Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11645073February 26, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
: Driver side door latch, yes it's available for inspection and has been inspected by Tasca Ford Cranston RI 02920. : In a cold environment Driver side door can not be opened from the inside. Interior door latch freezes making it impossible to open door. Door must be opened from the outside. In some cases latch freezes and door will latch closed. You have to physically hold the door shut in order to drive! : This was inspected and issue confirmed by Ford Dealership and service advisor. Video has been taken. : First issue was in 2023 after used vehicle purchase. Issue is on going, during below freezing days.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645100February 26, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The cam phasers on my 2018 Ford F-150 Raptor are failing now as I hear rattles on a cold start from the engine, which has then been proved out by technicians at the Autonation dealership here in Frisco, Texas. They are suggesting full replacement for all the phasers which causes major safety concerns. I use my car to drop my [XXX] son at daycare every day and drive 30 miles each way to work. I know that Ford offered customer satisfaction program for 2018 manufactured F-150s but somehow the recall doesn't apply to my vehicle. The repair costs are $6k quoted by the dealership I mentioned and it is simply too expensive for us to be able to afford. Therefore, I was wondering if you could please add this recall to my VIN which will allow me to get this safety concern resolved at a Ford dealership. I would really appreciate it if you could do that. Have a great day! 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
#11645101February 26, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Got into my truck as normal and closed the driver side door, only to find the notification on the dash that the driver side door was still ajar. While driving, the alert just keeps sounding off and the dome lights will not go off. It appears that the door latch sensor is faulty, or at least that seems to be the consensus from the dealership. But I've also read that it could potentially be the wiring harness. Safety is at risk because this creates many distractions while trying to drive. The lights stay on, there is constant alerts going off on the dash, and notifications pop up every time I stop or slow down, and I have to manually set my dash back to the odometer so I can see how fast I'm going. 3 separate distractions all from 1 issue. The dealership just wants to replace the door latch because the sensor is built in. But they state it is a common occurrence, and there are plenty of instances just like this online. I am taking my truck to the dealership tomorrow to have them look and potentially replace the door latch because I can't handle the constant alerts while driving. There was no prior indicators to this issue. I drove my truck to work just fine, parked it, and went to get in it at lunch and then the problems began. Out of nowhere.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645109February 26, 2025
WHEELS, POWER TRAIN, SUSPENSION
I made a left-hand turn during a snow storm, and the right rear wheel slid and I made contact with the curb at a relatively low speed. The rear right wheel assembly failed and snapped, leaving the wheel assembly 90 degrees to normal. In other words, the wheel went from vertical to horizontal. Upon visual inspection, the axle snapped, and the axle's interior steel looked defective. The axle appeared very coarse, porous, and poorly consolidated. I requested to keep all the parts which are now located in storage. Both the insurance company and the Ford Motor Company dealership seemed to think the axle was defective. Nobody was injured or hurt.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11645162February 26, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
The APIM becomes inoperative at random times for ~8 hours. When this happens the entire dashboard goes black and you can’t tell your speed, turn signals, rpm, engine temp, oil pressure, etc. You are driving with no indicators and have no idea what your speed is or any other critical indication. APIM stands for Accessory Protocol Interface Module, also known as the Ford SYNC computer. It's a key component of the SYNC system in Ford vehicles. Ford has equipped vehicles with the APIM since its inception, but there have been complaints and recalls related to it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644994February 26, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the power outlets in the front and rear of the vehicle were inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB: 24-2020. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Summerville Ford (9700 Dorchester Rd, Summerville, SC 29485); 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 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644989February 26, 2025
BACK OVER PREVENTION, SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the back-over prevention camera malfunctioned, and a blank screen was displayed, causing a visibility hazard for the driver. Additionally, the "Brake Fault" message was displayed while at a stop light. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 2,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644720February 25, 2025
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
This happens every time I have lane keeping assist turned on and cruise control activated. The truck will periodically pull all the way to the right of the lane, to the point that the tires are on the right line and I am looking down the center of the lane. The more I fight to keep the truck in the center of the lane, the more it pulls to the right. The only way to stop this, other than disabling lane keeping, is to let the truck wander over to the right while barely touching the steering wheel. It will eventually return to the center of the lane. The dashboard graphics show a blue circle around the truck to indicate that the truck is in the center of the lane. When too far to the edge, it will change to show you are not centered. At no time while the truck is pulling to the right does the truck indicate it is out of position. Therefore, even though I am correctly centered in the lane, both by my own observation and the truck's indication, the system still pulls the truck to the right. This appears to be a systemic issue with the system. Here is a post from 2021 where someone is complaining about the same behavior: [XXX] This is a safety issue because: 1) It is fatiguing to have the system on and have to constantly fight it to keep the truck centered in the lane. On frequent 10-hour trips, I have to turn it off because it is adding to my fatigue and workload, even though I would like the benefit of proper lane keeping. 2) I can turn off the system but then I get no driver assistance when I actually drift in the lane. 3) This is most an issue when passing a vehicle in the right lane and the truck veers towards that vehicle. Again I have to fight the truck to not steer into adjacent vehicles. The Ford dealer has diagnosed the system and found no issues or software updates. 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
