Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11597605June 28, 2024
ENGINE
THE VEHICLE ENGINE HAS A RATTLE NOISE EVER TIME ITS STARTED. IT CONCERNS ME THAT IT MAY COME APART WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. UPON CHECKING THERE ARE OTHER YEAR MODELS INCLUDING THE 2017 FORD F150 WITH THE 3.5L ECO ENGINE THAT HAS HAD RECALLS, BUT THIS VEHICLE DOESNT.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597555June 28, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While driving the parking break activated. I was in the middle of the road with my newborn. I believe my truck should have been recalled since this is something that other F150 had. I took it to the Ford dealership and they said there was no active recall on this vehicle. So I had them check it since it’s such a high safety concern. And yes there was a default with the parking break system.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597108June 27, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
I was driving 70mph in the middle lane on the highway and all of a sudden it down shifted resulting in my rear end locking up. I had my three children in the vehicle and the truck gave me no warning signs. I was fishtailing and was extremely lucky we didn’t crash and I was able to gain control of the vehicle again. I took it to the mechanics shop and they told me it was the p0720 output speed censor circuit malfunction and this was causing misfires in my engine as well in cylinder 7 because of the problem in my transmission. I haven’t drove the truck since because I can’t afford to fix a transmission and engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597110June 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
10 speed transmission shifting erratically between gears sometimes delayed shifts other times hard shifts. Transmission has also went into neutral while in gear. Dealer says my vehicle isn't affected by current recalls. I'd strongly disagree. Dealer says CDF drum needs replaced likely due to CDF clutch drum bushing movement blocking flow of fluid to properly operate transmission. Dealer was asked if there is an updated part number to fix issue of bushing movement. I was told no. I asked Dealer if it was likely this could happen again and was told yes. Vehicle currently has 62,137 miles.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597158June 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission range sensor malfunction. Truck would downshift into unknown gear while driving. Similar issues to the 2014 F-150 recall that is currently happening. If truck “forgets” what gear it is in, it will not start at times leaving me stranded until the truck “remembers” it was in park.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597166June 27, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Stopped Truck, The rear passenger window went down on its own! The window would not go back up. We stopped at a nearby FordDealership and a service rep looked at it and indicated that when we hit the window button he could hear clicking and said our rear passenger window motor was probably dead. the service rep assisted us in putting plastic on the window, which did not adhere well! We were about 60 miles away from home with young children on a 3 day vacation, The loud noise from the plastic vibrating from the window was deafening!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597167June 27, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Engine randomly ratted and sometimes sounds like a loud sewing machine when first started up. Transmission skips gears and bangs into gears. Transmission has downshifted while driving causes fear and momentary loss of control. Transmission over heats while towing my camper. Truck is rated tow my camper. Engine misses while under load. I fear I will be broke down along side the road. Trade in value for a truck that operates properly has left me with an unsafe situation and a financial loss.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597172June 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the transmission while changing gear. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed but the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597176June 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The truck is not shifting properly it fails to downshift or will downshift on its own. I have almost had an accident due to this happening and did the update on the recall but it hasn't helped.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597192June 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and started to unexpectedly downshift. In addition, the vehicle failed to shift into gear properly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the CDF drive and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597218June 27, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While I am driving my vehicle the speed drops while I’m pushing on the peddle. After a few seconds the gear catches itself and I can drive at normal speed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597236June 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the contact became aware of a failure with the transmission. The contact stated that the gear shifter would remain in neutral(N). There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597242June 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, and the transmission and check engine warning lights illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the mechanic retrieved a DTC code for an output shaft speed sensor malfunction. The mechanic was able to reset the code; however, the failure returned while the contact was driving back to the residence. The contact recently linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train) however, the VIN nor the model year was not included. The contact called a local dealer and was informed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 97,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597255June 27, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed a rattling sound coming from the hood. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with the driver's side exhaust manifold shield failure. The contact was informed that the driver's side exhaust manifold shield needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was informed that the passenger's side exhaust manifold shield was in the process of failing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,499.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597266June 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact's wife owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and vibrated while shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving 25-35 MPH, the transmission failed to downshift and was stuck in 4th or 5th gear; requiring that the accelerator pedal be depressed harder for the transmission to shift out of the gear. The contact stated that the vehicle then responded by accelerating abruptly, nearly causing a crash. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shuddered while shifting from 3rd to 4th gear, and then shifted into 5th gear. The vehicle then downshifted into first gear unexpectedly, and the rear wheels locked-up, causing the vehicle to skid and to stop on the side of the road. The contact attempted to continue driving; however, the vehicle failed to shift out of first gear. The contact stated that he disconnected and reconnected the battery temporarily and was able to resume driving; however, the failure persisted. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was test-driven, and the failure was replicated. The mechanic provided videos and pictures of the transmission fluid leaking at the bellhousing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times with videos of the transmission leak, but the dealer informed the contact that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597279June 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle shifted into 1st gear on its own will driving which almost caused my son to wreck, took the vehicle to the Ford dealership as we could not get it back out of 1st gear. It had to be towed to the dealership to have repairs made which are the same repairs that are listed under a recall just issued on several 2014 F150 truck. We had to pay for these repairs totaling $1129.92 back on January 12, 2024. I contacted the dealership about this and they said we would not be refunded because our truck is not under the recall however there was a recall for 2011 F150 trucks for this same issue back in 2016 which we were not a part of also. I feel that this needs to be looked at a little more closely and the recall be expanded further to more later model trucks. My son could have been seriously injured or killed for a problem that could have been fixed back in 2016. I have tried to attach copy of repair receipt from dealership but it would not allow me to upload it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597286June 27, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
We got the truck out of heated storage after 6 months, and lights on dash came up stating a"Service Brakes" and "ABS" plus warning bells. Took to Ford dealer immediately and they test and said we needed a Hydralic Control Unit as our brakes would not work. In looking this up, other F150's have been recalled, but not our VIN. So we had to pay $3,000 for part and it to be programed. Fortunately it is an extra vehicle for us and we were not caught out on the interstate. I find it interesting that 3 recalls were done for this same braking issue on the F150, but for some reason did not include ours?????
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597307June 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from 3rd gear to 1st gear causing the vehicle to dramatically slow down. The contact stated that the failure had occurred on several occasions. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the transmission lead frame assembly was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 83,400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597326June 27, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side door failed to unlock and open as needed. The contact attempted to manually unlock the door with the electronic unlock button however, the door failed to open. In addition, the contact attempted to use the key fob to unlock the door, but the door failed to open. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11597324June 27, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently decelerated. The contact stated that the transmission shifted from 10th gear to 5th gear unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed CDF drum assembly. The contact was informed that the CDF drum assembly needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The contact stated while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle decelerated independently. The contact stated that the transmission shifted from 10th gear to 5th gear unexpectedly. In addition, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 27,882.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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