Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11737758May 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Transmission shifted from 6th gear to 1st gear while driving on the highway. Unpredictable hard gear shifts at times.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737759May 14, 2026
STRUCTURE:BODY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The front driver door lock/latch actuator is failing. The driver door does not lock or unlock using the key fob or the interior power lock button. The only way to lock or unlock the door is manually with the key or by pushing/pulling the lock from inside the vehicle. This issue started shortly after we had a historic/unusual cold freeze in Florida. The vehicle is kept outside, so it was exposed to the freezing temperatures. This creates a safety and security concern because the driver door power lock system does not work properly and may prevent the door from locking or unlocking normally when needed. The issue has not yet been inspected by a dealer or independent repair shop. No warning lights or messages appeared before the failure. The component is still installed on the vehicle and available for inspection upon request.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737761May 14, 2026
ENGINE
Cold start rattle lasting a second or more. Ford dealer diagnosed it as being bad cam phaser (TSB 23-2143). This is a very common issue with 3.5L engines from 2017-2020 - well documented on forums and youtube (even by ford technicians). I contacted Ford to see if they would assist in covering cost (my vehicle was a previous fleet vehicle and sold certified used in Dec 2020 with warranty running out in Dec 2025). Ford had several CSP's related to these engine and model years (21B10 and 21N03). Ford says my vehicle is not affected by these two CSPs and that is why coverage is denied. Dealer did determine my vehicle qualified under both CSPs based on information from the CSP's (make, model, build plant). My vehicle is affected by known bad parts, Ford redesigned VCT. Per Ford technicians, the new VCT design is the only long term fix (PCM reflash and replacing with original VCT parts are not). How can a TSB (23-2143) cover my vehicle when the previous CSP did not - for the same issue. Ford is refusing to assist customers cover cost to replace of known poorly designed parts (why would they redesign if they didn't know)? Ford does not include my vehicle in the CSPs though it matches criteria - Ford possibly drastically understated the number of vehicles affected by these CSP's. Dealer says mine is affected by this but Frod doesn't include my vehicle. This should be a full recall (not time limited under CSPs) as it can cause the vehicle to not start when auto stop/start is enabled (middle of 5 lane highway in Atlanta metro area rush hour). Failure of cam phasers can force vehicle into limp mode reducing ability to operate vehicle . Ford is well aware the parts are faulty and an integral part of the engine, why would they redesign if they were not faulty?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737764May 14, 2026
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN
Our truck has been experiencing downshift to a lower gear and the powertrain warning lamp wrench symbol in the instrument panel cluster comes on. This has been happening from about 4/1/2026 and ongoing.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737773May 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle's speed independently accelerated. In addition, the power train failure warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737782May 14, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The BCM keeps failing on my truck when it has already been replaced. The lights won’t stop flashing unless the battery is unplugged.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737801May 14, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
Hard downshift caused my truck to slow suddenly and became very hesitant where the vehicle behind me had to slam on their brakes. I then pulled over when it was safe, turned the truck off and then attempted to turn back on with no success due to the shift indicator no longer lighting up. This matches up with the current recall for this particular vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737843May 14, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I received a safety recall notice 26S28/NHTSA Recall 26V237 On the same day that this occurred in my truck. Luckily for me, I was within 2 miles of home, the only way I could get home was to drive in first gear up the mountain road to get there. My truck is not drivable. If this happens on a freeway, I most likely would be rear ended as the vehicle stops suddenly. What recourse do I have from Ford motor company since I can’t drive the truck that they sold me? The recall notice says a fix won’t be ready until July, and that is a long time from now. I need a vehicle to drive. I feel like not having this remedy ready yet means that it’s not ready in a timely manner.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737855May 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN
transmission is locking itself into either 3rd or 5th gear and will not shift. sometimes it will lock itself in 1st gear and not shift.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737876May 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN
