Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11610897August 26, 2024
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES, ENGINE
Stoped truck to get gas ! put in park ! When I got out of truck it went in reverse almost running me over !! Ripped my driver door all the way around to the front wheel before I could get it to stop !! It is equipped with a sensor to automatically put it in park when door opens !! But it did not happen !!!
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610794August 26, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The display becomes unresponsive randomly and driver cannot use camera to reverse the vehicle until vehicle is completed turned off, locked and unlock it and start again. This creates a safety hazard in the middle of reversing vehicle and also creates a confusion while using navigation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610687August 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
i WAS CROSSING A DIVIDED HIGHWAY FROM A SIDE STREET AND WHEN I GOT ACROSS AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE IN THE LANE THE TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR. I WAS DEAD IN THE LANE WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC COMING UP FROM BEHIND. A CAR HAD TO LOCK ITS BRAKES TO NOT HIT ME. i PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE TRUCK OFF, RESTARTED IT AND IT SEEMED TO WORK OK UNTIL ABOUT 10 MILES LATER WHEN DRIVING AT 55 USING CRUSE CONTROL THE TRUCK SUDDENLY DROPPED FROM 10TH GEAR TO 2 GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. i HAVE TAKEN IT TO MY GARAGE AND THEY SAY IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE THING IS THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 61K MILES ON IT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610731August 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The shift 3ª to 4ª are hit
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610746August 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Had recall performed for downshift concerns and on [XXX] my truck tried to downshift while I was driving approximately 40 to 50 mph which was very scary. My question is why didn't the completed recall fix that concern and what can be done about this before it becomes catastrophic if not fatal to have this downshifting concern on my vehicle. Thank you 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
#11610761August 25, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Breaks stopped working while I try to start my car, it went all the way to the floor. No warning , before it stopped, the warning came when it actually happen: "no break fluid". After a mechanic checked it, the brake master cylinder and break booster failed to work properly they needed to be replaced. The master cylinder is leaking brake fluid into the brake booster. If this would have happened to me driving on freeway or on road I wouldn't had any breaks to stop. My truck has been taken to Ford dealership they are fixing the problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610610August 24, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Ive had a few incidents where the vehicle shifted so hard into a lower gear that the tires made a sound. I thought the truck was going to break. I can have some one behind and I would be rear ended. My truck will get in a wreck just a matter of time. Especially if there is a turn, rain, snow, ice, a hill, or someone behind me. Other incidents with the powertrain have happened like not wanting to shift and the lights start blinking. The truck doesn't know what to do. So if this happens at a stop light, a stop sign, parking lot on the highway, I will probably get in a wreck. I've had it checked by a couple mechanics and they don't know. Its all over the forums of people having issues but nobody has a solution. And if there is a solution its very expensive. And not really sure if that fixes the issue. Its a very unsafe vehicle and only a matter of time before Ford gets sued for millions. I've already made a claim with Ford. They have refused to help me in the situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610622August 24, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Shuddering when going 40 miles per hour to 80 miles per hour
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610352August 23, 2024
POWER TRAIN
transmission shifting hard 4th and 7th gear, sometimes also it's slow with acceleration, took it to colonial ford in Columbia, S.C. yesterday and was told to contact you about an issue with my transmission
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610376August 23, 2024
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I received a recall letter 24V-444. My 2014 F-150 has repeatedly shown the symptoms described in the recall letter. Truck will downshift to 1st gear at various speeds, and the rear tires will slide when it occurs at a higher speed, and has done so on several occasions. On [XXX] I took vehicle to Auto Gallery Ford in Gaffney SC. They supposedly did the fix recommended. They told me to bring it back if it downshifted again. On the way home from the dealer, it downshifted again on the highway and almost caused an accident. I took the vehicle back and was told that Ford would not pay for the new part needed because a certain code was not showing up upon inspection, regardless of the fact that it has downshifted many times while I was driving. It is progressively getting worse and also showing an illuminated wrench symbol when the downshifting occurs. This is my only vehicle so I have to drive it in this unsafe condition. 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
#11610421August 23, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150 The contact stated while stopped at a traffic signal, the low oil pressure warning illuminated. The contact continued driving approximately 30 MPH and drove the vehicle back to the shop where an oil change had recently been performed. The shop technician informed the contact that the oil pan plug and the gasket had both slipped off the plastic oil pan. The contact was advised that the oil plug was not stripped and had loosened from the oil pan. The contact stated that the shop had replaced the oil pan plug and the plug gasket. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and became aware similar failures with the plastic oil pan. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610453August 23, 2024
