Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11576287March 8, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Sudden loss of power due to transmission issue at highway speeds. Ford had a waiting list for a replacements on the transmission and it was indicated by the dealer that they have many issues with this particular transmission and they were hoping ford would issue a recall. I needed the vehicle and had a rebuilt transmission (from Ford) which failed AGAIN under power at highway speeds causing sudden loss of power in traffic causing a very dangerous situation for all vehicles adjacent.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575977March 7, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle there was a grinding metal sound coming from the engine department. The vehicle began making a tapping sound while idling. The sound had become more pronounced over time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the variable camshaft timing (VC)T had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that there was no recall or warranty coverage on the vehicle. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 75,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576037March 7, 2024
ENGINE
After coasting or turning I lose all ability to accelerate for a short period of time. When trying to merge the truck fails to speed up causing a dangerous situation where traffic jams up behind you
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576082March 7, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact initially stated that upon checking the oil level, the oil level was a quart lower. The contact then stated that while driving up a hill at a moderate rate of speed, an abnormal knocking sound began to emit from the vehicle as the vehicle started to lose power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the mechanic reprogrammed the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software and changed the oil. The contact was then instructed to bring the vehicle back every 1,000 miles to monitor the oil consumption. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 23,504.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576096March 7, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was receiving a smog test, the diagnostic codes revealed a failure with the timing chain and the cam phasers. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed timing chain and failed cam phasers. The contact was informed that the timing chain and the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact was informed about a Customer Satisfaction Program; however, the contact was informed that the vehicle was not eligible to be repaired under the Customer Satisfaction Program. The failure mileage was approximately 67,400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576103March 7, 2024
ENGINE
Exhaust manifolds bolts breaking
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575719March 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The transmission gear selector light will go out and a see owners manual message pops up with a maintenance wrench. Then the truck will not shift gears or even goes into neutral while driving. Very unsafe when driving in traffic.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575720March 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to 1st gear. The contact stated that the power train malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic however, the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575736March 6, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
While backing out of a parking spot, the screen with the rearview camera froze. I was not aware the screen had frozen and continued to back up believing I was seeing what was behind me. Fortunately, there was no accident. The screen remained frozen until I stopped the vehicle and cycled the engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575799March 6, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment, after which the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the cam phasers, resulting in damage to the engine and requiring the engine to be replaced. 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 139,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575812March 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
2nd time my F150 has had a CAM Phaser issue. Repaired once in 2021 now again in 2024
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575847March 6, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview camera image was distorted. The contact stated that the rearview camera operated as needed upon opening and closing the tailgate; however, the failure had been recurring more increasingly, and the rearview camera image was distorted while reversing. The message "Back Up Camera Not Available" was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V252000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575870March 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift to the next gear. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the failure could not be duplicated. However, the transmission had been replaced three times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 94,817.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575884March 6, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I experience hard upshifts and downshifts between gears 1,3,7. This causes me to thrust forward without notice and nearly collide with other vehicles. The truck will also act as if it is searching for gears which causes it to stall in the middle of ongoing or oncoming traffic. I have taken the vehicle to both an independent transmission company and a Ford dealership. Both have arrived at the same conclusion which is that I have a faulty transmission that was not properly inspected by Ford upon original installation. In order to possibly fix the problem, the transmission will need to be replaced or conduct an overhaul of parts. I have also sent several letters to Ford and they have responded with minimal concern or care for the issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575896March 6, 2024
AIR BAGS
Both side airbags deployed with a small damage accident where the vehicle hit a concrete barrier at a low rate of speed. Body shop professionals stated that this deployment should not have happened with the damage to the back bumper corner of the f150 truck. Yes, inspected by tow truck driver, insurance and body shop professionals. All state that air bags should not have deployed. No warning lights
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575726March 6, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Bought brand new truck in December 2023. Immediately the Air/AC/Heat would intermittingly malfunction resulting in inability to defrost windshield. This resulted in hindering the drivers visibility, automatic emergency braking, front camera visibility, and other safety features. If the AC/Heat malfunctions at a time of need for defrosting/defogging the windshield, it will put anyone in the vicinity of the moving vehicle at risk. Truck was taken into the dealership during this malfunctioning period 3 different times over 2 or 3 months. The first time a service technician diagnosed a failed module, module was replaced but did not fix the issue. The second time, the service manager and shop supervisor diagnosed a failed temp senser inside the HVAC system. Senser was reading below freezing levels, supervisor took a picture of the reading to show the electrical tech. This would cause the HVAC system to give incorrect readings to other components. After further diagnosing from the dealerships master electrical tech during the second time, tech deemed it to need an update and recalibration. Update & recalibration was completed but did not fix the issue. during the third time, the Ford Engineer, shop supervisor and master electrical tech inspected the truck and BELIEVED replacing HVAC would fix issue. It is unknown if issues were diagnosed to be failing or if it a guess. HVAC has not been replaced due to no known acknowledgement from Ford into this issue. They will replace HVAC with the exact SAME part. After discussing with other Ford owners, the same issue occurs in 2023 Ford Expedition. Multiple videos were taking over this 2–3 month timeframe, before and after multiple attempts by dealership attempting to fix the issue. Vehicle has not been inspected by police, insurance reps, or others. Warning lamps/messages displayed "Front Camera Low Visibility Clean Screen" during period of malfunctioning.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575445March 5, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
I remote started my truck and let it run to warm up. I got in and pushed the brake pedal and it went to the floor. I turned the ignition on and the information center said, "Brake fluid low". I turned the truck off, got out and looked under the truck for signs of brake fluid (there was none), opened the hood and my reservoir was empty. I took the master cylinder off and the brake booster was full of brake fluid. I had to replace both, the master cylinder and brake booster.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575461March 5, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Interior of rear window unexpectedly shattered while backing out of the driveway. Pieces of glass flew onto the back seat, fortunately no one was sitting in the rear of the truck at the time.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575492March 5, 2024
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at 35-65 MPH, the wrench symbol displayed on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle began to drive roughly and was jerking. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road and restart the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to assist. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the 02 sensor, purge valve, and throttle body needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the repairs were not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575570March 5, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I was driving home from work and without any warning I lost the ability to accelerate when I was on the freeway, a message popped up on my truck screen Powertrain Malfuction/Reduce power. I was lucky this time around as I was able to cost to the shoulder Cars however were speeding up to me and around me as I could not accelerate my truck. If this would have happen when I was towing my old 35 foot trailer it could have been deadly. I noticed a recall for this exact same issue on 2011 trucks, forms online seem to suggest others have had this same issue with newer 2017 trucks also. The issue turns out to be the Molded lead frame failure. Once more same issue from recall title was6r80 recall number 19507. Seems like ford did not fix it only prolong the issue or kicked it down the road. My truck is 100K others around 77K it failed so I am assuming it will happen as trucks get around 100K.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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