Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11629685December 9, 2024
POWER TRAIN
On December 7 2024 I parked the vehicle in a driveway and left the engine running. The vehicle's gear selector was firmly in park and the emergency brake was not set. I sat in the vehicle for a few minutes waiting for my friend. While waiting and the vehicle still in park and still running, I exited the vehicle to adjust the back set. I left the driver door open, and opened the rear driver's side door to fold down the rear seat, and move items out of the way. While doing so the vehicle suddenly began drifting backwards. I immediately stepped backwards and watched the vehicle roll backwards down the driveway approximately 5-10 feet. The vehicle then stopped. I then got into the cab and put the emergency brake on. The vehicle has had prior service for transmission shifting issues and was reprogrammed. This initially helped but over time the transmission began exhibiting shifting issues. In general, after start up, the first time the vehicle shifts from 3rd to 4th gear the shift may feel hard and as if the brakes are being applied. This occurs intermittently.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629694December 9, 2024
POWER TRAIN
My truck only have 72000 miles and I’m experiencing transmission failure the transmission get stuck on shifting and I just took it to the mechanic and he’s asking for parts including the whole transmission and is on back order usually because I’m not the only one with the same problem Ford already know about the potential problem for 2011 and 2014 and they extend the warranty on this trucks but they use the same transmission for the 2015 and 2016 now I’m out of the blue with cost of more than $5000 to repair it , it should be investigated for sure it’s not fare for us as the owners to pay out of our pockets
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629766December 9, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Running light led strip in both headlights has gone out before 40k miles. Numerous issues with these all over the road having the same problem. Causes an issue with visibility and is unsafe. Manufacturer wants 1700 per headlight to fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629640December 9, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked abnormally while downshifting while depressing the brake pedal. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and the failure was acknowledged; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle remained with the dealer for over a month before the vehicle was returned. The contact stated that the failure had worsened upon retrieving the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629600December 9, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was stopped at red light intersection my truck went into idle mode (start/stop) when light changed I tried to proceed through the truck engine/electrical transmission locked up. I had to turn the truck completely off and open one of the doors to be able to restart the truck and move through the intersection. it has done this repeatedly I have taken it to Ford they have tried to charge me an astronomical amount to diagnose it.. with no guarantee of it being fixed. I have almost been rear ended 3 times!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629388December 7, 2024
POWER TRAIN
My truck has been suddenly and unexpectedly downshifting into first gear at any speed. At times, it would not engage the transmission at low gears leaving me stuck in the middle of the intersection or at a stop light. The Ford service department indicated that the10r80 transmission has to be rebuilt due to the CDF drum going bad. According to the service department, this seems to be a common issue with a Ford 150 10 speed truck. I have read that the 2017-2019 Ford six speed transmissions has a safety recall. It seems that Ford has built a substandard 6 and 10 speed transmission putting people in risk of injury due to a malfunctioning transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629414December 7, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Wipers failed during rain storm. Wipers initially started to operate sporadically and then stopped. Later they worked fine. Wipers then started to fail to operate every morning but if switch left on would randomly start working. Vehicle was taken in for service Vice but was told the issue could not be duplicated. As weather reached freezing temperatures wipers quit working completely. Replaced wiper motor myself and issue was fixed. Found out after replacing the motor had been previously replaced as part of a safety recall in April 2023.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629413December 7, 2024
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Recall with no remedy.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629163December 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly shifted to first gear. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was previously taken to the local dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the lead frame wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the dealer. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629166December 6, 2024
SEATS, SEAT BELTS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I never got contacted about any recall on my vehicle from dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629235December 6, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, there was a message on the infotainment screen that the "The Pro Power Onboard Has Detected a Fault" was displayed. The contact stated that the charging outlet in the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it diagnosed and determined that a software update was needed. The outlet module was replaced, and the software was updated but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 46,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629247December 6, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The cameras are of poor quality and are often blurry, including the 360 view. Cleaning the lenses does does resolve the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629259December 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
While driving this morning 12/6/24 I pulled out of a driveway going between 5-10 mph and my truck completely turned off. The dashboard said...."Auto StartStop Shift to P, then Restart Engine" My truck had no lights, the steering wheel became stiff, I couldnt steer, the brake became very plyable almost unusable, I was completely stuck in the middle of the road! I had to put my truck in park and restart it. Luckily it started and didnt cause an accident. This is the 3rd time this has happened since I owned this vehicle. This is extremely dangerous and very scary!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629280December 6, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629284December 6, 2024
ENGINE
Cam phaser issue. There is a recall on this already. But my vehicle hasn't been reported yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629325December 6, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while cold starting the vehicle, the engine was making a grinding noise and the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The failure was a recurring failure. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 - Cam Phaser Replacement (Engine and Engine Cooling). The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629354December 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Cam phaser and timing chain is starting to go bad
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629362December 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Passenger side rear axle bolt broken. Ford has issued a recall on earlier vehicles, but they still have not created a permanent fix and it is happening to the 2023 models as well
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629305December 6, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle, the back-up camera malfunctioned, causing the screen image to become frozen and still, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11629194December 6, 2024
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
Started truck then we heard a loud pop, similar to a gun shot. Then we heard crackling through the speakers. Audio volume controls were ineffective as well as radio on/off controls. Turned truck off and restarted no pop this time but the crackling continued. I called my local Ford dealer to schedule a service appointment for the next afternoon. Then next day when I was driving the truck to work the crackling continued for several minutes then the sound system went back to normal. That afternoon, 12/4 after work I drove the truck to the dealer I had purchased the truck from to drop it off. I reported the situation to the service advisor and he said since the sound system does not throw codes it would not be able to be diagnosed unless the problem duplicated itself which I would have to leave the truck for an extend period of time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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