Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11630964December 16, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Vehicle would not start and left me stranded. There seems to be a known problem with the fuse opening on the ignition system that is contributed to poor engineering on Fords part. There is a bulletin within Ford on repair. This is a tremendous safety problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630976December 16, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after coming to a complete stop, the Auto Start-Stop feature was activated. The brake pedal was released, and the vehicle jerked while in first gear. No warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the rear differential was leaking transmission fluid onto the ground, and the engine was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. The contact needed to add seven quarts of oil for every 3,000 miles driven. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11631064December 16, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
I am constantly receiving error messages that pop up while driving telling me that there is a headlight system malfunction. I have also had adaptive cruise control lane. Keep assist and associated features.Uh pop up as error warnings. My headlights are cornering headlights while driving. They have failed by moving to the downward and inward position and stayed in that position, significantly reducing my visibility. My alarm constantly goes off for no reason. While driving, the speaker system makes a very loud noise. That almost sounds like a gunshot.Hitting the windshield, which is extremely frightening and will cause you to jerk in response. I have taken this back to the dealership five times trying to get this diagnosed, and it still cannot be fixed. I have asked that this be considered a lemon. Due to covid, my diagnostic time was pushed back beyond the one year mark, so I was not able to get the first diagnosis until after mao one year of owning the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630957December 16, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Anti lock Brake Fault and disabled Hill Start assist failure Collision waring system failure All of these occurred while driving. Luckily I was able to move the vehicle of the road and was able to avoid any accidents.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630819December 15, 2024
POWER TRAIN
When driving the vehicle in the morning, pulling out into traffic onto a highway near my home, the truck accelerated from through 1st gear. When the transmission tried to shift to 2nd or 3rd it was as if the transmission went into neutral and the engine just revved. It would not accelerate. Oncoming traffic had to brake to avoid a collision with my vehicle because it was not accelerating. I have taken my vehicle back to where I purchased it as a bought an extended warranty in hopes my warranty will cover the needed repairs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630826December 15, 2024
POWER TRAIN
10 Speed transmission will suddenly show it is downshifting from 10th gear to 1st the to 7th while driving down the road at 60 MPH, thankfully so far it has been fast enough to not actually shift into first. Who knows what would happen at 60 if all of a sudden you are in 1st gear. Not only that transmission slips, jumps around gears while driving in town, I swear I have given my wife and [XXX] son whiplash a couple of time it has been so violent. Truck had a software update, I am the 2nd owner of the truck and I don't feel safe in it any longer. I have seen so many thing about class action lawsuits and things plus supposedly ford has figured these issues out with the new trucks. How about we look out for your customer base and implement the fix on transmission in use before it cause a life altering accident. Has been happening for the last 6 months. 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
#11630834December 15, 2024
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Vehicle regularly loses all throttle response for 5-10 seconds, usually around corners at low speed, but sometimes while driving straight. This lack of response is alarming when pulling into traffic. There is no light on the dash indicating traction control is activated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630839December 15, 2024
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
I was getting married and setting to go a getaway immediately after we wed. I got a tune up and go my vehicle read. After the tune up it the drive felt great. So me and my wife took to the highway, and as my vehicle began to accelerate the engine began jitter as I press on the gas peddle. The car would not go past 50 mph. As I kept my feet on the gas you can feel the whole car shaking, then the eco boost kicks in and it immediately accelerate at a high rate of speed and as attempt to control the speed by letting go of the gas. The vehicle shakes as it looses power and settles on 50 to 60 miles shaking until the eco boost kicks in. It was a two hour ride and I couldn't look back just pray. Through out the ride it was the same thing over and over again. My wife and I were in constant fear, because I felt due to the erupt increase in speed I was putting other motorist at risk. The engine light came on and a wrench symbol and tire symbol came on. The component or system that failed or malfunctioned involves the eco boost. It appears to be the same recall reference NHTSA # 24V-635 & Manufacturer: # 24S55. My vehicle presently has 78,000 miles on it and it should not be doing that. I have also looked at other problems with the 2016 Ford F-150 Ecoboost as being the web belt system and head gasket failure. However, whatever is the case anyone with this type of vehicle and experiencing the same thing is catastrophic the public safety at large and it cannot be ignored. Ford must correct this problem before someone end up dying as a result of this problem. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and I pray this may help you properly investigate my experience. I can have my truck available for anyone from NHTSA to inspect. Presently there is no data regarding the problem with this particular vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630688December 14, 2024
ENGINE
While slowing down an off ramp while towing a known trailer, vehicle engine turned off and screen said AUTO STARTSTOP SHIFT TO P, THEN RESTART ENGINE. That worked. had been running for an hour.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630708December 14, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oil pan leaking, front oil pan leaking on RH. Valve covers failed for updated oil pan. RTD seal leak. Seen that this is a current recall. But my VIN isn't showing this recall. But I'm having this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630746December 14, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission shift dropped on its own down to 1st gear while driving and would not shift to next gear.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630756December 14, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
