Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11664138May 31, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission started shuttering, driving jerky, and wouldn’t progress through the gears correctly. This was the third occurrence, the first two happened on the highway, this time was on a back road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664068May 31, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This vehicle has and co tones to have the back up display freezing while in reverse - it has been unsuccessfully addressed at dealerships on multiple occasions. The current recall on this issue needs to be added to more model years, this is not a new problem with ford
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664070May 31, 2025
POWER TRAIN
10r80 transmission has completely failed making the truck undriveable
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663869May 30, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the back over prevention camera image was reversed, and failed to display the image properly. The contact stated that the displayed image was distorted, flipped upside down, and the screen then went black. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663873May 30, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while in reverse, the back over prevention camera displayed orange and green lines across the screen. The screen was flashing on and off. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure. The message advising the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer was displayed on the screen. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V315000 (Back Over Prevention). The dealer advised the contact to take the vehicle to be diagnosed and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663887May 30, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 45 MPH, he attempted to avoid a slowdown on the highway. While attempting to avoid the slowdown, the contact's husband crashed into a parked vehicle on the highway. The air bags did not deploy upon collision. Due to the failure, the contact's husband injured his sternum and was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The contact was treated for a broken sternum. A police report was filed. Due to the failure, the vehicle was initially towed to an independent mechanic before the contact had the vehicle towed to a local Ford dealer where it remained in their possession. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was 137,447.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11663916May 30, 2025
ENGINE
Oil pan leak. I was informed that this is a chronic issue with this engine due to material and sealant used during manufacturing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663966May 30, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact came to a stop and then while attempting to proceed, the instrument cluster showed a black screen, and the transmission independently downshifted to first gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The contact drove the vehicle in LIMP Mode to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission lead frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. 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 contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (POWER TRAIN). The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664009May 30, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle started. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related to the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The contact investigated the issue and related the failure to the cam phasers. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664015May 30, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at various speeds, the transmission occasionally struggled to get out of gear or was slipping. The contact stated that the “Service Vehicle Soon” warning light remained illuminated, and the miles to empty was blank on the instrument panel; however, and the RPM gauge remained illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage 121,600.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11664001May 30, 2025
WHEELS
Rear Axle Hub Bolt Breakage - the rear axle hub bolt sheared off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663913May 30, 2025
POWER TRAIN, BACK OVER PREVENTION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the instrument cluster intermittently went blank. Additionally, the rearview camera intermittently froze or displayed a blank image while reversing. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission was slipping, and the transmission slammed into gear after the correct gear was recognized. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the instrument cluster was reprogrammed, and the rear pinion seal was replaced. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663872May 30, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
A considerable amount of water intrusion has occurred in the rear light bar which is for braking and reverse lights. After taking it to my dealer, Ford has stated that unless water is "pooled" inside the unit this is normal, and that some condensation inside the assembly is "normal". I don't believe a sealed unit is supposed to have any water inside it, and this is the exact issue that lead to the recall campaign 23S30, which was performed on this truck in probably late 2023. I am concerned that this water will lead to malfunction as is happening to many other owners on the discussion forums, and I won't know.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663859May 30, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The step bar that come out whenever a door opens ro assist with getting inside the truck does not come out everytime. Sometime the bar will come down once door is open and remain down when the door closes. The bar is supposed to go ba k in once the door is closed. This happens several times in a week.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663600May 29, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Camera will freeze or not appear at all if switching into reverse right after starting the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663616May 29, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I see there is a current recall on 2021-2024 Ford F150 vehicles for backup camera failure. I am having the exact issue on my 2019 Ford F150. How can I get my vehicle added to the recall list to fix the issue?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663633May 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
On Sunday, [XXX], my truck spontaneously burst into flames while parked in my front yard. I had just returned from doing a number of errands. The truck had been running fine with no indications of a problem. I was outside tending to my smoker when I heard a sort of popping/crackling noise. I looked up at my truck approximately 40 feet away and saw flames shooting out from the engine bay through the hood gaps. I called 911 and attempted to douse the flames with a powder fire extinguisher with no luck. By the time the fire department arrived 15 minutes later or so, the truck was fully involved and burnt to the frame. I didn't smell gasoline during the initial startup, but a strong smell of burning wires. The concerns are of course for my safety and that of my family. It was just luck that the truck was parked in the front yard rather than next to my house where it's normally parked. We were have a sidewalk put in and thus my normal parking space wasn't available. I could've been driving at the time and with the speed of this fire, I'm not confident I would've been able to get out. The truck has been seen by the insurance company and is being towed out of my yard sometime today May 29th, 2025. I don't know where it will towed to. I have pictures and videos detailing the fire and it's progression. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663665May 29, 2025
ENGINE
My 2019 F150 started having a loud rattling noise coming from the motor. I took my truck to the Sam Galloway Ford dealership and it was determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced however they would not cover this cost since my VIN was not listed on the recall sheet. My vehicle was manufactured in Kansas during the time period and has the 3.5 liter motor and according to the recall letter my vehicle should be included in this recall. Please see below recall summary TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03 – Supplement #1 Certain 2017-2020 Model Year F-150, 2018-2020 Expedition, and 2018-2020 Navigator Vehicles Equipped with a 3.5L GTDI Engine Cam Phaser Replacement REF: Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663733May 29, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); 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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663739May 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission failed to operate as designed, and the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and briefly hesitated while the transmission was unexpectedly downshifting to fourth gear, and then downshifted to first gear. The vehicle returned to normal functionality after the failure. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was filed, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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