Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11725708March 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I put the truck into reverse and tried to back out of my driveway. The truck didn't move for several seconds, then started to move. I brakes, shifted into drive and the truck continued to move backwards. I applied the brakes and the transmission seemed to spin before it moved forward. I drove down the street to the corner. I applied the brakes and the was a shudder and bang as the transmission downshifted from 4th to 3rd. This occurs intermittently over the last 3 months. When I searched online, I learned that these symptoms are consistent with those described in Ford TSB 23-2350. I had an independent mechanic confirm the problem and he noted the fluid was dark. Whrn I spoke to the dealership, they tried to explain the issue was due to the transmission being cold. I'm the original owner of the truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725701March 19, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
We left home and only made it about 100 yards. There was not a trailer attached. We had already stopped at a stop sign, then took off again. As we were going up a slight hill giving it a little gas, there was a loud thud and a sudden jolt, and the truck rapidly slowed down. I tried to give it gas to continued and the engine reved up, but our movement stopped. I realized that the emergency brake had engaged for some reason, so I pressed the button to turn it off, then we were able to continue. We haven't had anyone to look at it yet, and we haven't seen a recall yet
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725666March 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and stalled. In addition, the transmission was slipping, and the vehicle briefly lost automotive power before slamming into gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that technicians were not available. The vehicle was not repaired, and the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to another dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. 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
#11725640March 19, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
In July 2025, i received Ford's Recall Notice stating that is it possible for fuel pressure and flow from the fuel tank to be reduced due to a fuel pump failure- the same condition that caused my breakdown on 11/5/2025 towing the vehicle to the dealer for repair. Because this repair occurred prior to the official recall repair availability, or remedy as is it referred to. The repair cost was deferred to us because there is no official remedy to the recall, and reimbursements are not being entertained until June of 2026.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725610March 19, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Have been trying to get recall for rear axle (NHTSA Recall Number23V896) taken care of since June 2025. Dealer (Corwin Ford, Reno NV) ordered parts on or around August 4. 2025. As of March 19, 2026, dealer has not received parts and made recall repair. Recall notice from Ford says parts are available. If nut comes loose, additional damage can occur and vehicle will not be drivable since Ford has failed to deliver parts in a timely manner.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725583March 19, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
THERE IS A WARNING ON MY DASH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PLACED IN REVERSE: REVERSE BRAKE ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE SEE MANUAL. THIS CONCERN HAS A TSB ATTACHED TO IT. MY CONCERN IS THAT GIVEN THE SAFETY NATURE OF THIS CONCERN AFFECTING F150S AND FORD MUSTANGS; THIS SHOULD BE COVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER AND NOT THE CONSUMER. FORD WILL REPAIR, HOWEVER, INVOICE THE CUSTOMER FOR THE COST WHICH I DO NOT AGREE WITH. I AM NOT CERTAIN HOW MANY VEHICLES ARE AFFECTED OR IF IT RISES TO THE OCCASION OF A SAFETY RECALL; BUT SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED FURTHER. THANK YOU!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725526March 19, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
On three occasions when I have started the truck, there is a deafening sound from the speaker system that sounds like a pop with glass shattering. Then it had a loud static sound that can't be silenced and the volume button does nothing. After turning the truck off for 5-10 minutes the problem resolves, though it does continue for several minutes after turning the truck off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725153March 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving on the highway at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted without any prior warning or indication of an issue. This sudden loss of speed created a hazardous situation, as the vehicle travelling behind me was forced to swerve quickly to avoid a rear-end collision. Immediately following this, the check engine light illuminated. From that point forward, the transmission would not shift below 3rd gear for the remainder of my commute. This significantly impacted the drivability of the vehicle and made continued driving concerning, particularly in traffic conditions. After arriving at my work, I retrieved the diagnostic trouble code, which was identified as P0721 (Output Shaft Speed Sensor). Notably, there were no prior warning signs, drivability issues, or alerts indicating a potentail failure before this incident occurred. Given the sudden and unpredictable nature of this event, especially at highway speeds, I am concerned about the safety implications of this issue. A failure of this kind, without warning, creates a substantial risk not only to the driver but also to surrounding traffic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725154March 18, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The drivers side door latch froze and stopped working, the door wouldn’t close and the lock would glitch when trying to lock or unlock it, once the door did close it reopened while driving, so it never really closed all the way, and it started working just fine once the weather warmed up. There are recalls on this issue but not for my vehicle specifically.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725156March 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Transmission (10r80) shifted rough, leading to no 1-4th gear and no 10th gear or reverse. Had to do a rebuild of the transmission @80k miles and it still shifts ruff/clunking into gears