#11644725February 25, 2025
ENGINE
I have an invoice regarding multiple leaks on the engine, and loud rattling noise from the cam phasers. This engine is notorious to have these leaks from every forum I have read. It doesn’t seem to have a mileage relation either. The problem I have with this is that these leaking components can leak fast enough for a customer to not notice and can lose lubrication within the engine leading to premature wear and tear. The cam phasers have been revised but should all be replaced. If the cam phasers are in charge of timing control and valve train manipulation and if they fail they could throw the engine out of timing and cause a massive malfunction, bent valves, connecting rods, damaged pistons etc. this needs to be addressed as it is a lengthy and expensive repair. This effects all ecoboost engines. After multiple online chats, phone calls and 6 emails, ford is not willing to budge and help their customers with this issue and offer any compensation. Also, I had the oil pan replaced 2 years and 5 months ago due to it leaking. I think this stems from it being made of a plastic compound. Oil gets hot and cold and the weather in Minnesota changing so rapidly causes this to fail so early.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644734February 25, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where the catalytic converter was replaced with an aftermarket part; however, the failure persisted. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified 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
#11644739February 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to first gear, and the rear wheels locked up, almost causing a collision. The contact depressed the brake pedal and pulled over to the side of the road. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle had gone into LIMP Mode several times. The contact stated that upon disconnecting and reconnecting the battery, the vehicle responded as needed, occasionally. The vehicle was taken to GN Automotive, where it was diagnosed and determined that the output shaft speed sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644751February 25, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an abnormal screeching sound while accelerating. There was smoke coming from the passenger's side engine. No warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact related the failure to the exhaust manifold; however, the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644770February 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission 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 NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644788February 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently shifted gear. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wheel speed sensor needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was serviced under an unknown NHTSA Campaign but, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shift sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644840February 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Radio went out not long after I bought it. Nothing on that end works. No back up camera, nothing. Bad apim module. 1400 to replace. It’s such a common issue and should be a recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644867February 25, 2025
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Several extremely dangerous situations occured within 6 months of purchasing brand new 2015, F-150, 3.5, 4x4 ecoboost king ranch model. While driving on interstate, in rain, passing an 18 wheeler, without warning forward collision lights go off and truck begins slamming the brakes on by itself and the car behind me had to slam on his brakes to avoid a SEVERE crash. I brought truck to dealership they checked it out and said they wasnt sure why it happened and reset the computer, and put me back on the road. It continued to happen 2 or 3 more times until I realized it was only during rain, and when on side of 53' semi truck trailers. The last time it happened was a very dangerous and unnerving experience. truck suddenly begins slamming brakes on again going thru a major city on the freeway in heavy traffic. I brought the truck into dealer, and told them i wasnt driving it until they fixed it.The first year of ownership my truck was plauged with issues. IT constantly went into limp mode while on the freeway. I was working over 3 states and the truck would go into limp mode if I accelerated to pass. I went to every ford dealership shop along the interstate for a 300 mile stretch over the next 4 years while working away from home . Most of the problems were while under warranty. finally they updated software and it stopped. This was a very dangerous problem and the dealerships werent really very helpful. My truck stayed in the dealership shop more than 60 days the first year i owned it. I bought it brand new.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644876February 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Faulty transmission
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644897February 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
shifting became erratic i lost 9th and 10th gears with hard shifts to 4th and 7th ,,ford dealer said it is cdf drum in tranny.. and it is just over 60000 and not covered..that is 8300 dollars out of my pocket.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644736February 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that there was fluid leaking on the passenger's side rear wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured passenger's side rear wheel bolt. The contact was informed that the passenger's side rear wheel bolt needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); 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 manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 29,700. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644456February 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH with the cruise control feature activated, the power train warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear and the rear wheels locked up. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by a mobile mechanic with a handheld scanner and retrieved DTC: P0723. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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