashed sound system that was factory equipped with my F150. After static I lost all audio. I changed input and the extremely loud short static noise happened again, this time with continuous clicking at full volume after the static stopped. Volume controls were completely unresponsive, I also could not turn audio off. The full volume continued until the vehicle was turned off and parked for over 10 minutes. After that everything worked as it should.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488463October 8, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Loud pop followed by loud static from all speakers on start. Turned vehicle off and problem persisted until battery was disconnected.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488483October 8, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have the B&O Unleashed sound system, I started the truck up and a very loud noise came from all the speakers. Scared the heck out of me. If I was driving done the road when this happened who knows what could have happened?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11488266October 6, 2022
POWER TRAIN
Rear axle bolts on max tow package 9.75 axle sheared off of both ends. Second one resulting in axle fluid to leak out of the end, requiring entire axle replacement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487857October 4, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On October 4, 2022 at ~1:30 p.m. EDT I was stopped at a red light when an extremely loud pop and deafening noise "exploded" in the truck cabin. If I had been driving at the time, the sudden and extreme noise could have caused me to react in a way to lose control of the vehicle. After the light changed, I turned into a business entrance, turned the vehicle off, got out of the vehicle, locked the door, and the noise still continued for several seconds. After the noise stopped, I got back in the vehicle, restarted it, and the noise returned. The noise sounds like it is coming from the sound system at more than full volume. I estimate the sound level at well over 100 dB. Trying to turn off the sound system had no effect on the problem. I had to drive my truck for at least 20 minutes to get home with the deafening noise continuing unabated for the entire trip. After about 10 minutes into the trip, I also detected an "electrical burn" smell in the cabin. The smell was strong enough that I looked around the cabin for smoke, but I did not see any. Something has definitely overheated. Two hours after the incident my ears are still ringing, and I have a severe headache. I am a retired Licensed Professional Engineer with over 50 years of Engineering and Safety experience. I did not notice any warning lamps or messages. The vehicle seemed to operate normally, except the air conditioning system seemed to be operating at reduced capacity. This issue has been reported by at least 50 members on the "f150gen14.com" forum.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487781October 4, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Windshield wipers stopped working. Restarted the truck and this happened repeatedly every 3-5 minutes. Electronic curtesy wiper control also disabled on the screen. (Can't turn off function)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487650October 3, 2022
SUSPENSION
According to the dealer, Covert Ford in Austin, TX. A bolt on the rear axle holding the brakes to the rear axle is brittle and prone to failure. This bolt has sheared on my truck with just 10, 739.9 miles on it. The dealer says they cannot release the truck as the rear axle is damaged and the truck is un-driveable. The parts are not currently available to address the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487602October 3, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers inadvertently failed to function as needed. The contact stated that he checked the windshield wipers and noticed that the driver’s and passenger’s side woodruff key had separated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred with the driver’s side woodruff key. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11487139September 29, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
There are two things that have been happening, and are widely prevalent on different online forums as well. 1) While the vehicle is on the stereo will end up going into a loud max volume crackling and popping and won't shut off even when the truck is turned off. This has already caused an accident. Please see attached forums: https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/dangerous-b-o-sound-system-issue.9254/ https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/gremlins-ii-crackling-static.93548/ https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/extremely-loud-electrical-pop-followed-by-loud-static.9591/ https://www.fordraptorforum.com/threads/my-ears-are-hurting-b-o-sound-system-goes-crazy-safety-issue.91946/ 2) Headlight DRL on Ford Raptor flickers while driving and is clearly a violation of NHTSA safety guidelines.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11487086September 29, 2022
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, SERVICE BRAKES
Multiple warning lights came on while going 55MPH down a straight road. Warning lights consisted of Antilock break system fault, Pre-collision assist not available, and Hill start assist warning. I did not have and breaks at all.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486375September 26, 2022
ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while stopped, the engine revved up with the brake pedal but the vehicle failed to respond, moved, and crashed into a GMC pickup. The driver placed the shifter into the park position and turned off the vehicle and removed the keys, but the vehicle continued on for approximately 4 minutes. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, or fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer sent two engineers and the insurance company sent an engineer to evaluate the vehicle and requested to take possession of the event data recorder but the owner declined. The manufacturer was contacted, who provided a case number but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 3,500.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486254September 25, 2022
