Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11759426August 25, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Safety recall 26S28/26V237 was unable to be installed on my 2015 Ford F150. After receiving a "Check Engine Light" and a "Wrench Symbol Light", I took my truck to 3 different dealerships and all three could not perform the safety recall. At the first 2 dealerships, no solutions were tried. They called me to pick up the truck because they could not install recall. I took the vehicle to a 3rd dealership after recommendation from the 2nd dealership, and after 3 weeks they notified me as well that they could not perform install. A case number was created for this issue. I am still waiting for a solution from Ford to install this safety recall that is required by law to be installed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759541August 25, 2026
STEERING
I have a 2014 F150 manufactured in 5/2026 and recently had my electronic power assist steering fail. Ford issued recall 14S09 / NHTSA 14V-316. The recall was for F150's made between 5/26/2014 and 6/19/2026 that covered a steering gear motor position sensor magnet that was installed incorrectly. The result of this problem was a failure of the electronic power assist steering. Ford just diagnosed my F150 with an internal binding/failure of the steering gear, but when I searched for the recall using my VIN it wasn't included in the recall. I find this more than coincidental that my truck was manufactured in May of 2014 and just had the same failure stated in the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759569August 25, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
I was required to complete the recall 24E12 on my 2018 ford F 150 2.7L eco boost XLT. Upon completion the check engine light comes on. I looked into this and this is an ongoing problem with the emissions recall . I scanned for a code and P0430 is coming up. (Catalyst System). I contacted the dealership and ford corporate and they will not help assist in resolving this issue. I explained my vehicle was working fine until the mandatory emissions recall was completed and that under the good will assistance I should be covered for Some compensation fixing this vehicle. I was denied any additional help. I as a loyal customer for many years don’t believe that it is my responsibility to pay a full bill for a new converter when it was their recall that caused the issue on an already perfectly fine vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759565August 25, 2026
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to activate as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V842000 (VISIBILITY). The failure mileage was 97,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759546August 25, 2026
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
While driving at speed, my vehicle experienced a severe safety hazard: the transmission jerked violently and the engine completely stalled on the road, causing an immediate loss of power. The dealership diagnosed the truck and stated that tree debris had plugged the cowl drains at the base of the windshield. Because the drains plugged, rainwater backed up and overflowed directly into the passenger cabin, soaking the Body Control Module (BCM) and crashing the central computer network. A vehicle's central computer network should not be engineered in a way that normal outdoor tree debris can completely flood an interior cabin module and cause a dangerous drivetrain shutdown while driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759473August 25, 2026
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Vehicle Information 2021 Ford F-150 XL Supercrew approximately 35,000 miles. While traveling southbound on [XXX] near [XXX], Ok, I was operating my 2021 Ford F-150 XL at approximately 75 mph with the cruise control engaged. As I approached slower traffic ahead, I attempted to disengage the cruise control by pressing the cruise control cancel/off button on the steering wheel. Despite pressing the button multiple times, the cruise control would not disengage. Same thing while tapping the brakes it would not disengage. The vehicle continued to maintain speed, and the cruise control system remained unresponsive to my commands. In response, I applied the brakes to safely reduce speed, I did not perform a panic stop or abrupt braking maneuver. Once I had the vehicle slowed, I moved safely onto the shoulder of the highway, well away from traffic. I then shifted the vehicle into park, shut off the engine, and restarted the truck. After restarting the vehicle, I elected not to use the cruise control system for the remainder of my trip, which lasted approximately eight additional hours to Houston, Texas, I have not used the cruise control since the incident because I am concerned that the condition could recur and create a safety hazard. No collision, property damage, or injuries occurred. However, the apparent failure of the cruise control system to disengage when commanded raises significant safety concerns and warrants investigation. 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
#11759467August 25, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from fourth to first gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over and waited before restarting the vehicle. The contact stated that two days prior to the failure, a message was displayed indicating that an over-the-air software update was performed under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that an unknown sensor inside the transmission had damaged the transmission and that the unknown sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,449.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759360August 25, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Within the last 6 months, the driver's side front door, the driver's side rear passenger door, and the passenger side rear doors actuators stopped working and the doors do not lock. The doors do not lock manually with the key fob or lock automatically when the truck reaches 13 mph. This is a safety issue as passengers could inadvertently open the doors when driving when the doors should be locked. This also prevents the factory installed alarm to work properly. it seemed odd that the 3 actuators seem to stop working around the same time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759331August 25, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
As I was stopping at an intersection for a redlight, the brakes locked up and the collision assist warning and another message came up on the screen. There were no cars in front of me at the intersection. This is the first time that this has ever happened and the truck has 32,665 miles. No servicing has been performed on this truck beyond oil changes and tire rotations.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759320August 25, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. 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 stated that while the vehicle was idling, the engine shut off and the vehicle failed to restart. A mobile mechanic was called to the residence and diagnosed the vehicle with fuel pump failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758991August 24, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
I have contacted Family ford in netcong NJ on two separate occasions to address recall Manufacturer Recall Number20S31 NHTSA Recall Number20V332 Recall StatusRecall Incomplete Initially in 2020 I was on a waitlist; I followed up a few times and never heard back. Recently I contacted them again to address a second recall and schedule the work for Sept 6th. I received a call from their scheduler stating the above parts were on backorder for several months and said I would be put on a waiting list. I asked what specific part number was on order but she had no information but stated it could be 6 to 9 months and she was unable to follow up with me when it was available. After our call I did a search on their parts inventory and the brake booster, o-rings and gasket were all in stock and available for pickup that day Saturday August 22nd 2026. It is clear that they are intentionally delaying the installation of the of this critical stopping component.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11758997August 24, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
