Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11612527September 4, 2024
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
Cruising highway speeds, when accelerator is pressed to gain speed, make a pass, ect the transmission downshifts into 3rd gear, engine losses all power for 4-8 seconds while accelerator is held down. I’ve almost been in several accidents due to expecting a vehicle to accelerate and nothing happening and traffic
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612479September 4, 2024
ENGINE
My 2.7 Ecoboost motor failed while driving in traffic, Ford replaced the entire engine due to catastrophic failure of the valves, looks relative to recall Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : AUG 23, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-635 Manufacturer Recall No. : 24S55 I am working with Ford now on a way forward, there were no symptoms prior to failure and the vehicle stopped immediately and was almost struck numerous times in traffic. I can attach Ford documents at a later time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612410September 3, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
When looking under the vehicle we noticed that Ford came up with a poor design when it comes to road debris and Snow/Ice conditions in regards to sealing up the main battery connections/terminals. With normal driving on freezing days there is nothing to keep water/snow from building up on top of the "Skid plate" for the front of the battery compartment. This might be the worst attempt at covering or trying to protect a very expensive battery system from the elements. With a system such as the Lightning, we recommend a full custom skid plate replacement from the front of the front drive axle to the crossmember at the front of the battery tray.. This will involve numerous hours of work to confirm fitment and keep them as tight to the frame as possible. We also recommend trying to resolve the gaps in the wheel well opening where debris (mud/snow/water) from everyday driving can have a chance to get through the openings and again pile up onto major battery wiring components.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612424September 3, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
The contact owns 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while cold starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the starter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance with the repair. The failure mileage was 87,895.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612426September 3, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Safety Recall Notice 2437 / NHTSA Recall 24V444 The transmission fails to stay in gear and downshifts into first gear while going 50-60mph. This safety recall is very unsafe unfixed. It’s hard to control while driving the vehicle and can cause the vehicle to crash/lose control. Was not completed by Simmons and Rockwell Ford Hornell NY 14843. They closed the recall claiming it was fixed. The truck is downshifting exactly how it states in the recall causing the back tires to lock up. This is a huge safety issue. The dealership is saying the recall was “fixed” but this truck has not been fixed. It is still downshifting exactly how it states in the recall. We spoke with ford and they refused to help us with advocating for our safety with our local dealership or even getting a second evaluation with another ford dealership. The ford representative even hung up on us instead of assisting us. My children ride in this truck with this safety recall. We need help advocating for us. This recall is very very serious but no one is taking it seriously. We cannot even get a technician to drive the truck to see how it downshifts. If their own technicians won’t get in this truck but they expect us to have our children in it? We need help. If a company such as ford is required to notify customers of these safety recalls but refuse to fix them or assist their customers with a resolution. There is a maintance light on but it does not read anything.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612250September 3, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Have the 10 speed transmission and it’s shifting hard and sometimes doesn’t shift till rpm’s hit 4,000 then hit shifts hard like hitting a deep pothole it’s had the transmission relearned but it still does it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612267September 3, 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 restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. 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 213,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612309September 3, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
Paint peeling off from roof area exposing bare metal.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612371September 3, 2024
POWER TRAIN
My Ford F 150 is a 2014 Eco Boost with 65,302 miles on it. I took it in for the recall and an oil change and the engine light was coming on intermittently. They said it had a timing chain issue. I have been buying Ford F 150's since 1980 and never had this issue. My extended warranty company denied the claim to repair the issue. The dealership said it would cost around $5,000 to repair. I checked the internet and saw some of the same vehicles with the same issue. I was wondering if this could be a manufacturer malfunction.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612073September 2, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
This happens consistently,while driving with the cruise control,the truck takes off and speeds up almost causing the truck to ram other vehicles. Then the truck shudders and surges before throwing up several codes. I have read this is a problem with many Ford trucks. I feel like our lives are in serious danger . I was hoping there would be a recall because this is leaving customers in situations that may cause injury or death.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612131September 2, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, ENGINE
