Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11591652May 30, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The truck I have is known to have a problem with the lead frame ford issued a recall on this vehicle however my vehicle was never fixed at all they just have it marked as no open recall and they are telling me that the vehicle is no longer covered by the warranty on the recall due to a time lapse and mileage being over. This vehicle was affected by this recall and it is a safety recall yet the vehicle was never properly fixed for this and it has ongoing issues that have to do with this recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591661May 30, 2024
POWER TRAIN
On my way home from work on 5/29 while driving on the freeway my 2019 Ford F150 with 79k miles on it began to shift weird and feel like the transmission was slipping. I got off on my exit and stopped at the stop light at which point my truck shuddered and shut off flashing an "Auto Stop/Start, put the vehicle in park and restart engine" warning. The light turned green and I restarted the engine and it shuddered and died again with the same warning. I restarted the engine and it seemed to work. I decided to drive the last 1 miler to my house. The next morning I took the truck to the Ford dealership. On my way the truck was hard downshifting, knocking, and then went into limp mode in the middle of an intersection. I pulled over and restarted the engine. I was able to get it into gear and drive to the dealership. On the way the truck downshifted from 6th gear to 1st gear on its own at 40mph. I was on the freeway when this happened. I was able to keep driving and the truck shifted into 10th gear. after a few seconds it then downshifted from 10th gear to 1st gear. I placed it in neutral to avoid getting rear ended or destroying the truck. I barely made it to the dealership. The dealership informed me 2 days later that the transmission was blown. They found chunks of metal in the transmission fluid and the following codes were displayed: P0767, P2535/P2703. No warning lights came on until the 10th to 1st downshift right before I made it to the dealership. This was a highly unsafe series of events that resulted in a destroyed transmission and a significant scare on my part while driving. Just blessed that no one rear ended me. The 10r80 transmissions have a TSB out on them but have no safety recall. This is not an anomaly. These same issues have been happening since 2019.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591571May 30, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Good day, I am experiencing a leak from the front differential pinion seal on my vehicle. This leak appears to be a common issue based on reports from other owners in various online forums and owner groups. The front differential transfers power from the transmission to the front wheels. A leak from the pinion seal can cause a loss of differential fluid, which could lead to premature wear and eventual failure of the front differential components. If the front differential fails while driving, it could cause a loss of control of the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash or collision. This poses a significant safety hazard to myself, my passengers, and other vehicles on the road. I am requesting that Ford Motor Company acknowledge this issue and take corrective action by issuing a recall or service bulletin to inspect and repair/replace the faulty front differential pinion seals on affected vehicles. Allowing this defect to persist is unacceptable from a quality and safety standpoint. A front differential failure caused by this leak could result in serious vehicle damage, injuries, or fatalities. Please investigate this matter thoroughly and require Ford to address this safety defect before it leads to additional vehicle failures and potential accidents. Thank you!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591190May 29, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Passenger Side Cowl Seal Failure. The passenger side cowl seal fails. When this happens water can enter the vehicle and pour into the BCM (Body Control Module). Once water enters the BCM, it creates corrosion and will needs to be replaced along with the reprograming of all the keys. This is available upon request. My safety and the safety of others is put at risk because when water enters the BCM it causes the computer to short out. When this happens the horn will start beeping and the lights start flashing. This also sets off the vehicles security system. This happens when the vehicle is parked and turned off and when the vehicle is in motion. This puts people at risk because their security system will go off and will make owners think that their vehicle is being vandalized. While the vehicle is in motion the risk is that the horn is on and the lights are flashing making other motorists distracted and potentially causing accidents. The problem has been confirmed and reproduced by the dealer. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealer and an new seal needs to be installed. There were no warnings until the issue started creating a very scary driving experience in which the horn was on and the lights were flashing. the only way to make it stop was to disconnect the battery rendering the vehicle unfit for the road
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591191May 29, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Not one check engine light has ever come on. Bought this truck new off the lot, now to almost 60,000 mi. Every single component on this truck, immediately failed. Bucking/ jerking/ chugging on acceleration and maintaining speed while inclining. Incorrect gear selection 90% of the time. Going 5 mph with no foot on the gas, it up shifts and takes off down my driveway. Sudden down shifts causing violent decreases in speed. When braking the truck may rail on the brakes and "assist" you to stop or it may decrease reading of the pressure of your braking. Tire pressure sensors don't read accurately. Digital and analog speed read differently. The truck nudges itself side to side on the road. Truck will change the steering tension going around corners, so the driver must react to stay on track. Not going around corners the steering tension will change. Almost 2 in of play in the steering at times while sometimes one side is more responsive than the other. If not wearing a seat belt and the alarm goes off while the blinker is on, the blinker will slow down until the alarm stops then pick back up again. The RPM gauge doesn't respond at all or accurately. It will stay at 1,500- going up hill, accelerating, braking. The RPM's read inversely while down shifting. For 2.5 years SYNC update wouldn't install, a month after last attempt, it connected to my WIFI and updated itself. For 6 months, I dropped calls every time in one spot. Then I unplugged my phone from the center USB and I never dropped calls there again, unless I chose to have my phone plugged in charging. No start, couldn't find fob. No unlock. Unlocks on own. Heated seat and steering wheel turn on without the button. Burning smell coming from the motor <5,000mi. A/C never cold and heat never hot. Both sound like they are blowing hard, but the vents could barley rock a face mask back and forth. USB plugs don't have great power. The AC outlets have never had enough to charge anything. My BIL phone treated as key fob.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591210May 29, 2024
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the variable camshaft timing (VCT), the timing chain, and tensioners had failed and needed to be replaced. 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 103,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591220May 29, 2024
ENGINE
