Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11657456April 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The component that malfunctioned was the automatic transmission, when leaving from a full stop, I released the brake and pushed on the accelerator, and the vehicle began to move forward and shortly after that it went out of gear and stopped accelerating. The engine just revved up, I let off the accelerator and it slammed hard into gear then started moving forward again. My safety and the safety of my wife and children who were riding with me was put at risk two of the three times, as I was turning into traffic, when the car lost forward momentum from the issue, there was oncoming traffic that almost hit me one time and could have hit me another, if the car had not slammed back into gear and started moving again. I am concerned that if it does it again at some point it may not eventually get in gear again and we could be struck by a vehicle, or rear ended. I have had the problem reproduced one time by an independent mechanic who rode with me. when was looking to get it diagnosed. With out charging me to take it apart and complete a repair he said he believed based on the symptoms and common problems they see with the 10R80 transmission in these years that the CDF drum is going bad. he said it can cause symptoms like this or slipping out of higher gear and down into first causing loss of forward momentum and high engine revving. The repair would require a rebuild or replacement of the automatic transmission. I have not had the component inspected by the manufacturer because it is out of warranty and I do not currently have the funds to pay for a new or rebuilt transmission. I had no warning lamps or messages about the problem prior to the failure, but I did have symptoms of hard, and inconsistent shifts while driving, that have continued to get worse, and the independent mechanic that rode with me said these are all symptoms of CDF drum failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657465April 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
While going 60mph or above, transmission automatically shifts from 10th to 1st gear! 1st gear has not locked into gear yet while doing this but if did there would be a catastrophic accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657514April 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My vehicle's transmission is suddenly downshifting and should be included in the recall
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657531April 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Vehicle fails to accelerate and change gears (1-3); and vehicle fails to accelerate. While driving at a cruising speed and trying to pass vehicle will not change gears (8-10). Jerks and shutters while trying to accelerate. Was told that the transmission is bad and would cost $8,000 minimum to repair.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657567April 29, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while turning left at slow speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the driver’s side of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. An unknown message was displayed. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The failure had gotten progressively worse. The contact stated that on a separate occasion while driving in stop and go traffic, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers had failed. The contact had the spark plugs and alternator replaced. No other repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657601April 29, 2025
ENGINE
The contact's husband owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and diagnosed the vehicle with a defective cam phaser. Upon investigation, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not covered under the Customer Satisfaction Program. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657606April 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
CDF hub failure. Transmission falls out of gear or shifts really hard especially on the freeway or when turning and it’s down shifting. Took vehicle to the dealership and Ford acknowledged the failure and they have known about it but have not issued a recall. FORD says it’s a design flaw on their part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657644April 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission failed to shift properly, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the CDF drum had failed. The dealer determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle remained with the dealer and had not been driven since the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,300.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657661April 29, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The vehicle a 2024 F150 Hybrid with under 3,000 miles. First reported engine warning light was on 4/4/2025 at 2:23PM. The warning light indicated that "service engine soon alert is on because an issue has been detected with the fuel tank or lines" After a week while waiting for the appointment date the warning light went off. Then on 4/24/2025 at 3:28PM the same warning light reappeared. Took the truck to the dealership and they said they had to drop the. fuel tank to repair and issue. After 2 days the vehicle was returned to me. The problem was as noted on the Ford dealership invoice states, "Fuel Vapor Vent Valve is leaking". That was replaced. Also the initial diagnostic noted the "FTP would not hold vacuum even when canister and vapor blocking valve are closed"
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657605April 29, 2025
STEERING
Electric portion of rack and pinion faults while driving causing loss of power steering Safety factor is loss of power steering Ford dealership has confirmed the issue and the truck only only has 37,000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657569April 29, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, INTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked in the driveway turned off and unattended, the contact became aware that all the interior and exterior lights were flashing. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V682000 (Exterior Lighting). The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and transferred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657536April 29, 2025
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was rainwater entering the interior of the vehicle on the front driver's side. The contact noticed the rainwater entering from behind the dashboard onto the front driver's side floor mat. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657151April 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I don't even have 150,000 miles on this thing. I get it serviced regularly. I've used the 4x4 when needed, as I live in the Sierra Nv Mountains area. I don't overdo it, I don't abuse it. One day with "ZERO" Clues or indications my truck popped out of drive into neutral ON ITS OWN I put it back into drive. Then as I tried to accelerate NOTHING, I got a code/msg saying faulty transmission, my O/D kept turning off and on. I pushed it to the side if the road. I eventually got reverse back, 1st gear, but that's it. And NOBODY KNOWS WHAT IS WRONG WITH IT. Its Automatically you need a transmission. [XXX]!! You go online and this is happening to TONS of people. Are you saying WE ALL NEED NEW TRANSMISSIONS?? Kinda odd same trucks, same issues on the same part. What's the common denominator here ford??? Your [XXX] transmissions. Figure it out!!! My truck is paid off and I can't even drive the [XXX]. I'm walking because of a [XXX] transmission, on top of paying over 20,000 you want me to dish out another 3grand for your [XXX]?? Nah... Figure it the [XXX] out. Take care of your customers as you should!!! Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is looking. Come on Ford. 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
#11657188April 28, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while coming to a stop, the contact depressed the brake pedal, and the brake pedal vibrated abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657250April 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle jolted into gear, prompting the contact to return to the residence. After arriving at the residence and shifting the vehicle into park, upon releasing the brake pedal the vehicle briefly started to roll away. The contact also heard an abnormal humming sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. 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 26,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657256April 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission shifting erratically between gears, sometimes shifts hard enough to jerk the truck. I have searched Ford owner databases and this is a common problem with the 10R80 transmissions
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657301April 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
10R80 transmission have many issues regarding their shifting and the use of the adaptive tables. Have experienced multiple hard shifts, flare shifts and the occasional downshift in the heads up display. It will be in a higher gear like 7 or 6 and show it dowshifted to 1 for two seconds. Then it goes back to normal. Previous owner already had the transmission repaired and it still has the same issues. I get a code a few minutes later after it shifts horrible for a few minutes. Pointing to issues with the incorrect gear ratios. These transmissions are hazardous as it will happen randomly and will go back to normal most of the time. Have been caught at a light before where it won't shift down back to 1st. I have to put it in park or reverse for a few seconds for the transmission to find itself. Very dangerous to be doing that in traffic. Have had multiple near misses. Of course Ford just says the transmission needs to be changed out for a new one. At 9K-10K for the repair each time and frequently its absurd. The issues have to be fixed or else you are stuck buying a new transmission every 50-100K. I have 90's Ford's with the original transmission still working.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657338April 28, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
2013 F-150 subject to Customer Satisfaction Program 19N01, Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage. Speedometer went to zero, airbag light illuminated, truck downshifted on its own with a sudden lunging feeling, as if I got rear ended. Wrench icon illuminated. Truck would not shift properly. Mileage indication went blank. I was doing 55 mph on the highway with other vehicles around me. Caused me to have to make an abrupt stop and almost caused an accident. Definitely put my safety and others at risk. Problem happened 3 times during my 1 trip. Was able to correct by turning vehicle off then back on. Can be reproduced easily. Not confirmed by dealer or maintenance tech, or inspected by anyone because I am afraid to drive it. There were no warning signs or symptoms before problem occured.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657339April 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated while shifting from second to third gear. The contact stated that over time the failure became more frequent with the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and a transmission software update was performed; however, the failure returned two days after the update. The dealer later determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657345April 28, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the vehicle lost power. The check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and the contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure returned 25 months later. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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