Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11690801October 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN
the transmission is failing, automotive shops have told us that a transmission rebuild or replacement is needed. They found the transmission fluid "in bad shape" with "lots of metal". The transmission downshifts harshly, it hesitates, and there is gear slippage. It is quickly degrading and will no longer be drivable soon. This is a result of Ford's design or manufacturing flaws with the 10R80 engine. The truck has 94K miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690822October 1, 2025
STEERING
I brought my 2020 F-150 XLT to Cook Ford Texas City for a recall (24E12 PM reprogramming) and a steering issue that have happened while driving and making me loose control, almost hitting the vehicle front! After spending over $3,400 to get the whole steering system changed, I picked up my truck thinking everything was good. Within one day of the recall being done, my check engine light came on with an emissions fault. When I asked about it, I was told this was "normal" after the recall because now the PCM is able to read codes. But it feels shady that a brand-new problem shows up immediately after a recall reprogramming. Now, I'm being told I might have to pay for even more expensive repairs like a catalytic converter (5k for both) - right after just spending thousands. It's frustrating, stressful, and feels like a never-ending cycle. After looking online, I found many other Ford owners sharing the same experience with this recall on forums like Reddit. That makes me believe this is not an isolated case.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690826October 1, 2025
AIR BAGS, SEAT BELTS
My Teenage daughter was in a car accident and the airbags did not deploy and her seatbelt did not lock , and smashed into her steering wheel.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11690790October 1, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Low pressure fuel pump failure Yes check engine light is on. Manufacture says there isn't a fix available yet and they have no idea when it will be available. My truck is missing and loosing fuel pressure. This is a 2021 truck and its now 2025. This needs to be fixed or another vehicle if they can't fix , but they have offered no solution.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690507September 30, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact discovered a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the vehicle mileage was 96,000. It was later discovered that the mileage on the Title was 189,556.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690561September 30, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The back-up camera seems to only work in cold weather. This has been an on-going problem since 2019. This creates a safety issue when backing up as you cannot see directly behind the truck. The back-up camera seems to be a problem in other Ford models.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690651September 30, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact shifted into park(P) and, while in idle, the contact waited for a short while before driving to the residence. While driving to the residence, the failure persisted. The transmission downshifted with an abnormal sound coming from the rear tires. The tires spun independently and left black marks on the street. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was parked and no longer driven due to safety concerns. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690657September 30, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
My Ford truck was part of Recall 22S26 / NHTSA Recall 22V250, which required the replacement of faulty windshield wiper arms. On 12/12/2023, I took my vehicle to Karl Flammer Ford for the recall service. The receipt I was given states that both wiper arms were replaced as part of the recall. In 2025, I noticed the driver-side wiper arm was loose and could potentially detach while in use. Upon closer inspection, I found the stamped date code on the wiper arm showed “2021,” the year of my truck. This indicates the part is one of the original faulty components included in the recall and was never replaced, despite the dealer’s claim that it was. A failing wiper arm poses a significant safety hazard because loss of windshield visibility during rain could easily result in a crash. I presented this evidence to Karl Flammer Ford, but they continue to insist the wiper arms were replaced. Ford Motor Company has been unresponsive and unhelpful, repeatedly transferring me between departments and promising call-backs that never come. No progress has been made toward fixing the issue. At this time, the vehicle remains equipped with the recalled part, which is available for inspection upon request. The vehicle has only been reviewed by the dealer; Ford has not conducted any proper inspection or resolution. No police or insurance inspection has taken place. There were no warning lamps or dashboard messages prior to this discovery. The only symptom was the driver-side wiper arm becoming loose, which I observed in 2025. Given Ford’s failure to properly address this recall and the ongoing safety risk, I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this matter and ensure Ford fulfills its obligation to replace the defective parts.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690510September 30, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that her husband had taken the vehicle in for service at a local dealer. The dealer was aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000 (Power Train). The dealer inspected the rear hub bolt and became aware that the bolt had fractured. The contact's husband was advised to leave the vehicle at the dealer because it was not safe to drive the vehicle with the fractured bolt. The contact had been advised by the dealer that the remedy was not yet available to complete the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,828.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690293September 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, and the instrument cluster became inoperable. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where the contact borrowed a scanner to scan the vehicle. The contact retrieved diagnostic trouble codes indicating an output shaft speed sensor failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, but the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690358September 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Component/System Failure: The 10-speed automatic transmission failed prematurely at only 75,000 miles. The transmission is still in the vehicle and available for inspection upon request. The symptoms include harsh shifting between gears, particularly into lower gears, followed by significant lag and then abrupt jumping/engagement. This is consistent with numerous other complaints filed regarding the 10-speed transmission in this model year. Safety Risk: The unpredictable transmission behavior created dangerous driving conditions. The harsh shifting and lag followed by sudden acceleration made it impossible to safely merge into traffic, navigate intersections, or maintain consistent speed on highways. The erratic gear engagement put myself, my passengers, and other drivers at risk as the vehicle's response became completely unreliable. The truck is currently unsafe to drive. Professional Confirmation: Yes, the problem has been confirmed by Aamco Transmission on Sept 17, 2025. They diagnosed it as transmission failure requiring complete replacement. Manufacturer/Other Inspection: No inspection by Ford has occurred to date. Warning Indicators: No warning lights, check engine lights, or dashboard messages appeared prior to or during the failure. The only symptoms were the physical driving symptoms described above—harsh shifting, significant lag, and abrupt gear engagement—which began approximately gradually over the past month and progressively worsened until the vehicle became unsafe to operate.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690399September 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
