Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11662843May 23, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Per Safety Recall 23S65-S1 - NHTS 23V896 Ford notified the government in 2023 regarding the rear axle hub bolts breaking on F-150's equipped with the max tow package. My 2023 Ford F-150 is configured with the max tow package and has the same exact axle and hub bolt known to failure included in the recall I mentioned. The new replacement axle has a nut on the end to hold everything together so it's very easy to tell the difference. This failure is part(s) specific and my truck currently has the same axle and axle bolt included in this recall that is known to have a failure. I have attached a picture. The problem, my VIN is not part of the recall selection and this is a present safety concern for me and others. I have not had a failure yet but I have not towed with my truck because of this safety concern of a potential failure. Up until recently, Ford's fix for broken axle hub bolts were to replace with the same parts. Ford finally had a replacement axle (new style with a axle hub nut instead of a bolt) manufactured to eliminate this issue. It is a completely different design and uses a nut on the end to hold everything together. This recall needs to expand to include all F-150's that have the same axle & axle hub bolt.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662834May 23, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked abnormally, and the transmission was slipping into park, causing the vehicle to come to an unintended, immediate stop. There were several messages displayed on the instrument panel, and the “Service Vehicle Soon” warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the gear shift module was faulty and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V188000 (POWER TRAIN) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 21,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662511May 22, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift into the next gear. A message advising that the engine needed service was displayed on the instrument panel, and a message advising that the engine Auto Start-Stop system needed service was displayed on the vehicle's mobile app. The contact stated that after pressing the button to disengage the engine Auto Start-Stop system function, the vehicle continued to experience shifting failures. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that engine components had failed. The mechanic determined that the timing chain and the cam phasers needed to be replaced, and the contact was referred to the dealer for repairs. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers, several unknown gaskets, the timing chain, and other unknown parts had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related to the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The manufacturer's warranty department was contacted several times, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662626May 22, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound on cold start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for the VIN to be added in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662652May 22, 2025
ENGINE
Cam Phasers are bad and making noise. This needs to be a recall item from ford.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662668May 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Transmission shifts into lower gear,and speedometer quits working. Stopped truck , turned truck off and turned truck on and it drives normal,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662671May 22, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, WHEELS
Engine failure at 90,000 miles Services all done at ford dealership yet the engine still didn’t work somehow. Wheel bearing at 100,000 failing causing rattling of wheels
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662672May 22, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel started to wobble. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 192,699.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662290May 21, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. While the contact's son was driving approximately 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the cam phasers and the engine timing system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to a Technical Service Bulletin for the replacement of the cam phasers. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and of the TSB and was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not covered under the TSB. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 103,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662308May 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and informed the contact that the vehicle was already repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train); by the previous owner. The failure mileage was approximately 233,233.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662342May 21, 2025
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH and exiting the gas station, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked and then stalled. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the timing chain was stretched and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that three months prior to the failure, the heater on the vehicle failed to operate as intended. The heater was repaired. The contact also stated that several weeks later, the backlight failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the socket had corroded. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662344May 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission intermittently downshifted into first gear. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the transmission. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662347May 21, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The truck's remote access app is not able to communicate with the truck during the entire period I own the truck. This features worked 20% of time only. I am not able to unlock or lock the truck remotely. I am not able to find out its location and I am not able to remotely start its cooling system to keep battery cool during charging. I have brought the issue to the dealer I purchased the truck from at least 3 time in the last 2 years. Even though the truck's key was locked in it at the dealer, this issue was not resolved due to cost of its repair. Other trucks were repaired with a new modem. The truck was advertised as a remotely accessible EV truck, I am concerned about my safety if this feature is not available and I am at a urgent situation when it is necessary to use the features.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662357May 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
2020 Ford F-150 with 62,400 miles and a 10 speed automatic transmission. Transmission has failed! The truck is at Bill Brown Service in Livonia, Michigan. At 62,200, the transmission was not engaging and disengaging when ever it wanted to. This has happened several times and resulting in inability to drive and control the vehicle. This had happened previously over the past few weeks but only in a parking lot or the driveway. Now it is happening every time the vehicle is driven. Ford said the repair would be $3,500 to $4,500. They have offered me a discount and my portion would be $1,600. This truck has never towed a trailer, never had a hitch in the receiver and been offroad or barely on a gravel road. All maintenance has been done to this vehicle and was due for transmission fluid replacement. Ford should bare all of the cost for the transmission repairs and should recall this transmission before someone gets injured. I have the same transmission in a Ford Explorer that has had to be worked on two or three times now. Thank you for your consideration in this matter [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
#11662364May 21, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed cam phaser sensor. The contact was informed that the cam phaser sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated the vehicle had received an oil change minutes prior to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,250.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662375May 21, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 193,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662381May 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The transmission in the vehicle does not match the life of an average vehicle, especially a modern one. Even with good maintenance and driving habits a transmission beginning to fail around 120,000 miles is absurd. With a failing transmission you have no idea what will happen on the road, when the gears slip and you beginning to max out RPMs and it trying to figure it self out, this could easily cause an accident or a fire under the hood putting everyone around you at risk and the warning lamp didn’t appear until after the event . I have been quoted by the dealer for a total transmission replacement at around 12000 dollars which is well over half the value of the vehicle. I know that this has been a recurring issue with many F150s with this transmission and recall on this part needs to happen.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662384May 21, 2025
ENGINE
The vehicle will cut off or shut down unexpectedly. This is a safety issue because I could be in traffic with other vehicles when this happens. The vehicle is currently at the dealership and they have quoted $6,000-$8,000 for repairs. No warning, it occured last week. I almost wrecked when it happened. The vehicle was riding rough and then it cut off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662391May 21, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rear Camera Recalls for the F-150 are well documented, yet my VIN is omitted. For over a year, the image will be intermittently blue, black, and colored lines.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662430May 21, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while idling and while driving on several occasions, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where the contact was informed that the rattling sound was normal. The vehicle was then taken to a independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the timing chain assembly needed to be replaced due to a cam sensor failure, and the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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