Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11628035November 30, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Led DRL burned out both driver and passenger side. Extremely common issue in this generation of F150/similar year model. $1200 per head light assembly replacement to fix the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627969November 29, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
The door latches was not latching in cold weather until they are warmed up and then they latch. It is a safety thing for me and my kids and wife.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11628002November 29, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Daytime running lights have failed. Both sides in my ford f150
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627818November 28, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Two times the wheel end hub bolt on my left rear axle broke off. The first time the car was under warranty before the recall and the dealer provided a car for me to use while the truck was in the shop. This past week no vehicle or rental car was provided. The repair will take over one week to be completed. Since this is an ongoing problem without the final repair and parts until next year, Ford should be required to provide a vehicle to the customer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627825November 28, 2024
POWER TRAIN
It is 2014 F150 platinum it has a recall on the transmission. I took it in. They programmed it. I left with it. It was worse. and said that they had to get my truck was there for over a month and a half after the part was put on it. The transformation was worse now it’s back in the shop again for another two weeks. They’re telling me I need a new transmission. Anybody with common sense would know that if you’re driving 60 to 70 miles an hour and your truck shifts from six gear to first gear it’s going to tear something up in the transmission. I got it out and it was hard shifting out of first and the second out of fifth and the sixth and reverse was whining. All I’m asking for is help they want me to pay $6600 for a new transmission that I don’t have I’m on disability. Please help
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11627827November 28, 2024
POWER TRAIN
This 10 speed transmission has a substantial problems according to many owners reporting online. The car change gear automatically up and down that can result into an accident on the road for cars hitting from behind. The car accelerates by itself as well and as far as I learned that is related to the transmission. The problem started when the car was under the manufacturer warranty but they never wanted to fix it. The car now is out of the warranty and got much worse.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627699November 27, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that an unknown software update needed to be performed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,900.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627734November 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift into first gear. During the failure, the vehicle abruptly decelerated with the maintenance and check engine warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission speed sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and the contact was informed that the vehicle did not qualify for the Extended Warranty Coverage to fix the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627747November 27, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The rear backup camera fails to show in the display and/or freezes. This happens inconsistently so it is not easy to reproduce. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? When backing up and using the camera, when the camera feed freezes it could look like nothing is behind the vehicle. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? No Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No. The problem has been happening since the vehicle was purchased.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627771November 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I just want to provide support for others that have this safety issue, as my 2021 F150 Powerboost also has this issue. When making a turn, usually a righthand turn, onto a busy road, the vehicle will fail to accelerate. The delay is not turbo lag, but more so a dead space or lag of any response from the power train. I have found that if I disable the advance trac and traction control, the issue is no longer present. Just wanted to reinforce the confidence at the start and how dangerous it is. You get this false sense of security that the truck is going to accelerate a certain way, then falls flat at a very risky time. FYI, I am running the latest PCM code and modules updates available from Ford, via FDRS. Here are other examples if it helps: [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
