Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11596499June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The transmission on my 2019 F-150 truck hesitates and slips out of gear. This started in 2020 and is occurring more frequently now. About 2 weeks ago I was traveling on the highway at approximately 55mph when the transmission unexpectedly seemed to slip into Neutral and the truck no longer responded to the gas peddle. I had not touched the gear at all. The vehicle began to coast and I felt I had no control of it, putting my safety at risk of a crash on the highway. Before I could attempt to pull off the highway, the transmission shifted back into drive and began to respond to me pressing the gas. In 2020 the vehicle was taken in for assessment for gear slipping and I was told nothing was wrong with it. I recently went for repairs this week and the dealership indicated that there is a likely a transmission problem, however, they are so backed up with transmission complaints that they can't get to me until mid-July. There are/were no warning lights illuminated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596508June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was jerking with an abnormal thumping sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was difficult to shift into gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact was informed that the vehicle was performing as designed for a 10-speed transmission. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596515June 25, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was a crackling sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596525June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
6months ago it suddenly downshifted on my wife, I told her she must be in 4wd so she turned dial, no issues for a cpl wks then it repeated, went home in low sp, I called a shop and they said Lead Frame issue, not under warranty so I had it repaired, last wk it happened again! I see that newer models (2014 a newer are having this issue, I would like to have mine fixed as well !
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596528June 25, 2024
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon attempting to enter the vehicle, the contact became aware that the driver’s and passenger’s side rear doors failed to open after several attempts. 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 notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596529June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the transmission downshifted from sixth gear to first gear, causing the vehicle to decelerate abruptly. During the failure, the gear display began to flash, and the wrench icon was illuminated. While continuing to drive the vehicle, the failure recurred intermittently. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 147,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596532June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the transmission shifted to a lower gear and the vehicle came to a complete stop. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596569June 25, 2024
ENGINE
The 5.0 Liter V-8 has defective intake manifold runner valves. This is a commonly known problem. This can cause the engine to quit running and lose power at any time. Ford has not had parts to repair for the past 2 or so years
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596574June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the drive train inoperative warning light illuminated. In addition, the transmission independently downshifted from 10th gear to 7th gear. The contact stated that the engine abruptly seized, and the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with alternator failure due to engine oil leaking onto the alternator. The contact was informed that the alternator needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the transmission shifted independently and unusually hard while shifting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596577June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Don Rich Ford performed recall # 19S07 on the transmission in my 2013 Ford F150 on 07/05/2019. In 2022 the transmission started downshifting to first gear just like the recent recall affecting the 2014 Ford F150's. Ford wouldn't cover it under warranty. They tried to reprogram it again. That did not fix the problem, so they repaired the transmission by replacing the lead frame and filter at Don Rich Ford in Vila Rica GA on 04/18/2022. This repair was covered on the 2011 and 2012 models, but they only extended the warranty on the 2013 models to 150,000 miles. I was just over this limit when the issues started happening and it was repaired at 155,137 miles at a cost to me of $885.69
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596580June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission inadvertently downshifted to first gear and the contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The service engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the power train control module. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (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 to report the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596595June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted and started jerking and shuddering. The contact stated several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596600June 25, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
My vehicle has had two instances on the highway where the vehicle abruptly downshifted from 6th gear down to 1st and the other time down to third. I took it to Ford and they said it was the speed sensor however they said it was not a recall. I see all these recalls on 2013 f150’s but not mine?? Why?? Im having the same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596602June 25, 2024
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Everytime I accelerate from a stop the first 3 gears the truck hesitates and jerks forward. It appears as if its going to stall. The problems after getting to 35 miles an hour or faster.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596611June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
My transmission started slamming down into first gear while driving down the road and almost caused me to get it hit. It also was having hard shifts and slamming into gears. I tried to get ahold of ford and they said they were months out from getting it in the shop. They finally got me in to get it looked at and they said my transmission needs replaced and it’s gonna cost almost $9000.00!! My truck only has just over 60,000 miles and they said they won’t cover it.. I seen where they have had recalls on all the year models except for the 2019. This needs to be addressed they obviously know these 10 speed transmissions are junk..
