Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11657346April 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
My Ford F150 has started to down shift without me changing any gears. It downshifts and at times after the down shift when the vehicle stops and will not proceed. I need to wait or restart the truck before the truck will act normally. I have not been able to determine the variable that make it down shift on it own.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657362April 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked while in first gear and briefly lost motive power before slamming into gear. Unknown messages were displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated there was an abnormal sound coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to a dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that an independent mechanic arrived at the residence to inspect the vehicle. The independent mechanic diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure had progressively gotten worse. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was towed to the residence and had not been driven since the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657298April 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the button located on the shift lever had detached. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657129April 28, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Trucks been in to Ford for repairs 38 times for force motor shuts down while driving. Ford wasn’t able to duplicate so they kept blowing me off. Finally morries of Okemos actually drove truck 45 minutes like I requested because it only shuts down after truck warms up. They have got it to finally shut down and have realized the panic of not being able to start back up until it’s in park and how dangerous it is to be driving 70 on highway and if you break it does force motor shut down. Ford refuses buy back and vehicles not safe to drive. They still have no answers. At this point I’ve went 245 days without a vehicle while being in and out of shop. Mine isn’t the only one out there. There telling people if they can’t duplicate when they drive it they can’t fix it. Problem is these dealerships aren’t driving consecutive enough to fix it. Thankfully mirrors did thinking I was crazy and dealership says they have never seen this actually happen. Just from talking I know several people with same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657079April 27, 2025
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, WHEELS
Truck randomly downshifts/ jerks really hard while driving all speeds. On 4/19 I was driving 65mph and truck felt like slamming brakes on, while speedometer pin bounces around, then a wrench showed up on the dash screen, I pulled over turned truck off sat for a few minutes, turned it back on, everything seemed finer and continued driving home, with no more issues. On 4/27 I was coming home from groccery store going about 30-35mph truck dropped down to first gear and then back to 4th gear. My pregnant wife and daughter were in the car when this happened. I've called local Ford dealership, and they ask me to come in for diagnosis, but I know this is a factory recall issue via 24V-444. I'm not sure if the truck is safe to drive, this randomly happens, but seems to be happening more and more frequently past 2 months or so
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657085April 27, 2025
ENGINE
Pulled into traffic and car had sudden loss of power, several alerts showed up and car could not move and just idled.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657110April 27, 2025
ENGINE
Failure to remedy engine valve recall. Was informed that a remedy would be ready by Q1 of 2025. That deadline has passed and nobody at Ford has any information.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657093April 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission slipping when accelerating from complete stop and through 4th gear
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656910April 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I have had 2 incidents where my vehicle has suddenly shifted into 1st gear at highway speeds(65-70+mph). I was alone in the vehicle each incident.This caused a sudden and violent loss of speed and nearly locking up the rear wheels, both while entering the freeway. Vehicles behind me had to take evasive action and I had to quickly maneuver to the side of the road. The vehicle operated normally immediately following both incidents. This truck has a 10R80 transmission and has known failures of the CDF drum due to poor construction/quality of internal bushings(pressed in). Ford has since revised this(welded, anti-walk bushing) in newer vehicles but has not addressed the vehicles prior to the revision. I have had no warning lights or codes, nor any other indications this issue was occurring. This vehicle has been maintained well and all services/intervals performed at Ford service departments. I have an appointment in the coming weeks with a local Ford service department for a diagnostic check. The service rep advised based on details I have provided I have CDF failure. This issue has a cascading effect and may require full transmission replacement to rectify. All warranties have expired, repair costs can exceed 30% of current vehicle value.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656930April 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle will down shift while traveling at hi way speed. It will almost make you skid.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656946April 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The transmission has been chattering, slipping, and making weird noises since I bought the truck. There are times where the truck will roll forward several feet after I've placed the shifter in park and remove my foot from the brake pedal. In my opinion these issues are definitely dangerous and can get someone seriously injured or fatalities could occur.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656948April 26, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Unbearably loud ear piercing static from speakers. Unable to turn it off or lower volume. Volume controls didn’t work. Ears in major pain from the noise. I have video of the noise but don’t seem able to upload.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#11656967April 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Multiple occasions in recent weeks where truck has downshifted rapidly and unexpectedly at cruising highway speeds from 6th gear to 2nd. First incident was on March 8, 2025, while pulling a horse trailer at highway speed of 55mph where truck downshifted from 6th to 2nd causing a sudden slow down of vehicle and risk of crash while pulling trailer. Most recent incident occurred while accelerating as truck was shifting upward through gears it suddenly downshifted to 2nd causing rear wheel lock up. In all incidents the check engine light would come on, pulling off to side of road, turning power off and back on again would reset the truck and check engine light would go away. On April 10, 2025 the truck was taken to the local Ford dealer for a routine service and issues with the transmission downshifting were pointed out and asked to be looked at. The report said there is "TCC slipping actual and TCC desire slipping 100RPMS". The recommend repair was a complete transmission replacement due to high milage. Vehicle currently has 121k miles. I declined repairs at that time due to cost of complete transmission replacement. On April 26, 2025 truck was taken to local SMOG station for routine SMOG inspection for DMV. Truck failed test due to check engine light being on and error code being reported. The error code being reported is "P0720 - Output Speed Sensor Circuit".
