Ford F-150 Complaints (2023)

626 consumer complaints on file.

#11536166August 2, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Can’t the start the truck, it shows “stop safety”
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11536080August 2, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
At 300 miles, air conditioner lines froze up. Took to dealer; wouldn't fix it. At 700 miles, air conditioner lines froze up again. In 100+ temps outside, this is a safety issue the dealer refuses to fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535843August 1, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
HVAC airflow gradually goes to zero when demanding air conditioning on days > 80F. Air conditioner lines will develop a thick layer of ice prior to experiencing no air flow. The remedy is to turn off the AC and keep fan on MAX. As the system warms airflow gradually returns. Ice buildup is the culprit as after performing the remedy a large amount of condensate is discharged underneath the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535780August 1, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
While driving at approximately 45 mph my parking brake warning light and message on the instrument panel cluster came on, on several occasions. I also recently experienced an unintended activation of the electric parking brake while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535426July 31, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The center console lid (work surface style console lid), continues to fall closed due to the springs not being strong enough to support the weight of the lid in the open/up position. If you are not paying attention or holding the lid open/up, it will slam close/down without warning. Since the lid is open, you can assume the inside of the console is being accessed, thus the lid slams closed on hands/fingers. It is bad enough for adults, but is extremely dangerous to the small hands of children. I have reported the issue to my local Ford Dealership and to Ford Corporate. Currently there are no recalls or solutions to the issue. A quick search of the internet, shows how big an issue this is on the Ford F-150's
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535186July 29, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When I tried to start the truck, the dash showed messages saying “stop safely now” and “ full accessory mode” but would not start. Truck also enters deep sleep mode daily even with a long commute to charge battery. I got the truck started via the Ford Pass app.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534964July 28, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Brand new truck with less than 500 miles on the odometer and now having issues with the auxiliary transmission pump which is responsible for switching between the hybrid system (engine to battery and vice versa). The issue with this is that is also makes the vehicle lurch forward as if it was rear ended, with the potential to hit something in front as a result. I left the vehicle with the dealer on Tuesday (7/25) and was just told on Thursday (7/27) that it would take a month before the vehicle can see their transmission department and that it would need to stay with them for the entire duration. I am now out of a vehicle I've owned for 2 weeks for the next month, and realistically even more time as once diagnosis occurs then more waiting is needed for parts/repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11535054July 28, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Upon the first drive of a '23 Raptor, within 20 miles of driving the TPMS sensor warning lights up on the dash. This immediately caused a loss of data (no PSI data) on at least 2 tires shown on the truck's dash display. There is a loss of data on the FORD app also that corresponds with the dash display. This will only reset after the truck is off and parked for a reasonable amount of time. This occurs EVERY trip in excess of 20 miles. In the Ford Raptor Forums it appears this issue is persistent anywhere from 17-30 miles into a trip. This issue/error prevents the safe operation if it is unknown whether tire pressure is low, or there is another issue at hand. The truck has been at FORD at least 4 times in order to assess the problem. From "resetting" the system, replacing the ECU, replacing additional electrical components and still having the same issue. The issue has been replicated at the dealer level - hence the numerous attempts at a fix as mentioned above. Apparently a work-around is shielding the Pro-Power - the power chord is causing interference with the truck's electrical system. This problem is persistent with numerous 2023 F-150 Raptors, and it appears to correct itself TEMPORARILY if you turn off the Pro-Power...which of course turns off numerous electrical outlets in the truck. Again, this issue prevents the safe operation of the truck - the sensor is set off during every drive, and although its apparently caused by RF interference, we have no way of knowing if there is an actual anomaly in the TPMS system. Will it read correct if a tire is dangerously low - is unknown whether tire pressure is low, or there is another issue at hand. Is the Pro-power affecting RFI in other electrical/safety components???
