Ford F-150 Complaints (2023)

626 consumer complaints on file.

#11613375September 9, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
While driving in sport mode multiple times, received "drive mode not available" message. Vehicle reverted to normal mode changing expected regeneration braking force. No other issues with the vehicle noted or stored in CAN. Seems to be a software glitch but arrives randomly and unexpectedly changes expected regenerative braking force requiring more driver input.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612894September 5, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Vehicle will randomly lose airflow from any vents, including defroster vent after travelling for a while with AC on. If window happens to fog up while driving there is no way to blow air across it, Brought to dealer a week after purchase with 4K miles on it, and they supposedly did a software fix on a evaporater temperature sensor to stop the AC line from freezing, and restoring airflow. Worked for a couple of months but now the airflow is randomly stopping from the vents. After vehicle sits the problem goes away and can't be readily duplicated for dealer to fix, but obviously something is happening. Will bring back to dealer and see what they say.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611980August 31, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was stopped behind a car inside of a parking lot about 15 feet behind it and all of a sudden my engine rev up, accelerated unexpectedly, and the truck surged forward. I immediately put the brakes to the floorboard to try to stop the vehicle but it continued to lunge forward. I looked down for a split second and saw that my foot was completely on the break pedal to the floorboard. I that instant i tried to put it in neutral and I ended up putting it in park. Even though I try to stop, I ended up, hitting the car in front of me My truck is at the cerritos california ford dealership. I reported it to Ford customer service with the same information about how it happened as above There were no warning lamps Immediately after the accident happened within four hours, i drove my truck to the dealership after consulting with my insurance company and Ford customer service Ford customer service stated they wanted the truck at the dealership right away before any bodywork or repairs be completed from an outside collision center so they can inspect it
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611587August 29, 2024
TRAILER HITCHES
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the message trailer brake module fault was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the turn signals were blinking quickly. The dealer had been contacted to schedule an appointment, but the vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The contact found information regarding SSM: 52279/NHTSA ID Number: 10250833 (Trailer Hitches, Unknown or Other). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall or in the SSM. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was 4,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611491August 28, 2024
POWER TRAIN
WHITSTLING NOISE COMING FROM TRANSMISSION. NOISE BECOMES LOUDER WHEN TRANSMISSION IS WARM. NOTICED ON DAY OF PURCHASE AFTER DRIVING HOME. HAVE BROUGHT TO DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES FOR ISSUE. NOISE PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE/ LOUDER WITH MILEAGE IN ADDITION TO ABOVE. VEHICLE IS ALSO SHIFTING HARD IN LOWER GEARS WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. VEHICLE IS ALSO HAVING ISSUE WITH TRAILER CONNECTION/ BREAK SYSTEM. CAN PROVIDE VIDEOS OF ISSUES UPON REQUEST.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611306August 28, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
It happened several times already. My F150 Tremor randomly has extremely loud electrical sound POP through the speakers followed by the loud static, no matter I listen to radio or connect to android studio. It's super dangerous to hear this while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610987August 26, 2024
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver's side sideview mirror housing had melted after the vehicle had been exposed to the sun. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the housing needed to be replaced, and the contact was charged a fee because the repair was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there would be no assistance because the failure was due to the elements. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 5,650.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610897August 26, 2024
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE
Stoped truck to get gas ! put in park ! When I got out of truck it went in reverse almost running me over !! Ripped my driver door all the way around to the front wheel before I could get it to stop !! It is equipped with a sensor to automatically put it in park when door opens !! But it did not happen !!!
