Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11604896July 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
2017 Ford F150 5.0 w/6speed transmission experienced the following: While stopped at the redlight with brakes applied, my vehicle lunged forward as if hit from behind. After the light turned green, I accelerating, my truck throws up a message on dashboard with the orange wrench saying See Manual while at the same time, the transmission downshifted to 2nd gear for a few seconds then accelerated normally. After about 30 seconds, the message disappeared. No check engine light yet. Two evenings later, my truck downshifted to 2nd gear again for 2-3 seconds while driving at 60 mph then upshifted to 6th gear, the gear indicator (P R N D M 1 2) started to show that I was not in any gear then showed then I was in neutral. This neutral indication lasted until I got home 5 mins later.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604897July 27, 2024
ENGINE
In 2021 and 50,000 miles I had a complete engine rebuild done due to failed cam phasers. Now 35,000 miles later, I have to have the same repair done because the campuses have failed again. After searching social media, and recognizing nothing is being done, there are post after post after post after post where vehicles have had the same issue over and over again for the 2018 to 2020 F150 3.5 L eco-boost engine. Ford has absolve themselves of all responsibility. They should definitely be looked into.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604628July 26, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
DRIVING DOWN [XXX] THE STRAPS ON MY GAS TANK BROKE BECAUSE THEY RUSTED THRU CAUSING GAS TANK TO DROP AND SPILL FUEL ALL OVER [XXX] IN IOWA CAUSING SO MUCH FUEL SPILLED OUT THEY HAD TO CLOSE ONE LANE OF TRAFFIC....THE FIRE DEPT CHIEF OF WHITING, IOWA, STEVEN SNYDER, Can verify what happened....THERE IS A POLICE REPORT BUT I DIDN'T HAVE IT FILING OUT THIS REPORT 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
#11604666July 26, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION, VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image display was blue. A message advising to contact the dealer was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the infotainment system was reset; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was related to the wiring system. The dealer inspected the tailgate wiring and informed the contact that no issues were found. The dealer informed the contact that additional diagnostic tests were needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 79,900.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604685July 26, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Recall 24V444 After getting the recall service on [XXX], I drove the F150 with the tow/haul assist, with a 2024 Casita trailer on two separate trips as described below. The problems occurred on the second trip. For safety reasons, I weighted both the truck and trailer, then just the truck, at our CO-OP, and all numbers were well below GVWR and tongue weight. The trailer has an Anderson hitch for additional safety. The severe downshift occurred 3 times on [XXX]. The first trip with the same setup did not have any problems. This was just after the recall service was performed in St. Cloud Minnesota. The first non-eventful trip was July 10th-14th, was into South Dakota, and no downshifts occurred. The transmission problem started occurring again this week. This week I drove the second trip to Western North Dakota, around Linton. There are relatively small hills there, and the truck experienced a severe downshift 3 times. One time was at about 25 mph, going down a small hill before the entrance to [XXX]. That was on [XXX]. The next day while driving around 55 mph, on [XXX] North towards Bismarck, the truck, again with tow/haul assist on, abruptly downshifted while going down hill twice in about 25 miles. I cancelled the rest of the trip and stayed on relatively flat roads to get back to Minnesota. Today I called the Ford dealership, and they offered to do a transmission diagnosis, but it would cost me $150 as it likely wouldn't be considered warranty work under the recall. Next I called the Ford company at the number on the recall letter dated July 2024. They too said it would not cover diagnostics because they didn't think it was related to the recall just performed, not yet anyway. Questions: There was no accidents, dealer hasn't seen or verified yet, and no warning lights came on. Dealer is welcome to inspect and diagnosis the problem if they waive the cost to me. 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
#11604687July 26, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
STARTED TRUCK AND DROVE ABOUT 1/4 MILE WHEN IT LOST ALL POWER AND NUMEROUS MESSAGES STARTED FLASHING ON THE SCREEN. TRUCK HAD NO POWER AND I HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE BLVD TO LET OTHER TRAFFIC PASS. SHUT ENGINE OFF AND RESTARTED. STARTED OKSY BUT RETURNED HOME. LEARNED FROM MY MECHANIC 180 MILES AWAY THAT IT IS THE THROTTLE BODY, A COMMON PROBLEM TO WHICH THERE IS NO RECALL BUT POSSIBLY AND EXTENDED WARRANTY. TRUCK HAS 49,253 MILES ON IT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604690July 26, 2024
POWER TRAIN
On Sunday July 21st I was driving my F-150 when the check engine light came on. I took the car to an autoparts store for diagnostic check. The codes that came back are P0707 and P0706. On the drive home from the auto parts store the car slammed into first gear on a back road, then would not go back into gear when placed in park, then back in drive. I was able to turn off the ignition and restart the vehicle. At that time the vehicle did go back in to gear but was not behaving normally. There was also a wrench lamp that lit up on the dashboard at that time. According to ford this is what the wrench indicates "This light can be triggered whenever your onboard diagnostics II(OBD II) system detects a throttle control system or transmission-related problem". According to my mechanic these codes are the same codes associated with a recall that is already in place for transmission issues with the 2014 6 speed transmission, which is the same transmission I have in my vehicle. My mechanic states he as already replaced several transmission range sensor circuits on 2015 and 2016 models and they are the same issue that the 2014 is having. The vehicle has not been inspected by the manufacturer, but I did speak to the ford dealership where I purchased the vehicle new. They advised me to complete this report which tells me that they are likely seeing the same thing as my mechanic is seeing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604705July 26, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. Once the warning light was illuminated, the vehicle shuddered and hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal. The vehicle entered LIMP Mode. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic linked the failure to oil consumption and referenced TSB: 19-2384. The dealer provided an estimate for the repair; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604715July 26, 2024