Similar to the 10-14 f150 recall for the 6r80 transmission lead frame failure. Driving down the freeway at speeds of 50-70 in 6th gear truck has down shifted into first causing loss of control. Transmission then disengages entirely and loses power mid driving. After turning truck off and waiting, starting the truck it returns to normal. failing speed sensor and lead frame are the cause in this transmission from Ford called the 6R80 in year models 10-19 however recalls were only ever issues for the 10-14 generation for repairs of less than 10 years of age or 150,000 miles. My truck is the generation after, a 2017 model with 146,000 miles. Truck is currently at Ford for repairs and diagnostics. In the most recent event with the truck shifting from 6th gear to 1st yesterday I was in heavy traffic and when I lost control of truck I had to "sweep" to the side of road / ditch to avoid collision with vehicles behind and beside me at speeds of 65-75. I believe the year models 15-19 should be included on the existing recall if equiped with the 6 speed automatic transmission being the fact they were built and manufactured with the same failing parts before the current recall was put in place a few months ago according to online sources. Fortunately I was safe in all 3 incidents but yesterdays close call has forced my hand in "parking" the truck until Ford can repair any malfunctioning parts. If a recall is placed after my trucks repair it would be nice to have compensation for this bill. Truck has had scheduled maintenance including transmission on or before owners manual recommendations at designated Ford dealers other than oil and brake changes which I do myself at home. Please consider the 6R80 transmission as a point of recall for all models not just earlier generations as most of these trucks may not have the mileage yet needed to have serious mechanical failure. In which some failures can have trucks towing loads than can cause serious crash events.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630747December 14, 2024
WHEELS
The rear axle bolts - both - were sheared. Specifically, the bolt head and a portion of the bolt shaft were loose within the small hub cap that covers the axles. I was unaware that either bolt had failed. The failure was discovered on [XXX] when I took the vehicle into a Ford dealership for an oil change tire rotation. I was waiting for the service to be completed. The service advisor, Rocky Garcia, approached me and informed me that one of the rear axle bolts had sheared, and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. At my request he returned with one fairly large bolt head with a shaft that had clearly sheared. He said that this was not the subject of a recall, but that it was covered under warranty. When the vehicle was returned to me on Saturday, December 14, 2024 I learned from the invoice that both rear bolts had failed. The invoice states that both rear "axle shafts" were replaced. The vehicle was manufactured in July or August of 2024 and falls outside of the recall that exists for 2023 Ford F-150 with the Trailer Tow Max Package, Ford reference No. 23S65. A simple internet search reveals Ford has struggled with this same defect for years. The rear axle bolt is a critical component, and it is absurd that in 2023, Ford is struggling with using a bolt of sufficient strength. As I am reminded every time I start the vehicle, the Ford F series was in its 75th year in 2023. One would think that developing an axle bolt of sufficient strength after 75 years would not be hard. I have towed a camper approximately 10 times since the purchase of the vehicle in August 2023. The camper, fully loaded, weighs at most 3,600 lbs. The sheared bolt was retained by Covert Ford in Austin, TX. I felt no change in the handling of the vehicle at any time, there were no warning lamps, etc., and heard no noise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630508December 13, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted with the transmission warning light flashing on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The independent mechanic retrieved a fault code for transmission failure. The contact was informed of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); which the mechanic linked to the failure. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not under recall or warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630511December 13, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and attempting to close the front driver's side and passenger's side doors on a freezing day or in cold weather, the doors failed to close securely. The contact stated that the doors closed as needed after the vehicle had warmed up. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front driver's side door suddenly opened, which required the contact to manually hold the door closed while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under Ford Campaign Number: 18N03 unless the failure was duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630513December 13, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 1st gear. The transmission then failed to shift out of 3rd and 4th gear intermittently. The speedometer failed to display the accurate speed while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but not diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was no longer covered under an undisclosed extended warranty. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630526December 13, 2024
POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION NOT SHIFTING INTO GEAR OR SLAMMING INTO GEAR JERKING
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630537December 13, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The transmission in my 2018 F150 was diagnosed with a faulty CDF drum bushing failure. The Ford mechanic told me it is a known issue on F150s up through 2019, and there is no fix, leading to transmission failure. My vehicle suddenly downshifted from 70 to 50 on a highway, jolted back and forth, and caused tires to peel out. It was not safe.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630608December 13, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 197,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11630613December 13, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 10-15 MPH and coming to a stop, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the contact to be propelled forward. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the failure could not be duplicated. The dealer replaced unknown parts; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, where it was test-driven; however, the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring increasingly while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under an unknown recall. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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