Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11607137August 7, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
On Wednesday [XXX]. The front brake hose rubbed against the right front tire, causing it to bust and me to lose brakes very dangerous, difficult to stop my vehicle. This needs to be addressed. All the brake safety features failed and all the brake related dash lights came on. The truck is at Bob Bell Ford in Maryland. 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
#11607050August 7, 2024
PARKING BRAKE
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was idling, the electric parking brake light illuminated, and the electric parking brake engaged independently. The contact depressed the brake pedal to release the parking brake. The contact had received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V509000 (Parking Brake). The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the recall repair was completed. The contact stated that approximately a month after the recall repair the failure occurred. The failure had become persistent. The contact stated that at one point the failure occurred three times in one day. The dealer had not been contacted again. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606680August 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Recently took my truck in for the safety recall 24S24. In relation to the sudden transmission downshift power train control module. After the supposed fix, my truck has sudden and jolting downshifting as it did before. This recall fixed absolutely nothing. Ford needs to issue a recall fixing the issue, a software update clearly is not the solution.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606700August 6, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the brake pedal failed to return to the original position after being depressed. The contact stated that the failure occurred while parked and while driving. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal felt abnormally loose, causing the braking distance to be extended, and causing the driver to temporarily lose control of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the failure could not be replicated. The local dealer was made aware of the failure, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606714August 6, 2024
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver’s side air bag cover was cracked along the seem of the steering wheel. The contact stated that the horn was honked, and the front driver’s side air bag cover fractured. No warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the costs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606724August 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, and the vehicle stalled. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred while driving. An unknown dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606728August 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, nearly causing the vehicle to stall. The power train warning was illuminated. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as needed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission control module had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train), however the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 245,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606771August 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 39,953.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606773August 6, 2024
VISIBILITY, BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the back-up camera failed to operate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure first started as a distorted image on the screen; however, over time, the screen would appear completely blank. The dealer was notified about the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606855August 6, 2024
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while having the vehicle serviced at a local dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer was unable to remove the wheels because the lug nuts were swollen. The vehicle was taken to a local Auto Zone where the contact was advised to replace the lug nuts with after-market lug nuts due to the failure. The contact was informed that the failure with the lug nuts was a common issue. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 78,766.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606871August 6, 2024
ENGINE
Faulty leadframe and transmission filter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606875August 6, 2024
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 previously heard a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with cam phaser failure. The contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,129.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606888August 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
When transmission is cold, 4th gear shift is intermittently extremely delayed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606892August 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently shifted gear and stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The service vehicle soon light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606776August 6, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Purchased the new truck 12/21/23 within a week or two all the Adas signals and chimes continued to flash. A sensor was ordered and arrived months later and was installed. The problems never stopped. Besides the signals all flashing my blind spot in my mirrors stopped working. The dangerous issue is that while I am driving all of a sudden at any given moment my vehicle loses power and it stops accelerating. I am afraid to drive my new vehicle because I am affraid of pulling out of my driveway or driving on the highway trying to change lanes I am going to lose power and get hit by someone. This truck is not safe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606496August 5, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
The 5.0L Ford F-150 Engine experienced a P2005 :Manifold Runner Control Stuck Open Bank 2. This code triggers when the powertrain control module (PCM) can't control the intake manifold runner as requested . It also experienced a P2007 This code may be set due to a bad intake manifold runner solenoid or actuator with a mechanical failure within the intake manifold runner system. symptoms included poor engine performance, reduced fuel efficiency, and engine surge. It also has a P2019 DTC CODE related to the intake manifold flow control valve/position sensor, also called known as a IMRC valve/sensor (typically located at one end of the intake manifold) which helps the vehicle’s PCM control the amount of air being allowed into the engine at various RPMs. This code is set for Bank 2 errors. This is a safety issue as my vehicle slowed down and experienced significant power loss on the highway. FORD is aware of this problem with defective parts and has not issued a recall. FORD'S answer is have the entire intake manifold replaced at the owners cost.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606506August 5, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal collapsed, and the message "Brake Fluid Low Fault" was displayed. The contact was able to drive to Advanced Auto, where brake fluid was added to the vehicle; however, the failure recurred after driving 2 miles. The contact stated that upon pulling to the side of the road and inspecting the vehicle, the contact could not find a brake fluid leak. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that brake fluid was leaking into the brake booster. The dealer determined that the brake booster or the brake master cylinder needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606519August 5, 2024
POWER TRAIN
My transmission is not responding properly. It will jump between gears and sometimes will downshift while in motion back to first gear. It then becomes unresponsive for a short time and then will jump back to the gear it was in.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606537August 5, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. After the vehicle engine had warmed up the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the cam phasers. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 75,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606564August 5, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
My truck's gas pedal does not always accelerate the truck. By playing lightly with the accelerator I can usually keep the truck accelerating. If I press the accelerator to the floorboard, the truck just stops, so I never do that. Maybe 3 times in 4 years. Several times I have been on a freeway and my truck comes to a complete stop. Very Scary! My truck has had this behavior since I first bought it. Planet Ford told me repeatedly that it was due to the way I drove. Called Ford and they were no help. I finally gave up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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