Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11610121August 22, 2024
WHEELS
Dealership could not rotate tires due to swollen lug nuts. Wanted $258.00 to replace all lug nuts. I called 800-392-3673. Said vehicle out of warranty. Said had no other calls about this problem. I look on line lots of people have this problem. I will try to fix on my own before have flat and can not remove tire on side of road. Looks like a safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610137August 22, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from 6th to 1st gear. During the failure, the vehicle abruptly decelerated, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the driver almost lost control of the steering wheel. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 170,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610196August 22, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We had a recall for reprogramming transmission in March 2023 at ford dealer last week my son driving on highway and it downshifted to low speed almost caused a car to hit truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610208August 22, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed to operate as needed. Due to the failure, excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a diagnostic test confirmed that the power steering assist was inoperable. The vehicle warranty provider offered to cover the cost of the repair; however, the Ford dealer stated that only authorized Ford parts could be used for the repair; which the warranty did not cover. The vehicle was then taken to two independent mechanics who informed the contact that the vehicle could only be serviced at a Ford dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610227August 22, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Twelve months ago I took my truck in for service and was informed that the rear lug nuts were compressed and needed to be replaced. I did so and paid over $130. Yesterday, I again took my vehicle in for service and was informed that the front lug nuts were compressed and paid $141 plus labor to have those replaced. Dealer indicated that this was a common issue found on Ford F-150 vehicles. When I asked if there was a recall on the lug nuts, the service manager said, "No, but there should be." I find it unusual that lug nuts have this type of problem.....I have been driving for 53 years and always have my tires regularly rotated and balanced and have never in the past been told the lug nuts had failed and required replacement. Have you had other complaints regarding Ford lug nut compression?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610239August 22, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I took my 2014 Ford F-150 to liberty Ford in Maple Heights for the current recall and to also check out why the engine light was coming on intermittently. They advised there was a timing chain issue and contacted my extended warranty company, endurance. Endurance does not want to cover the cost to repair the vehicle. From my investigation it appears that the timing chain should last up to 100,000 miles and my vehicle currently has 60k plus miles. My question is could this possibly be a recall situation? [XXX] [XXX] [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
#11610246August 22, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Vehicle warning for “low brake fluid” came on while on freeway. Lost braking power and had to coast to a stop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610275August 22, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted, causing the vehicle to decelerate extremely quickly. The contact stated that the gear shift indicator light turned off, even though the shifter was in drive. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the failure was with the transmission range sensor. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 200,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610290August 22, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
See attached document for complaint.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610114August 22, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
In June of this year while traveling on the highway at speeds between 65-70 mph my drivers side tail light flew out of my vehicle. There was enough force to rip the wiring right out and send the entire light flying which could have caused risk to any vehicle behind me, it also left me to drive without a tail light/blinker which is a safety issue. I did not see, feel, or hear anything, and only noticed it was gone when I arrived home that night. It was replaced through a body shop. In August while driving on the highway again in similar conditions I saw something red in my rear view mirror that seemed to come flying from the bed of my truck. I saw it fly away and bounce down the highway, luckily not hitting a vehicle behind me, but it did create an obstruction in the road. I wasn't sure what it was at first, so I went to pull over, put my right side blinker on, and it flashed quickly indicating my light was out. I immediately knew, because of my previous experience, that the other tail light had flown out of my vehicle. This time the electrical wires were not ripped out, but the screws holding the light in are sheared. I am again left with a vehicle that is unsafe to drive as it is missing a light and a blinker, until the body shop can get the part in and replace it. I have a bumper to bumper Ford warranty and was told by multiple dealers that Ford would not be willing to cover this issue, even though it's the second time this has happened, and the warranty states that lights are covered.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609882August 21, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem with instrument panel, instrument display, dashboard. When turning on the vehicle, it does not present any information, black screen with a faint Light on the edge. I turn on, turn off and drive the vehicle and the information does not return. The main screen of the center works normal, the vehicle does everything normal, even heard.