Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11612933September 5, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
The truck only goes through 1 through 3 and then when it shifts into 4 it doesn’t go anywhere and it throws a bunch of service codes that just go away when you turn the truck off it has dropped from 6th gear to 3rd and locked the tires up and spun me out almost causing me to wreck the truck
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612894September 5, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Vehicle will randomly lose airflow from any vents, including defroster vent after travelling for a while with AC on. If window happens to fog up while driving there is no way to blow air across it, Brought to dealer a week after purchase with 4K miles on it, and they supposedly did a software fix on a evaporater temperature sensor to stop the AC line from freezing, and restoring airflow. Worked for a couple of months but now the airflow is randomly stopping from the vents. After vehicle sits the problem goes away and can't be readily duplicated for dealer to fix, but obviously something is happening. Will bring back to dealer and see what they say.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612776September 5, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I've experienced the loss of power during hard acceleration. Right hand turns from a stop feel like the engine has stalled and rolling right hand turns are becoming increasingly more dangerous. Most recently as I was merging onto a highway. Pedal to the floor, the truck initi9ally accelerated for a couple seconds until it stalled to make the truck not only not accelerate but almost made it feel as if I was breaking. This is very dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612470September 4, 2024
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Engine has began making lots of noises such as ticking and banging. Loss of power when driving the vehicle, extremely high fuel consumption resulting in maybe 10mpg with an 2.7 eco boost engine. Every start up of the vehicle results in large clouds of blue smoke emitting from the exhaust. I believe my engine is having the same failure as the new recall and my vehicle shall be included even though it’s a 2017. Why is mine not included when all the signs are pointing to the exact same issue. For the exact same engine
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612508September 4, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over safely. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who provided the contact with a diagnostic test fee, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612511September 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked extremely hard and then the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times within two weeks however, the check engine warning light recently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnostic test was performed, and the DTC code: P068A was retrieved. The contact researched the diagnostic code and determined that the code indicated the PCM failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,155.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612519September 4, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the brake pedal went to the floorboard while depressed, and the vehicle failed to stop. The message "Brake Fluid Low" was displayed. The contact applied the parking brake and pulled over to the shoulder. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the brake master cylinder and brake booster were replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V345000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612537September 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I was driving down the road 8/17/2024, and the wrench came on, I thought I would drive a few miles to my house and then tow to dealer, but the transmission line broke and pumped out all the transmission oil and the truck shifted into neutral or and the transmission was destroyed. The truck lost power to the wheels. Dealership said transmission was destroyed. Only the dealership inspected the parts. The wrench came on 3 miles before the truck lost power.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612546September 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission shifts radically, jumps gears going either up or down shifting. Randomly goes into neutral regardless or terrain, more pronounced on elevation. Violently shakes at times during shifting. Safety concern to myself, passengers, and other motorists when the vehicle randomly shifts into neutral particularly on elevated roads. In addition random inability to accelerate in tight driving conditions. Random hard shifting creating risk of whiplash It has been reported to Ford Motor company case #[XXX]. It has been at local dealership two times with an appointment to go back No inspections at this time No warning signals initially but now are receiving warnings 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
#11612561September 4, 2024
ENGINE
We have purchased this vehicle as a used vehicle and shortly after we purchase, the check engine light came on. We were advised to replace some solenoid(s) on the engine but that did not address the issue. The technician advised that we can continue replacing parts in the engine that would total around $3000 but there is no guarantee that it will address the issue and the most common fix they had was to replace the engine as this seems to be a common problem around F150 owners. We have received a second opinion from a local Ford dealership and they recommended replacing the engine as well which we ended up doing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612571September 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN
-10R80 Transmission began malfunctioning at 86,000 miles. Per Ford dealer, the shift strategy was cleared which did not resolve issue. Internal transmission failure was suspected and transmission was replaced. -From a complete stop, the truck would not want to shift from 1st to 2nd gear unless driver let off the gas causing unnecessary risk. From there, truck would shift extremely hard while under acceleration. Additionally, there were instances where truck would not downshift while slowing down to a stoplight. Truck remained in 7th gear at the green light and could only be moved by switching truck to manual shift. -Issue was verified by an independent shop along with a local Ford dealer. -Unsure if the component has been inspected by manufacturer as it was replaced by them. -No engine lights, codes, or other symptoms.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612588September 4, 2024
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was related to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the cam phaser was previously replaced under an Extended Warranty coverage; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612600September 4, 2024
TIRES
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discovery ATP, Tire Size: 265/70/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while performing a tire rotation, the contact discovered sidewall bulges and tread separation on both rear tires. The vehicle was taken to the tire retailer, where it was determined that the rear tires were defective and needed to be replaced. The contact replaced both rear tires. The tire manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle failure mileage was 220,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612611September 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and shifted out of gear independently. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be repaired or replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified on the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 48,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612614September 4, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while leaving a parking space, the power steering functionality became inoperable. The contact stated that the steering wheel was difficult to turn after restarting the vehicle. The contact checked the tires for low air pressure. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that the failure was due to the steering actuator. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612626September 4, 2024
ENGINE
I am writing to formally submit a complaint regarding persistent and significant issues with the cam phasers in my 2017 Ford F-150 3.5 EcoBoost. I purchased the vehicle in December 2022 with 70,000 miles on it. Since then, I have experienced ongoing cam phaser problems, which have led to considerable inconvenience and expense. In February 2023, with 82,000 miles on the vehicle, I took it to a dealership for diagnoses. Unfortunately, this repair was quoted at $8,000. The repair involved: •Checking engine light diagnosis and verification of cam phaser failure. •Removal and replacement of timing chains, phasers, chain tensioners, valve covers, gaskets, and other related components. •Reinstallation and testing to ensure the problem was resolved. I believe Ford should cover these costs since the cam phaser issue is widely known and documented as a design flaw in the 3.5L EcoBoost engines, particularly those produced before 2021. Ford acknowledged this issue and updated the cam phaser design in 2021, but many owners, including myself, have experienced failures despite adhering to recommended maintenance and service procedures . I urge the NHTSA to investigate this matter further and hold Ford accountable for the costs associated with these known defects. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612647September 4, 2024
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact also noticed a loud rattling sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser had failed, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612653September 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shifted roughly from third to fourth gear. Additionally, the transmission inadvertently upshifted and then downshifted before returning to the selected gear while driving. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was transmission failure experienced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612654September 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle downshifted unexpectedly, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612655September 4, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle did not accelerate as intended and only reached 3 MPH. The power train warning light illuminated and an unknown warning message appeared. The vehicle was taken to the residence. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a leak located in the engine coming from the timing cover about the A/C compressor and the electronic throttle body and engine timing cover gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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