Ford F-150 Complaints (2023)

402 consumer complaints on file.

#11565509January 15, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The issue occurs any time when the temperature is approx 32 degrees F or below. After starting up the vehicle and driving for 2 miles a loud grinding/rumble sound occurs and last from 10-120 seconds. The sound eventually goes away on its own but it sounds as if there are parts rubbing or grinding together. The noise is below the drivers seat. I've taken it to the dealer after the first episode however the temperature was not under 32F when they inspected the vehicle. There are no warnings when this sound occurs and to date this has not been a safety issue but it has only occurred 6-7 times since I've owned the vehicle(have not had many days that I've drove it when temperature below 32F) and I worried if this continues there will be a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565433January 14, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Problem affecting my 2023 f-150 along with many other owners who have 4wd and are in cold climates. See [XXX] for more. This pertains to the Electronic integrated wheel end (EIWE). In cold weather, vehicle begins to actuate the EIWE causing a grinding writhing the hub of the F-150. This grinding takes place while driving in 2H, or can be replicated by shifting from 4H back to 2H. The truck will then make the grinding noise for about 15 to 30 seconds. Ford has no fix at this time but a recall must take place to fix this faulty system! 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
#11565273January 13, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The front transfer case or wheel ends will grind causing vibration and an audible growl when the outside temperature is below 32 degrees and driven first thing in the morning before the internal components have had a chance to come up to normal operating temperature. I suspect the hubs are either not fully engaging or disengaging and thus causing the grinding. This happens regularly in the AM and will last for 30sec to 2 minutes unless you press the 4 wheel high button. This is a saftey concern due to the fact that components are being prematurely worn and at risk of sudden failure resulting in the inability of operation. No error codes or warning lights.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565135January 12, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Whenever temperatures are below freezing, the TCCM engages the front IWE system and hubs to warm up for the first 2 miles of driving. However, when the system disengages, the hubs are not fully disengaging from the IWE shaft and a loud grinding noise happens. I have taken my vehicle to the Ford dealer and they gave a contradictory answer by saying that it was a “issue,” but that it was “operating normally.“ It is definitely not normal and they know it is a defective system that is damaging the drive system on a brand new vehicle with less than 800 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11565120January 12, 2024
PARKING BRAKE
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH and slowing down to make a right turn, the vehicle independently activated the brake and jerked the vehicle to the left. The contact lost control of the vehicle and stated that the vehicle climbed the curb on the passenger side. The contact stopped the vehicle and stated that there was no damage. The contact stated that a crash warning and the parking brake lights were illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle had been repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000 (Parking Brake) in November 2023 and related the failure to the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 8,762.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11563835January 5, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
AC turn off when operating truck when temperature is at 60 degrees or higher. Ford is aware of this issue but has no fixed. This dangerous when outside temp is over 85 degrees. Went to shop 1/3/2023 and 11/06/23 in Okc. Prior pulled in Tulsa dealership to address issue .
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11562250December 28, 2023
POWER TRAIN
while driving in gears between 8-10 I experienced a loss of power (Possible mis-firing) while at speed between 50-60 miles per hour. This occurs every time the vehicle is driven.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11561564December 22, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Truck is not capable of intermittent temperature settings. It is either HOT or COLD. Setting manually to 63 degrees and it’s blowing 80 degree air. the final setting, towards the colder option is LO, and that blows ambient air, in this case cold. So. You options are COLD or HOT making maintaining a reasonable temperature in the cabin and clear windows impossible.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560854December 19, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STEERING, POWER TRAIN
Loud vibration while driving, similar to passing over a rumble strip, believed to originate from IWES operating in colder weather. Fear of damage from grinding parts effecting operation of 4WD system.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560710December 18, 2023
WHEELS, POWER TRAIN, STEERING
Truck will randomly start making rumble strip or like you have knobby tires noise from front end. You can put it in 4 high and back 2wd an it goes away.this has happened at different speed and differs temp.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11560431December 16, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Both front IWE’s are in question. When it’s cold out like below 32 degrees, I driving and hear a grinding noise. Sounds like a bearing type noise when they are stuck engage and one free spinning. The dealer told me if I hear noise again to engage/press 4high. The noise went away but not fixed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11559872December 13, 2023
POWER TRAIN
Loud humming noise coming from the driver side front end. It comes on randomly when temps are below freezing. It is something near the wheel such, likely the IWE as it grows higher pitch at higher speeds and lower at lower at lower speeds. When you hit the button to go from 2H to 4H or switching to 4 wheel drive, the humming goes away. Switching back to 2 wheel drive and it comes back sometimes. I see a lot of posts online with others having the same similar issue. This is on a 2023 xlt f150 with the 2.7 liter ecoboost. I contacted the dealer and they are aware of the issue but have not heard of any solutions from Ford. It does not appear to be a formal recall issue yet, but my guess is that it is something that should be recalled. This noise is fairly loud, I can send a recording of it. It also makes the steering wheel shake a little bit with it happening, fairly minor, but obviously not good. Sounds like they need a redesign on the electronic IWE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11559289December 9, 2023
STRUCTURE:BODY, VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The sunroof of the vehicle spontaneously shattered. At 65mph Glass rained down on myself (driver) and my occupants. Nothing impacted the roof of the vehicle. The sunroof just exploded, causing a loud bang, and prompting me to break quickly. Sharp shards of glass went all over the vehicle focused on the backseat.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11559262December 9, 2023
POWER TRAIN, WHEELS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EIWE (Electronic Integrated Wheel End) failure or malfunction. Ford has multiple Field Service Engineers aware of the issue with no fix found. Multiple vehicles not only at one dealership but across the country have confirmed issues. Ford Customer Relations is aware and has an open case with me and many other owners. As requested for Ford case manager, the vehicle is currently going back for a third time to the dealership for something "they can't currently fix".