#11627741November 27, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, upon coming to a complete stop at a stop light, the vehicle inadvertently stalled and initially failed to restart. The contact stated that after approximately 10 minutes the vehicle independently restarted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure or determine the cause of the failure. The contact was informed that no DTC codes had been retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 6,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627400November 26, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Intended breaking at Highway speeds. On [XXX] in PA and [XXX] in PA and MD. On several occasions the adaptive speed control dramatically slowed the vehicle for no apparent reason. The dash showed a speed limit change when there was no sign indicating a change. Several times the change was from 65+mph to 35 mph. The drastic speed change required swift and dramatic driver intervention to avoid collision. 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
#11627406November 26, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? -5.0 coyote motor oil consumption -1ST INSPECTION BECAUSE WE FOUND… OIL CONSUMPTION, FOUND VEHICLE CONSUMED 3QTS OF OIL IN 2,985 MILES. TSB 19-2365 PERFORMED PREVIOUS VISIT. FOLLOWED OIL CONSUMPTION DIAGNOSTICS. ENGINE PASSED CYLINDER LEAKAGE TEST AND COMPRESSION TEST. FOUND ALL CYLINDERS 160-170PSI. FOUND CYLINDER LEAKAGE LESS THAN 5%. LET VEHICLE SIT OVERNIGHT WITH SPARK PLUGS OUT AND INSPECTED VALVES, NO SIGNS OF VALVE SEAL LEAKAGE. DID FIND OIL "WIPING" ON CYLINDER WALLS, INDICATING OIL CONTROL RINGS STICKING IN PISTONS. RECOMMEND LONG BLOCK REPLACEMENT AS SHORT BLOCK IS OBSOLETE -2ND INSPECTION BECAUSE WE FOUND… PERFORMED RING GAP MEASUREMENTS AND CYLINDER OUT OF ROUND MEASUREMENTS. FOUND OIL CONTROL RINGS FOR CYLINDERS 1, 3, 4, AND 5 OUT OF SPEC. SPEC IS 0.15-0.45MM. CYLINDER 1-0.48MM, CYLINDER 3-0.53MM, CYLINDER 4-0.48MM AND CYLINDER 5-0.51MM. ALSO FOUND CYLINDERS 3, 4, 6, AND 8 OUT OF ROUND. SPEC IS 0.0005IN. CYLINDER 3-0.0007, CYLINDER 4-0.0006, CYLINDER 6-0.0006, AND CYLINDER 8-0.0006. THE CYLINDERS ON THESE ENGINES ARE NOT SERVICEABLE PER FORD. SHORT BLOCK REPLACEMENT IS NECESSARY. SHORT BLOCKS ARE OBSOLETE FOR THESE VEHICLES, SO LONG BLOCK REPLACEMENT IS REQUIRED. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? -My family financially and physically have been put at risk. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? -Yes Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? -Yes Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? -Check engine light came on July 4, 2024
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627449November 26, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 53 MPH in the rain, the rear end of the vehicle suddenly seized. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the lead frame output sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627452November 26, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
1 WAS DRIVING 55 MPH & IT LOCKED UP ON ME SHIFTED INTO 1ST GEAR & IS NOW STUCK IN 1ST GEAR. I ALMOSTED WRECKED LUCKELY I WASN'T FAR FROM HOME & IT'S BEEN PARKED SINCE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627458November 26, 2024
VISIBILITY, VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and attempting to open the sunroof, the sunroof made an abnormal popping sound. The contact noticed that the panoramic sunroof panel had become inoperable. The contact stated that the sunroof panel and the sunroof rails had fractured. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer confirmed that the VIN was not under recall and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627493November 26, 2024
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES
I was recently driving on the freeway in the #1 lane when my 2013 F150 began to experience a loss of power. While traveling at 70 mph, I noticed that my transmission had shifted and was stuck in 5th gear. I continued to depress the accelerator with no response. I then felt a sudden jolt from the transmission shifting to a lower gear and continued to travel. There was no warning light indicating that the truck was experiencing a malfunction. On Nov 26th I took my truck to an authorized Ford dealership service department who performed a diagnostic test on the transmission who recommended an immediate transmission flush and service, which I scheduled immediately. While on scheduling the repairs to my vehicle I learned that there was a recall on the 2011-2013 Ford F150 trucks. I learned that NHTSA issued a recall on 2/11/2019 and 6/10/19 due to the component failure of the transmissions in those vehicles causing the loss of power while driving. Both of these recalls involved either electrical component failure or mechanical failure of the parts installed in each vehicle that involved the powertrain. I was never notified by the NHTSA or Ford Motor Corporation of the recalls on my vehicle. During a phone conversation with Ford I was told that there is no longer a recall on the 2011-2013 F150. I was also told by a representative of Ford that there is no record of Ford sending me notification of the time of the recall. Here are the recall numbers that I found: 1. 19V075000 2. 19V433000 3. 16V345000 Thank you for your consideration.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627517November 26, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with cam phasers failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 153,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627518November 26, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was blue. The local dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11627557November 26, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Instrument cluster went completely black. No speedometer or other vehicle information available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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