Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11613346September 8, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The air conditioner/heater has intermittently. Sometimes that air will blow cold but then becomes warm and sometimes the defroster takes more time than usual to warm up. The AC fans will come on high and continuously run if the AC is on. This hasn't worked properly since I purchased this used truck with a warranty from a Ford dealership. I have had it to the dealership on 2 occasions and no codes existed and they could not replicate the issue. This issue affects the ability to defrost and/or defog the windshield. During driving when the windshield gets clogged up because of the weather conditions it becomes hazardous to my passengers and myself. Ford because there were no errors codes or lights and they could not reproduce the issue returned the vehicle unfixed. I have had the vehicle to 2 repair shops and both indicated this is a known issue by Ford and they have issued a Technical Service Bulletin #22-2089 on 9 March 2022 acknowledging this issue but has failed to correct this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613180September 7, 2024
POWER TRAIN
2011-2013 Ford F150 models with 6R80 Transmissions have a mechanical defect in the Molded Lead Frame and Output Speed Sensor (OSS). It was recalled under 19N01B and a safety recall 19S07 . I have had several incidents over the past year (2023-2024). When the OSS isn't read the truck will display a orange Wrench symbol and the truck will enter Limp Mode and although it continues to run it has very limited power and the speed and tachometer gauges go to zero. I have had this happen 2x times, both times it is a frightning occurance since it happens suddenly and usually in the flow of traffic. pulling to the side of the road and restarting the truck will clear the problem. I have also had the problem when starting out from a stop light and find the engine revs, but limited forward speed. The transmission will not upshift from 2nd or 3rd gear since the OSS is not reading and the transmission module doesn't know when to shift. Again pulling over and restarting the truck fixes the problem. This has occured 2x time in the past year also. I have taked the truck into a repair facility who has checked it out and could not duplicate the problem. I have had a code scanner connected since the first incident in September 2023, but no codes have thrown. The latest incident August 2024 I did see the Wrench symbol, lost power at appoximently 50mph. The code scanner recorded a P0720 pending code. I took the truck into Les Stumpt Ford for diagnosis. They found no problem and suggested I just keep driving it or replace the Lead Frame. The warranty for Lead Frame replacement ran out in 2019. I did argue that since this is a known mechanical defect Ford should cover it, but without a recall there is no method for a dealer to cover the defect. This is a startling occurance when the problem occurs and since it is well known at Ford i believe it should be a Ford repair. My truck is scheduled for Lead Frame replacement Sept 15th.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613231September 7, 2024
POWER TRAIN
While at highway speeds my truck has recently started downshifting to 1st gear. I've contacted Ford, Ford dealers and provided them with my VIN number and I keep being told my VIN is not included in the recent recall Ford issued. I find it disheartening to say the least that Ford will not acknowledge this! How can they single out just one year model and not all the years that have the exact transmission (6R80) and fix them all. The molded lead frame is the problem! My truck is a 2013 that is exhibiting the exact issues that Ford describes in their recent recall for only 2014 models, but yet my truck is not included. And I am afraid to drive my truck down the road after it locked the tires at 70 mph today when it decided to downshift to 1st gear! UNBELIEVEABLE! How many more crashes, injuries and possibly even deaths have to happen before someone holds Ford Motor Companies feet to the fire and fixes ALL of these lead frames? I am going to be forced to purchase this part and fix it in my garage because I am too afraid to go anywhere in it now after what happened today! Everyone of these transmissions need to be recalled and fixed! It is a MAJOR safety issue!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613271September 7, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
On September 7, 2024 at around 8 AM I was driving my 2014 Ford F150 3.5 L eco-boost and suddenly my brakes failed on me. I was driving and noticed that the low brake fluid light turned on and when I was coming to a stop, it was very difficult to stop the vehicle because I had to press my foot all the way down to the floor since I didn't feel any pressure when I pressed down on the brake. I made it to a parking lot where I put in a bottle of brake fluid, but then noticed that the fluid level went down after a few minutes. My vehicle would not retain the brake fluid and remained extremely difficult to come to a stop without putting myself and others at risk on the public roads. I entered my vehicles symptoms online and found vehicle recall "20S31", but on the Ford website, it says that my Vin is not covered by this recall. I believe that my vehicle should be covered by this recall because it has the exact same symptoms as others within the same years of production and also has the same engine type as the others that are covered by this recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613277September 7, 2024
ENGINE
I’ve had multiple “service engine soon” errors appear while driving normal highway conditions. The same code appears on my mobile application as the following… Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power What Is Happening? Illuminates when the system has detected a powertrain or a four-wheel drive fault. What Should I Do? A Powertrain or All Wheel Drive (AWD)/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) fault has been detected, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. These codes have been noted on the following dates. 8-25-2024 and 9-6-2024
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613021September 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The transmission is having deceleration at high rates of speed on the highway. It is have severe hard metal clicks that cause the front end to lock up and squeal tires at over 50 miles an hour. It is failing to take gear especially in drive. It is resulting in rolling backwards (I live in the mountains and at times haul a trailer resulting in high safety issues.) Unable to take gears and take off from a stop at times. This is all putting me at high risk of having a wreck and losing control especially on narrow mountain roads and traveling busy highways. I live off a corner and people come around fast and the transmission is failing. The issues with the 2014 is the same issue I am having with the 2015. I am struggling to get the dealership to manage the issue. It varies in frequency, but is profoundly limiting my ability to do my second job and travel due to fear of getting in an accident injuring myself, my livestock, or others. The truck at times will flash a wrench symbol, but other times will not. They started earlier this year. I have had the truck at the dealership 2x and get poor service since it is not a 2014, but experiencing same issues as that model.