Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11615744September 21, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I took my truck, a 2020 Ford F150 (manufactured 11/19) to the Ford dealership to fix my AC (apparently a failed compressor) and to look at what could be causing a loud screeching noise from underneath the vehicle which began randomly happening a few months back. The truck had also started to lag when changing gears accompanied by a loud clunking sound. This was especially a concern when merging into traffic since the speed wasn't picking up normally. The dealership said I need a new transmission $8000 and a new AC compressor $1800. FOR A 4 YEAR OLD TRUCK!!!!??? I follow all upkeep such as oil changes and tire rotations.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615741September 21, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
I have a 2022 Ford F-150 Platinum with B&O Sound system. Yesterday, while driving I experienced a loud boom followed by loud staticky crackling sounds coming from the sound system. I thought I had been hit by another vehicle or somebody had thrown something at the car. I stopped immediately to see if glass was broken and got out of vehicle for fear it was going to burn or blow up. The crackling sound continued even after turning off the sound system and turning off the vehicle. The crackling continued for approximately 30 minutes. This morning, I started the car and the crackling sound was not present. This is a safety issue because it caused me to be alarmed and behave in abrupt manner to get out of the car, and may have even caused hearing damage.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615740September 21, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
I was slowing to a stop at a stoplight in traffic when the brake pedal dropped to the floor and the truck was no longer slowing. The ABS, Anti collision, and check brake system lights all illuminated. I was able to slow the truck and place in park to stop. Vehicle was taken to dealership where it was found to be in perfect condition according to the mechanic. I have been told that I should have no issue taking the vehicle although nothing has been resolved.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615604September 20, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615639September 20, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked intermittently. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred for the past two years. The vehicle had previously been taken to an unknown dealer several years prior to the failure, but the dealer was unable duplicate the failure. The contact related the failure to the transmission; however, the vehicle had not recently been diagnosed or repaired by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615642September 20, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the oil pan was leaking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil pan was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615664September 20, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power while accelerating. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the 10th gear ratio was inaccurate. The contact stated that the transmission fluid was previously flushed; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615674September 20, 2024
POWER TRAIN
When attempting to accelerate the vehicle hesitates for several seconds as the automatic 10 speed transmission attempts to engage the proper gear. This is intermittent. It has happened numerous times and is particularly dangerous when attempting to merge onto a highway or turning in either direction at an intersection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615698September 20, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Western NY, driving on Interstate 86 during a heavy rain, windshield wipers failed. They initially quit working making visibility impossible. Crawled to rest area on shoulder of highway with flashers going. Planned on spending night in truck until daybreak. Eventually rain lightened up, turned truck and wipers on once again. At first, they twitched every few seconds. Eventually, they wiped one cycle, very, very slowly every 5+ seconds. Occasionally starting and stopping.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615710September 20, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The lead frame on the 6r80 transmission is faulty causing a sudden stop in operation while the vehicle is moving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615644September 20, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, as he depressed the brake pedal to slow down for a traffic sign the vehicle was not slowing. The contact stated that he had depressed the brake pedal to the floorboards and the vehicle was not stopping. The contact stated that his vehicle ran the traffic sign and he crashed into a vehicle that was in the intersection on the driver's side rear wheel well. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the road surface was wet due to rain. The contact stated that his air bags were deployed. The contact stated that his front bumper was crushed and the hood was crumpled back. The contact stated that the state police were on the scene and issued a report. The contact stated that a neighbor drove him to a local emergency room. The contact stated that he had pain in his right knee, pain in his left wrist and minor cuts on his left wrist. The contact's vehicle was towed away from the scene. The contact was not sure what happened to the other vehicle. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact had researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V533000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615591September 20, 2024
WHEELS
broken rear-axle hub bolt driver side With max trailer tow package ford is telling me it not covered Recall Reference Number: 23S65
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615559September 20, 2024
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Original tire. Tire mileage= Vehicle mileage P 275 / 60 R 20 Passenger Rear Tire Tread Partial Failure approximately halfway between inner/outer sidewall Approximate size of 2" x 2". Additional tread section loose. Risk of blowout and loss of vehicle control Verbally communicated issue to both dealer and tire manufacturer, awaiting response from dealer. No warnings, symptoms. Issue identified while vehicle was stationary.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615513September 19, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The truck lurches forward when put in park. When shifting from park to another gear it slams into gear. When driving down the road it slips in gears and shudders and jolts. I have been driving down the interstate whens it's done that and I thought I was going to cause an accident and seriously hurt myself and others. The vehicle has been gone over by an independent garage. There is no lights on or codes coming through saying anything is wrong.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615528September 19, 2024
POWER TRAIN
When the truck is trying to change gears, there would be a long hesitation before it can move up to the next gear while accelerating. The truck would sometimes lose power and speed while trying to find the gear. It would sometimes jump from gear 1 all the way gear 10 and then randomly bounce between the other gears before actually settling. At the moment it does find the right gear, the truck would launch forward violently. I took it to a ford dealership to be diagnosed, where I was told a new transmission is needed. I reached out to the manufacture regarding the issue and was told that there is no assistance for the issue. The quoted cost for the new transmission is $8400.00. I did some research and found that a lot of recent model Ford trucks a having the same problem with the transmission. Most report I read encountered the problem before 100000 miles. The truck is currently at the Ford dealer waiting to repaired. I find this is unfair to consumers to deal with an issue of this expense on what I consider to be a new truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615325September 19, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Sudden downshifting while driving relating to transmission lead frame failure
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615345September 19, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop in the middle of the road. After the failure, the transmission failed to shift back into gear, causing the vehicle to become undrivable. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission was severely damaged during the failure and needed to be replaced. The transmission was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact later received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615388September 19, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission issue Available upon request. While driving on interstate on September 17, 2024, the truck downshifted & was stuck in 3rd speed on interstate. I received a recall notice 24V444 and had the software update by dealer in July 2024. Not reproduced issue. Inspection schedueled with dealer next week. No warning lamps, messages or other symptoms.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615397September 19, 2024
ENGINE
misfire on cylinders1,3,5 timing chain, inter cooler a/c hoses. paid over $5,000 for these repairs. 1 month later engine failure. traded it in and took a $7,500 loss for repair of new engine. 83,000 miles on the engine. 2018 3.5 liter v6 ecoboost for platinum . engine light would blink if it received to much acceleration. would have to pull over and turn off engine. for the engine light to go away. ford never did replace or fix this issue. next thing I know I need a new engine. had this truck less than one year. and a loss of 12,500. the moonroof pillars brackets started to brake off not able to use the moon roof. thermostat removed and replaced. bg cooling system service, oil cooler lines replaced, intake tube boot replaces, radiator hoses replaced, heater hoses replaced,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615447September 19, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted with the transmission warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed due to a molded lead frame. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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