Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11665155June 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the transmission downshifted to first gear. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed as if the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the speedometer showed "0" miles per hour and the "WRENCH" symbol was illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that there was a Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 19N01 - Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage (Power Train); however, the vehicle was no longer under coverage. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665183June 5, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Complete, instant brake failure at only 105871 miles. My wife was backing out of the drive @5 mph, brake pedal pushed clear to floor with no warning. 3-4 minutes later, the brake warning light came on. No warning light ahead of time. Reservoir was very low, I added 12 oz. DOT3 fluid…..brakes seemed ok. Got up the next morning , brake low fluid light is on and all 12 oz of brake fluid are gone, not a drip anywhere to be seen. Called the dealer….basically because our VIN has not been listed in any recall, we are out of luck on any help with repairs. Incident occurred in our drive, my wife was very lucky. Ford has a serious problem. We are the original owner, 2013 with 105871 miles. Vehicle is very excellent condition. If this would have happened on the highway, serious injury or death to us or others would have been very likely. Taking to the dealer on Monday June 9 for a diagnosis and a serious talk. Hopefully after a confirmation of master cylinder failure and leakage into the brake booster (which Ford knows is an issue), they will be able to repair under an expired recall that should have included our 2013 with the 3.5 eco boost engine. Dealer’s service dept. agreed with me over the phone but added not to get my hopes up because Ford did not list every VIN in the recall that they should have included. Interestingly, back in May, Ford notified us by mail, that as still the original owner there had been issues with the master cylinder and booster. If we had a repair done, they would reimburse up to 700.00 if we could provide proof. We have had no issues, nor any repairs, so we threw the notice away. So, a month after the notification from Ford, here we are. I would think the lawsuits are out there somewhere, I would rather not be a part of any of that….this should get Fords prompt attention from a safety standpoint. So we’ll see what happens.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664993June 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
There is a serious issue with what Ford is doing to fix a known problem with their transmissions shifting into 1st gear while at highway speed. This happened to me after they put in their software "Patch" that was their idea of how to fix the problem. I have up loaded a detailed explanation of what happened to me with Ford and their safety recall. I also have any bills and cost to me to fix Ford's safety recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665000June 5, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The intake manifold on this series of trucks is a commonly found failure. It is costly as it requires complete disassembly and reinstall for internal components, that lead to poor performance and eventual engine damage if not repaired. I had a SES code 2019 flag for this and required me to have >$1500 repair to resolve by a reinstall of a new intake manifold by the Ford Dealer on May 21, 2025. This should have been recalled with the vast number of problems seen online and that the dealer had this part in stock as it is so common. I was only 50d after my extended ESP warranty when it went.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665013June 5, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle shuddered violently and made an abnormally loud rattling sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer while it was under warranty coverage; however, the dealer informed the contact that the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that the failure had gotten progressively worse. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and became undrivable. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the warranty coverage had expired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665016June 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the transmission shifted hard, and the power train warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that parts for the repair were on back-order. 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 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665025June 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission gradually downshifted to first gear unintendedly. The contact stated that the speedometer and odometer became inoperable. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon pulling over to the side of the road, turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed, but only temporarily. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train); however, the failure worsened two weeks later. The contact stated while driving 70-80 MPH in the left lane, the transmission unexpectedly slammed into first gear and made an abnormally loud whining sound, almost causing a crash. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road after traffic had cleared. The contact resumed driving and exited the highway; however, the contact did not exceed 30 MPH due to safety concerns. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was being diagnosed at the contact's expense. The contact was advised that there would be a cost for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665041June 5, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with intake manifold runner control failure. In addition, the contact was informed that the intake manifold runner control was stuck in bay 2. The contact was informed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. 