The contact's spouse owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on two occasions when the vehicle was taken to a dealer for an oil change, the mechanic observed an oil leak coming from the oil pan. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the oil pan was made of plastic and during expansion, the seal failed perform properly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. The contact is asking if this becomes a recall will the manufacturer issue a refund?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591261May 29, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train). The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the brake wear indicator started chirping. The vehicle was taken to the residence where the rear driver’s side wheel was removed, and the rear axle bolt fell to the ground. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the tires were rubbing and that unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591276May 29, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made a loud sound. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed and determined that cylinder #3 spark plug had blown out, but no repair was recommended at the time. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591279May 29, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated the transmission was erroneously shifting gears. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the cost. The contact stated the vehicle previously received a transmission flush and tuned up however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591336May 29, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her friend was driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that her friend pulled the vehicle off the roadway, stopped, and placed the vehicle in park (P), turned the vehicle off and on. The contact stated that her friend was able to place the vehicle in drive(D), however when the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle independently shifted out of drive(D) into neutral(N). The contact stated that her friend drove the vehicle to a local dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission molded leadframe needed to be replaced. The dealer advised the contact's friend that the vehicle was no longer under manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 19N01 - Transmission Molded Leadframe extended coverage (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591358May 29, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Throttle body failure approx every 45,000 miles. Bought F-150 new, now driven it approx 135,000 miles. Failure occurs when driving a various speeds, incl 75 mph. Engine shuts down, complete loss of power. DANGEROUS situation; safety at risk! Unexpected & random loss of power - w/ passengers aboard - in various traffic situations. After engine shuts down, restarts, then randomly shuts down until a new throttle body is installed. First throttle body failure repaired (=throttle body replaced) @ Ford Dealership in Price, UT. 2nd failure repaired @ Ford dealership in Hamilton, MT. Both covered by extended warranty. 3rd failure repaired [XXX] @ Hamilton, MT @ $324.55 personal expense. Check engine light warning occurs. 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
#11591407May 29, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted from sixth to first gear. The check engine and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated the failure had been more consistent in the past month. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the Insurance provider informed her that the vehicle was included in an unknown recall related to the failure; however, the manufacturer was contacted and stated the recall had expired. No further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 166,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591226May 29, 2024
POWER TRAIN, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, SERVICE BRAKES
Unknown which component is failing. It started with a rumble while accelerating or coasting but goes away when I shift into neutral so I believe that is the transmission. Other issues that are occurring randomly, speedometer will change indication to slower speed than I am actually going or it will drop to 0 while I am driving. Alerts and faults that have shown at the same time the speedometer goes out are: Powertrain fault, ABS, Forward Collision Warning, Parking Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Lane Keeping Assistance, Cross Traffic Warning. Also a random metallic spinning noise coming from under the truck. It has been in the dealer garage 5 times now.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591153May 28, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Truck will randomly shift in to lower gears, was going down the freeway at 65 mph and the truck would down shift with out any wearing to 3rd or 2nd gear. This has happen many times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11590981May 28, 2024
STEERING
Loses power steering while driving without warning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591046May 28, 2024
POWER TRAIN
When on a curve and coasting to a lower speed, when you go to accelerate, the transmission downshifts to second gear which made my rear end spin and hit the median. If there would not have been a median, I would have went into oncoming traffic
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591072May 28, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and independently restarted several times. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a faulty fuse box. The faulty fuse box failure caused fuse #27 to melt and burn out into the fuse box. The contact was informed that the fuse relocation kit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched and discovered TSB: 15-0137. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 107,324.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591092May 28, 2024
ENGINE
Started July 2023. No code ever shows when issue happens. Ford technician has personally taken it home (with our permission) at night then driven it back to work (last July) and couldn't get the issue to occur. When idling at a stop sign/light, the vehicle will vibrate then stall. Have to put the truck in park from drive, touch brake and push start button to get it going again. We spent $1700 in January 2024 where they replaced some computer program. This did NOT fix the problem. Yesterday, we went to Pensacola, FL from Foley, AL and it stalled 5 times when idling. In the 10 months this has been happening, we can go two to three weeks without it stalling, then it will stall 1-3 times in the same trip. Researched internet - this seems to be a common problem but did not find a common resolution. So for now, we are thinking this is an engine issue. We haven't received any codes for any other issues. Also, Ford had a recall on this truck model for random tailgate opening. WE did take the truck in for this recall. This too did not fix the problem. Our hands are tied. I'm putting yesterday's date and information. It started July 2023 after 4th of July.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591125May 28, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Catastrophic brake failure. Drove truck normally the night before, but when I got in the next morning to go somewhere the brake pedal went to the floor. I depressed he brake pedal 2-3 more times to ensure I wasn't misinterpreting anything and it went to the floor, unimpeded, every time. I then noticed a very large puddle of brake fluid on the pavement under the passenger front tire. Pressing on the brake pedal was apparently squirting brake fluid all over the place from somewhere in that area. Had to have to car towed to a mechanic to fix. I WAS PLANNING TO TOW A HEAVY CAMPER IN A FEW DAYS AND THIS WOULD HAVE CAUSED A SERIOUS LIFE-THREATENING ISSUE HAD IT HAPPENED ON THE ROAD. Ford has had a LOT of brake system failures on numerous vehicles. The mechanic said the right front bake line simply ruptured on its own. No evidence of it having rubbed against anything to cause a weak spot in the hose.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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