Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11716559February 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN, WHEELS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1.What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? I really thought that it was me, the one that caused this problem by gently pressing the gas pedal when the transmission was downshifting and approaching a traffic light is when this condition always occurred and the transmission was kicking or having dificulties of downshifting. 2.How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? NO 3.Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? NO 4.Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? NO 5.Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? NO My truck have less than 40,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716560February 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I have a 2019 f150 5.0v8 with 10 speed trans. On 10/23/2023 my rear axle was replaced and mew engine was ordered on 11/13/2023. Had issues with my engine and the dealer replaced the engine around 80k miles on 4/18/2024. I was also having issues with my transmission having hard shifts and clunking or jumping gears. I took my truck to the dealer with the extended warranty back in OCT of 2024, dealer checked it and I was told it needed an update or reprogramming of the transmission , the reprogramming was not covered by ext warranty so I paid out of pocket. 6 months later In april I took it back in as the transmission was still having the same issues. The dealer did another reprogramming and was told the fluid was low and I again paid out of pocket. Took the truck home and it had the same issues again. Called dealer over and over to get my truck in and was told to wait over and over until they could get a loaner vehicle. After multiple text messages and complaints to them they finally had a loaner for me. This time I had video evidence of my truck downshifting gears on the freeway and loss of acceleration and trans temp overheating with error code popping up. Took the truck in again and sent them the video. After a week I was told my truck is ready and nothing wrong with the transmission just had too much fluid. The truck continues to have transmission issues and seems like the dealer is just pushing me along until my ext warranty expires. The dealership is Suburban Ford in Sterling heights Michigan. The videos I have are too large to upload
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716561February 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Several times while at highway speed and while towing, the transmission suddenly downshifted into a very low gear causing the rear wheels to lock up and skid. This happened randomly and also left me stranded for a bit at a stop light. The vehicle was towed to porter ford and they replaced the lead frame harness
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716563February 8, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
Transmission downshifting and electrical issues
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716575February 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN
We’ve had this 2020 f150 since it was brand new with multiple Ford dealerships diagnosing and Test driving our complaints from the beginning. Only to hear “ we couldn’t get it to do anything and no hard shifting” countless times. Took to dealerships in Florida, Texas and other states with same same response to only refash the control module, which later was a recall on the valve body in the transmission. That did not change anything and now we are 59k miles past our warranty date with the exact same issues from day 1. They should stand behind their product and will not be buying another f150 only to have the same issues and no point in having a warranty if nothing was ever done to have a resolution to our problem -hard shifting while going from 3rd-4th gear a 4th to 5th -same thing while downshifting while applying the brakes to stop or slow down I own 3 ford trucks and fortunately my others at an f250 and f350
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716578February 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Sudden downshift from 4th to 1st gear, rapid deceleration and loss of traction. Unable to accelerate until manually shifted back into 2nd gear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716584February 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle intermittently experiences delayed gear engagement and hesitation during acceleration, most noticeably when the transmission is cold. During several incidents, when pulling out from a stop onto a main road and attempting to accelerate into traffic, the vehicle failed to shift or engage power normally. The engine remained running, but the vehicle did not accelerate as expected, creating a temporary loss of forward momentum. After a delay, the transmission would suddenly engage and the vehicle would accelerate normally. This condition creates a safety risk because when entering traffic from a stop sign or side road, other drivers expect normal acceleration. The hesitation or delayed engagement creates a risk of being struck by oncoming traffic. The issue occurs most frequently when the vehicle is first driven after sitting for several hours, especially in colder temperatures. After the vehicle is fully warmed up, the condition is less noticeable or may not occur. The problem has been experienced multiple times over this winter season. The behavior is intermittent but repeatable under similar cold start conditions. The condition appears to be gradually becoming more noticeable and occurring more frequently over time. Occasionally, once the transmission begins operating and partially warms up, the transmission may shift harshly or abruptly during upshifts or downshifts. The vehicle has been discussed with independent service shops familiar with this transmission model. The issue has not yet been repaired, but inspection and repair are being scheduled. No manufacturer inspection has occurred at this time. At the time of incidents, there were no consistent warning lights or messages indicating a transmission failure. No persistent diagnostic warnings have been observed. Symptoms were limited to delayed or harsh shifting and delayed acceleration response. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716596February 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I have a 2016 f-150 5.0 L sport edition truck. Last year I had to replace the OSS on the transmission due to rear wheel lock up and transmission slipping/ down shifting while driving. I don’t see that my truck VIN is under the current recall or investigation that is taking place but I do have receipts of where I paid for a certified mechanic to replace that sensor. The truck has less than 100k miles on it currently and even less when that sensor was replaced. Any help regarding the current investigations or recalls so that I can be reimbursed would be great.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716597February 8, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Approximately a year ago I started having trouble with the shifting in my transmission. Had the fluid changed thinking this may be the problem. My engine light continued to stay on and has been on ever since. Periodically the truck will down shift or not shift into another gear without the rpms going above 3000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716613February 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The truck suddenly downshifted to 6th to 2nd gear on the highway. Engine rpm hit more than 7000. Transmission now grinds, shudders and slips. Almost caused a wreck. Hasn't been documented to anyway, just by word. Has not been inspected as there is no way to inspect. No warning before incident, transmission now grinds 4th to 3rd gear, shudders in every gear and slips.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716384February 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The 10‑speed automatic transmission (10R80) in my 2019 Ford F‑150 failed prematurely at 71,972 miles. Prior to failure, the vehicle exhibited repeated harsh shifting, slipping between gears, delayed engagement, and occasional sudden jolts during acceleration. These symptoms occurred during normal driving and created unsafe conditions, especially when merging or crossing intersections. The transmission ultimately required a full replacement on 07/23/2025 at a cost of $8,400. This is a major drivetrain component that should not fail at this mileage under normal use. I later learned that many other owners have reported similar issues with the 10R80 transmission across multiple model years. This appears to be a widespread defect affecting safety, drivability, and reliability. I am submitting this complaint so NHTSA can investigate the pattern of premature failures and determine whether a recall or corrective action is warranted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716385February 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
