Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11689552September 24, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Ford F150 1FTEW1CPXFFC58647, caught fire while parked and unoccupied. PRINCETON, TX Fire Dept was not able to identify cause and origin of ignition / fire. Vehicle is available for inspection. Vehicle caught firer while we where asleep. Vehicle was looked at by fire dept and origin of fire was undetermined.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689561September 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact continued driving; while driving downhill, the vehicle slowed down unintended. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. While the contact moved the gear shift lever to drive(D) the vehicle failed to function as intended. The contact shifted to 4-WD, and vehicle functioned properly for a short while. The contact stated that the message "Service Engine Soon" was displayed, and the “WRENCH” warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was a voltage issue with the solenoid in the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired, because the codes were cleared. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for the software update. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the software update was performed. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, while driving at a slow speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle then went into LIMP Mode. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The message "Service Engine Soon" was displayed, and the “WRENCH” warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the solenoid and unknown valves had failed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689549September 24, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2023 Ford F150 seemed to spontaneously ignite, resulting in total loss of F150 due to fire and extensive damage to a civilian pickup and trailer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689480September 24, 2025
ENGINE, STEERING
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that three months after purchasing the vehicle, while her husband was driving, the vehicle was driving roughly, and the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The contact was unaware whether any warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that there was a misfire in cylinders #1, #3, #4, and #6. The spark plugs were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, a month after the repair, there was an abnormal sound coming from the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearing and axle had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689397September 24, 2025
SUSPENSION, POWER TRAIN
Recall 23S65 has been active since January of 2024. Ford has failed to provide the necessary parts to repair my F150. Through my communications to Ford, they have been made aware of the fact that multiple mechanics have indicated that my truck is in need of immediate repair. Ford’s failure to provide the necessary relief to a recall from January of 2024 renders my $45,000 ($72,000 new) truck basically useless to me. It is not safe to drive any distance, nor should it be towing a camper. Ford personnel are not returning my calls to discuss options to provide relief. We have been patient but now believe Ford is negligent in handling this recall and are unwilling or unable to provide necessary equipment and relief. To note, this complaint is directed at Ford Motor Company. Service Representative [XXX] at Griffin Ford has been attentive and as helpful as he can be during this process. However, he is also at the mercy of Ford to provide remedy to this situation. Please see the PDF attachment for detailed information regarding this complaint. Please contact me if you have further questions. [XXX] 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
#11689324September 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
9/17 driving home. Light rain. Put the truck in slippery mode prior to starting my drive. Truck was actually slipping and seemed to be shutting off and on. Prior to me being able to pull off to the side of the road, the truck stalled and spinned out across five lanes slamming into the barrier.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689318September 24, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The daytime running light on the passenger side of the vehicle has failed very prematurely - before even reaching 40000 miles. This is an issue as it puts me at risk if other drivers cannot see my lights. The problem is permanent and the entire headlight must be replaced. No warnings were present, I only happened to notice when approaching my truck one day.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689132September 23, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 20-30 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and shifted to neutral(N). The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the contact noticed that the speedometer was inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle was significantly sluggish while driving from a complete stop, and the tachometer failed to exceed 2,000 RPM while driving. The contact activated the hazard lights and was able to drive to the residence. The contact scanned the vehicle with a scanner and retrieved diagnostic trouble codes indicating an output shaft speed sensor failure. The contact became aware that the VIN was included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered and provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the contact to pay for the repair and might be reimbursed at a later date. The failure mileage was approximately 228,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689175September 23, 2025
POWER TRAIN
SINCE I GOT THE TRUCK NEW FROM FORD DEALER WHEN COLD IT WOULD HAVE A RUFF TIME GOING FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR BUT NOTHING SPECIAL BUT AFTER 40000 MILES IM STARTING TO SEE THE HARD SHIFTING HAPPENING TO MANY TIME WHILE DRIVING SOMETIMES I PRESS THE GAS AND THE TRUCK REDUCES SPEED OR IT JUST HAS A VERY HARD SHIFT ACTUALLY HURTS MY BACK WHEN THAT HAPPENS POSSIBLY A CHANCE OF LOSSING COTROL OF THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING... SCARY
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689198September 23, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Back up camera stopped working on 2018 F150 XLT 2.7 v6. Screen only shows blank screen or blue screen with the words, cameral not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689219September 23, 2025
