Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11639477January 29, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Transmission randomly shifts into 1st when going 55mph and then slams back into 9th gear after engine revs to redline. Has happened 4 times the past couple months.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639501January 29, 2025
ENGINE
Exhaust manifold leak because of poor engineering at approximately 55000 miles
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639248January 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
In 2019, I purchased a 2018 Ford F-150 XLT 5.0 Crew Cab, VIN # [XXX] 00 miles on the odometer which has always been a goal of mine. In an effort protect my investment, I purchased an extended warranty, which I believed would cover me until I reached 100,000 miles. The truck currently has 69,000 miles, and I recently experienced a serious mechanical issue. While returning home from dropping my son off at college, my truck began harshly shifting, hesitating between gears, and jerking forward. The wrench light appeared, and I experienced a significant decrease in power. I immediately took it to Landers Ford in Covington, TN, where I was informed that the CDF drum is malfunctioning—a known issue with this type of transmission. The estimated repair cost is $9,335.14, but I was informed that my extended warranty had expired in 2024. I have meticulously taken care of my truck since I purchased it. I have only recently started driving it on a regular basis. 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
#11639460January 29, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while making left and right turns on several occasions, the steering wheel vibrated with the "Steering Assist Fault - Service Required" message displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and a software update was performed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred on the way to the residence. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer where it was then diagnosed that the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then taken to the same dealer for the third time and it was diagnosed that the PSCM steering control module and steering gear needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,888.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639449January 29, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STRUCTURE:BODY
Right rear taillight lens has water ingression. The dealer states that they cannot replace the lens under warranty because of a technical issue bulletin issued by Ford Moter company that states that condensation is normal and that it should dissipate after a short period of time. Well this has not gone away. And after some time, it will start corroding the electrical connections for the lights and cause them to stop working. The dealer is telling me that it would no be covered under warranty until there is at least a quarter of water in the bottom of the lens. By that time the electrical connections for the lights will be damaged
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639381January 29, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was driving down the road at approximately 35mph. The vehicle began to sputter and then started loosing power. I was only able to drive approximately another 150 meters and get over to the shoulder of the road. Once stopped the vehicle stopped running all together. The vehicle did have power but only to the electronics. The engine had shut down. I shut off the vehicle all the way and then restarted. It ran fine after that. This was on 01/29/2025. The vehicle had a previous instance where it did not start. It would crank the motor for approximately 6 to 8 seconds, the engine would fire and then shut off after about 1-2 seconds. The fuse box and wiring harness have both been replaced and the vehicle still seems to be having issues that could cause major damage and or injuries/death to the occupants.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639246January 29, 2025
SUSPENSION, STEERING, POWER TRAIN
My F-150 has been a nightmare since I purchased it in April. Ford dealers are unwilling to even look into my complaints. It has now got to the point where I cant drive the vehicle on the interstate because it is too unstable at those speeds. As in the steering wheel moves one way and the truck steers another. The truck is on its 3rd set of tires with only 30k miles on the odometer, but Ford always comes up with some excuse to blame it on me. That is not the case though, I've had 3 4X4 F-150s prior to this one, so I know what to expect from and how to drive a truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639000January 28, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The described vehicle uses approximately 3 quarts of oil every 5000 miles, which is an over consumption of oil. This same issue occurred in another vehicle that we own which has the same year, make and model, but the issue appears to have fixed itself over time in the other vehicle. This issue is still a problem with this vehicle. This issue has been confirmed and unable to be fixed by our city's vehicle shop since we obtained the vehicle in February of 2020. This over consumption issue has been present since the vehicle's purchase. Over consumption of oil could cause oil to run dry while in use, possibly causing the engine to overheat, permanent engine damage, engine seizure, etc.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639090January 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
10R80 transmission jerking, harsh shifting, lunging, clunking, hesitation, and sudden loss of power, slipping,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639176January 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639216January 28, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
vehicle started @ around -15 F, drove it for 15 minutes, parked and turned it off. 90 minutes later with temps around -5 to -10 F it would not turn over. Messages on dash included : full accessory power available, and something about a steering assist fault. Jumping battery did not help. Vehicle hauled to shop. Shop disconnected battery and reconnected it and vehicle started. Fault codes were cleared and vehicle ran without creating new fault codes. If this fault had occurred in the middle of nowhere without assistance available the computer going into no start mode when the battery was not dead could easily have resulted in death from the cold weather. The vehicle computer should have a reset option which can be triggered by any operator.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639081January 28, 2025
STEERING
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to start the vehicle, and the electric steering fault message was displayed. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where is was diagnosed that the steering gear assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V407000 (STEERING). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 38,008.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639012January 28, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150 Hybrid. The contact stated that after depressing the recirculate button to recycle the air in the vehicle due to allergies, the recirculate system was activated temporarily. The contact stated that allergens were entering the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure caused him to become distracted by allergies and to be distracted while reaching out to the recirculate button again, nearly causing the vehicle to veer off the road. The contact stated that the recirculating system only activated for up to 10 minutes when engaged. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was advised that there was no fix for the failure because the recirculating system was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638745January 27, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
The contact's son-in-law owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal clicking sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that there was an abnormal exhaust odor entering the cab. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware that the exhaust manifold bolts were fractured. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the manifold and bolts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was contacted, and a claim was filed with the manufacturer. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle remained at the residence and had not been driven since. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638747January 27, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY
While driving this past weekend 24-26 January 2025, my vehicle's tailgate dropped on its own while driving. The first two instances I discovered the tailgate down when I arrived at my destination. While I only had a few light items in my truck bed, this could have been catastrophic as I was traveling at highway speeds and do typically carry heavier loads. On the third instance, I was sitting in my idling vehicle and felt and observed when the tailgate opened on its own. I have an appointment scheduled with my local Ford dealership for Friday 31 January 2025. The dealership advised me that because I am at 40000 miles and outside the 36000 mile bumper to bumper warranty that I will likely have to pay out of pocket. I also called Ford Customer Service today to make them aware of this issue. They indicated they were aware of a similar issue affecting vehicles from my model year, but that that coverage only applied for vehicles built through April 2022, whereas mine was built in November 2022. They provided me with a case number (CXH-03471789) and stated they would assist with the repair and based on other reports may take further action.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638760January 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the power train warning light had illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while her husband was driving 65-70 MPH on a mountainous road while the contact was occupying the front passenger's side seat, the transmission was stuck in a gear. The contact stated that her husband informed her that upon depressing an unknown pedal, the pedal was stiff and failed to travel down. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle started swerving, and the vehicle nearly swerved off the road. The contact's husband was able to regain control of the vehicle. The contact's husband was able to pull to the side of the road. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where the contact was informed that the failure was related to the ten-speed transmission. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the power train warning light was no longer illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a transmission CAD drum defect. The dealer informed the contact that it was a factory defect. The dealer determined that the transmission needed to be taken apart to replace the CAD drum, or the entire transmission needed to be replaced with a new transmission that did not have the factory defect. The dealer notified the manufacturer of the failure, but the manufacturer offered minimal assistance in covering the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford TSB Number: 22-2428. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638771January 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN
I had trasmission replaced and am still having problems with new transmissions. Won't shift gears, especially on highway. Will go from 10 to 1 or jump around.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638772January 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Had new transmission for a little over a month still shifts bad. Same thing as orignal transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638782January 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 83,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638787January 27, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on three occasions at various speeds, the vehicle failed to shift gear properly and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that the power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the molded lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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