At about 70,000 miles, my truck's transmission began to shift extremely hard in the low gears, between first and fourth, and at times of sudden acceleration (from a stop sign or on ramp) the transmission would fail and I would need to put the vehicle in neutral then back into drive. This happened a few times before I had to have my transmission replaced at a cost of about $9,000. I read that there is an investigation into this issue but the investigation does not include 2018 trucks. The investigation should include 2018 to 2021 models as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716402February 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving, my 2017 Ford F‑150 experienced a sudden loss of the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor signal, causing the transmission to stay stuck in a higher gear and triggering the wrench light. The truck lost power and would not shift properly. A diagnostic scan showed two transmission codes: one for the OSS sensor and a second code indicating an intermittent electrical signal drop. I contacted a Ford dealer before the repair, described the symptoms, and asked for an estimate. The service advisor did not disclose any known issues and never called me back after saying he would check parts availability. These symptoms match the known failure pattern of the molded lead frame in the 6R80 transmission. My truck exhibited intermittent behavior, harsh shifting, and unsafe drivability. I had to pay $1,250 out of pocket to replace the lead frame to restore normal operation. I later learned that NHTSA has opened an Engineering Analysis into 2015–2017 F‑150 trucks for this exact issue (OSS signal loss due to internal electrical degradation of the lead frame). My vehicle’s symptoms, diagnostic codes, and required repair are consistent with the defect under investigation. This failure creates a safety hazard because the truck can suddenly lose the ability to accelerate or shift correctly, especially in traffic or at highway speeds. I am requesting that NHTSA include my vehicle in the investigation and that Ford be required to address this defect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716403February 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
During acceleration it feels like the transmission is shifting hard and when slowing down something is shifting hard, you can feel it cause you cringe when it bangs into gear. One day my rear tires were skidding driving forward. The shop told me my rear end locked up. I couldn't get a new rear end cause of tarrifs so they rebuilt. Also, there has been squealing coming from under the truck so they capped some vacuum lines but I can still feel a grinding coming through the peddles. They said they did a transmission reprogram but it is still hard shifting during coasting. Thank you for looking into this, I respect ford but I feel the design on this drive train is so poor.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716408February 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving, the truck suddenly shifted into 3rd gear. I stopped the vehicle, put it into park, shut the engine off, restarted the truck, put it back into drive and it immediately went into 3rd gear. I was unable to get the transmission to work properly so I had it towed to the dealership where I bought it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716410February 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving my 2017 Ford F150, on or about 10/16/2025 the vehicle began jerking significantly. It was intermittent smoothing out then jerking severely again. The problem persisted so I took it to Ford of Spartanburg, SC. They diagnosed a slip found with the torque converter under load. they recommended replacing the torque converter and replacing the transmission filter. I only had 80,006.0 mileage on my truck when this happened.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716430February 7, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
I live in Canada.While driving, my 2017 Ford F-150 with the 6R80 automatic transmission suddenly shut off without warning. The vehicle lost power while in motion, creating a dangerous situation. The incident was accompanied by multiple powertrain fault codes (5 P-codes). This appears to be related to sudden transmission faults and loss of gear position. No prior warning lights before shutdown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716448February 7, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
On 11/22/18, Thanksgiving Day, I was driving our 2 year-old Ford Lariat F-150 Supercrew alone on a backroad in Northern Colorado. I was going approx., 65MPH when out of nowhere the truck downshifted from 6th to 2nd gear and caused the truck to lockup, slam me into the drivers seat, and stop in the middle of a thankfully empty road. The engine made a popping sound. The truck made creaking noises from the wheels as I drove it home. It immediately started leaking oil. I took the truck that was still under warranty to the local dealer we bought the truck from the following week as it was a holiday, where I left the truck for a few days, and upon pickup, was told my concerns could "not be replicated" other than an oil leak. I spoke to the 'managers' in a backroom who were 2 men who LITERALLY told me I just needed to learn how to drive my truck better. I asked them if they had actually driven the truck to LISTEN to what a truck still under warranty sounded like after it how downshifted for no logical reason and dead stopped in the road after locking up. They did not. I told them I thought they wiped the codes and were relying on computers to diagnose issues and if Ford knew they had a problem and were hiding it, and people died, Ford would be sued. True story. I reported this to the FBI due to the response because it was disturbing. I know what happened to me when our truck downshifted. If I was on the highway people would have died. Period. I have 10 years worth of documents and all the Ford notes on everything that went wrong with the truck after that catastrophic event. I have 4 official complaints filed with Ford Corporate starting in early Feb., 2019 through late 2025. Shoutout to FormulaFord Rutland for being kind and ethical. I have pictures and video of our truck acting like "Christine" because the software goes haywire when it feels like it. I have the oil leaks and sounds from the wheels recorded on video. Ford Fusion did the same thing. Ford knows. Not ok
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716469February 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Hard down shift while driving locking up rear wheels almost cause an accident has happen 3 times now no trouble code can’t figure out what causing engine to down shift extremely hard have not driven truck long distances because of incidents lucky all three times it has happend no one was behind me the most recent time on 1/3/26. I ended up in the ditch with no damages to truck
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11716494February 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Truck sometimes roughly downshifts. I always thought it was normal, but I see that others may be experiencing the same transmission issues. It has happened many times. I only have 77,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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