Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11616588September 26, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Upon getting a recall done for the OSS downshift my truck has been acting up. While in motion at about 40 mph yesterday my truck automatically downshifted into 1st gear. My tires skid and it jerked me really hard. I though I had hit something. If someone was behind me at that moment or I was going faster it could have caused a wreck. The transmission also does not shift out of 1st gear sometimes after stopping at a light or stop sign. This could cause a wreck also as I can't go over 5-10 mph as the RPMS redline because it will not shift. I can put it in manual mode and shift it sometimes but not always. Occasionally it will not shift past 3rd gear. Since the recall has been done the tech added Campaign 19N01. Upon calling the dealership that did the repair in Memphis TN they stated it had nothing to do with the recall (not sure how they can determine that without looking at it) and it sounded like I was having transmission problems. They are 4 months out for transmission repairs, so even if I wanted to pay for the repair and not try to go through the recall or extended warranty I cant for MONTHS! My engine light is on but have not had the codes ran. The Ford forum... [XXX] all states the same issues I am having. This seems to be a common occurrence and if your vehicle is out of the warranty or had already been done then you are on your own. The forum is stating it is the lead frame or output speed sensor on the transmission that is the issue. I have had so many issues with this FORD its ridiculous. My timing chain exploded as well and I had to purchase a complete new motor. This is a common failure with this model /motor Ford trucks. It also shows a wrench on the dash and the speedometer quits working and mileage, MPG and others just show dashes. Need a resolution from FORD so the customers do not have to fork the bill for THEIR faulty PARTS! 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
#11616608September 26, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while cold starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure had occurred twice. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with cam phaser failure. The contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that previously the failure had occurred in 2020 and the cam phasers were replaced under warranty. The contact stated that the same part number was used to complete the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616314September 25, 2024
TIRES:TREAD/BELT, TIRES, TIRES:BEAD
I bought a set of 4 of these tires at the BIG O store at 2420 W. Northern Phoenix Az, on 12/2022. Within the first year I began to feel a wobble on the front. Then one day I woke up to the left drivers side tire flat, so I took it to Big O and they replaced the tire because a big screw went through the tread to where they had to replace it, plus it had a bubble on the tread. Then they rotated the tires. So the new tire was on the left rear and the old CXV was on the front. So months later, I started feeling the front start to wobble again. I looked at the left front (CXV) tire and found that it had a big bubble on the better part of a quarter of the tread portion of the tire. I took it back to Big O tire and they replaced it again. They said it was due to the heat. But they marked the right front tire with yellow crayon where the bubble on this tire was. But said nothing about it. Then a week or two ago I started feeling the wobble again So I saw That the right front tire had a bubble on the tread again. This was the same tire that BIG O had marked and let me drive away with. So 3 tires of the CXV performer have had the bubbles on the better part of 30-50% of the tread. I have not got this tire fixed yet. I was going to go back to Michelin's or Yokohama. The tire is very bad. I called the BIG O tire and they said it was because I have not rotated the tires as often as I should have. They said it was going to cost me the same price for the new one. I told them I wanted this tire back as I was going to send it to NHTSA. Then the guy said, "oops your still under warranty, we can replace it for the price of the warranty certificates. We havent had any problems with those tires." I wonder if this is true? My niece bought tires from BIG O same make and had the same problem with her tires. Please investigate this before someone dies or gets hurt from these tires falling apart at high speeds. I am out the money for new tires.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616332September 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle shifted to first gear. The contact stated that while her son was driving 60 MPH, the vehicle downshifted unexpectedly, and the vehicle abruptly stopped. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission, lead frame harness, and control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Morristown Ford (1112 W Morris Blvd., Morristown, TN 37813); who was unable to determine cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 140,160. Parts distribution disconnect.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616335September 25, 2024
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon cold starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the defect was related to the cam phasers and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616346September 25, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Front passenger side brake line (plastic) burst - causing no braking on vehicle. This happened when parked and just starting to drive vehicle out of carport. Vehicle was towed to service center (Car Fix Western Ave Knoxville, TN), damaged confirmed by tech. Both front brake lines were replaced, system flushed and tested. Incident occurred [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
#11616350September 25, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TAILGATE:LOCK
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and hauling a Keystone Cougar trailer, the tailgate opened unintendedly, which the contact noticed after making a stop. The contact stated that the failure caused damages to the vehicle and the trailer. The contact stated that the upper part of the tailgate was bent, and the outer side of the tailgate had buckled in. Additionally, the contact noticed that the propane tank of the trailer had been pushed back. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 117,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616361September 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