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
Upon starting the vehicle an extremely loud and disorienting static popping noise started to come from every speaker in the vehicle at seemingly full volume with no way to make it stop or turn the volume down. Many attempts were made to get the sound to stop including turning the vehicle and entertainment system off, but the sound could not be stopped. I was forced to take a different vehicle and when I returned the sound had stopped. The dealership claims that nothing can be done because it is not currently producing the sound. I fear for my pregnant wife, and in the future, my childs hearing. I have a video I took during the event with the intention of showing the dealer, as well as a home security camera video if needed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486185September 24, 2022
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
At startup the stereo system (my truck has the B&O unleashed option) made a very loud electrical static and buzzing sound. This came from every speaker at max volume. Attempts to make the noise stop were unsuccessful, including trying to select multiple audio inputs and turning down the volume. It just kept blasting the static and loud popping noises at max volume. There was no way to make the sound stop without removing the sound system fuse under the hood. It was physically painful to both me and my passenger, and left our ears ringing for days. The dealership does not acknowledge that anything is wrong. Online forums show that this is a reoccurring problem, with dozens of individuals posting The same complaint. Ford has not acknowledged its existence, but this is a safety hazard as it can cause serious hearing damage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486227September 24, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
The truck show a warning when on reverse, the rear brake assiste does not work since I bought the truck and dealer has no fix to it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11486190September 24, 2022
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Twice I have been driving my 2022 Ford F150 and I have tried to turn the wipers on when it started raining, and the wipers did not move. 1) This initial time this happened was early Spring 2022. I was driving in the freeway, and it started to rain. I was using the wipers on intermittent, and everything was fine. At some point I turned the wipers off because it stopped raining. When it started to rain again, I turned the wipers on, and nothing happened. I turned them on and off for the next hour or so, with no wiper action. Finally, after about 90 minutes I turned them on again and the wipers worked. 2) The second incident was on 9/17/2022. I was driving in the mountains when it started to rain. The wipers were working fine. The rain stopped, and I turned the wipers off. Then a downpour started. I tried to turn the on, and nothing happened. I turned the wipers on and off several time. Still no wiper action. This became a dangerous situation on a curvy mountain road. I should have stopped driving due to the lack of wiper action and the fact it was dusk and I was about out of daylight. I chose to drive on, but that was a reckless decision at best. About an hour later the wipers started to work again. I've taken the truck into Crater Lake Ford for the wipers. In the end, I gather they tested them, found they were working fine, and did nothing to fix the problem. I'm very concerned that I will get caught out in a rainstorm again and the same problem will happen again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485445September 20, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EXCESSIVE LOUD STATIC NOISE / CRACKING FROM MY 2022 F150 PLATINUM B & O UNLEASHED RADIO. LASTED FOR ABOUT 3 TO 5 MINUTES WHILE ON SATELLITE RADIO.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11485194September 19, 2022
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
There was a sonic boom explosion of noise from the radio / speakers followed by very loud static. I would estimate the db level to be 150 plus. Left my ears ringing for hours followed by aching and there has to be some permanent damage. I had driven the truck for 45 minutes. Using radio on about level 5 when I parked turned the vehicle off and exited. After a 90 minute appointment I reentered the pickup and when I pressed start the explosion of noise happened. The level was so intense and loud I was temporarily disoriented and confused. I did not know if there was a nearby explosion, if my windows were shattered, if I was ok. Probably was only a few seconds and the static as persistent. Loud and I could not get it to stop. I did everything I could to lower or turn the volume down or off. Nothing worked. I was in a parking garage unbuckled and when I got over the speed to initiate the fasten seatbelt warning tones, those tones beginning stopped the static. I continued my trip and have not had another occurrence.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11485256September 19, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
B&O Unleashed Stereo system will produce deafening sound, volume maxed out. The sound is a screeching pulsing sound. It makes your ears ring it is so loud. When you turn the vehicle off it still makes the sound. Turning any of the radio dials does not lower the volume or get it to shut off. You have to get out of your vehicle and wait for the stereo to shut off, can be up to 10 minutes for that to happen. There is no way to drive with it make that noise. You have to pull over and wait for it to stop. This has happened twice in my 6 months of ownership, dealer say the typical, "Can't reproduce it".
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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