Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11658884May 5, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact's husband owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at highway speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted and the instrument panel went blank. The contact's husband restarted the vehicle and resumed normal operation; however, the failure returned the next day. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was acknowledged that the vehicle had experienced transmission failure; however, the vehicle was not covered under warranty or recall. The manufacturer was then notified of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658989May 5, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Part DG9Z13A018E (Ambient Light Sensor) fails to properly read Daylight during warm months. Inverted value (reading of VERY DARK) persists for at least 10 minutes. Appears to be temperature dependent; meaning, the temperature of the sensor/dash/housing is very hot and skewing the reading. Instrument panel dim. 12" screen dim. Reverse image (parking assist) dim as 12" screen is dim. When occurs, can be disabled by turning auto-headlights to OFF position. When cycled back to AUTOMATIC, condition reasserts and dims both the cluster and screen. Issue has been verified at dealership since 2023. Cannot replicate issue when stored indoors, raining, overcast, cold, etc. Requires full sun and warm day. Vehicle cannot be spared for additional diagnostics without rental/loaner provision. Will ask to attempt to replicate during upcoming recall maintenance and other TSB/SSM diagnostics to correct lingering OTA update/software issues that cause low state of charge conditions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658977May 5, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, was warning message was displayed reading "Brake fault detected. Service now.", prompting him to pull to the shoulder of the roadway. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who had not yet provided a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 14,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658943May 5, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SUSPENSION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
This vehicle has random bursts and loss of power due to the transmission not shifting properly. There is a noise coming from the passenger front that may be tied to transmission failure. Pre collision assist isn’t working due to ECM problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658746May 4, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Seems like it doesn’t know what gear to be in. At a stop it’s in high gear then slams into low gear then check engine light
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658765May 4, 2025
STEERING
I was driving when the steering locked up with no warning light on the dash or fault messages. Was driving on a road and taking a turn when I went straight into the woods not allowing control of vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658797May 4, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driving with cruise control engaged, on dry road, no significant weather or wind gust, cruise control disengaged. Tried to reengage but took numerous tries. Once engaged, Tried to CNCL the cruise control and it would not disengage. Had to jump on the brakes. Seconds matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658798May 4, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A recent recall on F250’s, 350’s and other ford fleets on the reverse camera not operating intermittently. It’s a known issue. I reported it to my local ford dealer back in 2019 and they said I would need to drop the truck off for over a week just for diagnosis. Single vehicle family here. It’s a big loss of situational awareness in areas like parking lots and with more people walking around with their phones in their faces like zombies, and with the camera inoperative, has greater potential of loss of life or damage to property.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658812May 4, 2025
POWER TRAIN
My 2018 Ford F150 had issues such as harsh shifting, jerking, lunging, hesitation, and loss of power. Every time my truck was in the Ford dealer I asked them to check the transmission. Every time they told me there was no issue with the transmission. The jerking/slipping/hard shifting got progressively worse. I took my truck back to the Ford dealer. The truck had 69K miles. The dealer stated I need a new transmission. Ford was not offering any financial relieve. I asked the dealer if they tried the TSB issued by Ford. The dealer stated they have never got them to work. Ford is aware of defective transmissions in there 10 speed model but are only fixing them for Trucks that are still under warranty.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658837May 4, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Consistent issues with the 10 speed transmission. There a delay in shifting from 1st to 2nd gear then slams into gear causing a jerky acceleration of speed. Also constant clunking throughout the gears. Extremely flawed adaptive learning system for their 10 speed automatic transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658618May 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN
My 2019 F150 has transmission issues that concern me about the safe operation of my vehicle. The transmission it was built with is a 10R80. Transmission frequently slips and clunks into gear. The main areas of concern are 2-3 clunk 3-4 slip and 6-7 slip. The CDF drum has had NUMEROUS issues on MANY vehicles that have the 10R80 transmission. This has been a very common issue with the 10R80. When is the NHTSA going to force Ford to issue a recall ???? This has happened with too many vehicles with a 10r80 transmission to not warrant a recall. I entered 3/04/25 as a date this occurred but it is still ongoing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658641May 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN
My truck while driving will downshift into 1st gear. There are no warnings before hand. This puts me and other drivers in harms way. This has happened 4-5 times previously and then it has happened 2 this past week. When it happens my truck just stops and because my foot is on the gas the engine will rev until I put my foot on the brake. I have been very fortunate that no one has rear ended me. I do have an appt with my Ford Dealership for this coming Tuesday. At this point I’m afraid to drive it until this matter has been taken care of. I have read where there was a recall on the 2014 F150 for the same thing. I’m not sure what else you need from me at this time. Also it usually happens when I driving between 40-50mph, but this last time I was going 35mph.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658647May 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission shifted from 1st to forth and back down causing sudden stop barely avoiding a rear end collision with evasive maneuvers from other drivers. This condition repeated other times with no traffic. if I allowed it to continue and accident is eminent. I have taken the vehicle to a transmission shop for repairs. This condition is a manufacturing defect acknowledged by Ford and I am dumfounded why this agency has not required a recall for this dangerous condition. I guess you want to see someone die before you take action.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658695May 3, 2025
ENGINE
Truck randomly downshifted while going high speed, causing tires to lock up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658721May 3, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2013 Ford F150 speed control issues. When driving the vehicle will downshift hard. Thankfully I was not driving at higher speeds. The vehicle is available for inspection. The problem has been confirmed by a Ford dealership. I was told by the service manager that the truck was having the symptoms of the recall 19S07, but that the “recall has expired.” There were no warning lights prior to the problem. A wrench symbol appeared on my dash screen when the truck downshifted. I spoke with Ford customer support and they said there was no recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658339May 2, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driving highway speed (70mph) and vehicle suddenly drops speed to (25mph) and running at 5000rpm and loses all forward drive speed while pressing on the gas pedal. Pulled over and turned off truck and tried to restart it and it took over 15 seconds for the power start to start the engine after pushing the start button, still had no power to accelerate after placing it in drive. My Ford App sends an alert code reading Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power. Towed to dealership to get looked at under purchase warranty agreement. This could have caused a major accident if there would have been more traffic on the highway at the time causing major injuries and/or death, this needs to be investigated what is causing this issue. There are a lot of forums on the internet for 2019-2023 F150 having this same issue reporting/regarding “Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power”, don’t know if anyone else has had it happen while driving at highway speeds or not though haven’t looked through everyone of them.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658352May 2, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The rearview camera intermittently goes blank or displays an image that is distorted. When this occurs the camera does not display an image that allows me to see behind the vehicle. This is a reoccurring problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658356May 2, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the back over prevention camera screen displayed a blue screen, and there was no visible image displayed. The contact stated that the failure had created a visibility hazard. The contact stated that occasionally, after shifting to the reverse, the back-over prevention camera failed to activate. The cause of the failure was not yet been determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658363May 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission has torque converter shudder
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658419May 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 30-35 MPH, the vehicle jerked while in first gear and briefly lost motive power before slamming into gear. The gear shifter notification disappeared. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle was driving roughly before downshifting to first gear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the transmission lead frame was damaged, which short-circuited the PCM (Power Train Module) and caused the transmission to fail. The contact was advised that the PCM and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and transferred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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