Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11663791May 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Throttle body failure lead to loss of power right as I pulled out into traffic. Serious safety issue. No light appeared on the dash after turning truck off and back on and the same thing happened again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663806May 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission will unexpectedly downshift on its own while driving at highway speeds causing significant RPM increase and wheel slowdown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663810May 29, 2025
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
On or around May 28, 2024. My husband and, I were going to a recital. He was already in the truck.I told him. Pick me up at the mailbox.( I had mail to go in box).I started walking down the driveway(paved). The next thing, I was on the cement screaming. I had been hit, with the truck. My husband ran to help. He said, he didn’t see me. And, the beepers ( sensors)didn’t go off.Rescue was called, checked me out. Did not transport. But, I went to hospital later. Bruises and a broken right arm. Several weeks went by. I really didn’t believe the sensors,didn’t work.We were in a parking spot. But, the truck in reverse. Waited for people to go by. Sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn’t. We did see people on the camera. Recently, I was behind the truck again. The sensors did not go off! We are very cautious now. Aware of the problem. Why hasn’t this truck been in the recall lists?. The accident was visible on our ring. I have video. But could not figure out to download. I can sent by email.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11663815May 29, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the contact noticed a rattling sound coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with cam phaser failure. The contact was informed that the cam phaser and the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact referenced Customer Satisfaction Programs: 21N03 and 21B10; however, the contact was informed that both programs had expired. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,550.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663821May 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission starting to slip in 7th and 8th Gear when attempting to accelerate or hauling a load. I had this issue repaired once before where I was informed by the ford Transmission tech that this was so common that he had the parts list in the top of his toolbox. I am not the only F150 owner to experience this issue. There were no warning lamps. I have not returned to the dealership this time but am available if needed. This could cause loss of life, when I tried to pass another vehicle i was almost involved in a head on collision since the truck started slipping as i was trying to accelerate around and almost didnt make it in time. Thank you for your time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663841May 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Ford's 10 Speed Transmissions (10R80) built before 2022 have a common CDF Drum design defect that will cause hard shifts, gear searching, failure to shift, and lagging shifts. On two occasion my truck was unable to find the gear while shifting and lost acceleration. There was no indications (warning lights or messages) that the vehicle wasn't operating normally. It simply just was unable to move under its own power for 2-3 seconds before the transmission found the next gear and began accelerating. Both instances created a hazard for myself and others as other drivers were forced to take evasive actions due to the sudden onset of the issue. Both instances were while making an authorized but unprotected left-hand turn. Had the other drivers in each of these instances not taken evasive action I would have been T-boned by them. This common failure put both myself and other drivers at risk. My local Ford dealer has troubleshot the issue and stated they believe it is the CDF Drum and recommended a complete transmission replacement. This issue is so common, that Ford issued a Technical Service Bulletin implementing a redesigned CDF Drum. That being said, Ford has left owners of pre-2022 vehicles like mine with an unsafe component and have taken no ownership of their design flaw.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663589May 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
In December 2024, I brought my vehicle to my local Ford service center to address an infotainment/display screen issue. My display screen went completely black giving me no access to basic vehicle functions like radio controls, climate, and most importantly, cameras. Since this time, my vehicle has been back for service on 4 separate occasions without any success. The longest service visit being 2-months while "Ford Engineering investigated the issue". During this time, they ran diagnostics, replaced the infotainment screen, and finally the APIM unit but to no avail. Ford assured me that this was an isolated issue and the first of it's kind. I am scheduled to go back to my service center on June 3rd to have "tokens" installed on my vehicle. This will allow Ford's Engineering team to recreate the issue on their end. Today I read that Ford opened a recall for 1.1m vehicles for display/camera software issues. Although I feel like I've been gaslit by Ford for +6 months, I'm happy to hear I'm not the only one that's been living through this ordeal.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663324May 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I'm reporting an issue that was previously reported on earlier model F150's with the transmission sensor. I had an error code come up and the truck would not shift out of 3rd gear. After taking it to the shop they said it was likely the speed sensor within the transmission, and that the whole transmission casing and sensor needed to be replaced since it causes issues with shifting. After research, this has been under investigation, and clearly needs to be addressed. This is going to cost thousands to repair an issue that has been known on these 6 speed transmissions by Ford. Link to the article is found here: [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
#11663351May 28, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle failed to stop as intended while the brake pedal was depressed. The brake fluid warning light illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed on scene by an independent mechanic, and it was determined that the brake master cylinder and brake booster needed to be replaced due to a brake fluid leak. The vehicle was taken and to the local dealer for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663357May 28, 2025
SUSPENSION