WHEELS
I had my vehicle in for a state inspection at a Ford dealership. They told me they could not remove the rear wheels because the lug nuts were swollen. In order to remove the rear wheels the lug nuts will be destroyed. What happens if I get a flat tire? How will I get the tire off? I have to get a new set of lug nuts and have them available if I ever want to get the rear wheels off. This is nuts (excuse the pun)! Ford should replace these lug nuts not me.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604726July 26, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and a dealer, and the contact was informed that the molded lead frame needed to be replaced. The contact was informed by the dealer that there was an unstated Customer Satisfaction Program related to the failure; however, the program had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604743July 26, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle began vibrating moderately. The check engine warning light was flashing. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plugs and ignition coils needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to another independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel injectors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 41,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604758July 26, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after the dealer had performed the PCM software update under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); the power train warning light illuminated the following day. The contact stated that the power train warning light was illuminated while driving and shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving uphill and shifting from 3rd to 2nd gear. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 60 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to 2nd gear. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission lead frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the recall remedy caused the transmission failure and had failed to correct the transmission issues. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604770July 26, 2024
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal vibration in the steering wheel; after which the driver's side front wheel detached and struck truck in the far-left lane. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway; however, there was extensive damage to the driver's side brake caliper and rotor. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604832July 26, 2024
ENGINE, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS
Driving down the hyw the 2015 f150 will shut down to limp mode can not excelarate lose of power have to stop and restart did this 4 times. As this happen I was just about rear-ended.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604448July 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. The contact stated while making a right turn from a complete stop at 7-10 MPH, the vehicle shuddered significantly. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the driveline assembly had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604481July 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, and the gauges started operating erratically. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift into 4th through 6th gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the connector, screen assembly, connector plate, and lead frame needed to be. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604505July 25, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud grinding sound coming from under the hood. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was previously repaired under Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 (Cam Phaser Replacement – Extended Warranty); however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the camshaft phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604529July 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
While driving the vehicle, it would shift down to first gear. This happened at least 6 times, all a different speeds. No warning lights, except after it happened, the electronics on the dash would go out. Had to shift to park and/or shut off the vehicle, then shift back into gear. I checked for recalls with dealer and there were none, but I saw that in June 2024 they announced a recall for 2014 F150's (mine is 2013) for the same exact issue. I did take it to a car repair place and had a speed sensor replaced for about $800.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604541July 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted and the speed was drastically reduced. The contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway to turn the vehicle off. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission lead frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11604552July 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The lead frame on my vehicle is faulty, and will randomly switch into manual mode (it's an automatic transmission) while driving on the highway. This causes it to downshift to low gears while I'm driving on the highway. I'm driving 65+ on the highway and suddenly the vehicle downshifts to 2nd gear and I have to slam on the brakes. The engine light only comes on when the issue happens then goes back off until it happens again. Ford dealership confirmed that this is related to the lead frame and suggested it be replaced. From what I've read online, this is such a common issue that replacement lead frames for this model year have been on back order for several years, yet no recall has been issued for this model year, only the previous generation. My vehicle is currently in the shop so I don't have a repair invoice yet.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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