Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11643844February 20, 2025
POWER TRAIN
In March 2024, my F150 started hard/miss shifting. Between 3,4 & 5 gear. Ticket to Mount Ford dealer and they informed me the that the transmission need to be either rebuilt or replaced.I was informed parts to rebuild were on back order. Because Ford was having lots of issues with the 10R80 10 speed transmission. So I had to get a remanufactured one.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643857February 20, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the doors failed to close properly. The contact stated that the doors remained ajar while attempting to close the doors. The door ajar warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer where it was diagnosed that the door actuators needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643879February 20, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Many times I have experienced a delay in acceleration or where it fails to accelerate relative to the pedal position and will then suddenly aggressively accelerate. This has resulted in me almost being hit in traffic due to the lack of power output leaving me panicked as vehicles barrel down on me while I’m stuck waiting for the truck to get the signal to accelerate. The issue has begun to occur more often but is spontaneous when it occurs leaving me with huge trust issues with the vehicle not knowing when it will decide if it wants to output power or not. It occurs most often after the vehicle has been sitting unused, like first thing in the morning or after work when it has been sitting for hours, and most often when executing a turn from either a slow roll or a stop. Meaning if I’m on a side street and wish to pull out into traffic, it will just decide not to accelerate and leave me sitting in the road as vehicles approach scaring me into pumping the throttle or attempting to push it to the floor in the hopes it gets the signal and will accelerate to get me out of harms way. It’s a huge issue and I’m worried it will result in an accident. I’ve also seen many other are experiencing the problem. I have an appointment with my local ford dealership to have it looked at but I’m worried they won’t be able to replicate the issue and will leave me with no answers or help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643929February 20, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643949February 20, 2025
STRUCTURE, STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon inspecting underneath the vehicle, he noticed an abnormal amount of rust on the exhaust filter, brackets, exhaust system, muffler, bolts, and screws. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643980February 20, 2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway, the door failed to close due to the extreme cold weather. The contact manually rigged the door closed while driving to work. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was water inside the door lock and unlock cables. The contact stated that the rusted cables caused the locking failure and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,415.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11644010February 20, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I leased a new 2019 Ford f150 xlt sport package in the fall of 2019. During the first year, I experienced some "choking" of the engine when I would accelerate. Nothing big, but noticeable. I mentioned this experience to the dealer at regular checkups and they informed me that it was "normal" and that if anything was wrong, the computerized monitoring system on the truck would identify the problem. I bought the truck after a 36 month lease. The choking continued to be a regular occurance, especially for the first few miles of a new drive. Around 30k miles, I noticed the issue getting more pronounced. I again asked the dealer about it and they provided me the same answer as before and didn't offer to explore the issue. Between 30K and 50K miles, the issue became more frequent and would impact the truck whether it was warm or cold. But now I experienced a hard shift between 1-3 gears and sometime 3-5-- jerking and slowing and struggling to move to the next gear. It will also bog down at times when changing into the higher gears with no telling when this would occur. Again, I asked the dealer about it, and becuase there was no safety light, they wouldn't do a thing. Over the past month or two, at over 50K miles, the frequency was several times on every drive. It started to jump from 8-1 and back up to 8. It would jerk and slow in high traffic situations, and finally it just would not move into gear at a stop sign at rush hour. I had to drop it into low gears and move to the side of the road after 10 minutes of stoppage; then the check engine indicator finally flashed, after an incident that could have caused harm to me or others. I slowly drove it to my destination. Since then, I have not allowed anyone to drive the truck because it is dangerous to operate. I took the truck to the dealer and they informed me that it needs a new transmission which will be ~$5k
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643981February 20, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V635000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The check engine warning light was illuminated. 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 failure. The failure mileage was unknown. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643613February 19, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming 2 quarts of oil each 1,300 miles driven. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where an oil consumption test was performed, and the dealer confirmed that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of oil. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced; however, the repair was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643642February 19, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking and rattling sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643658February 19, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving on an access road 30 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, and the “Maintenance Required” warning light was illuminated. The contact immediately stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and driven to a local independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the output shaft speed sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643661February 19, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on two occasions while in reverse (R), there was a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was shifted to drive (D) and then to reverse(R) and the noise was lessened. The contact stated that the vehicle was then shifted into drive(D) and the vehicle accelerated inadvertently. The brake pedal was depressed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643664February 19, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer for the recall repair. The contact stated that after the recall repair, the vehicle started to experience the failure listed in the recall. The contact stated that the day the vehicle was picked up from the dealer, the vehicle abruptly downshifted while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact also stated that an abnormal, banging noise was coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact informed the dealer immediately about the failure and was provided an estimate for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the mechanic replaced the motherboard inside the transmission; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it remained. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 219,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643670February 19, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the transmission malfunctioned and the vehicle would not properly shift from first to, second and third gear, and abruptly shifted into fourth gear. Later, while driving, the transmission failed to shift properly, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the local mechanic. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643674February 19, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
The 7 pin trailer connecton doesn't work properly. The trailer clearance lights are on all the time. Even with the truck lights off. The electric brake controller pulses electric to the trailer brakes. Even when there is no trailer connected and the truck not running. The trailer brakes locked up. The lane centering is so sensitive the steering wheel shimmies. This makes the trailer sway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643776February 19, 2025
ENGINE
A significant knocking sound can be heard from my truck during cold start and when at idle and remains an issue that Ford did not address as part of their Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03 issued on March 21, 2021. That specific CSP specifically excluded my model (Ford F-150 Raptor) from the program; however, my vehicle exhibits the exact same cam phaser issues and has already been identified by my local Ford dealership as the root cause. I am submitting this request that the NHTSA will require/force Ford to honor their product and fully cover the cost of needed repairs no different than what they did as part of the CSP 21N03.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643699February 19, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
DRIVER DOOR WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK IN EXTREME COLD. TO EXIT AND ENTER TRUCK, I HAVE TO USE THE PASSENGER DOOR AND SLIDE INTO DRIVER SEAT, WHICH IS VERY DIFFICULT B/C OF THE CENTER CONSOLE. NO WAY I COULD GET OUT OF THE TRUCK IN A HURRY IF I HAD TO. TOOK TO A DEALER BUT OF COURSE IT COULDN'T BE DUPLICATED. INTERNET SEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2021 FORD F150.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643411February 18, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while cold starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11643503February 18, 2025
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
There was something wrong with the Ford 10 speed transmission on my truck - 2018 Ford F 150. The transmission would jerk hard at completely random times. The biggest safety issue was that at times it wouldn't "go" when you pushed on the gas causing a delay that was particularly problematic when you were pulling into traffic. There needs to be a recall. If you google F150 10 speed transmission problems, there have been a myriad of them. [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
#11643519February 18, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I have a recall that claims to be completed on my truck, but two dealerships claim that it is not done with photo evidence. I would like this recall addressed properly as i am not trying to pay two thousand dollars out of pocket for just the driver and passenger doors. This recall is on my 2016 F150 . This is a door latch problem on all 4 doors. I noticed this when winter came around and my driver door latch/cable would freeze. I drove to work multiple times holding my door shut. I have been trying to get this resolved for the past 3 months and i keep getting a different answer from everyone i have reached out to including poor customer service. This is unacceptable and i certainly wont be purchasing a ford ever again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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