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11559185December 8, 2023
VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
Issue #1: Rain Sensing Wiper function is completely inoperable. Wipers must be operated manually. Issue #2: Blinker stalk becomes stuck in off and on positions. This malfunction has put myself and others at risk because the vehicle, at times, is unable to inform others on the road of the appropriate vehicle lane change. This risk has become heightened in periods of warm weather, where the stalk becomes "more stuck" than usual. The dealership has replicated the issue and attempted to resolve several times; after several months of waiting for a solution from Ford and recent near-misses on highway trips, I have decided to escalate with Ford as well as with NHTSA. The vehicle has no warning lights nor signals warning any user that an error with the blinker stalk may occur while driving. Issue #3: Left side blind side monitor false readings when there is no vehicle on driver side blind side. Dealer unable to verify. False positives desensitize driver to true positives, therefore, this is an added risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11559080December 8, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Loud buzzing noise interrupts driver focus. This happens intermittently, but has occurred while braking at busy intersections, while backing into urban parking spaces, while attempting to use the camera for safe maneuvering - or just at random times while driving. Navigation has been interrupted, preventing the ability to make safe decisions to arrive at a desired location. Voice-based services have been interrupted, prompting the need for physical interaction (which entices the driver away from hands-free operation and taking their eyes off the road). Backup camera has been disabled (blank screen) while switching to Reverse preventing detection of objects behind the vehicle. Infotainment/vehicle operations are disrupted while system randomly reboots (and often buzzes loudly). Additional issues render the audio system as annoying, buzzing during songs whether on Carplay or via USB music. The optional (and expensive) B&O Unleashed audio system has been rendered almost useless. Noise has been so disruptive as to startle me during operation of the vehicle on multiple occasions since purchasing the vehicle in July 2023. Updates have been hinted at to address this problem but have not been delivered or realized - and yes Auto Update is on and I'm manually checking for updates as well. October OTA did not address this issue (and may have made it worse - although my high hopes for this update may have just increased my annoyance at its persistence). I have reported this to my Ford dealer. Date listed below is last occurrence.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11558699December 6, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My vehicle has under two thousand miles on it and it has randomly made a sound while driving 35 mph or below of rumbling sound underneath the truck. It sounds like I'm driving over rumble strips. I am attaching a link from a FORD forum where others are reporting this problem with the 2023 ford f150 xlt. I called FORD and they said to register the issue on this website. There is also a youtube video concerning the sound. [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
#11554292November 9, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WHEELS
Tire monitoring system malfunctions after 30ish minutes of driving. Seems the issue is interference from the on board power generator referred to by ford as “pro power onboard”. After the tire monitoring system turns on, immediately turning off the pro power generator the tire monitoring system returns to normal. After researching this issue it’s very common and has been on going through multiple years with no fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11553235November 2, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
The back up camera screen is constantly freezing up or the screen goes black. When this happens the driver has no control over any audio, navigation or other settings that are linked to the screen. The only way to get the screen to come back on or unlock the frozen back up screen is to turn the vehicle off and let it time out. This happens at least 3 or 4 times a week. When dealership was asked about it, was told they don’t have a fix for it and it’s a common problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11553231November 2, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
My 2023 Ford F-150 keeps having an issue where the electronic parking brake will engage while I'm driving. The issue has happened to me at least five times. Luckily for me I was going between 5-10 miles per hour and did not have any vehicles around me. However, the issue can be dangerous if I vehicles behind me and the parking brake engages with no warning. Once the parking brake engages the only way to turn off the parking brake is to do it manually. There was a recall regarding the same issue for F-150s 21-23, but my vin number was not part of the recalled because my vehicle was probably manufactured after the Feb 25, 2023, listed on recall 23S35. I called Fort customer service, and they were no help besides telling me to take the vehicle to the dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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