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610401August 23, 2024
POWER TRAIN, WHEELS
In cold temperatures the vacuum system that keeps 4x4 disengaged seems to be failing. There is a loud grinding noise with vibrations when driving any speed. It will go away after you engage 4 wheel drive. I feel this is unsafe and worry with winter coming soon the hubs may lock up causing a head on collision or cause vehicle to go in the ditch. I’ve had this issue since I first bought the pickup brand new in late October of 2023. In above freezing temperatures the grinding and vibration does not happen. No light warning indications when this will happen either. I have called the dealer and made a case number, they say engineering is looking into it. They tried replacing the IWEs and it didn’t make a difference. I’ve done a lot of research online and many people all over in colder climates are experiencing the same thing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609882August 21, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem with instrument panel, instrument display, dashboard. When turning on the vehicle, it does not present any information, black screen with a faint Light on the edge. I turn on, turn off and drive the vehicle and the information does not return. The main screen of the center works normal, the vehicle does everything normal, even heard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609585August 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I entered my 23 F150 Lightning Lariat started the vehicle, was driving into work with my stero on 5 ( fairly low volume ) in surround mode, and all of the speakers suddently popped at an extremely high volume which was very shocking for a safety standpoint. I stopped the truck thinking there was a major electrical issue checked the truck / amp components for any sort of water or other issue, ( truck is mint new condition ) and nothing was found, all connections were clearly seated well. Truck radio was in surround mode, switched to stero and everything seemed fine and no issues, switched back to surround mode and the issue immediately reappeared. So its something with this mode / amp / setting... Did quite an extensive amount of reading online and came accross this issue was quite extensive for this truck. It needs to be documented and fixed, dealer shrugged when I called them...
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609768August 20, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, STEERING
On numerous occasions the truck fails to accelerate and bogs down when taking off and turning at the same time. This has occurred when pulling out of a parking lot onto a busy street where cars are going the speed limit of 45 mph. When pulling out and making a turn you push the gas and nothing happens. The truck is basically coasting from the initial take off and is going less than 20 mph. Suddenly the cars that were coming down the road are right on top of you swerving and hitting there horn because they think you deliberately pulled out at the last minute in front of them. In actuality you pulled out of the parking lot with ample space. The problem is the truck did not accelerate. Secondly the truck handles terribly when pulling out of a driveway that has multiple angles. The truck can violently toss riders around in the seat at low speeds. This could cause someone to lose control of the steering wheel. I have reported these problems to ford dealer. I have either been told there is no problem or told “we found the problem and fixed it” only to experience the same dangerous faults time and time again. I have gone as far as telling the dealer to put in their records that I said “someone was going to get killed in a car wreck because of these flaws.”
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609853August 20, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The transmission is making a vibration in the accelerator pedal. dealer says its a normal characteristic but I had the same vehicle in 2021 and never had the problem
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609589August 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light had remained illuminated, and the speed erroneously increased and decreased while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the turbo was faulty. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact had also experienced several electrical failures, including the rear window becoming inoperable, failing to open and close as needed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 9,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609146August 17, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Instrument cluster is freezing. No listed speed or any vehicle driving information while the vehicle is moving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11608856August 15, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The infotainment/screen freezes every time the vehicle is started. This prevents the backup camera from working. The system reboots continuously for 2-30 minutes. Ford has said a software fix will resolve it in several months.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607968August 12, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her son was at a red light, the vehicle jolted forward crashing into the vehicle in front without warning. The automatic braking system failed to engage. No injuries were sustained. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not towed and was able to restart. The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607765August 10, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The vehicle stopped to work without any warning or apparent reason. Now the gear shift is stuck at Park position and the vehicle will not start asking the driver to move the gear selector to Park position. It will not also take any charge (it's Lightning, an EV). It's a safety hazard if the vehicle stop while driving and may leave the driver and passengers stranded away from home.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606979August 7, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I got into my vehicle and turned it on but the dashboard would not respond. On the advice of some Ford forums, I attempted a soft reset of the "infotainment" system by holding down the volume down + next track buttons and the center console screen restarted but the dashboard would not turn on. I ended up driving home using my phone as a GPS speedometer. After multiple restarts, I waited about 3 hours to try to restart the truck and when the dashboard suddenly started working again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606776August 6, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Purchased the new truck 12/21/23 within a week or two all the Adas signals and chimes continued to flash. A sensor was ordered and arrived months later and was installed. The problems never stopped. Besides the signals all flashing my blind spot in my mirrors stopped working. The dangerous issue is that while I am driving all of a sudden at any given moment my vehicle loses power and it stops accelerating. I am afraid to drive my new vehicle because I am affraid of pulling out of my driveway or driving on the highway trying to change lanes I am going to lose power and get hit by someone. This truck is not safe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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