This truck is a safety hazard! The waterpump had to be replaced due to overheating, plus numerous other engine issues. it only has 137,000 miles on it But the REAL safety hazard is the power steering goes out at random times. and when this happens the dash goes blank. This has happened 4 times and each time we were lucky it was not on a busy highway, and close to home. The mechanic did everything he knew to do, and when we got it back....It did it again!!! Now, supposedly it is fixed, and we drove it home with no issues.....but...again, they are random, and I am scared to drive the truck. Will it take someone getting killed for this recall to happen? I have seen numerous post about this happening to others. I live on a winding back road, and if the power steering went out, I dont think it would end well. We are thinking of selling it, but I cant in my heart sell it to someone knowing these issues, and if we trade at a dealership, they will find numerous problems and never give us what it is worth, even though these problems are not from neglect
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612025September 1, 2024
ENGINE
After researching, I found multiple videos on YouTube and hundreds of replies saying that people have had the same problem and don't know why there is not a recall on this problem. 2017 ford 3.5L eco boost engine has plastic valve covers that crack and leak oil(dangerous due to flammability). I found this problem since I was researching a vvt solenoid after scanning and finding code p0022. I have not replaced the solenoid due to this problem. If the valve covers keep cracking, this code will continue to pop and it will be an endless loop of replacing parts. Please help. Pictures don't load. Please reach out if you need any additional information or closer up pictures. I can provide anything you need. Sincerely, [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
#11611905August 31, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
Vehicle stuck in 7th gear upon starting.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611954August 31, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
While I'm driving the windshield wipers comes on by itself at times when it is turned off
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611965August 31, 2024
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Driver side door some times will not close and have to lock and unlock the door to get it to close, and transmission is making hard gear changes.....
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611980August 31, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was stopped behind a car inside of a parking lot about 15 feet behind it and all of a sudden my engine rev up, accelerated unexpectedly, and the truck surged forward. I immediately put the brakes to the floorboard to try to stop the vehicle but it continued to lunge forward. I looked down for a split second and saw that my foot was completely on the break pedal to the floorboard. I that instant i tried to put it in neutral and I ended up putting it in park. Even though I try to stop, I ended up, hitting the car in front of me My truck is at the cerritos california ford dealership. I reported it to Ford customer service with the same information about how it happened as above There were no warning lamps Immediately after the accident happened within four hours, i drove my truck to the dealership after consulting with my insurance company and Ford customer service Ford customer service stated they wanted the truck at the dealership right away before any bodywork or repairs be completed from an outside collision center so they can inspect it
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611756August 30, 2024
ENGINE
Cam phaser failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611793August 30, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
This has happened on four separate occasions. When driving, we suddenly get a warning about hill assist, immediately followed by a warning about stability control, immediately followed by the check engine wrench light. At the exact same time, vehicle shakes very hard and loses acceleration, almost like the connection between the pedal and the engine was cut. Today, we were going about 70mph on the freeway when it happened, and all we could do was put the hazards on and let it roll in neutral. Luckily, we found a bit of shoulder to pull off on. Everyone was in danger because we lost the engine at speed. I'm scared to imagine what would have happened going up an incline. On each of these occasions, turning everything off, waiting, and then turning it back on was what it took for it to be drivable again. We have taken it to the dealership multiple times and they either sell us a 'fix' that doesn't work, or they tell us nothing is wrong with it. Looking at forums online, this problem seems to be one many people have experienced. None of them have found a solution. They suggest problems with wheel sensors and traction control systems. No one has gotten any answers from Ford. It looks like another manufacturer had a suit filed against them for the same problem. Either way, Ford is knowingly letting people drive around with vehicles that can lose engine acceleration power at any time, anywhere. We could have died today, and realistically, us and everyone around us are at risk of injury or death every time we drive this thing. We can't get any answers, and Ford dealership either can't or won't help.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611761August 30, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Purchased vehicle w/ roughly 5000miles in 2021 from Ford Dealer. All stock items and factory tires. At roughly 50,000 during state inspection, it was found that the front passenger brake line was chafing on tire and was deemed unsafe by the Ford dealership. No prior work or modifications was done in this area. Research indicates that this is happening to other Ford F150s
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11611529August 29, 2024
POWER TRAIN, SEAT BELTS
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the speedometer dropped to zero and the instrument cluster became inoperable. The power train warning light and the seat belt warning light were illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle, and opened and closed the driver's side door. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the instrument cluster became operable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked, and the transmission downshifted from 6th to 2nd gear unexpectedly. The contact stated while coasting to the side of the road, the transmission shifted to the proper gear and the contact was able to continue driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under Ford Campaign Number: 16S19; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V433000 (Power Train) and 19V075000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,290.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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