Ford F-150 Complaints

2,276 consumer complaints on file.

#11719159February 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received a notification letter associated with the rear axle. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the failure was associated with NHTSA Campaign 25V512000 (Power Train). Elkhorn Motors Inc Service (910 N Wisconsin St, Elkhorn, WI 53121); was contacted, and the contact was advised that the vehicle needed to be inspected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact expressed concerns about the risk of a crash due to the condition. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the recall status. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718977February 18, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Electronic brake booster replaced. Issue with braking on the ecoboost hybrid engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718948February 18, 2026
STEERING, POWER TRAIN, WHEELS
Driving approx 40mph on the road and a loud thump sound followed by grinding from rear end started. Came to stop in the road and when the gas pedal was pushed the grinding sound continued. The truck was pushed off the side of the road and had to be towed to the dealership since January 4th. It has been at the dealership with no estimate of time for repair from the dealership so far and we just keep being told there is nothing they can do. The dealership states that the parts are on back order and we are in a line of several other trucks with the same problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718938February 18, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The vehicle is experiencing a chronic, documented loss of engine coolant with no external leaks identified, accompanied by a persistent odor of burning coolant. Despite nine months of notification and two separate Ford authorized dealerships attempting repairs, the defect remains unresolved. To date, dealerships have performed only 'surface-level' pressure and dye tests. They have refused to perform thorough diagnostics despite the clear evidence of consumption. This creates a severe safety hazard: coolant loss on this engine platform is a known precursor to sudden engine stall and potential engine fire. By failing to identify the internal leak path, Ford is requiring me to operate a vehicle with an unpredictable mechanical deficit. The absence of a Warning Lamp (CEL) does not mitigate the risk; it confirms a mechanical failure that the current onboard diagnostics are failing to capture before a catastrophic event occurs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718885February 18, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My 2022 Ford F150 wouldn’t start one morning. There was power and a lot of codes came up on the dash pod. I had it towed to the Ford dealer and they confirmed a no start situation. They replaced the under hood fuse box (warped from heat) and ultimately found a chaffed wiring harness with corroded and broken wires. It’s my opinion that a wiring harness is not a wearable item and this was caused by a friction situation. It’s my opinion that this could potentially be a safety issue if I was driving the vehicle and this happened it would be a total loss of power. The Ford dealer repaired the 2 wires and re-taped the harness.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718884February 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while stopped, the vehicle hesitated and shuddered while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle stopped in the middle of the road and failed to move even while in neutral(N). Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a defective fuel pump. The contact was informed that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact was provided with an estimate for the repair, which the contact approved. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718863February 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000 (POWER TRAIN). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was not driven frequently due to safety concerns.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718853February 18, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle produces an extremely loud static or popping blast from the speakers at startup or during operation. The volume controls do not respond and the noise can only be stopped by shutting the vehicle off. The sound is ear-piercing, leaves ringing in the ears, and startles the driver. This has occurred more than once. One incident happened while driving on the freeway and nearly caused a loss of control due to the sudden and extremely loud noise. Another occurrence was captured on video while the vehicle was being operated at low speed. The condition occurs without warning and cannot be reproduced on demand. The vehicle is equipped with the B&O Unleashed audio system. No warning lights or messages appear prior to the event. A dealer acknowledged the condition and indicated that a module reprogramming is required to correct it. Ford has issued Special Service Message (SSM) 51663 addressing loud static from the audio system in affected vehicles. Despite the vehicle being under an extended warranty, the corrective repair is being classified as a software update and quoted as a customer-paid repair. This unexpected loud audio blast presents a safety concern due to driver distraction and potential hearing harm.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718816February 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle: 2021 Ford F-150 (VIN: [XXX] ). The vehicle has been undrivable due to since Aug 4, 2025 and is currently at a Ford dealer in Amarillo, TX. Ford/dealer state it is undrivable due to a recall condition and that parts are not available / no ETA for remedy. Component: rear axle nuts and axle shafts, axle shafts are stripped, may cause rollaway or power loss while driving ,according to Ford. The vehicle has been inspected by Ford at Tri-State Ford in Amarillo, TX where the vehicle has been held since August 4th, 2025. Ford says the axles are under the recall, the recall claims parts are available, but the Amarillo Ford (Tri-State Ford) has NOT fixed the vehicle and states they have no idea when they will get the parts. Ford also sent a message several months ago saying they have no ideal when the parts will be available. Request: NHTSA review the recall remedy delay leaving vehicles undriveable for extended periods. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718806February 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a detached rear axle bolt. The contact was informed that the repair was covered under recall and that the parts needed to be ordered. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle could still be driven. The contact received a text alert from an alternate dealer that the parts were available for the recall repair. The vehicle was taken to the alternate dealer, and the vehicle remained with the dealer unrepaired since December 2025. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised by an associate to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); however, parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718671February 17, 2026