With 72,000 miles the driver's side spring broke just setting in our driveway. Unknown to my wife who drove it 7 miles to work with a broken suspension spring. Within 200 miles the other spring broke on the passenger front while going down the road. Didn't hit a bump and was going straight. This one also snapped with no notice and i had visually inspected it days before. We were going 15-20 mph when it broke and were able to safely pull off the road. Unheard of them breaking when the vehicle is only driven on the paved roadways and not off used off road. Cost approximately $1,200 to just repair the driver front at a shop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663366May 28, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while shifted into reverse, the rear-view camera image was reversed. The contact stated that objects on the right side of the vehicle appeared on the left side on the screen. The contact stated that before the image was reversed, the camera image was pixelating. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent but became a recurring failure. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to several recalls related to the back-over prevention camera. However, neither the vehicle year nor the model was included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663395May 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I am submitting this report regarding a serious safety concern involving the 10R80 automatic transmission in my 2019 Ford F-150. The vehicle experienced a failure of the transmission system, specifically related to a faulty CDF (Clutch Drum F) component, which I believe led to internal fluid loss without visible external leaks, ultimately causing complete transmission failure as supported in TSB 22-2428. The automatic transmission system, specifically the CDF clutch drum assembly, failed. This internal component caused loss of hydraulic pressure and transmission fluid without any external leaks observed. And which I have documentation from a professional automechanic stating there were no signs of the leak on May 5th 2025, as I brought my truck in for routine oil change and tire rotation.. The vehicle is currently sitting up crossroads ford in Sanford and available for inspection upon request. The failure occurred while driving at moderate speed at about 77,000 miles. The truck exhibited delayed engagement, erratic shifting, and eventually became unable to shift properly. This created a significant safety risk as the vehicle hesitated while accelerating from stops, increasing the potential for collisions, especially at intersections or while merging into traffic. Ford has yet to take responsibility for this issue. Regardless of the evidence and current TSB 22-2428. There were absolutely no visible signs of a transmission fluid leak nor warning lamps or lights to let me know. The dealership is trying to say the the transmission failure is due to the low transmission fluid which my warranty would not cover the replacement, however, in my case it was the opposite. The low transmission fluid was a result of the bad CDF drum. Which then fall under warranty. I am currently, presenting my evidence to ford regarding this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663398May 28, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
While driving aout 50 mph in drive truck suddenly downshifted to second gear locking the rear tires up and nearly getting rear ended by another car. The drive indicator light was flickering and the manual M2 was lit up as if it didnt know if it was in manual shift mode. stopped on the side of road and turned vehicle off and back on but problem continued. About a mile or so down the road the problem stopped. taking to the dealer today to have checked out. no codes were thrown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663415May 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from third to first gear. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled with the power train warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not duplicated. The dealer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663418May 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The transmission jumps gears at any speed, I was researching the topic and saw the NHTSA is probing some F150s for a similar problem. And I was wondering if my vehicle was in the affected line of production.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663451May 28, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the cam phasers had previously been replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,486.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663501May 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission is slipping at 54k miles, ford says it’s perfectly normal however it will jump from gear 1-4 and jerk extremely hard and occasionally make a noise as well. I took it to a mechanic they told me that fords of that year have an issue with the CDF drum slipping causing the transmission to wear down extremely fast.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663502May 28, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
The brake lines that leave the master cylinder and route down to the frame rail. There is a short, flexible connection between the body side hard brake line, and chassis side hard brake line. This connection consists of braided flexible steel hose with crimped connections securing it to the hard line. All of the crimps on the flexible connection in that area are collecting dust build up, and have a wet appearance to them. When you touch them, you get an oily residue on your fingers. Yes it is available for inspection. If air enters the braking system where it is leaking, this will cause the brakes to become inoperable, due to air being more compressible than brake fluid. No it has not been inspected by the dealer. And it has not been confirmed by a dealer, I have not brought it to them yet. There has been no indication of the leak from within the vehicle, it is not dripping under neath. I only found it because I was checking the oil and inspecting other items at the same time. Noticed it around 28k miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663510May 28, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
After vehicle warms up. There is a "shudder" in either the engine or the power train. It is random and makes the truck vibrate. RPM gauge also fluctuates.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11663512May 28, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
Rear view camera used to glitch when put in reverse. Now it goes completely black (or blue) when vehicle is in reverse. There was a recall on this involving 2021 and newer models but I believe this problem goes back even further. Because it’s a truck, I have a huge blind spot in the back when reversing and I worry mostly about a potential accident involving property, persons, or even my own children. It’s very unsafe. I want to note that I was in contact with Ford Customer Service but they said that my vehicle wasn’t covered under the recall and that there was nothing they can do for me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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