Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11595333June 19, 2024
AIR BAGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
My truck would shift gears and I would feel a kick. Then the speedometer would drop, and the airbag sensors would turn off. At times the dealership states it is an issue with the Transmission Lead Frame.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11595305June 19, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
Multiple times the acceleration has stuck and would not release when hitting the brakes. I have to stick my foot under the accelerator and lift the petal to get acceleration to stop. Without physically lifting the petal it would appear this continues indefinitely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11595025June 18, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while in reverse, the brakes failed to operate as designed. The parking brakes functioned as designed but there was no pressure on the brake pedal. The contact believed that the failure was associated with a faulty brake master cylinder which failed to allow pressure in the braking system. The local dealer was contacted and notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11595032June 18, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Transmission drops out of gear and then engages causing a clunk and a lunge or lurch. Extra concern when merging into Interstate traffic. This transmission has never been perfect but it is getting more noticeable when it misses shifts or drops out of gear completely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11595044June 18, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving after a cold start or after stopping at a traffic light, whenever the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle started losing motive power. The contact stated that the "Wrench Symbol” was illuminated and the message "Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power - Contact Dealer" was displayed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, who diagnosed that the gear shift module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to Manufacturer Communications: Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) High Voltage Battery Module Replacement Program Number: 23H01 (Electrical System). The failure mileage was approximately 2,300.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11595064June 18, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission gear indicator was no longer illuminated on drive(D). The transmission then unexpectedly downshifted. The "See Manual" message was displayed, and the transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road; however, the vehicle failed to restart immediately. After several attempts, the vehicle was able to restart, and the contact drove to the residence. The failure recurred. An independent mechanic jumpstarted the vehicle at the residence, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. The independent mechanic determined that the transmission range sensor circuit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, neither the VIN nor the model year was included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 83,662.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11595142June 18, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the contact became aware of a red line around the image displayed. The contact also stated that when the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R), the beeping sound of the rear-view camera was activated when there were no objects in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 131,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11595097June 18, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
My parking brakes just comes on as im driving. This has become a dangerous situation as its caused My car to suddenly stop in different driving situations.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594769June 17, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The 2018 Ford F150 truck came with a cap less fuel fill. What seals the fuel refill area is the gas cap door. The door is equipped with a seal on the gas cap door for when the door is closed, it keeps the weather elements from entering into the gas fill area that is equipped with a cap less mechanism for the gas tank filling. The hinge spring on the door is of poor quality and design and the swivel pin that holds the gas cap door in place fails by the pin working out of place. This now causes the gas cap door to not fully close allowing weather elements to make their way into the cap less gas fill tube. From internet research, this is a common problem with the 2018 F150, as well as other years with this type of cap less gas door. I had to pay out of pocket expense for the gas cap door replacement. The replacement gas cap door was of the same design as the one that failed and I expect the replacement to fail with time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594778June 17, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while coming to a stop, she became aware that the brakes was not functioning properly. The contact had to depress down on the brake pedal with excessive force for the brakes to activate as needed. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the diagnostic test result was undisclosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594793June 17, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that during cold starts, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate while changing gear and the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the cam phasers were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under the Manufacturer's Extended Warranty Coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was 85,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594807June 17, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Back up camera does not display item location for contact area. Related to APIM malfunction. Gps and radio controls also not working due to bad APIM
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594825June 17, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
Coming off the freeway, heard a loud noise in the rear of my truck. Then it sounded like rocks were getting pulverized. Put the vehicle in park and since we (Me, wife, and two children) were on a decline the brakes did not work and our truck drifted into oncoming traffic. Luckily cars were able to avoid us in time where we pulled off onto the shoulder and engage the parking brake.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594834June 17, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked abnormally. In addition, the contact stated that the instrument panel blinked off and on and the engine seized. The contact allowed the vehicle to stay stationary for approximately 30 minutes. 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 not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594869June 17, 2024
PARKING BRAKE
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150 The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, she became a failure with the parking brake. The contact stated that the parking brake failed to function properly, and the vehicle stalled with the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a failure with the front brake calipers and the two front brake holders, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to reach out to NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594927June 17, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. In addition, an unknown service light was illuminated. The contact who is an independent mechanic, diagnosed the vehicle with turbine shaft sensor failure. Additionally, the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 156,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594949June 17, 2024
POWER TRAIN
While driving at high way speeds, a fault in the drive train was detected and reduced power to the electric motors, reducing our speed to only 5 MPH.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594955June 17, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, STEERING, SUSPENSION
I have been having nothing but problems with this truck since I purchased it and I'm looking to see if anyone can help me out with this truck. I have had it now almost two years and the truck was in the shop for 3 months of it getting worked. I have had nothing but problems with the braking system as well. The dealer wouldn't sell me the original pads for it, they sent someone to car quest to get a set of pads. Whenever i gave them the vin i would always end up with the wrong parts somehow. So i dont know if there is vin fraud or what but something wasn't adding up. The dealer i purchased it from is not much of help. The water pump has gone out, the cam phasers were replaced(and are rattling again.) The starter was replaced due to clunking when started.( still clunks) Oil pan gasket was replaced. The transmission had to be replaced. I am just trying to see what my options are with this truck. It's clearly a lemon and just wondering if there's anything anyone can do to help because the reliability of this 35,000 dollar truck is out the window.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594650June 16, 2024
WHEELS
OEM lug nuts swelled according to Pinnacle Ford resulting in extraordinary measures and costs to remove them. The lug nuts are available for inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11594604June 16, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
When I use the cruise control and set it at a speed, it will maintain that set speed for a period of time and then the set speed will randomly jump up 10 to 20 miles an hour and reset the speed faster. So if I set it at 70 miles an hour. It jumps up to 80 or 85 and once even jumped up to 90 mph. The first time I told this to a Service person they told me that’s normal. The car went in and supposedly they fixed it, but it is still doing it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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