My F150 shifts hard through the gears sometimes. It's real clunky, loud and shuddering. Sometimes it shifts suddenly causing rapid acceleration or down shifts just as hard causing sudden deceleration. In traffic this is a dangerous situation, such as merging lanes. Not only is it uncomfortable and probably bad for parts. It's dangerous and not Ford tough like they advertise.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616381September 25, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the failure had gotten progressively worse. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers and differential had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616390September 25, 2024
ENGINE
Cam phaser noise, replaced already at 29000 miles and failed again at 78000 miles, Ford had a Program 21N03 to replace phasers, but expired Jan 2023, was informed this morning by ford dealer. >$4000 to replace a know design issue on these phasers. believe there is a new design but Ford will not warranty the change per 21N03 program. When called Ford customer care, no program available to support a change and rep could not give me assurances if the vehicle is safe to drive. I do not think this is acceptable given a know design issue on this engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616459September 25, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2019 ford f150 TRANSMMITION ISSUES SHIFTING HARD and down shifting when driving down the road, there has been a TSB issued but i was never notified about it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616462September 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to shift from park(P); however, the vehicle hesitated to shift out of park(P). In addition, the contact stated that while driving 10-25 MPH, the gears felt abnormal during acceleration. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that when the failure occurred while driving, he would merge over to the shoulder of the roadway and shift to park. The vehicle would then resume to normal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616464September 25, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:ELECTRONIC LOCK/LATCH ACTUATOR
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, the front passenger’s side door failed to open as intended. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the door latch actuator had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,560.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616523September 25, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the image of a key was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle at the residence, the contact became aware that there was an oil leak on the ground underneath the engine. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that one of the cylinders in the engine was failing and there was an unstated failure within the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,322.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616100September 24, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
I was driving, I looked down because my truck was unresponsive, my truck had died, a warning light had come on stating the following: "Auto Start/Stop Shift to P, then Restart Engine". I was on the interstate, in a two lane construction zone, I had to pull over into the construction area, stop my truck, and try and restart. After a minute or two, I was able to restart my truck and re-enter the road way. A very dangerous situation, luckily I did not have my children in the vehicle at the time. I scheduled a service appointment after this and was told it was the fuel pump control module. Unfortunately, it has happened twice since my service appointment... something needs to me done!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616131September 24, 2024
WHEELS
My 2017 Ford F150 crew cab listed has chrome wheels on it. Just replaced the original tires on the chrome wheels and the chrome chips off. According to the tire company and the Ford dealer, these wheels are defective and Ford knows about it. The dealer said that Ford has replaced these wheels because of the chrome coming off which makes the wheels weak. I contact Ford customer service and they did not see a recall. Ford recommended a contact national Highway traffic safety association. File a case.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616141September 24, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The transmission in these Ford Trucks has a failed bushing that allows fluid to escape the drum used to operate the three overdrive clutches. It causes the truck to suddenly stall, lurch forward unexpectedly, and it poses a major safety risk . Trucks with this issue can suddenly lose power at highway speeds causing traffic accidents.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616195September 24, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616219September 24, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle while cold starting the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with defective cam phasers. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11616221September 24, 2024
ENGINE
2016 F-150 3.5 112,000 miles. first happend two weeks ago. Has done this 5 times now. It Seems like ever so often I go over a bump or entering or exiting bridge at highway speed my truck would throw the wrench at me and check engine light and hill assist disabled and I don't believe I even have hill assist. I would have no throttle response and have to pull over and the truck would run rough so the only thing I could do is turn it off and back on and the error would fix itself. it's done this to me a handful of times now and I had my code reader with me and the error code P2112- throttle actuator control system stuck open. I did some googling and others have had this same problem. this could be a very bad situation if a person was to pull into traffic or on a busy highway and have no throttle response and get into a accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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