Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11667908June 19, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Speakers with B&O unleashed made pop sound and loud static. 5th time this has happened twice almost causing accident due to how loud and abrupt it was.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667610June 18, 2025
POWER TRAIN
know 10 speed transmission failure, hard shifts lunging at red lights,load grinding noise. ford dealer diagnosis was need new transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667622June 18, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2018 Ford F-150 with transmission problem. 10 Gears- jerking and pause between automatic shifting of gears, down shifting. Brought to Ford- needs a complete transmission. This truck has 75,000 miles and is not "Built Ford Tough". Ford tells me this is not a recall and denied my claim. This is a safety issue and is a big, known problem for Ford. The dealership is replacing 6 of them per week that are not part of a recall. This should be a recall. Shame on Ford Motors.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667658June 18, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds over a bumpy road surface, the vehicle jerked, downshifted to first gear unexpectedly and stalled. The ABS warning light, the power train warning light, the traction control warning light, and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The message "Check Braking System" was displayed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring intermittently. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667695June 18, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My trucks rear light bar was repaired under the NHTSA recall 23S30. This was done in 2023 but Ford's repair did not fix the issue and the light bar continues to allow moisture in and thus the light does not work. I currently have the truck being diagnosed by Hertrich Ford of Elkton in Elkton Maryland and a case number with Ford regarding the issue. The caes number is [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
#11667773June 18, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SYNC seems to return to factory setting at every start and I need to answer the same series of initial questions to access it. It dumps all of my saved preferences when I turn the truck off. It freezes, particularly when I try a manual soft reboot. Back up camera comes on while I'm driving. I don't have access to audio, navigation, or hands free support.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667791June 18, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the cam phasers. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine was overheating. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Programs: 21B10 and 21N03. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was due to the cam phaser. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was offered assistance with the repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667831June 18, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Vertical headlight seems to have burned out on both sides after reading online and couple forms. It seems to be a common issue and Ford should be held accountable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667777June 18, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the front driver’s side headlight was not functioning as intended. The contact stated that the daytime running lights were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the driver's side front headlight needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,700.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667723June 18, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
My gear shifter was sticking, making hard to shift gears. I had to pay $1100. 00 dollars to get it fixed. The truck has only 37,000 miles. This seems like a defect not a random component gone bad.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667720June 18, 2025
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while while driving at various speeds, the driver’s window switch was depressed; however, the window froze momently and failed to work as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667366June 17, 2025
AIR BAGS
I was parked in a parking lot when I heard a crack sound. I looked down and my steering wheel had a crack around the Ford emblem large enough that the part of the air bag could be seen. The truck is kept in a climate controlled garage and this incident happened when it was not hot out. I have contacted Ford and they have said that it is not a safety concern. I feel like this is a safety concern if the steering wheel can crack and I can see my air bag without there being any form of collision or contact with the air bag or the steering wheel at the time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667369June 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently accelerated, and the contact heard an abnormal sound. The contact stated that the transmission upshifted from third gear into fifth gear. The contact stated that occasionally while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the low-voltage battery and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed hybrid EV battery pack. The contact was informed that the hybrid EV battery pack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to several dealers due to the persistent failure and the hybrid EV battery pack was replaced twice. The failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667376June 17, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and occupied, the contact heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine while attempting to start the vehicle. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred to NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,050.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667377June 17, 2025
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
While traveling at highway speeds, my truck will downshift from 6th gear to first gear. On occasion, the heads up display will randomly flash between different driving modes (reverse, M, Neutral) as if it is resetting. This also happens at medium speeds (20-30 mph)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667392June 17, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving on [XXX] in Dallas when the top track that holds the rear sliding window became detached from the inside of the truck, causing the sliding glass window to fall forward and into the vehicle. This window falling created a void causing me to have to pull over and repair it the best I could. I have since learned that Ford used double sided tape and a small amount of adhesive to attach the track to the vehicle. I have also learned that this is a very common problem with this window track system. My truck is being inspected by Ford this morning, but I was told that there are no active recalls for this defect. There was no advance warning for this window failure. 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
#11667501June 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The 10-speed transmission downshifted from 10th gear to 1st gear, and then back into 10th again. This sequence happened 3 times in a row, with the 3rd causing a service light to be displayed. This occurred while on the highway with cruise control set at 75mph. The truck is available for inspection upon request. This transmission malfunction caused an abrupt and rapid deceleration, as well as, a loud clunk and temporary lockup of the rear end. The deceleration and loss of power had the potential to cause an accident with cars around me, or a loss of control from the rear end. There are an overwhelming amount of reports of this same issue online, as well as, numerous at the dealership. My truck has been to the dealership and they are claiming it is due to overfilling of transmission fluid during my recent transmission rebuild.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667518June 17, 2025
ENGINE
cam phaser rattle, water pump & thermostat
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667546June 17, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while parked and occupying the vehicle, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. Neither the independent mechanic nor dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred to NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The contact related the failure to an article online. The approximate failure mileage was 91,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11667566June 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The transmission slips from 3 to 4 and 7 to 8. Downshifts hard. Truck has been doing for no reason for a couple of months. Sometimes it accelerates itself.truck has 78k miles and no hard driving or tow has been done.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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