Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11659667May 8, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The rear tail light bar and back up light has moisture in it. It no longer works, the back up light also does not work. This is a known defect and there is a recall for this issue on many Ford Lightning pickups. For some reason my truck is not included in the recall. The vehicle is available for inspection. I have no illumination when backing up, I feel this is an unsafe condition. The dealer has confirmed there is moisture in the tail light bar. No other entity has inspected the vehicle. I first noticed the problem when after putting the truck in reverse at night I could not see behind me while backing up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659416May 7, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Transmission with no prior issues started to delay shift and have a hard time shifting through gears then would skip gears and get stuck in gears cause the truck to harshly stall and jerk, front collision warning randomly coming on just going down the road
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659424May 7, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated while starting. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the valve body and transmission drum needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V164000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659436May 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while exiting a highway at an undisclosed speed, the transmission downshifted hard, and the vehicle jolted forward. The contact stated that simultaneously, the power train warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the molded lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 114,476.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659444May 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN, WHEELS:HUB
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at highway speeds, there was a hissing sound coming from the steering column. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The failure persisted, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the front driver side wheel hub and vacuum line to the integrated wheel end (IWE) actuator were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659458May 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Automatic Transmission does not shift properly. It seems like it goes into neutral in between gears. It did this while I was turning and I was almost struck in the side because truck would not go. It shifts really hard and seems like it’s being put into park. I’ve had software update and truck continues to do same thing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659465May 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear. The contact stated that the odometer became inoperable. The contact stated that the failure was linked to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659466May 7, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Backup camera inoperable, unsafe
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659476May 7, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Backup Camera has stopped work has a blue screen. Was told by Ford that it was a wiring harness that is having problems this is the 3rd time that i have had to replace it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659497May 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Driveability Issue - Ford 10R80 10 speed transmission. Turning into traffic (45MPH speed limit) from parking lot, in Drive gear, transmission disengaged, cause motor to rev. Released accelerator pedal, and had to wait for transmission to reengage drive gear. Transmission provides hard upshifts/downshifts. Local dealer technician test drove the vehicle and confirmed complaint. Technician inspected the issue, found no codes indicating an issue, but found that there is a hydraulic circuit leakage and the test of this circuit failed . Vehicle has approximately 57,000 miles on it. Dealers recommended fix is to purchase a new transmission. This issue came close to causing vehicle to be involved in a rear end collision. This should be a manufacturers recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659502May 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving highway speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where the failure was acknowledged, and the dealer performed a software update that the contact was informed would solve the failure. Despite the software update, the failure worsened upon return of the vehicle. The contact then reached out to another dealer that stated that the software update was no longer performed due to the update worsening the failure. The dealer refused to service the vehicle and directed the contact back to the original dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and acknowledged that the failure was a known issue. The manufacturer also informed the contact of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train) and a case was filed. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659515May 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Several times the automatic transmission has shifted from tenth gear to first gear while going 65mph plus. On numerous occasions the transmission seems to slip out of gear while driving and has done so while in intersections and while merging into traffic. Both of these issues have happened on multiple occasions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659523May 7, 2025
SEAT BELTS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The vehicle rolled and killed the occupant because the roof caved in. The shoulder portion of the seat belt did not hold the occupant (only the lap portion) and the occupant was partially ejected out of the rear of the cab. The vehicle was inspected and purchased by State Farm insurance since the vehicle was totaled. The 2000's Ford F-150s have roofs that are too weak to support the weight of the vehicle, thereby putting the occupants in danger of injury or death. This is well documented. There were no warnings.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
1
#11659539May 7, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2016 Ford F-150 pickup has no backup camera or front camera. Resets have done nothing. Defective module, camera wiring or camera itself has to be defective. I heard the 2015 model Ford pickups have a recall associated with this problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659545May 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle independently accelerated. Additionally, the vehicle would not shift into the intended gear while the gear lever was being operated. The service transmission warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659564May 7, 2025
ENGINE
Engine Consumes approximately 4qts of oil every 5000 miles. Rachet sound from engine when let off the gas. Popping/Cracking/Rattling sound coming from behind firewall when accelerating at low RPM's (1500-2000).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659577May 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing unexpected transmission downshifts while driving. The contact stated that while driving 40-45 MPH in Sport mode with AWD Mode engaged, the vehicle experienced a sudden transmission downshift to 2nd gear, causing the rear wheels to lock up temporarily. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 65 MPH and decelerating to 60 MPH during rainfall, the vehicle experienced a sudden transmission downshift from 10th gear to 3rd gear, causing the rear wheels to lock. The contact stated that the vehicle nearly spun around. The contact shifted to neutral(N) and depressed the brake pedal to remain in control of the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659606May 7, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
The door latches on some of the f150s, including mine, freeze under certain weather conditions. This presents the latches from opening. This can trap an individual inside in an emergency situation, or prevent someone from opening the door external to remove or address babies and children, which is an issue I experienced. Ford is aware of the problem, but will not repair unless the issue is replicated in an unrealistic environment. This leaves many owners at risk of a dangerous situation should the issue occur in a non-controlled environment. The inverse issue can also occur, where the door latches does not close properly and can cause the door to open during driving, and this has also been experienced. There are no warnings of the problem ahead of time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11659625May 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
On [XXX] while driving at 70mph on [XXX] my 2017 F-150 began to shift into multiple gears causing the computer to shut down the trans causing me to coast from the center lane off to the shoulder. the truck shut down. and would not allow me to shift until the computer reset and then allowed me to go home. This happened again on Friday [XXX] leaving me stranded for 20 min in the center turn lane in Berea Ky. I Called the local for dealer who advised they had never seen this issue. I called Ford Customer Care and filed a complaint. on April 7th i took it to Richmond Ky AAMCO Transmission. They advised there is a TSB (technical service Bulletin on the LEAD Frame. The Lead frame houses all the electronic components to the shift solenoid plate. this frame unit is the culprit. and gets dirt between the solenoid electric pigtails causing shorts which causes the trans to freakout. Needless to say it cost me 1600.00 to get this issue fixed. they replaced the lead frame put in a fam spacer that protects the the sominoid connections, the also replaced the solenoid valve plate. 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
#11659629May 7, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Driving home today, my truck just started downshifting without warning. My truck was almost rear ended. I had about 5 min until I got home. It would take off and drive fine for a moment, and then out of nowhere drop all the way down to first gear. Very dangerous!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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