2019 Ford F-150 4wd super crew 10 speed automatic with 51,330 miles. The transmission upon acceleration will slip, slow to shift, disengage, then slam into gear. I was afraid that the transmission would lock-up disengage causing an accident. There was a warning icon of a wrenchon dash display. I took to Ford dealer where they confirmed a Cylinder Bushing had slipped. They recommended to replace the transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737884May 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns 2017 Ford -F150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH occupied with his wife in the vehicle, the gear shift independently downshifted into second gear causing the vehicle to engage into limp mode and the speed decreased. The service advance track warning light illuminated. An independent mechanic and dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken a dealer and an independent mechanic for diganoses. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000(POWER TRAIN) The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and they informed he had to wait for the remedy or pay out of pocket. The failure mileage was 83,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737886May 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 FORD F-150. The contact stated while driving at 65 MPH, The vehicle came to a sudden stop and swung the to the left side of the road. The contact was able to get the vehicle in control and moved into the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and later taken to a independent mechanic and was diagnosed to need a full transmission replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737902May 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently downshifted. In addition, the vehicle stalled and then the vehicle independently accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received a recall notification, NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train) however the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 81,400.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737912May 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Our 2012 Ford F-150 truck had no issues and no dashboard lights when it randomly downshifted while driving and almost caused an accident. On Sat, May 9, 2026, my husband pulled onto the road and got up to 40 mph when the speedometer stopped working and the truck randomly downshifted. The car behind us had to swerve to avoid a collision. On Mon, May 11, 2026 we called the Ford garage they told us the Customer Service Program (#19N01) is no longer valid as it is over 10 years now. The truck only has 128,000 miles and we were never notified of a CSP when we purchased it in 2020. The Ford Customer Service Representative said the CSP was issued in 2019 but we purchased the vehicle in 2020 and were never notified of an issue. I now have a $1,500 repair bill for the leadframe that Ford will not reimburse us for and also see that they still have NUMEROUS transmission and speed control issues with their vehicles. I opened a case with Ford on May 14, 2026 [XXX] ) but their representative Iomar was not helpful. 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
#11737926May 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer became inoperable, causing the vehicle to unexpectedly downshift from 1st gear to a lower gear with the check engine warning light and power train warning light illuminated. The contact also stated due to the failure that the odometer would also appear blank. The contact stated that the VIN was associated with a previous recall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle did not require the recall remedy involving transmission and lead frame replacement because no trouble codes were detected. The contact was informed that the transmission would instead be reprogrammed. The contact stated that the failure persisted on multiple occasions. The dealer was contacted again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737927May 14, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
On two occasions I've attempted to have this recall work done at a Ford dealership. Today after holding the vehicle for the entire day, the service department at Koons Ford in Falls Church returned the vehicle without performing the recall replacement. Further, they did not notify me the work was not done leaving it to me to call to inquire as to whether the work was done. This is the second attempt at having this recall work performed at Ford dealerships. In both cases, the recall work was not performed.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737918May 14, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Both of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) on my 2021 F150 have failed. They cost `$2,000 each to replace. They are LEDs, and were billed as never needing replacement, and certainly not under 50k miles. A quick search shows that this is a common issue with 2021+ F150s, and looking around on the road, I notice many with the same issue. This failure of safety equipment reduces visibility and could contribute to accidents.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737864May 14, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I received Safety Recall 23S65 in May of 2025. As of now, May 14,2026 parts are still NOT available for repair. Ford was aware of this safety issue well before May of 2025, yet they do not seem concerned at all to make parts available to dealers to repair this defect. This should be considered well beyond any reasonable time frame for Ford to have corrected this problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737813May 14, 2026
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I have a 2023 f150 powerboost. I slowed down to a yielding sign to turn right onto the state highway. The engine was in electric mode, I went to push the acceleration pedal and nothing happened. The truck would not accelerate for 4-5 seconds. I then put the accelerator pedal to the floor and it finally engaged and the truck flew. I’ve had it happen once before but for only a second so I thought nothing of it. It was a scary experience as I could have been hit if another drive wasn’t paying attention. I’m scared to drive it now, and have made an appointment with the local ford dealership to diagnose. No engines lights are on. Only happens when stopping briefly.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11737760May 14, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES
When I'm driving my truck, usually when I have come to a stop on an incline, the parking/emergency brake will engage on its own. For example, most recently I was pulling out of a driveway with an incline. I was stopped at the bottom of the driveway to wait for the roadway to clear before I pulled out. When I hit the gas to go, the rear wheels skidded and the truck came to a stop in the oncoming traffic lane. I looked at the dashboard and saw that the parking brake symbol was on, indicating that the parking brake had engaged. I did not engage the parking brake- the truck did it on it's own.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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