Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11580238March 30, 2024
ENGINE
At 76,000 miles my Turbo’s started leaking engine coolant. From what I am told the rubber seal failed on the lines from the radiator to the turbos. The repair parts are cheap but the labor is intensive (7.5 hrs). To get to the turbos in 7.5 hrs the cab has to be lifted off the chassis. Without lifting it takes longer. In the end I spent over $2000 to fix some pieces of rubber. I consider this a design flaw that is costing the consumer big money. I am [XXX] old. This is the only car I ever owned that had engine trouble at 76,000 miles. I am soured on Ford at 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
#11580251March 30, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, WHEELS
We have been stranded twice for the recall issued in late January 2024, for the rear axle. The truck is currently at the 5th dealership since January2024. The truck is not driveable and Ford still does not have a way to fix the issue. We are having the axle replaced for the second time by a Ford dealership, with no assurance that they have determined how to solve the problem. We picked the truck up from the last axle repair on 2-21-24. We had a rear wheel sensor issue on 3-6-24, after driving less than 1000 miles. On 3-28-24, the axle defect occurred again. The truck was towed again. The Ford website says they do not yet have a solution, yet their certified mechanics continue to “fix” the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580259March 30, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Truck started shifting funny recently. Kept not paying it any attention but had a harsh sudden downshift at 50 miles and hour to first gear. Thought it blew the engine the RPMs were so high. I hit the brakes and the rear wheels locked up around 43 mph. No issue since but I know there was an issue with previous years
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580260March 30, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Leadfrane was not replaced even though it poses a safety hazard on Highway. When taken before the ten year make no mention was made to correct problem. Only a reprogramming was done and dealer states that it may or may not work as many trucks have failed on highway speeds with the programming. This is scary situation.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580262March 30, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Lead frame. Known issue and was never replaced. Putting families at risk on highways
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580039March 29, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
truck speedometer goes to 0. Slows down abruptly. Rpm goes way up. Was going from 45 to less than 10mph in a matter of seconds. Feels like the transmission automatically downshifts to a lower gear. Very dangerous. Seems to be quite a few of these incidents on you tube. Truck only has 11600 miles on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580079March 29, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 1993 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving downhill in 4WD, and letting off the accelerator pedal, the transmission unintendedly shifted into neutral. The contact pulled over and placed the vehicle in park(P) before shifting into to drive(D) for the vehicle to operate as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 93V089000 (Power Train) as a possible solution however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11580141March 29, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Truck was in Ford dealer 4 times over 9 months for fix to the transmission. Each time the chief complaint was a vehicle that would allow the transmission to stick between gears so acceleration would cease. It would also be put in reverse but the vehicle would not register that it was in reverse, hence not backing up. Vehicle not going forward or backward is a safety issue. Problem was reproduced by dealer each time. Ford Corporate was involved in trying to fix. No lights appeared on dash during any experience. Nothing done to the vehicle by Kernersville Ford or Ford Corporate worked to relieve the issues. Crossroads Ford, Kernersville NC. 336-996-3700 INVOICES [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] [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
#11580172March 29, 2024
POWER TRAIN
This has happened several times and at random. While accelerating normally truck has randomly downshifted into lower gear causing abrupt and unexpected deceleration. Was nearly rear ended by driver following.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579862March 28, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
While driving, the rear window opened up by itself and would not close. Controls were dead. Found a wire bundle (not a harness) which runs from the body control module to several sensors, including the 110V power converter, were worn through shorting out. The wiring lies in a channel along the rocker panel on the interior of the vehicle. The wiring is not protected from abrasion which led to the abrasion of the wires shorting out. Since 110V is running along this same channel, the potential for a fire is high, plus shorting 110V AC with 12V DC.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579890March 28, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that 11/2 to 2 1/2 quarts of oil was burning every three weeks. The vehicle was using an excessive amount of oil. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact noticed there was a limited amount of oil on the dipstick. The contact had to add additional oil. There was no indication of oil leaking. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB 19-2338.The manufacturer was contacted and offered assistance with the repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579907March 28, 2024
SEATS, POWER TRAIN
The rear seat not lock in seat position its very dangerous in accident. Another problem ist when the transmmission decelerate she past the 3 at 1 speed dirrectly and a knoging in the transmission. Can you expect that please
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579931March 28, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly drop to first gear without warning. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle had been taken in for a recall with the NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train) for which the remedy had been completed, however, they were still experiencing a failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the lead frame failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired due to them missing the deadline for the warranty coverage portion relating to the recall mentioned above. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was 116,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579797March 27, 2024
ENGINE
The exhaust manifolds have warped, breaking a nut and stud and causing an exhaust leak. I am finding this is an extremely common failure indicative of a design flaw. Ford will not cover this under any extended coverage, nor offer financial assistance to repair this failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579648March 27, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was an abnormal ticking and rattling noise detected. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact who is an independent mechanic stated that the failure was due to the camshaft phasers. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579655March 27, 2024
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the front driver's side airbag cover was fractured, and the airbag had become partially visible. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that the front driver's side airbag cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: SSM-50419. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 28,100.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579672March 27, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the cruise control was engaged, the vehicle accelerated to 100 MPH. The vehicle skipped gear while accelerating from a stop. The vehicle stalled and restarted. The brake pedal independently depressed without driver input. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579726March 27, 2024
ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was turned off, he observed condensation under the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that radiator fluid was added but was leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that there was a six-inch crack in the radiator. The contact was informed that the O-rings, turbo, and radiator needed to be replaced. Additionally, while started, the head unit did not illuminate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579774March 27, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was first started, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact continued to drive the vehicle however, the rattling sound recurred whenever the vehicle was first started up. The contact was notified of Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 (3.5L GTDI Engine Cam Phaser Replacement). The dealer was contacted regarding the Customer Satisfaction Program; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not experiencing a failure and was not repaired. The contact later took the vehicle to the dealer where it was diagnosed with Cam Phaser failure. The vehicle was not repaired, due to the Customer Satisfaction Program being denied. The contact stated that the manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11579776March 27, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the check engine warning light disappeared and then became illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed timing chain assembly and that the timing chain assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the failure was like an unknown recall repair; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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