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596612June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
2013 Ford F-150 manufactured 09/13. Truck has 120,000. About 05/01/24 while traveling at 60 mph on the truck lost power, slowed quickly to about 25 mph, I needed to clear through traffic to pull to side of road. The truck would still move but only at 25 mph.. Ck engine light was on as well as other warning lights, odometer displayed - - - the speedometer either displayed 0 or - - - I pulled over, turned truck off waited a couple minutes, restarted and it ran fine, no warning lights drove home. I continued to drive the vehicle for a couple weeks with no problems. On 06/20/24 while traveling at 30 mph in traffic the truck abruptly shifted to a very low gear, no warning lights, pulled over, shut off truck, waited a few minutes, started truck with no warning lights, drove approximately 10 miles to home without incident. 06/23/24 while driving approximately 30 mph the vehicle hard shifted to a very low gear and would not accelerate past approximately 15 or 20 mph, no warning lights. I stopped, turned off, waited a few minutes. Started engine, truck moved but would not shift, I used the manual shift option and it worked, I was able to shift. Drove approximately 1/2 mile to home. I am having truck towed for repairs tomorrow 06/26/24. I was informed of a recall today, 06/25/24 regarding 2014 F-150s, I realize my truck is not listed but it was built at the very end of the model year and I believe it should be reported.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596621June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle: 2013 Ford F150 FX4 SuperCrew/6.5' Box 5.0 V8 4X4 6R80 Transmission 125,000 Miles Date of Manufacture: 6/11/2013 Date of Original Purchase: 12/06/2013 Symptoms: Intermittently, while driving, the vehicle will lose communication with the speed sensor, disable the speedometer and odometer, set the DTC P0720, and lock the transmission into third gear. It has happened while taking off from a stop, climbing grades, and at cruising speed (70+ MPH). At cruising speed, the downshift is violent enough to skid the tires, and makes climbing hills nearly impossible at slow speeds. The CSP: Ford implemented a CSP (Customer Satisfaction Program #19N01-S3) for the replacement of the molded lead frame in the transmission, which contains the defective output speed sensor. The original CSP covered 10 years, or 150,000 miles from the original purchase date of the vehicle. However, as this was a CSP, not a recall, only the original owners of the vehicles were notified, which lead to necessary repair work not being completed in many cases. Second and subsequent owners, like myself, were left unaware of the issues with their vehicles, until the timeframe had already closed. In my case, the initial sign of trouble was only four weeks past the end of the CSP timeline. In summary, I do not trust this vehicle after sliding the rear tires along the interstate as it forced it's way into a lower gear. I will not use this vehicle to transport friends, family, and loved ones until I'm positive it is fixed. I certainly do not trust this vehicle to tow anything at the moment. This has been a very emotionally and financially burdening experience for myself, as I've had to purchase a second pickup to use for my small business and transportation needs, while still paying upkeep on a vehicle I can't use nor sell to anyone in good conscious. This condition poses a serious and potentially life threatening safety concern, and I strongly encourage it to be considered for a proper safety recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596626June 25, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
The low break fluid light suddenly come up, next thing you know, I didn’t have any brake function what so ever. Luckily I was driving off a parking lot. I have to call the tow truck to take my truck to the dealership. The dealer diagnosed, (failed brake master cylinder leaking into brake booster. Inspected brake system and found no external leaks all lines and calipers are dry. Removed master cylinder and found brake booster is full of fluid. Installed new brake master cylinder and brake booster. Bleed brakes) it was a recall for 2014 F150’s for this same issue but dealership said my vehicle was built months after the recalled trucks. I believe if this happened in the highway driving 70 miles an hour could end up in fatalities really easy. I am pretty sure many other 2014 F150 trucks got the same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596351June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
When driving the transmission downshifts to first gear and the wentch light comes on and everything on the cluster goes to “0” you can shut the truck off and back on and it’s ok than transmission will get stuck in 1st gear and you put it in manual mode it might run okay sometimes or it might not
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11596359June 25, 2024
POWER TRAIN
TRUCK WILL DOWN SHIFT AUTOMATICALLY TO 1ST GEAR AT TIMES EXSPECIALLY WHEN PULLING A TRAILER OF ANY KIND WHEN SLOWING DOWN, (EXAMPLE) GETTING OFF A HIGHWAY RAMP SLOWING DOWN TO THE INTERSECTION. I JUST READ THEY ARE RECALLING 2014 WITH THAT ISSUE, 2015 ALSO HAS THE SAME ISSUE, ATLEAST MINE DOES. HAS PROBABLY DONE IT 6 TIMES, ALL WITH A TRAILER ON THE TRUCK.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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