Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11618289October 6, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
On my 2020 Ford F150, my wife was locked in the car because we could not get the passengers door to unlock. She just had surgery on her hand, and was not able to use her hand to open the door, and I could NOT get the door to unlock! I was trying all the unlock button, but it would not unlock. The only way I could get the door open was to put down the window, and reach in and unlock the door! What if a person needed to get the open open immedially!! This is not a good situation and is a majot safty matter that needs to be fixed by FORD! I have seen this is a common problem with many F150 owners as well. Ford's recall does not include my truck. For a 4 year old truck, this is just not right!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11618306October 6, 2024
WHEELS, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Took truck for service maintenance and tire rotation. Tire rotation wasn’t done because tech said lug nuts were swollen and they couldn’t get lug nuts off. I took truck across street to Big-O tires and they rotated tires and we had lug nuts replaced with steel lug nuts.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11618303October 6, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Daytime running lights burn out with no remedy with the exception of replacing entire headlight assembly. Safety is impacted as DRL's are needed in places that my work is conducted.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11618002October 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle moved forward with the shifter set in reverse. My safety and the safety of others was put at risk because the vehicle moved in the opposite direction from that indicated both by the position of the shifter and by the audible backup warning. Pressing the accelerator caused the vehicle to move forward instead of reverse. This problem has not yet been reported to manufacturer. There were no warning lamps or messages. All indicators were normal. This occurred while parallel parking in a tight space between two cars on the left side of the road. I backed in as far as I could go to the car behind, then turned the wheel and pulled in close to the car in front. I repeated the back and forth two more times to align the vehicle with the curb. At this point the shifter was in drive position and vehicle was close to the car in front. I shifted to reverse and gently pressed the accelerator to move away from the car in front. Instead, the vehicle moved forward and bumped the car in front. I applied the brake, shifted to park, then shifted to reverse. Again, the vehicle moved forward and bumped the car in front. I applied the brake and shifted into drive, then into reverse. Again the vehicle moved forward. The audible backup warning could be heard whenever the shifter was in reverse, and it stopped when taken out of reverse. At this point I turned off the vehicle. I started it again about a minute later. At this point it shifted correctly. I shifted to reverse and the vehicle moved backward as expected. I was able to finish parking as usual.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11618093October 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle independently accelerated; the vehicle shuddered and stalled. The contact stated that the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,770.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11618062October 4, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal fume leaked into the interior of the cabin from the catalytic converter. In addition, upon further inspection, the contact noticed an unknown leak from the exhaust gasket. The contact sustained headaches however medical attention was not sought. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspension, driveshaft, and other unknown repairs were needed. The contact was advised by the local dealer that the failure was related to an unknown TSB. The vehicle was repaired however, the failures reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11617819October 3, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact's husband owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving and exceeding 60 MPH, the temperature gauge became high and suddenly dropped to "0". Additionally, the contact stated that the temperature gauge was fluctuating while driving at various speeds and while at a complete stop. The contact's husband scanned the vehicle with a vehicle scanner but was unable to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617831October 3, 2024
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was traveling on the highway at a speed of 70 mph, when out of nowhere my truck downshifted to first gear; causing me to swerve to the side of the road. I had my vehicle towed to a shop where I was informed it was a module for the transmission and lead case which caused the malfunction. Upon doing the research I learned that it was a recall from the plant which my truck came from. Had repairs done at the tune of $5320.00. Also was told by a consumer service representative that I qualified for reimbursement, but then was told that my vehicle was not part of the recall which specifically displayed the exact symptoms and malfunctions of said recall-24S37.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617930October 3, 2024
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Upon acceleration to highway speeds, the vehicle motor bogged down and started to shake the engine bay. White smoke started coming out of the exhaust and a very prominent rattle came from engine bay which did not subside. Fordpass detected an engine misfire, but I believe its a component of the turbo that may have blown. Truck has 700 miles on it. Ford is still diagnosing the vehicle to date.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617962October 3, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 5th gear and remained stuck in 5th gear. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed; however, the failure recurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken to a certified transmission specialist, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission lead frame wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617972October 3, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the rearview camera was inoperable. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the image displayed on the screen was very distorted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11618000October 3, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I just got the car 3 weeks ago from the dealer and is leaking and I have this warning ON YOUR VEHICLE, IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE INTAKE VALVE STEM TO FRACTURE WHILE DRIVING. Please some help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617980October 3, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Factory LED day light running lamps on driver and passenger head lights went out and there is no way to replace them without changing out the entire headlight assembly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617979October 3, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Front Camera Fault causing Adaptive Cruise Control not to work therefore forfeiting any added measure of safety at highway speeds. The issue was investigated and was fixed at the local Ford dealer by installing a new camera, camera control module, and wiring. Warning message came on every time the truck was started and warning light came on saying that adaptive cruise control could. not be engaged
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617964October 3, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Passenger Daytime Running Light went out on me. Happened to other 2021-2024 Ford F150’s too. Hazardous to others due to confusion of lighting. No warnings at all.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617950October 3, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The daytime running lights started to begin to fail around August of 2023. As of today(10/3/2024) the passenger side has completely failed around the headlight assembly and the driver side has only failed along the vertical strip of the headlight assembly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617898October 3, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlight Daytime running lights burn out.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617881October 3, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
The DRL on the 2021 F150 Quad Beam headlights burn out continuously. Ford needs to step up and fix this issue. This issue is a safety matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617867October 3, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle lost power steering functionality. The message "Steering Assist Fault - Service Required" was displayed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the power steering became functional. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 15 MPH and turning into a parking lot, the failure recurred. The contact was able to pull into a parking space. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. The contact was able to drive to the dealer by using physical strength to steer the vehicle. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle with internal steering gear failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V407000 (Steering); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included due to the manufactured date. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11617646October 2, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I am experiencing the same shifting problems that caused the recall in the 2014 F150 trucks with the 6r80 transmission. Sudden downshifts, limp mode, etc.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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