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Subject: Safety Defect Report – 2015 Ford F-150 Clock Spring Failure To Whom It May Concern at NHTSA, I am writing to report a safety defect in my 2015 Ford F-150 (VIN: [XXX] ). The steering wheel clock spring has failed, which prevents the use of steering wheel controls to cycle through and monitor critical vehicle information. This creates a safety risk because the driver cannot access important vehicle data while driving. I contacted Ford Motor Company to request assistance, as the repair was quoted at $700. Ford acknowledged my request but refused to provide assistance, stating the vehicle is outside of warranty. However, the clock spring is a safety-critical component that should not fail under normal use. Ford has issued recalls for clock spring failures on other vehicles, which indicates this can be a systemic safety issue. This failure compromises safe vehicle operation and should be investigated as a potential recall matter. Thank you for your attention to this issue. Sincerely, [XXX] [XXX] 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
#11689253September 23, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Started driving, about 2 minutes in, I noticed an electrical burn smell, and turned to look in the backseat, and it was filling with smoke, and my two young kids started coughing. I rolled all windows down and pulled over as quick as possible, unloaded both kids from rear driver side door. Saw smoke billowing out from behind the car seat on the passenger rear side, so I circled around to that door and went to inspect, right before removing the car seat I heard a loud pop and took off running just to be safe. After about 5 minutes I returned to the truck to notice the entire back windshield was shattered, chunks of glass inside and outside of the truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689084September 23, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the wheels to lock up and the vehicle to fishtail into three lanes of traffic. The contact shifted the transmission to neutral (N) and coasted the vehicle off the highway. The contact then shifted the transmission into drive(D) and was able to correct the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who performed the recall repair under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the failure recurred while driving at 40 MPH, almost causing a crash. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 146,807.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689155September 23, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after the failure. The vehicle was recently towed to the dealer after the failure, and the vehicle had failed to restart. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer on several occasions to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Recently, the contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. 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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 27,496.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688928September 22, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
While driving , brake pedal went to the floor causing vehicle to barely stop. upon stopping and exiting vehicle noticed brake fluid on the ground and right side brake hose had ruptured. Vehicle had to be towed for repairs. Ford Service department says entire brake line and hose must be replaced due to "fitting is swollen".
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688976September 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Just pick up son from day care on afternoon of [XXX]. We were heading out of pea ridge and it was raining that day so speed was approximately 52-55 mph when all the light for the traction system starting flashing followed by a metal squealing sound. pulled over and noticed the brake was hot. so limped it home at 25 mph and scheduled it to be in the shop. come to find out the rear axle had broke inside the housing, caliper had locked up. had that axle broke off and slid out of the housing most likely would of been fatal to my [XXX] in his car seat and my self. there was no warning light or anything before it happened, and it happened all withing about 35 seconds to 1 minute. truck was in accident 2 year priors and side swiped on left side, but Geico claims that since it passed the alignment test that it wasnt related. attached is pictures of the axle it self, and the copy of invoice from the mechanic shop 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
#11688986September 22, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Both turbos, spark plugs, catalytic converters, O2 sensors. If turbos blow up while drive it will shoot vanes in the motor. Yes JD automotive replaced all the above mentioned parts. will include copy of the invoice, not the only ford owner that has had issues out of the ford twin turbos failing. not sure if dealer inspected turbos, but they replaced the spark plugs 3x in less then 3 months (lemon) and the throttle bottle. Didnt share this information with me when vehicle was purchased. Issue started with a P0430 codes which falsely say its a cat code. I used cataclean due to the low miles and would still get code every once in while. less the 2 years from purchasing it used had both turbos fail. not sure if it was a mis diagnosis from mclarty daniel in Bentonville Arkansas or if ford knowing made motors with bad turbos.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689055September 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN
A Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power light showed up on my 2024 Ford F150 4x4 (9700 miles) [XXX] and again [XXX] and several other times including today. I immediately took it to Ford of Columbia in Columbia TN, and the diagnoses that there was an issue with the Gear Shift Lever Module (Part #RL3Z7210AD) and it was ordered. I did a follow-up with Ford of Columbia Sept on Sept 16, 2025 and said the part was still on backorder and may arrive by the end of the Sept. The code clears itself after setting for a short time, but when idling or driving at low, medium or high speed, the light on the dash (shape of a Wrench) comes on. I have not yet lost power as this Issue occurs, but the Dealer, both Ford of Columbia (TN) and Reiselman Ford in Dickson (TN) said not to drive it long distances as the Truck could lose power causing an accident or stranding us on the road. Evidently, both dealerships have indicated that Ford Manufacturing or the Gear Shift Lever module are trying to come up with a remedy, but so far, the part is still on backorder and no one seems to know when it will arrive. 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
#11688948September 22, 2025
WHEELS
Brought the truck in to dealership July 22 for a recall and they said 1 day till ready so we left it. Now it is still sitting at the dealership 62 days later and still waiting on parts 23S65 rear axle half shaft. 23V896.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11688682September 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Hard down shifting from 4th to 3rd and 3rd to 1st. Lead frame needs replaced. Only 70,000 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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