First started having problems with 4x4 randomly engaging and then shortly after that a complete loss of braking capability. Warnings of Park Brake Fault, Check Brake System, Reverse Brake Assist not Available, Check Brake System, Park Brake Limited Function, Pre-Collision Assist not Available. This happened at approximately 240 miles on a new vehicle. Took to Ford Dealership, after about 5 days got the vehicle back and drove it about 4 miles before all the brake system lights came on again and another complete loss of braking capability. Had truck towed to dealer the second time (drove the first time and had little to no braking ability which happened during middle of drive). Truck still at dealer with about 270 miles on it now with no solution yet. Ford Engineers have proposed replacing a pigtail for potential loose pin fitment.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759042August 24, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Truck will not shift into 7th gear, will down shift to 1st gear once it reaches 6th gear around 40mph. Causing the vehicle back tires to brake and skid and lose control of vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759062August 24, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission downshifted from 5th to 4th gear, and the vehicle decelerated to 35 MPH. The failure reoccurred, and the transmission downshifted from 3rd to 1st, and the vehicle lost automotive power. The message “Service Vehicle Soon” was displayed and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the cooler lines had snapped due to corrosion on the quick-connect clamp. Additionally, the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The cooler lines were replaced; however, the transmission was not replaced, and the vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (POWER TRAIN) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 79,236.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759084August 24, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact's wife owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (POWER TRAIN), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was performed; however, the contact immediately began to experience intermittent transmission downshifts without warning. The dealer was notified of the failure, and the contact was made aware of Customer Satisfaction Campaign: 26N04. The dealer stated that the campaign was placed on the vehicle to address the failure experienced; however, the program only applied if a specific error code was retrieved. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the error code was not displayed. The vehicle remained unrepaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was given the same information as the dealer provided. The contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759088August 24, 2026
STEERING
"While operating my 2016 Ford F-150, the vehicle lost power-steering assist. Ray Skillman Ford diagnosed an internal failure of the power steering control module and replaced the steering gear assembly. The vehicle had approximately 94,620 miles. Sudden loss of steering assist significantly increased the effort required to steer the truck and created a safety concern. The repair cost me $3,804.27."
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759100August 24, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the RPM increased with the transmission stuck in second gear. There was an abnormal sound coming from the transmission. The vehicle was pulled over, the ignition was turned off, and the vehicle was restarted, and the vehicle operated as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was provided an estimate for the diagnostic test. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the output shaft speed sensor and the valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was serviced under the NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (POWER TRAIN) by the owner of the vehicle, but the remedy failed to prevent the failure. The contact stated that the failure had occurred after receiving the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that, since the recall was already performed, the additional repair would be an out-of-pocket expense. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759104August 24, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50–60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to third gear. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle failed to exceed 30 MPH while accelerating. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with leadframe sensor failure. The contact was informed that the leadframe sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759143August 24, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving home from a work appointment in Rockwall, Texas, I entered an intersection with three lanes of uncontrolled cross traffic traveling approximately 35-45 mph. As I accelerated my Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 transmission, it started into the intersection and then began sporadically hunting for a gear. The truck suddenly lost nearly all acceleration and slowed to an almost complete stop while I was in the middle of the intersection. Vehicles were approaching me from the driver side, leaving me with almost no ability to get out of their path. I was extremely fortunate that I was not T-boned. This is the second time this truck has experienced a sudden and dangerous loss of acceleration, the first was with a 4th gear slip on an on-ramp. Neither incident was preceded by a warning light or other dashboard indication. I understand Ford has been aware of problems involving the CDF clutch drum in the 10R80 transmission and that the design was subsequently revised in later versions. My vehicles issues are textbook CDF Drum problems. Meanwhile, the known 10R80 problems have significantly reduced the vehicle's value, leaving me owing more than I can reasonably recover by selling it. This is not simply a reliability issue. A transmission that can unexpectedly eliminate a vehicle's ability to accelerate without warning is a serious safety hazard. Twice, this defect has put me in a situation where I could have been killed by cross traffic. I am asking NHTSA to investigate the 10R80 transmission, including the CDF drum/design issues, and determine whether these failures create an unreasonable safety risk and whether Ford has taken adequate corrective action.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11759175August 24, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
In 2019, vehicle had a recall for output speed sensor in the transmission. Initial Ford dealership in Indiana (Don Hinds), reprogrammed. They did not test drive vehicle or follow additional instruction to replace the molded leadframe. Vehicle has continued to demonstrate OSS sensor failure. Every time we drive it, the vehicle downshifts from 6th gear to 1st gear with malfunction indicator light and wrench light coming on. Spoke with Don Hinds Ford and they agree this needs to be covered by Ford. They contacted ford Recall number repeatedly. I contacted them repeatedly starting in April. I was told to take my vehicle to a Ford dealership in Arizona (where I currently live) - Sanderson Ford. They ran the codes and agreed the molded leadframe needs to be replaced. They and I have contacted Ford Customer Assistance Center multiple times. Initially, they stated only one call to them, but the individual, Lisa, hung up on me and closed the file. I have been calling every week since May 12th and have never been told the case was closed until August 19th when I was told case was closed and they would open a new case. They have not communicated with Sanderson Ford or myself since that time. The vehicle is unsafe to drive, it is my mode of transportation and is currently sitting at Sanderson Ford. Ford corporate is not responding to any communciation from myself or the dealership. The truck issue is putting myself and other drivers at risk because the vehicle cannot be controlled when the OSS sensor fails. Initial case file: [XXX] Updated case file: [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

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