After reports to my Ford service center about hard shifting and being charged to reset something in it I took the truck back AGAIN for the third time to be told the problem was with technical service bulletin 25–20 126 delayed engagement shifting issue they were gonna fix had a more in depth problem, cdf was replaced and the transmission case was cracked and replaced. Please note I bought this was 77,000 miles and reported the problem to Ford soon thereafter it wasn’t until 89,000 miles that they finally found the problem. Although I had an extended warranty, I still had to pay $992.00.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690401September 29, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have a power rear window, the tracks that hold the window in place have fallen loose to the point the window leans inward and which in turn wind and rain are coming in causing the interior is getting wet. This will damage the inside of the truck making repair costly
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690416September 29, 2025
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 vehicle was at the dealer during routine maintenance. While the tires were being rotated, the end hub bolt detached from the vehicle. The contact received a letter from the manufacturer that the parts for the recall repair were available. The contact was later informed that the parts might be available by November 2025. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690419September 29, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Transmission Repairs, Molded Lead Frame Components Due to sudden downshift symptoms from sixth speed, gear to fist speed gear while drive higher speeds and low speeds. $1,421.00 Repairs completed 9/10/2025, at [XXX] , [XXX] , [XXX] . [XXX] , [XXX] , [XXX] , knowingly sold this said vehicle as Certified Pre-OWNED 8/27/2025. Now additional concerns, issues have been discovered with said vehicle Monday, September 22, 2025, AM, 1. Oil burning odor inside the passenger compartment. Vacuum Pump Gasket Failure, allowing oil to drip onto the exhaust manifold hot engine parts, components. Valve Cover Gasket Leaks. Safety consideration, due to symptoms, this vehicle is UNSAFE to operate, drive. Technical bulletins TSB’s were stated as issued from Ford Motor Company Engineering Service Operations, Ford Customer Service Division, Mr. [XXX] , Director, Ford Motor Company, [XXX] , [XXX] . Symptoms include Fuel Dilution PCV System TSB 15-00003, addresses fuel odor inside the passenger cabin on EcoBoost engines, this 3.5 L V6 (DOHC) Turbocharged Twin, PCV Valve Calibrations to reduce the fuel dilution in the engine oil. Oil leaks from the valve cover gaskets and turbo seals especially when accelerating and stopping said vehicle. Creating the oil dripping onto hot engine parts, components, causing the strong burnt oil smell within inside the passenger compartment while driving said vehicle. Intercooler condensation, 2011-2012 EcoBoost 3.5L V6 engine experiences intercooler condensation leading to above symptoms and causing stumbling while driving, operating said vehicle and misfiring, which also creates is accompanied by odors within passenger compartment. Safe Concern, vehicle can cause, catch fire due to oil, fuel leak, seapage into related component areas, while driving, operating. Your serious attention please and the costs asso 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
#11690378September 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2024 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 contacted. 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. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690263September 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Gear shift selector gets stuck in park, drive & reverse. Unable to move vehicle & blocking traffic for a period of time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690244September 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the trailer brakes became inoperable. The trailer brake system failure message was displayed. The local dealer was contacted, where it was diagnosed with a TRM failure, an unknown TSB, and an unknown software update were completed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure existed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V132000 (Electrical System) prior to the failure. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690142September 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
1)It was determined to be a defective CDF drum in the transmission was replaced by an independent service center. 2)The defective CDF drum started causing erratic and hard shifting. The most dangerous issue was when it would try to shift into 9th gear but indicated a shift for first gear on the display. It acted like it was deciding whether to shift to 9th or 1st but doing neither. The wrench icon would pop up on the display and I put on the brakes. If it would have shifted to 1st going 55 MPH it could have caused injury to myself and others. 3) No accident happened so I did not report it to any authority. I capped the shifting to 7th gear max. 4)I had the service center inspect the vehicle and they determined the CDF drum was bad and the transmission needed to be repaired or replaced. 5)a warning light wrench icon lit up on the display after it indicated a shift to 1st gear instead of 9th gear going approximately 55 MPH. Other symptoms were harsh shifts from 1st to 3rd gear skipping 2nd gear and other rough shifting throughout the range.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690167September 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Shortly after I purchased my 2018 f150 in April of 2018 I brought it back to my dealer in June stating that it was shifting hard in and out of 5th gear. My service advisor at that time said his f150 was doing the same thing. They plugged it into their computer and stated that there was no problem. Subsequent trips back for the same problem resulted in the same answers. Now in September of 2025 on the 26th, with 56k miles on the truck the transmission is lunging so hard at stops that it feels like I was hit from behind.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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