Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11598218July 2, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission Downshift suddenly, jerks after stop start when vehicle starts again Yes Yes No The plastic oil pan leaks few oil change shops has the plastic plug and some will not perform oil change because of the plastic pan and plug.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11598222July 2, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle downshifted inadvertently. The contact stated that the gear shift indicator flashed, and the transmission warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the gear selector failed to recognize the selection several times while in park(P). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions where the failure was not able to be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11598259July 2, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while in reverse, the rearview display screen occasionally displayed a blank black screen and failed to display the images as intended. There was no warning had illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving, the back over prevention screen displayed an image. The contact stated the manufacturer had performed a master reset for the display screen OTA, but the failure reoccurred. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11598276July 2, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after accelerating from a stop light, the vehicle downshifted unexpectedly without warning while driving 30 MPH. The contact stated that rear tires locked up due to the failure and the vehicle screeched and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contact was able to pull over and restart the vehicle, and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train) which was linked to the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11598281July 2, 2024
POWER TRAIN, SERVICE BRAKES
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the transmission was downshifting, the vehicle jerked when the brake pedal was depressed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed about DTC code: P061E: 00-28. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that there was no recall coverage on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11598284July 2, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. Once the engine had warmed up, the rattling sound dissipated, and the vehicle returned to normal functionality; however, the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the cam phasers. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03. 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 42,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11598289July 2, 2024
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
THIS VEHICLE WOULD STOP. I LOST CONTROL HIT THE VECHICLE IN FRONT ME THAT STOP WITH NO LIGHTS ON.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11598305July 2, 2024
ENGINE
The Camphasers on my vehicle do not work properly. This component of the engine is vital to acceleration, and if they go out, acceleration is delayed. This makes it very difficult to operate, especially on highways, interstates, and other major roadways. The 2018 Year make of this same vehicle has been recalled for the same issue. Though it is the same engine (prone to the same issues), it is a different year, which means I cannot get my issue fixed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11598312July 2, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while the vehicle was started, there was an "Electric Power Steering Assist Fault" message displayed. The contact shifted into drive(D) and accelerated; however, the steering wheel became firm. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the steering gear and outer tie rod ends needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11598323July 2, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle down shifted unexpectedly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that several months later the same failure recurred while her husband was driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed; however, the contact was unsure of the diagnostic results. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11598331July 2, 2024
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING
The 2015 F150 shifted itself from drive at 60mph to 1st gear. I as leading traffic when this occurred. The rest of traffic went around me as, I went to shoulder of rd. The F150 shuttered and was unable to be steered safely off the road. Warning lights flashed but as a driver I was unable to watch as traffic behind me was more important then watching F150. As a Simi was also close to me. This was a very scary event! As my husband was with me and is [XXX] he doesn't drive. Smoke came from under the vehicle. I see this is a common accurate with the F series of 2014. I would suggest checking the 2015. We have since had it fixed and it now drives better. I noticed a marked difference, from when I purchased it a few mos. Earlier. Seriously it could have been a wreck. Strong driving instinct is what saved us this time. 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
#11598332July 2, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The "service advance trac" light would come on and the vehicle would go into limp mode. Limp mode would last until the vehicle was turned off. This happened 4 times in all. Once in March and three times in June. It always occurred shortly after the initial start of the day. The vehicle is available for additional inspection if and when needed. When the vehicle goes into limp mode, a loss of power occurs. This is a safety concern as moving through intersections from a complete stop is unusually slow and lagging. The Ford dealership did not find the root cause during initial inspection, which resulted in a bad diagnosis and an unneeded repair. The second dealership visit, 3 months after the initial, resulted in finding a chafed wiring harness. It had rubbed against a frame rail near the radiator. The chafing not only rubbed through the harness insulation, but also the insulation on some of the wires inside of the large harness/bundle of wires. The warning lights first appeared in March of 2024 when the unneeded repair was performed. Three months later, in June of 2024, the chafed wiring harness was discovered and repaired by a Ford dealer in Apple Valley, MN. I will do my best to provide the dealer video of the issue as well as the two invoices associated with the repairs. Within the invoices there are excellent notes left by the technicians that describe their findings. With the June invoice resulting in repairing the root cause. I cannot upload the video, so I posted it to YouTube. The chafed wires and rubbing on the frame rail can be seen near the end of this 95 second video: [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
#11598354July 2, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the rear and blind spot camera failed to work. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11598407July 2, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Clicking noise began at 32,000 miles. Heard when brakes applied, then heard again when accelerating from a stop. Dealership needed the truck 4 different times to diagnose the problem. Entire differential needs to be replaced
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597872July 1, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Three times in the last year while driving north on interstate 91 coming down a long steep hill entering the town of Springfield, Vermont while my f-150 was in cruise control traveling at 70 mph the transmission has down shifted all by itself to fifth gear without me touching anything. I have not taken it to my local dealer as they want to charge me 135.00 dollars per hour just to look at it. Also my doors freeze anytime it gets below 32 degrees! Can not latch doors shut once they freeze.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597887July 1, 2024
ENGINE
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Timing system, yes. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Truck shuts off in the middle of the road. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes, 5 of them. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes, by multiple parties. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes it did/does! The check engine light comes on now with the same symptoms it had before. The problems started less than a month after I got the truck. The first 10 to 15 minutes the truck drives fine then afterwards the check engine light normally comes on throws code p0022. It use to start rough idling with no light on at all but kills when I stop at a light or act as if it’s going shut off when slowing down. The truck is sluggish while it’s acting up, slow to pick up speed and it runs rough. The light will go off for 10 miles and be back on the next day but stays on. The remote start won’t work . The dealer I purchased it from did a lot of work but nothing they did fixed the problem. On paper it says cleaning rather than what they really did. I know they cleaned the throttle body, replaced one of the battery terminals etc.,. The truck has had a full timing job, alternator , water pump and much more done to it. Money was spent on this and the truck continues to do the same thing. Received a diagnostic from yet another ford and they’re trying to replace the same parts that has been replaced multiple times. The truck still isn’t fixed and never has been since day one. It’s just parts being changed and money being wasted. It’s so much I can speak on about this truck but it’s very frustrating. Attached will be some of the invoices that I have for the work that’s been done on the ford f150.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597888July 1, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 60–65 MPH, the vehicle violently surged forward. The contact stated that the vehicle felt like the rear end was being snatched. The driver pulled over to the median and the wrench symbol was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact shifted to neutral or reversed and the vehicle to work as designed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times however, the transmission had seized in first gear. The vehicle was towed to two transmission specialists, who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597889July 1, 2024
ENGINE
The contact's husband owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds on several occasions, the contact observed a warning chime and the “See Service Manual”, and “Hill Descent Error” messages were displayed. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power and failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure occurred almost two years later. The vehicle was taken to the same dealer where it was diagnosed that the throttle body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,432.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597890July 1, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. On one occasion, the contact stated that the transmission warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that during both failures the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597907July 1, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, ENGINE
Transmission changing gears on its own while driy
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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