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11534100July 24, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30-36 MPH, he noticed that a vehicle had stopped in the middle of the roadway. The contact depressed the brake pedal to avoid crashing into the other vehicle, but the brake pedal went down to the floorboard, and the vehicle failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact swerved off the road and ended up in a ditch. The contact turned off the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to restart when pressing the PUSH to START button and depressing the brake pedal, due to the brake failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that they could not assist without a diagnostic test report from the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 10,020.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533401July 20, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle malfunctions at start-up. Will not turn on and displays "stop safely now" message. Has also thrown codes for low battery voltage that simply disappear. Vehicle malfunction at start-up does not throw code.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533475July 20, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The hood (frunk) on the F150 Lightning is stuck in a semi-latched position. It will not reset to release and will not latch completely. The truck does issue a visual and audible warning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11533237July 19, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When starting truck so far 4 times in the first month of ownership it doesn’t start. No codes but dash displays full accessory mode and stop safely now. Tons of these trucks have same issue. Ford has no clue why or how to fix. Very unreliable
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531730July 12, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Excessively loud speaker sound on B&O unleashed
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11531022July 8, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Reporting this after the second time this incident has occurred. Shortly after starting the vehicle, there was an extremely loud electrical/static pop coming from the speakers, followed by extremely load static noise which went on for several seconds. The noise was so loud, that it caused ringing in ears. The noise was not related to the volume control of the speakers, as turning the dial all the way down to zero, or turning the volume off, had no effect on the noise. To stop the noise, I turned the vehicle off. This occurred while I was in a parking lot, and fortunately not driving, but would have been a dangerous and disruptive situation if it had occurred while driving. Reading into this online, it sounds like this is not an isolated occurrence, and others are experiencing an even worse version of the problem that will not stop until the battery is disconnected. Also reports this is happening in the middle of driving. I'm nervous to drive the vehicle now.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11529480June 28, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The 240V mobile charging cord that is sold with the vehicle repeatedly overheats and derates the charging speed once overheated. Problem has existed since the vehicle was brand new. Cord is used in a warm climate but not an abnormal temperature for a non-climate controlled garage. Overheating electrical equipment could result in a household electrical fire if the temperature sensors were to fail, which is a safety mechanism and shouldn’t be triggered in normal everyday operation. An alternate brand charging cord with similar capabilities works fine on the same outlet in similar environmental conditions. This is a well known problem from other owners of F-150 Lightnings and Mustang Mach-Es. Therefore a warranty replacement with an identical unit does not appear to be a prudent resolution and would be preferable to be recalled and re-engineered.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11528490June 23, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My truck features the B&O speakers and initially I heard a very loud pop on the passenger side of the vehicle. Radio and CarPlay was playing but no sound was coming from the speakers. Then an extremely loud static noise vibrated the entire truck through the speakers at full volume. I had family in the car and it scared everyone. Pulled over and shut the car off and the static persisted until the electronics fully shut off. Went back in the truck and turned it on and the static continued. On the 3rd try 5 minutes later the static finally stopped and everything worked “normal”.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
5
Deaths:
0
#11526737June 13, 2023
POWER TRAIN
While sitting at a traffic light, the gear shift switched to park from drive with my family inside the vehicle. The vehicle would not move and the gear shift continued to switch back to park when I attempted to get out of the roadway, leaving me and my family in a dangerous spot. I have video of the gear shift moving to park.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526609June 12, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Entered vehicle and started my truck, and Immediately after a stop safely now along with full accessory power flash continuously. Along with the warnings I was unable to move my shifter as it was stuck on park the whole time. I turned off and restarted the vehicle 8-10 times over the course of 10-15 minutes which in the last try the messages went away and was finally able to put into drive and drive to work. I researched this issue and see a ton of other owners are having similar issues from this model.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11526426June 11, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER, VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Driving on highway at 70mph and sunroof on the vehicle "explodes/blows out". Glass shattered. No other vehicles ahead or over pass above. No outside object caused damage. The sound of the "explosion" caused me to brake severely and slow down, putting vehicles behind me at risk. Shattered glass also caused risk to drivers behind. The problem has been confirmed by dealer and component inspected by manufacturer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11525532June 5, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
Battery is bad. Drove truck 4600 miles without issue, went to start truck and battery was dead. Needed to jump start truck, drove for 30 minutes, parked it and measured 12.2V. Charged truck overnight, measured 12.6V. Drove to work 30 minutes, parked 10 hours, drove home 30 minutes, measure battery at 11.08V. I could not start the vehicle and get out of the area I was in.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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