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 79,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665043June 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I have a 2020 F150 with just over 58,000 miles. I work from home, and do not tow. While driving up a four lane highway to Boone, NC, my vehicle's transmission appeared to get 'confused' and threw a fault. I took my truck into a dealership to have the issue resolved, and was told that I needed an entirely new transmission because the CDF drum was failing to the tune of almost $10,000. I have brought the issue of hard shifting, and the transmission slipping up to Crossroads Ford of Kernersville previously, but they have refused to look at it because of it was not throwing a code. I called Ford, and they stated that the vehicle would have to encounter a total failure with the transmission before they would look at it. They referred to me driving on a four lane highway to a higher elevation as extreme driving conditions. [XXX] was built in 1930, which is they road they referred to as 'extreme'. From there, the manufacturer told me that they would cover 40% of the repair. To me, this indicates a known issue with the vehicle's transmission and CDF drum and requires a recall to be issued by Ford Motor Company. This is a known issue amongst many F150 owners, and a simple google search will show that many drivers have experienced this. This has been addressed by TSB 22-2428, but Ford should be responsible for manufacturing a defective product. I do not tow, do off-road activities, and I work from home. There is no scenario where my actions should cause this type of 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
#11665060June 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side the road. The contact stated that upon depressing the accelerator pedal to resume driving, the vehicle failed to exceed 10 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission molded lead frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under Ford Campaign Number: 19N01, because the campaign had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665078June 5, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump, resulting in damages to the engine. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 137,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665089June 5, 2025
ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Please help me with my case I purchased the car 2019 f 150 from Autonation ford Margate The car defective and they try repair multiple times, it take over 6 months and have no solution, but they don’t want responsibility for my money, my car. Help please
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665103June 5, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that during cold starts, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle could not be diagnosed free of charge because the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 69,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665109June 5, 2025
ENGINE
I own a 2019 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost with approximately 117,000 miles. Like many others, I am experiencing the widely reported cold start cam phaser rattle, which grows louder with colder temperatures. This is a known issue addressed by Ford in TSB 19-2365, yet no recall has been issued. I believe this defect poses long-term reliability concerns and could eventually lead to engine damage. Ford should be held responsible for a widespread design flaw affecting thousands of vehicles. I urge the NHTSA to investigate this recurring issue and hold Ford accountable for consumer safety and financial impact.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665029June 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the transmission shifted hard, and the vehicle jerked while moving forward. The contact stated the vehicle jerked extremely hard and the contact's head jerked forward. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. 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 62,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664780June 4, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the transmission was downshifting, there was a loud bang coming from the transmission, with a popping sound coming from the rear suspension. The contact stated that the sound was most apparent when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the message that the driver’s side rear door was open, causing the light to remain illuminated even though the door was securely closed. During the failure, the lights inside and outside the vehicle remained illuminated, causing the battery to become drained. The contact stated that the infotainment center failed and needed to be rebooted whenever the vehicle was turned off and restarted. The failure disabled the back over prevention camera intermittently. The contact stated that occasionally back over prevention camera became activated while driving and remained operational until the system failed. The contact stated that the back over prevention failure and infotainment system failure started after Ford had completed a routine software update. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664834June 4, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission is downshifting at high speeds unexpectedly and without apparent cause. Ford has issued a recall already for the same year and model for the same issue, but my VIN is not associated with the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664842June 4, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. The contact stated while driving in a higher gear, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, with the “Service Vehicle Soon” warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the transmission lead frame was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664925June 4, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission. 3rd to 4th or 4th to 5th upshift shuddering and occasionally abrupt downshift from 4th to 1st then back to 4th.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664948June 4, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Truck has been downshifting at low gears prior to this main incident. Usually at low speeds between the 1-3 gears. But today I was driving down the highway at approximately 65 mph in the 6th gear and without warning it seemed to electrically down shift into 1st gear. I describe it as electrically because the Rpm’s dropped almost instantly for a second and seemed to reboot. Which is extremely dangerous especially on a busy highway. Not only could I cause me to crash but also others to wreck into my self and poses a incredible risk for my fellow drivers And this is the reason for my complaint. Going from the 6th gear to 1st has to be some sort of recall and or an indication of far greater problem. What is even more odd there have been no check engine lights on for any of these instances.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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