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609892August 21, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that there was a significant oil leak underneath the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an abnormal amount of white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe while the vehicle was started and running. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was determined that the oil pan was leaking and needed to be replaced. The oil pan was replaced; however, the failure had persisted. The oil pan had been replaced three times however, the failure persisted. The contact became aware of Technical Service Bulletin: 23/2083, NHTSA ID Number: 10233594 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and related the failure to the TSB. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer confirmed the vehicle was not covered under the Technical Service Bulletin nor under warranty. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609948August 21, 2024
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When driving on hills or moving from a stop to get into traffic the vehicle will go from 4th gear to 1st and won’t accelerate. After this happens I’m alerted with “Powertrain system fault”. This causes a safety issue for me and others because on hills it won’t accelerate and it rolls backwards. From a stop trying to get into traffic it won’t move and becomes a collision waiting to happen. This problem happens very frequently but hasn’t been confirmed or inspected yet. The only warnings are “Powertrain System fault” No systems and first appeared late June of 2024
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610028August 21, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission started to erratically shift up and down, dramatically reducing the speed. The contact stated that the vehicle then returned to normal functionality, and she was able to drive to the destination. The contact stated that the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission control module. The contact was informed that a factory reset was required. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); however, neither the VIN nor the model year was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 66,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610058August 21, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
The thin decorative steel cover on the wheel lug nuts are cracking at the corners and deforming to the extent that they would be difficult to get off with the provided tire wrench in a roadside tire failure. My tire shop had to drive a socket on, then drive it off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610074August 21, 2024
POWER TRAIN
2018 F-150 STX with 103,000 miles, never towed anything whatsoever. I purchased the truck brand new. I have all the maintenance records and have kept up with the truck. The transmission should not be going out this early. Ford dealership states transmission is slipping severally at 5th and 8th gear. If the transmission failed with my family in it on the interstate it could have caused a fatal accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610077August 21, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Another Ford F150 Supercrew leak from the front cowling area into the passenger floorboards. This is a 2022 Hybrid F150 Supercrew built during COVID and purchased March 9, 2022. There are too many reports online of leaks due to lack of sealing components where large aluminum parts meet. For example the fender and the cowling area. This particular leak is having a dealership spend 17 book hours at $215 per hour plus parts to fix a defect in workmanship. Ford is offering to partailly pay for the fix since the vehicle is 6000 miles out of warranty. The fact it is a defect in workmanship is not a consideration. It was never sealed. Thank you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610094August 21, 2024
WHEELS, POWER TRAIN
Rear axle seal busted because the rear axle hub bolt broke. Dealer indicated this cause the axle boot to bust allowing water into the differential. Dealer stated parts for recall aren't available and/or are on national back order. Ford estimates a fix will be in place 1st quarter 2025. So I am out of a vehicle until this time. Ford refuses to cover a rental.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609585August 20, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I entered my 23 F150 Lightning Lariat started the vehicle, was driving into work with my stero on 5 ( fairly low volume ) in surround mode, and all of the speakers suddently popped at an extremely high volume which was very shocking for a safety standpoint. I stopped the truck thinking there was a major electrical issue checked the truck / amp components for any sort of water or other issue, ( truck is mint new condition ) and nothing was found, all connections were clearly seated well. Truck radio was in surround mode, switched to stero and everything seemed fine and no issues, switched back to surround mode and the issue immediately reappeared. So its something with this mode / amp / setting... Did quite an extensive amount of reading online and came accross this issue was quite extensive for this truck. It needs to be documented and fixed, dealer shrugged when I called them...
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609658August 20, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
It over 2 years ago my truck was stalling out on me while driving and they replaced the vehicle throttle body. The same thing jsut happened last week and I again had to replace the same part. There is a recall for this part on f150s but not my year. It seems unreasonable to have to pay for the same new part in just over 2 years. I was told I should clean it every 15k now which also seems unreasonable and a cost to me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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