Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11658459May 2, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
APIM has failed and must be replaced. This means that there is no back-up camera, navigation, radio, climate control, etc.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658462May 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
10 speed transmission is defective. Vehicle would not shift when going from a stop and almost caused several accidents when entering flow of traffic from a side street.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658483May 2, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Back up camera blue screen in 2017 ford f150
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658508May 2, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a misfire coming from the engine. The contact stated that the ignition coils had melted and were replaced four times. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the PCM needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658527May 2, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY, ENGINE
2010 f150 Rear heated window exploded when heat was turned on for window had to replace out of my own pocket also exhaust manifold bolt is gone exhaust leak truck only has 93343miles what happened to the quality for the price of your vehicle that shouldn't fall apart for lack of threads on the bolts to save money. stud on manifold just fell out last year that's not normal wear and tear ,rear window I'm not interested any more its manifold studs
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658528May 2, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from underneath the hood. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at various speed, the failure recurred. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to an unknown NHTSA Campaign; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658532May 2, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Rear camera image becomes distorted or inoperable during reversing. Discovered recent a recall covers many similar vehicles however not my specific vehicle despite having the same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658542May 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Ford F150 Mileage when 10R80 Transmission Failed: 66,195 New 10R80 Transmission Replacement of Original Factory 10R80 Transmission installed on September 20, 2024 Original 10R80 Transmission Failure Date: [XXX] Brand New 10R80 Transmission Installed: September 20, 2024 2nd Incident Malfunction of New Replacement 10R80 Transmission: [XXX] 3rd Incident Malfunction of New Replacement 10R80 Transmission: [XXX] My 2020 Ford F150 transmission failed on [XXX], on [XXX]. The truck lost power and the transmission was shifting erratically. Upshifting and downshifting and the engine revved up. A Warning Light came on as a transmission failure. I was driving in a construction zone without shoulders, so the experience was terrifying for my Wife and I when the transmission failed. There was an emergency turn off and I pulled my truck off the highway and looked underneath and saw the entire underside of the truck covered with transmission fluid. When the 10R80 transmission failed, the mileage on my 2020 Ford F150 was 66,195 miles. The powertrain warranty on the vehicle is up to 60,000 miles. Ford Motor Company and the Ford Dealer offered no financial help to replace the factory original failed 10R80 transmission. On September 20, 2024, I paid Front Royal Ford $8,756.13 for a new transmission and installation. My assessment is that the transmission failed when driving up a mountain for several miles at a steep grade. On [XXX], the new transmission installed started acting very erratically and the transmission disconnected from the engine and a total loss of power occurred. The transmission randomly started downshifting and upshifting. Transmission fluid leaked from the new transmission. The 2020 Ford F150 was put in the Service Department of Front Royal Ford, and they could not replicate the problem and told me to pick up the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658563May 2, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust, and the radiator fan had become excessively loud. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the engine had experienced coolant intrusion and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658564May 2, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 5 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted to 1st gear, prompting the contact to discontinue driving the vehicle. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the adaptive drive system, resulting in damage to the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); but the VIN was not included. 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 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658407May 2, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:INVERTER
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150 equipped with an inverter. The contact stated that the inverter was intermittently inoperable throughout the day. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was later taken to Bill Talley Ford Inc(6280 Mechanicsville Tpke, Mechanicsville, VA 23111), where it was diagnosed that the inverter module needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that upon attempting to order the part, the manufacturer advised that the part was on a “Do Not Sell” list due to a factory defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,436.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658060May 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission routinely drops from 4th to 2nd rapidly decreasing speed (~40 to 20 mph) with loud clink. Maybe one day it will lock up. Took it in for warranty: “It will progressively get worse until just outside of warranty, then we’ll replace the transmission.”
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658075May 1, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The button on the steering wheel get hot then fail to work this has happened several times i have complained to ford. The cruise control quits working and all the buttons for the dash menu quit working. I will be driving down the road with the cruise control on and all of a sudden it will quit working. Then it will just come back on like you never shut it off and when you least expect it. when this happens you can not shut the thing off its gonna cause an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658079May 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The transmission down shift at high speeds
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658126May 1, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I just got the truck in September 24 and just found out that the recall was never fixed on it valvo body lead framing is acting up on me now I just want it fixed since I have the car fax to prove it was not fixed at all I don't have the money to fix my self I am on disability and I had my family in the truck when I looked at my speedometer and it was not working but the RPM was and the engine light was on
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658138May 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN
When the transmission is going to shift into 4th it hesitates then suddenly shifts to 8th then 1st and the vehicle rapidly and unexpectedly negatively accelerates. I am adding yesterdays date but this has been intermittent since 2019 and I’ve had it in the Ford dealership while under warranty even back then.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658161May 1, 2025
ENGINE
When I go to accelerate fast the check engine light comes on and the car shakes a little and won’t accelerate at all. This is a saftey issue because I almost caused an accident several times. And this is the second F150 eco boost I have had in a year with the exact same problem
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658185May 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Truck is down shifting to 1st gear while on freeway at high speed. Causing no control and back wheels to lock up. Almost died. Ford says it’s not covered under recal
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658249May 1, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that during cold starts, there was an abnormally loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The cause of the failure was not yet been determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 76,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658271May 1, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH and attempting to complete a turn, the vehicle briefly lost motive power but continued running. The contact stated that shortly afterwards, the vehicle returned to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that a software update was required. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who again diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer also diagnosed a failure with the cam phasers. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03. 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 35,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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