Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11722200March 5, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Automatic 6 speed transmission has down shifted to 1st gear 3 times this week while traveling 30 to 40mph locking the rear wheels and red lining the motor in traffic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722323March 5, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road, shifted into neutral(N), and restarted the vehicle. The message "See Owner’s Manual" was displayed, and the transmission warning light illuminated. Additionally, the transmission skipped from fourth gear, slammed into tenth gear, and then stalled. The contact switched the vehicle from Automatic to Manual Mode to accelerate normally and drove to the residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. DTC: P20703-00 and P2704-00 were retrieved, indicating the CDS drum and clutch had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722357March 5, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Originally when I got my vehicle would sometimes have troubles shifting into 4th gear where it was real clunky. As I came up on 80,000 mi, it has now gotten much more clunky and noisy for a lot of shifting. It will skip second forth gear regularly and at times it will go into 7th gear at less than 25 mph. It has slipped out of that gear as well and then the RPMs will go up to 4-5,000. I've also have had, luckily at lower speeds in town, the gear shift from 8th all the way down to one and then jump around causing the vehicle to be jerking severely. I sometimes will have it go into limp mode and other times it just props up the service morning. Most recently it seems to just slip out of gear and the engine revs high with nothing that I can do even with my foot off the gas.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721932March 4, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
Two separate times, driving at highway speed, the truck shifted into first gear and I had to pull over. A wrench symbol also popped up where the speed is usually displayed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722043March 4, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722044March 4, 2026
POWER TRAIN
My truck is equipped with a 6R 80 transmission and as I was pulling off an offramp onto interstate 295 my transmission shifted into first gear and my truck skidded and came to a stop sideways with oncoming, traffic, barely avoiding me. The rear end of my truck literally locked up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722061March 4, 2026
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Rear backup camera intermittently fails or displays blank, dark and distorted image when vehicle is in reverse, creating a safety hazard and increasing risk of collision. Occurs when shifting into reverse and creates safety risk for pedestrians, children, cyclists and property. Similar F-150's are already under recall for this same issue, even 2019 F-150 models.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722105March 4, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Although my VIN was not listed on any data base as a risk of the 10-speed transmission issue, my transmission first faltered while driving on the highway on 26 November 2024 and then again on 9 December 2024. While driving, the transmission instantly downshifted to a lower gear and there was a loss of power, which was a huge safety issue while driving on I-44 at 70 mph. Ford was notified of both instances via phone call from me and through the Ford App that is linked to my truck. In both occasions, the "Engine" light on the dashboard was illuminated. *Please note that Ford did assist in repairing this issue through the Customer Satisfaction Program.* Although I was still responsible to pay for 55% of the repair amount (total of $6,608.82), Ford paid the remaining 45% and added an Extended Warranty to the truck for 36,000 miles / 36 months. A new transmission was installed on 18 December 2024. My reason for filing this is to add to the data that is being collected with regards to this specific issue. Yes, Ford may assist on a case-by-case basis, but this is still unfortunately being viewed as a "Service Bulletin" instead of a Recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722126March 4, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
BACK UP CAMERA SAFETY, PARKING LOT'S AND TRAILER HOOK UP FLORIDA WEATHER 40 50 DEGREES IT WORKS, WARMER 60 90 AND IT'S BLUE SCREEN SHOWED TECH AT FORD DEALER COLD MORNING IT WORKS, MONTHS BEFORE THEN THEY SAID REPLACE CAMERA. WHAT CHANGES IN COLD WEATHER? WONT STAY COLD IN FLORIDA BACKUP SENSORS STILL WORK, WOULD BE NICE HAVING IT WORK.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722094March 4, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Giving an error of reverse assist and not available when starting truck and when placing truck in reverse. Have look up to seen if included in the recall that was issued 6 days ago. Have called dealership to confirm that not part of recall. The message just showed up last night. This truck should be included in the recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11722078March 4, 2026
POWER TRAIN, WHEELS