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Vehicles 2018. To. 2020 have excessive oil consumption can cause engine failure and emissions problems due to high oil being burned .manufacture fail to fix the engine problem a technical service bulletin has been issued to bypass the real problem with the engine and emissions problem
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610458August 23, 2024
POWER TRAIN
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610507August 23, 2024
POWER TRAIN
My 2014 Ford F150 was recalled for an intermittent failure of the output speed sensor (OSS) in the transmission. The recall was performed by Crossroads Ford of Apex (North Carolina) on [XXX]. When I made the appointment (which wasn't until 2 weeks from the time I called), I was told it would take approximately 3 hours however it was ready in 30 minutes. Since the recall was performed, twice the "orange wrench" has appeared on my dash for 15 - 20 seconds. I contacted Crossroads Ford and was directed to speak with the Service Manager Tony (no last name given). I explained about the wrench and he said I I would need a diagnostic performed, that it sounded like the 'mainframe in the transmission' was bad. He redirected me to the scheduler and I was given November 19, 2024 as the first available date. I was told my other options were to try another Ford dealership to see if they could see me sooner or just drop my truck off at Crossroads and they would work it in as soon as they could but that could take 5 -6 days and if it needed repairs they were not sure how long they would have my truck. I called 2 other Ford dealerships and was offered sooner dates however I would have to pay for the diagnostic and any repairs as deemed necessary. I asked even if it was related to the recall and was told yes because the recall for my truck had been closed by Crossroad Ford. My only recourse was to go back to Crossroads Ford and see if there was a warranty on the recall they performed. I called Crossroads Ford on Tuesday, August 22, 2024 and relayed the information I had received from the other dealerships. I was informed that Tony said I would have to pay for the diagnostic and repairs, there was no warranty on the recall. Per my recall letter dated July 2024, "and to check for the presence of certain diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs). This service will be performed free of charge (parts and labor). Ford Motor Company said I should file this complaint. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610523August 23, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the contact stated that the instrument panel display was inoperable. The contact stated that the failure had occurred three times prior to receiving notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the recall repair was completed in July 2024. The contact stated that on the same day that the vehicle was picked up from the dealer, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer the following day. The contact stated that the vehicle remained at the dealer. The contact was informed that the parts that were needed to complete the repair was not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 293,949.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610538August 23, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle started, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed cam phasers. The contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that an Extended Warranty for a similar failure on the vehicle had expired. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610543August 23, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic for a service appointment, the contact requested that the driver's side fog light be replaced. The contact was informed that the fog light was not faulty; however, the contact was informed that the driver's fog light was inoperable due to a power outage in the fog light housing. 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 128,086.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610401August 23, 2024
POWER TRAIN, WHEELS
In cold temperatures the vacuum system that keeps 4x4 disengaged seems to be failing. There is a loud grinding noise with vibrations when driving any speed. It will go away after you engage 4 wheel drive. I feel this is unsafe and worry with winter coming soon the hubs may lock up causing a head on collision or cause vehicle to go in the ditch. I’ve had this issue since I first bought the pickup brand new in late October of 2023. In above freezing temperatures the grinding and vibration does not happen. No light warning indications when this will happen either. I have called the dealer and made a case number, they say engineering is looking into it. They tried replacing the IWEs and it didn’t make a difference. I’ve done a lot of research online and many people all over in colder climates are experiencing the same thing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610370August 23, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610296August 22, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
I bought vehicle at almost 60,000 miles and 8 to 9000 miles later engine is misfiring. Vehicle has been in should previous year and I got it back this June(24) for 2 days and back in shop only to find that ford had work on cyclometer before and refuse to let that be know when it was in shop the first time from same noise and complaint. The dealer recommendation is for a new motor in which cost $12000 more on top of what I owe on truck and ford is refusing to fix the problems stating it’s out of warranty but they previously worked on vehicle. This vehicle had currently 70,000 miles on it and it should not be up for a new motor and I’ve only experienced this vehicle for 9 to 10,000 miles. Seems as if this was a patch up job on a lemon to be sold off and transferring responsibility of repairs to buyer. This is not right and I’m at a standstill on decision of how to proceed forward with situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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