Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11637109January 20, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Frame on 2004 new body style ford f-150 rusted to the point no longer safe to drive according to 2 licensed repair shops. There is no recall on vin number [XXX] However I have been told there are other recalls on frame rust on this same model from 2004-2008. Please know I bought this truck brand new and only have operated on roadway no off roading. This is my primary vehicle. Please advice what can be done. 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
#11637130January 20, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The truck delays with automatic shifting and stalls. It will go from 10th down to 1st. This is extremely dangerous and we were quoted 7,000 for repairs. It's a 2019 with 60,000 miles! It should NOT be doing this.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637210January 20, 2025
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
My Ford F150 was hit by another vehicle going at least 45 mph on the passenger which push my vehicle into another vehicle. However, the airbags was never deployed which cause injury to my right side from steering wheel.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11637116January 20, 2025
WHEELS
Unable to rotate tires or change a flat tire because per dealer Ford lug nuts are swollen and they can not come off with standard tool (lug wrench). Dealer informed me this has been an issue for years but there are no recalls. I was shocked to find out a simple issue like a flat tire can not be fixed due to the simplest designed piece of equipment on the vehicle (lug nut). Dealer stated i can buy replacement lug nuts from Ford for about $200.00 but they will do the same thing over time. I just found many write ups about this ongoing problem and wonder why NHTSA allows this to not be a recall ... this is a safety issue. Get Ford to redesign the Lug Nut, make it a simple one piece design and relace at no charge. If I or one of my family members get a flat tire and is stranded that would not be good!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636851January 19, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
My electrical fixtures have failed or blinks off and on, on its own.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636963January 19, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission started dropping into 1st gear from higher speeds of around 20 to 30 miles an hour before it started missing gears and I had to have it rebuilt.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636701January 18, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
When turning right there was a complete loss of power with no response from the throttle it was just stuck coasting at 20klm hr. For 20 seconds or so then throttle kicked in and normal operation again. This has happened twice now in the past week. Very dangerous especially when turning into traffic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636795January 18, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Timing chain loose has to be replaced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636822January 18, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The transmission is currently at dealership having transmission replaced at only 54,000 miles. The truck started experiencing rough shift, sometimes taking a few seconds to actually go into gears 4-6. While on the highway, I had to use extra caution merging on or off the interstate because of the delay in changing gears. The dealership shop has told me the CDF drum is damaged internally and they are replacing it with a re-manufactured transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636838January 18, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My radiator cracked and was replaced by Firestone in Nashville, TN. Firestone Address 7644 Hwy 70 S Nashville, TN 37221 Immediately after a loud screeching sound began. Which intermittently turns into a metal on metal and chirping sound with mild vibration. Subsequently I left the vehicle with Firestone for 1 additional week after the repairs were completed, including a 5 point inspection which did not illustrate any additional problems or recommended repairs. They said they were unable to diagnose the issue without the store managers opinion who seemed to be on an indefinite leave of absence and no specific estimated time frame. Several months later I went back into the same location to talk about my concerns with a manger On 1/16/2025. The manager personally setup an appointment for 1/18/2025. 15 minutes before they closed for the day I called. They said they didn't have time to it and that they will not be able to tomorrow either. I cannot comprehend how a licensed shop can operate this way. They're not prioritizing revisiting their previous repairs which have caused an extreme burden on my ability to care for multiple kids with severe disabilities. I have been extremely flexible with them and cannot help but feel they're trying to avoid service to hide past mistakes they do not want to address.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636813January 18, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Every day at random when I drive to work I notice in what seems milliseconds that the digital gauge cluster screen will shut off and back on almost instantly, but slow enough that I notice it. It is always random and I have no way of replicating it. I noticed it after about 2,000 miles on this brand new truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636763January 18, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Passenger side vertical DRL is not working.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636700January 18, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
In the cold winter of Bismarck, ND, all of my truck's door handles are frozen, so I am unable to get in or out of my truck (NHTSA SSM XXXXX). I have been climbing in and out of my window to get into my truck. This is already a safety concern recognized by your organization, so why doesn’t my truck qualify for a recall? 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
#11636462January 17, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The truck started to have a slight shutter when driving around 80,000 miles. it now shutters all of the time while driving. They trucks shakes. i called my local mechanic and he stated he is having a lot of calls with this make and model truck. he stated that the problem is in the transmission. the inside of the drum that houses the transmission fluid is breaking down the inside and its shredding to pieces. i was informed to call the ford dealership to see if mine was on the recall list but it is not. they acted like there hasn't been a recall for this matter. i have been stopped by random people asking if i was having this problem because them to was having the same issues. i do not feel like we as the consumers should have to pay to have this issue fixed, which is resulting in new transmissions when the problem is because of manufacturing issues. my local mechanic is saying it's costing people upwards of $8,000 to have this fixed and that is unacceptable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636475January 17, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Passenger side DRL assembly on headlight has failed. Dealer says the DRL is not repairable and the headlight assembly requires replacement. The safety of myself and others was put at risk by the absence of 50% of my vehicles DRL system, which diminished my visibility on the roadway. There were no indications of failure until it occured.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636477January 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while running cold, and warming up, the vehicle failed to shift into first gear without jerking after making several attempts. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the transmission might fail between 50,000 and 100,000 due to a faulty plate. The vehicle had not been repaired due to the common failure due to parts not being available. The contact stated that several dealers and transmission shops were contacted about purchasing the part for the repair. The failure had gotten worse, and the transmission failed to shift into gear intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636483January 17, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted. The contact stated that the wheels were shaking. Upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle failed to shift out of first gear. The contact stated that the odometer was inoperable. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle operated as designed. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the powertrain warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was like NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V248000 (Power Train). The local was dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Hacienda Ford of Kingsville (2501 US-77, Kingsville, TX 78363); but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the local dealer and the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636553January 17, 2025
VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear driver's side door glass fractured without impact. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was inspected, and the contact was informed that the glass fracture was not due to a manufacturing defect. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that later, the rear driver's side door latch failed to latch as intended. The contact's son inspected the vehicle and noticed water in the door frame. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the contact was informed that the VIN was not associated with the recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636594January 17, 2025
ENGINE
Cold start engine rattle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11636600January 17, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Trying to take off from a parking spot the truck would not shift from first gear. The exact same thing has happened about four or five more time since the first always in the same manner. One time it shifted into third gear and stuck there. When this happens the dash cluster does not read anything. it just shows what gear it is in. No rpm, no speed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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