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613028September 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission abruptly shifts between lower gears (1-5), sometimes causing a jerking motion. Several times it drops down (feeling like car completely looses power) causing cars in to almost rear end vehicle, conversely jerks forward when shifting into high gear almost rear-ending car in front of me. Has happened several times. Dealer claims need to redo transmission. Upon investigating online, there are numerous similar complaints forum discussing this topic. This is a serious safety issue with Ford along with bilking customers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613101September 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The contact also stated that the transmission shifted to the incorrect gear while driving, causing the vehicle to fail to respond as needed. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was sluggish while driving with the power train warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PCM had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613117September 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 61 MPH, the transmission independently downshifted to first gear. In addition, the contact stated that the rear wheels locked up. The dealer was contacted and made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was not diagnosed; however, the contact was informed that the output speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer to order the part for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613121September 6, 2024
ENGINE
The truck has a horrendous rattle on cold starts. I have had it in a Ford service center and they tell me it needs almost $4500 worth of work to repair the issue. They say EI36 Camshaft Sprocket-replace.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613132September 6, 2024
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact stated that when the independent mechanic started the vehicle, the oil level was at five. The vehicle was turned off; however, the vehicle was restarted, and the low oil warning light illuminated. The independent mechanic opened the hood and checked the oil and discovered metal shavings inside the oil. The contact was informed that the failure was due to failed cam phasers. The contact was informed that the cam phasers had been failing for a while. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613158September 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Cam Phasers went bad, had to get replaced.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613118September 6, 2024
ENGINE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power. My veh is experiencing this issue FOrd need to release the recall for repairs to be complete.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612719September 5, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The lead frame on valve body in transmission, most fords have this recall, truck gets stuck in gear
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612743September 5, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, SUSPENSION
I bought this truck 2 and a half years ago and from day one it has been nothing but trouble. I was sold a lemon I have spend God knows how much on this truck and now it sits in the yard with a cracked turbo, electrical issues and transmission problems that I've been told has been a problem along time and I'd have to agree. Within the first 3 months of owning the truck it was in the shop 3 or 4 times. I had all kinds of warranty's added to my loan that I wasn't aware of and I've tried having the issue handled but Ford dealership will not tdo anything about it. I still over over 20,000 dollars on this truck I don't know if you can help but if you can I'd greatly appreciate it. I've had numerous sensors replaced, cv joints replaced, a arms replaced, wheel bearings, catalytic converters, ball joints, brake calipers, brake lines, struts, purge valve, engine mount, fuel pump twice, and I'm sure there's more alot of this was in the first not even year.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612751September 5, 2024
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that there was rust on the side panels near the wheels and underneath. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined there was excessive rust on the subframe. There was no plug to drain the water. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was unknown. The VIN was not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612768September 5, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact's son owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the driver was driving at various speeds and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle experienced hard shifts and hesitated while responding. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission was skipping gears unintentionally and shifted in and out of gear while driving. The contact was unsure whether a warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the diagnostic information was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612774September 5, 2024
POWER TRAIN
there was a recall issued for the transmission downshifting to 1st gear while driving. Recall# 24S37. I have this issue and immediately scheduled the software update. they came to my home address and that did not resolve the issue. then i took the vehicle to Sunbury Motors in Sunbury, Pa and they ran a diagnostic and nothing showed. the truck is actively downshifting to 1st while driving. it has happened numerous times. they had me drive it 16 miles away to the nearest dealership. The dealership stated there is nothing more they can do. I called ford and they said "what do you want from us?!!!" ii would like my transmission fixed so that I can safely drive this vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612870September 5, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the "WRENCH" symbol and the check transmission warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power and the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH. The contact was able to exit the highway and pull into a parking lot. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and saw that transmission fluid was leaking from the transmission. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer who diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin Number: 24-2046 for harsh or delayed transmission shift (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612897September 5, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
The brake booster failed. It is not available. The mechanic replaced it. Because the booster failed the engine was sucking the brake fluid into the intact. This caused the the brakes not to have fluid and the engine to lock up and the engine threw a rod threw the engine. The problem was diagnosed by a mechanic and parts replaced. A brand new brake master cylinder was installed and a new engine is being put in. No it has not. Yes a light came on that the engine was low on brake fluid when it happened.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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