POWER TRAIN
My 2021 Ford F-150 has been inoperable for over three months due to a safety recall involving the rear axle hub. The dealer and manufacturer have been unable to remedy the recall within a reasonable time due to parts unavailability, and no repair timeline has been provided. I requested a loaner vehicle from the dealer and was told there were six to seven customers ahead of me. The dealer reported to Ford corporate that I declined a loaner vehicle, which is not accurate. No loaner was made available to me, and I was forced to obtain alternate transportation through my employer. The dealer initially required payment to inspect my vehicle for the recall and held the truck for approximately one week before stating the issue was not recall related. When I asked how this determination was made, I was told additional payment was required to disassemble the rear hub for further inspection. After escalating the issue and expressing concern about the handling of the recall diagnosis, the dealership director contacted me and later confirmed that the issue was, in fact, related to the recall. However, I was told it would take a couple of months to repair due to parts backorder. At this point, my vehicle has been unusable for over three months with no repair timeline, no manufacturer provided loaner or rental vehicle, and no resolution. I am continuing to make payments and maintain insurance on a vehicle I cannot safely operate due to an unresolved safety recall. This appears to be an unreasonable delay in remedying a safety defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718646February 17, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Led Daytime running lights burnout. No repair by ford without replacing whole housing. No covered under warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718632February 17, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000 (POWER TRAIN). The local dealer was contacted and informed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had sent a letter indicating that the part was available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact parked the vehicle due to a safety concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718427February 17, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer for maintenance, and was diagnosed and determined that there was a sheared off bolt in the hub cap. The contact was advised not to drive the vehicle, and the vehicle remained at the dealer for approximately one month. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718317February 16, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driver window was recalibrated a couple of months ago and now it’s back to rolling down half way automatically. I had to kinda manually roll the window up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718310February 16, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When you’re stopped and have the Auto Hold feature on, and open your door, the gear selector will automatically shift to park and engage the e-brake. Off and on, this will cause the brake system to fault and will tell you to service immediately. A couple other times it triggered randomly with just having the Auto Hold feature activated. it’s happened on and off since i got the truck new. i have a video of me trying to engage and disengage the parking brake and nothing happens. i have to start and restart the truck multiple times to fix it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718305February 16, 2026
WHEELS
Took my truck into a Ford dealership for an oil change and they gave me a part that broke off the left rear hub. Talked to service dept they said safe to drive unless I hear knocking from the back of vehicle. Also the part to fix it is unavailable. My concern is they said it's ok to drive but the wheel could come off of the axle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718249February 16, 2026
POWER TRAIN
It should be noted, recall 23S65 has already been done prior to this incident. On 12/27/2025, while driving northbound on I65, south of Louisville KY, I lost the rear differential. I was in the middle lane and had to get over to the emergency lane while towing an unloaded flatbed trailer weighing about 4000 lbs. I was almost struck by a couple trucks but was able to get over into the emergency lane. I had my passenger check the differential and saw that while in “drive” the driveshaft was turning freely while I was still stopped. I was able to get the truck off the highway by putting it in 4wd and use the front wheels to drive. I do not remember any warning lamps during this incident. I found a dealer that was close by (Town and Country Ford Louisville) and parked the truck. A week later the dealer confirmed the axles shafts had broken and would need replaced. These are the same axles that were replaced in accordance with the recall. As of 2/16/2026 Ford still does not have any axles for replacement and they are on a national back order totaling over 63,000 units.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718161February 15, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have an open recall that has not been fixed. I’ve been reaching out to my nearest ford dealership and all I get back is the part is”ordered” or still on “back order”. I’ve been waiting since December for this to be resolved and still nothing. I bought the truck in November and immediately had it looked at. Now anything after market wheels/tires/supsension or lifts no shop wants to be liable or comfortable working on my truck until the recall is complete.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718155February 15, 2026
POWER TRAIN
10r80 transmission slipped between 3rd and 4th gear shift. Truck is available for inspection. The few seconds loss of power is definitely a safety risk. It happened while pulling out onto a highway from a full stop. There are numerous reports of this issue with this transmission. Plan to have transmission inspected by a mechanic ASAP. No warnings of the issue prior to this happening.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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