Rear axle component failed on my 2023 Ford F-150 Lariat. Vehicle completely lost mobility and would not move. We were stranded on a dangerous freeway exit. A recall repair for issue was performed. A second failure of the axle was later discovered during tire service. This is a repeat failure of a major drivetrain component and raises significant safety concerns. Additionally, the first failure was very traumatic. We had just left the funeral home preparing for my 15 year old daughters funeral. The freeway exit it left us stranded at was unsafe to remain in the vehicle. In order to be safe, we had to go stand in a cemetery. Having this component fail just after a year of being fixed is a serious ongoing safety concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721965March 4, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and hauling a trailer, the rear brake lights failed to illuminate. There were several messages displayed related to the trailer connection and brake lights. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the trailer was difficult to control, and the display screen inside the vehicle was flashing off and on. The vehicle was driven back to a storage facility. While reversing and attempting to park the trailer, the message that the trailer was disconnected from the vehicle was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted and informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V104000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721926March 4, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that while stopped at a red light, there was an abnormal popping sound coming from the vehicle while depressing the accelerator pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was forced to place the vehicle into 4WD which allowed the contact to drive the vehicle; however, there was an abnormal grinding and popping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 74,653.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721907March 4, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY
My 2021 Ford F-150 Lariat has a door latch defect that occurs in freezing or near-freezing temperatures. The failure occurs without warning in cold conditions, causing the door latch to freeze and not fully engage. When this happens, the door is able to freely swing open while the vehicle is in motion and also freely open when the vehicle is parked. This creates a serious safety hazard, including the risk of occupant ejection and loss of vehicle control. The vehicle has no aftermarket modifications and is maintained per manufacturer recommendations. The issue is temperature-dependent and has occurred on multiple occasions. Ford has issued recalls for similar door latch freezing defects on multiple other Ford vehicles and model years. Despite this, my vehicle has not been included, even though it exhibits the same failure mode. This defect presents a significant safety risk and should be investigated for potential recall inclusion.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721756March 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Harsh/Delayed Engagement And/Or Harsh/Delayed Shift Very hard shifting from 3-4 and 7-8 to suggest CDF drum failing
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721769March 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Check engine light came on with a message to the Ford App for "powertrain malfunction". Took vehicle to Paul Miller Ford Dealership for comprehensive diagnosis. Diagnostic report indicated Gear 4 incorrect ratio. Transmission failure of CDF Drum. Transmission needs to be replaced. Dealership quoted $10,140.54. This is a know issue by Ford, as the 2018 F-150 with 10 speed transmissions have a recall. The truck has 84,249 miles on it. The truck was purchased new in July 2019. The vehicle puts drivers and passengers at risk by stalling, fire, or hard shift in traffic putting safety of others in harms way. Potential injury from accident
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721793March 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the vehicle lost power, and the power train warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the odometer was inoperable, and the gear shift indicator indicated that the transmission was in 3rd gear. The air bags and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and inspected, but no failures were found. The vehicle was turned off for 20 minutes and restarted, and there were no issues found with the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the transmission downshifted and became stuck in 3rd gear. The powertrain, air bags, and other unknown warning lights became illuminated again, and the odometer failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and DTC: P0722 was retrieved. There are metal shavings in the transmission drain filler plug, and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train) and Manufacturer Recall: 24S37. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,300.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721797March 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 35 MPH, the transmission independently downshifted from fifth gear to second gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was driven to a nearby parking lot and parked. The vehicle was almost rear-ended because of the failure. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but it was not inspected. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the transmission had been replaced twice by the same independent mechanic. The contact stated that the independent mechanic replaced the transmission with a rebuilt transmission after each failure. In addition, the lead frame was replaced by the dealer in 2025. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721798March 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN
There is an investigation currently, but it is when the transmission is going from higher gear and shifting to lower gears/locking the rear wheels unexpectedly. It actually shut my truck off when it happened and I had codes PO706, and PO707 displaying that I had an issues with my transmission range sensor. At the time my truck only had 108,000 miles. I had to replace the entire lead frame in order to get the issue fixed, and was informed by Ford when I asked them about it that no recalls or issues had been reported.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721818March 3, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Torque shudder , involuntary downshifts , gets stuck in 2nd ,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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