Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11656362April 23, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, POWER TRAIN
On July of 2024 I received a Safety Recall notice 24S37/NHTSA Recall 24V444. I had no issues but I went to have my vehicle verified for recall and Duval Ford said I did. After I had the recall repair was done my truck began acting erratic so I took it back to Duval Ford three times before my truck became undrivable.On 1/10/2025 Duval Ford Could not dispute my Claim.They repaired my transmission and every time I drive my truck i feel that I may have the same issues as stated in the recall letter.The didn't want to give me a warranty I only got a 12 month or 12 k miles warranty. I feel that they did not see the seriousness of the situation and I want other to know the impact that this could have on their lives.Thank you for being there for the consumer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656364April 23, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was started, and the contact noticed an abnormally loud sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed of the Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03, which had a similar failure description of the failure; however, the VIN was not included in the Customer Satisfaction Program. The contact was advised to contact the manufacturer to report the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656383April 23, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the parked, the contact became aware that there was no oil on the dipstick. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was piston ring failure and that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656413April 23, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and it was confirmed that brake fluid was leaking from the vehicle and further diagnostic test was needed to determine how to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 43,250.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656448April 23, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I Was Highway Driving this afternoon so speed was about 65mph with Cruise Control On, and suddenly the truck downshifted through the gears like it went into low gear and almost lost control of the Vehicle but was able to safely pull over to the side of the road. Warning light came on as this happened that looked like a wrench(never seen before). Talked to my mechanic right away and confirmed the code that triggered the “Wrench”icon and showed 'bad lead frame in the transmission’… I have never had such an experience with a vehicle ( other then that something severely breakdown because of broken part or flat) to cause such an unsafe situation and thus reason for making this my first ever Report to the NHTSA. So hopefully gets documented and seen by the proper authority’s to remedy this before someone could easily have lost control and been severely injured. After doing just a little checking on this it appears that Ford has had several issue like this with recall’s to earlier year models :-( …. thank you [XXX] 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
#11655989April 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle suddenly downshifts into a lower gear while accelerating from a stop or cruising at constant speed. Wrench icon comes on the dash and check engine light comes on. Turning off the engine and back on will stop the issue and restore the power.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656011April 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Driving 45mph vehicle down shifted. This has happened twice in the last two weeks.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656014April 22, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
Front passenger door failed to latch properly. The door will not close when pushed shut. Door is available for inspection upon request. Multiple family members ride in the front passenger seat and this door failing to close and latch properly does cause a serious concern for their safety. I avoid putting any passenger in the front passenger seat because it's is completely random if the door will latch and shut or if it will pop open while driving. Problem was reproduced and confirmed by local dealership but disputed by them. Vehicle has not be inspected by manufacturer, police or insurance. There was no warning lamps or messages of the problem prior to the failure. The only message is that the passenger door is open which is a typical message when any door is opened when entering and exiting the vehicle. It is not a warning. Just a reminder. Doors shutting, latching and locking properly are a major safety concern that no vehicle owner should have to stress over. I cannot safely put my family in this truck knowing that at any moment the door will not latch or that it will open as we drive down the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656094April 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while at a red light the vehicle failed to move forward. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a transmission repair facility where it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656105April 22, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656107April 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission clunks when upshifting after going uphill onto level surface, when accelerating after briefly slowing transmission makes noticeable clunking noise. Dealer checked this issue in 2024 but did not find any issues with the transmission. This issue with the transmission has gotten worse since the visit to the dealership to address the complaint. There have never been any warning lights that indicated a problem. There is now a slight hesitation when upshifting which I feel will only get worse over time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656110April 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN
To whom it may concern. The vehicle down shifts from a much higher gear to a lower gear which causes a violent slow down and high revs of the engine. This is happening much more frequently and is dangerous because of the rapid deceleration. The reason I think it is downshifting is the RPM's spike and the gear selector flashes when the episode happens. My VIN Number is [XXX] . I have taken the vehicle in a few times to my local Ford Dealer. Hall Ford Elizabeth City NC. They tell me there is nothing more they can do until Ford gives them direction. I had another service appointment today and I pushed Hall Ford Elizabeth City NC to do another inspection and they did see a code which they say they reset but did not know if it was what caused our issue. The code P1921 (Range Sensor) which if defective some sources say it could cause the transmission to have issues understanding what gear to go to. I need some help Please let me know what I can do, short of parking it, or driving it and have it have a serious episode. -- 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
#11656117April 22, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Driving at highway speeds and my truck began to shake violently and very loud banging sound. Slowed down to pull over on the highway. Found driveshaft broken in half with gas dumping out of the fuel tank. Broken driveshaft damaged heat shield for gas tank, punctured gas tank and dented/broke clips on exhaust. Very lucky back driveshaft didn’t hit pot hole and leaking gas didn’t start a fire. Stranded on side of road for hours. Sent my vin to the dealership and they said my was not under the recall #21S56 even tho it was built after known driveshaft issue and clearly the insulator caused the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656133April 22, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
Driving on a major freeway during rush hour traffic and my master brake cylinder failed causing me to lose brakes. Further more the cylinder vacuumed my brake fluid into the engine causing more costly repairs. I previously owned a 2015 F150 and know that master cylinder failed and was recalled. Ford assured me this was a better master cylinder in the 2018.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656139April 22, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2016 f150 3.5L eco boost V-6 was purchased recently from used dealership. Upon taking possession the vehicle would shut down while driving. I would need to get to the shoulder of road, put truck in park, turn off vehicle and then restart. It’s happened 20 times in last 30 days. I’ve taken to dealership 5x and they are unable to resolve, diagnose or offer any help. Online, many other owners have noted same issue. Doing 65 on fwy and truck suddenly dies is big deal! Ford does nothing. Error message on dash says something about stability track. When restarting engine, it turns over many times as if flooded but then starts.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656145April 22, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The cam phaser broke off on my 2019 Ford F150 Raptor. From reading online this is a common occurrence
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656175April 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently downshifted. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred several times, and the failure became a persistent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer several times due to the failure, and the dealer updated the software and made some technical adjustments. However, the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656183April 22, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied at the residence, while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started to hesitate. The vehicle was taken to dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,137.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656194April 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission slightly lunges forward after a delay in pushing the gas pedal down - like a throttle surge. The item is not available for inspection. Safety put at risk relative to unexpected slight acceleration. Independent Service Center has verified the problem on 03.25.2025 after I asked for a diagnosis. I was given a TSB 23-2250 for further processing with the local Ford Dealer, since vehicle was under a paid extended warranty. The vehicle is in the shop now for faulty phasers, leaking oil pan, and the subject hesitency and surge of the transmission. The suspected transmission problem has not yet been confirmed by the Ford Dealer Service Center. There were no warning messages or warning lamps indicating I had a problem. The action relative to the acceleration surge just happened. Attachment 1 was the mechanics invoice for making a diagnosis not a repair Attachment 2 was my note to the mechanic specifically outlining items to check for verification Attachment 3 was a TechServiceBulletin he stapled to my invoice informing me that there was a TSB out on the transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11656207April 22, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Had ac on on the way out of town when the air from the vents smelled like mold and mildew and the smell is not healthy for any human beings and the ac drain has no elbow on it witch is the cause of water getting back into the system the smell made me sick and called ford and was told I would have to pay for it since it was pass 3 years truck has 29k miles on it should not be making that smell at so little miles it is a health Hazzard
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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