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656903April 25, 2025
SUSPENSION
Dangerous hop that I was experiencing and would happen on a straight away going down the interstate. I did not have to be hitting a corner for the back end to hop sideways on me. It also would happen going around a slight corner. So pretty much, it happened no matter what when Id hit bumps at higher speeds. But it most definitely was a dangerous scenario for my truck and Ford should not take that lightly. But the chances of them coming up with a fix anytime soon is not likely. The shocks they come up with still do not do as good of job in front or the rear. Complete loss of the vehicle going around of the vehicle, which feels as its fishtailing or hitting black ice. I have replaced the original shocks hoping it would help, and new struts did not solve my problem. The only alternative is to purchase expensive suspension all together. The dealer should be made accountable for providing poor quality suspension which can result in the serios vehicle accident if the driver loses control.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656697April 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH TRUCK DOWNSHIFTED RADICALLY CAUSING REAR WHEELS TO LOCK UP AND SQUEEL/ simultaneously THE PRNDL LIGHT IN DASH FLICKERS ALONG WITH THE GEAR RANGE
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656759April 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Driving 40mph the truck down shifted to 1st gear
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656767April 25, 2025
ENGINE
Formal Complaint Regarding Recall 24E12 and Related Emissions System Failure I am writing to formally file a complaint regarding my recent experience related to Ford Recall 24E12 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Reprogramming for Emissions Compliance, and the subsequent failure of my vehicle's emissions system immediately following this recall service. The work was performed at Donley Ford 702 Charles St, Galion, OH 44833. On March 12, 2025, I took my vehicle in for the mandated Recall 24E12, which involves reprogramming the PCM to improve emissions component monitoring. Prior to this service, my vehicle exhibited no issues whatsoever, the check engine light was not on, and the vehicle operated perfectly. However, just a few days after the recall service (and with fewer than 5 miles driven post-service), I started my vehicle and was immediately met with a check engine light. I contacted the dealership service department and spoke with a representative who assured me there would be no charge to inspect the issue, given its potential connection to the recall. After I brought the vehicle in, I was texted (not called) and told that my catalytic converter had failed and that I was being quoted $2,446.55 + tax to replace it. I questioned how such a failure could occur immediately following a PCM update specifically targeting emissions system monitoring. The technician immediately denied any connection between the recall and the catalytic converter Given that Recall 24E12 involves PCM reprogramming to improve the detection and performance of emissions-related components, I find it extremely troubling that my catalytic converter failed immediately after the recall service, and that the dealer refuses to acknowledge any possible connection. I am requesting that the NHTSA investigate this matter further to determine, Whether the recall and PCM reprogramming could have caused or accelerated catalytic converter failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656798April 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656808April 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My back up camera barely works now. Most of the times that I back up the screen is blue or black. Very rarely it will work. I brought it into my local for dealer and they said moisture somehow got into the sealed connector and started corroding the metal in there making it a bad connection. They told me I needed a new wire harness for over $500 and I don’t have the money to fix it. So now my back up camera is just broke.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656812April 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I have had the torque converter replaced/repaired due to a failing torques converter that caused a "rumble strip" sensation while driving and also have had to have both front and rear differentials repaired due to failed bearings. The truck has also exhibited a "groaning" sound when idling in a parking lot, or coming to a stop that dealership could never determine what cause was. I have also had a indicator light flash in my dash indicating a failed Traction Control Device, which never appeared in any diagnostics. I believe these items can also contribute to the issue at hand in the investigation of PE25002. This has happened multiple times, but I first noticed July 2021.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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