Ford F-150 Complaints
39,812 consumer complaints on file.
- #11620629October 18, 2024ENGINE
My engine had cam phasers problems prior to the release of the recall (found here [XXX] ). Approximately 50,000 miles later the problem happened again because the new phasers were the same faulty design as the old ones. The recall fixes the issue with a new design phasers. However due to the way it's worded, Ford refuses to repair my vehicle. There should be a new recall extending the time frame and mileage. Mileage should also be counted between repairs. 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
- #11620653October 18, 2024ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, unknown service lights illuminated. Additionally, on several occasions the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that there was moisture inside the driver's side rear taillight assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 59,025.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11620661October 18, 2024SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Three warnings light up: Antilock Brake Fault, Hill Start Assist Warning, and Pre-Collision Assist Not Available. Brakes failed. I was fortunate that no one was in front of me but the truck barely stopped. Took full pedal to the floor to force lockup. I am filing the matter as it does appear to be a frequently occurring concern in 2021 and 2022 models based on what I have read to date.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11620299October 17, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Truck has been recalled for a lead frame issue with a 19N01 recall for csp ford refuses to fix the issue stating it's outside of warranty but truck will go into 5th gear and then slam down to first while driving, occasionally the transmission speed sensor fails due to this and trans won't shift out of 5th gear at all. This is happening with several years of the f150 series and ford isn't doing anything about it the f150s are hazardous on the road
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11620313October 17, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2018 Ford F-150, 3.5l Ecoboost truck is experiencing hard shifting between gears. The transmission races in the lower gear and then has a hard think into the next gear.
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- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11620326October 17, 2024POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at low speeds under 25 MPH, the vehicle experienced jerking and shuttering. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The transmission assembly was replaced but the failures continued to occur. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 29,000.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11620370October 17, 2024POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, POWER TRAIN
See attached document for complaint.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11620394October 17, 2024ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while 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 that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 81,790.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11620403October 17, 2024POWER TRAIN, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
See attached document for complaint.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11620472October 17, 2024ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle he heard an abnormal rattling sound emanating from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the cam phasers. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred 38,050 miles later. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 49,950.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11620065October 16, 2024POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The Lead Frame in my truck went bad. I was driving on the highway doing 70mph, the truck downshifted to 5th and I lost control of what gear I was in. When I came to a stop the truck was still in 5th gear and it died. I was unable to restart the truck and had to get it towed.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11620149October 16, 2024POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission erroneously downshifted to first gear causing the vehicle to abruptly reduce speeds. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 143,000.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11620153October 16, 2024ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that he noticed that when the oil life decreased to 50 percent, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the check engine warning light would go off when the oil reservoir was refilled or an oil change was performed. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming unusual amounts of engine oil and there were no visible leaks. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline and report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11620182October 16, 2024POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would abruptly downshift to first gear without warning. The vehicle would resume normal operation soon after the initial failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was given a diagnostic fee to have the vehicle inspected. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the downshifting failure was a common issue for that model vehicle and that recalls had been placed on prior year models for that issue. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11620202October 16, 2024POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the transmission had erroneously downshifted causing the vehicle to suddenly reduce speed. After restarting the engine the failure had self-corrected and the vehicle operated as normal. The vehicle was taken to the local transmission mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000(POWER TRAIN). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 158,000.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11619773October 15, 2024UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2017 Ford f150 Raptor transmission 10r80 has been many complaints of Ford owners due to safety issues. My truck jerks from Park to drive. Also when driving, the gears don't shift correctly. I'm hoping their is a solution that Ford needs to pay and take care of this transmission problem. As in the meantime I have my Ford truck in the Dealership hoping it can be a Recall.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11619837October 15, 2024ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon a cold start of the engine, an abnormal, rattling sound would emit from the engine without warning. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the engine's cam phasers which were associated with Technical Service Bulletin: 21-2119. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where they acknowledged the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified but informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer later referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11619913October 15, 2024STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while in reverse (R), he observed a loud snapping noise. The contact stated that he exited the vehicle and observed the driver's front tire was turned oddly in the right direction. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11619924October 15, 2024POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the transmission began slipping out of gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who referred to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000. The VIN was not available.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0
- #11619936October 15, 2024ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled, and the contact also noticed a loud rattling sound coming from the engine with multiple warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed due to the engine burning oil and the contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was taken to the dealer where it 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 30,000.
- Crash:
- No
- Fire:
- No
- Injuries:
- 0
- Deaths:
- 0