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725178March 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL), POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the gear shift indicator failed to display on the instrument panel. The transmission unexpectedly downshifted from 4th gear to 1st gear. A maintenance warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a transmission range sensor circuit (TRS) failure. The vehicle was repaired with a new lead frame. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,179.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725224March 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Consistent with NHTSA Recall bulletin 24V444000, my truck suddenly downshifts on its own from 5th or 6th gear to 1st or 2nd gear, even at highway speeds. When that happens, the RPMs increase dramatically and the truck slows down. I have almost wrecked while driving in snow when this happens, because the rear wheels slide out of control when the transmission drops to 1st or 2nd gear. So, why isn't my truck covered by this recall bulletin? This has been occurring with increasing frequency for over three months. Today (3-18-26) it occurred at least eight (8) times - and it's snowing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725389March 18, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Today I was driving my truck at 55mph on a local highway and all of the sudden I felt/heard/experienced a massive clunk out of nowhere - almost like the truck tried to downshift into 1st or something similarly jarring. It only lasted a second, and then I got a dash light on that said Service AdvanceTrac. Based on the service codes I'm seeing (two of them that are both UO100 codes which indicate loss of communication), I did some research and found out about the OSS sensor issue and think that's what is going on with my truck too. Unfortunately I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to get a Ford dealership to do anything about it since there isn't an official recall, and I'm afraid to keep driving it as this is likely going to keep happening - but fixing it myself is going to be expensive I think. It is available for inspection upon request. I felt that my safety was and continues to be at risk - downshifting into 1st gear, or whatever that was, while driving high speeds is dangerous and could potentially significantly damage my vehicle and myself. I have not taken it anywhere yet to be reproduced or confirmed - just plugged my scanner in and did a bit of research. No one has inspected it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725425March 18, 2026
STEERING
I was driving down the road when my power steering went out in the middle of a sharp turn. As the power steering was going out the screen on the dash showed “Service power steering now” and beeped three times, giving me only about a second to read the message and react to losing power steering. The steering wheel jerked right and I almost drove off the road. I have since taken it to a ford dealership where they informed me that the entire rack and pinion needs to be replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725383March 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH and stopping at a stop sign, the vehicle decelerated and downshifted from 4th to 1st gear. A clunking sound was coming from the vehicle and increased over time. No warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a diagnostic test needed to be performed to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725372March 18, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V896000 (Power Train), 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), and 26V104000 (Electrical System, Exterior Lighting); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725357March 18, 2026
POWER TRAIN, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V512000 (Power Train) and 26V104000 (Exterior Lighting, Electrical System); however, the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change. The contact was informed by the dealer that a hub bolt had detached from the vehicle. The contact was informed by the dealer that the hub bolt had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that parts were not available and were on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725239March 18, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle displayed Charge System Fault message on dash. Upon review at dealership they determined that alternator was bad and needed replaced. Vehicle has less than 15,000 miles on it. Took to dealership in mid-January and part is on national back order. Part not expected to be received by dealer until the end of March.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725214March 18, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Have had the truck for 11 months (since new) I have never had the issue. The display (for radio, navigation etc.) just started switching to a different screen. I was using the navigation and the screen switched to display radio information without being touched. When I switched to Google Maps from car play. The map just froze up and would not unfreeze until I turned off the truck and restarted. Had I been going somewhere and was depending on the navigation system. I could have been in a situation that could have caused an accident. Ford engineers are saying this is normal!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11725212March 18, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the camera became inoperable and blank, and she crashed into a cement base. Although the pole was in her view. There were no reported injuries, air bag deployment, or police reports filed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that a software update was needed. The update was not completed. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Haley Ford, 10724 US-1, North Chesterfield, VA 23237, who confirmed the remedy was not available for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention) but later determined it was an over-the-air update. The vehicle had not been fully repaired. The dealer informed her to sign a contingency letter. The manufacturer was contacted, and they referred her to a collision center. The failure mileage was approximately 86,444.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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