Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11736623May 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Truck has 80,000 miles on it. For the last few thousand miles, the transmission has started to lurch during gear shifts from low speeds causing the vehicle to feel as if it is stalling out. Dealer states it is designed to do this, but due to power loss a collision is a possibility while trying to enter onto a highway with faster speeds. Dealer states the vehicle is learning the driver's driving behavior. After 80,000 miles the vehicle already has learned the driving behavior and there is something else taking place. The vehicle does not throw any warning codes when attaching an OSBII reader to the port. Taken to an independent shop and was told this is a known issue with the 10 speed transmission in the 2018 F-150 vehicles that Ford has not fixed until 2025 and up year models. This is a safety issue at the very least.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736633May 8, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The linkage on the passenger side windshield wiper is known to seize from rust. Canada has a recall on this particular issue, but not America. I have had failing blades in heavy rain as a result.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736635May 8, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The rearview camera blacks out constantly when backing up. Forums are full of people with issues and no help from Ford. Wires corrode. Safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736661May 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN
As I was leaving work and I went to pull out onto Hwy 45 in Columbus Ms and the transmission in my 2017 F150 jerked and hesitated between 1st and 2nd gear and almost got me hit on the driver side by oncoming traffic at a speed of 65+
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736674May 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving my 2013 F-150 the vehicle suddenly downshifts into 1st gear while driving in the city and remains there. At faster speeds the truck will downshift to 5th gear and remain there regardless of deceleration. This has been accompanied by a check engine light. The truck had the code P-0722. When this happens it is extremely unsafe and unpredictable. This causes an immediate and abrupt reduction in speed and a near-loss of vehicle control. This defect poses an unreasonable risk of a high-speed accident, especially when towing or on wet surfaces. A diagnostic scan at a Ford dealership confirmed the failure of the molded lead frame. The vehicle exhibited diagnostic trouble code P0722 which is the specific indicators for the Output Shaft Speed (OSS) sensor and lead frame failure. These are the exact symptoms and codes identified in NHTSA Recall 26V237. Ford recently issued Recall 26S28 (NHTSA 26V237) on April 14, 2026, for this exact safety defect in later-model F-150s with the same 6R80 transmission. My 2013 vehicle is suffering from the identical root cause—degradation of electrical connections in the lead frame—yet Ford is currently refusing to provide a safety remedy at no cost, citing the age of the vehicle. This is a recurring safety-critical defect that mirrors the current 1.4-million-vehicle recall population. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6) Ford Case Number: XXX Current Location: Price Ford (Simi Valley, CA) Safety Recall Reference: 26S28 / 26V237
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736589May 8, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Sudden and unexpected downshifting from 4th to 1st gear when driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736332May 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on the highway, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, and an abnormally loud noise was heard from the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended and was rear-ended from behind. No injuries were reported. No police report was file. The engine revved up; the rear tires made an abnormal grinding noise. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The powertrain warning light and lamp wrench warning light were illuminated. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the engine revved up, and the vehicle failed to accelerate past 35 MPH. The other driver assisted the contact and helped tow the vehicle back to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle remained in the residence unrepaired and had not been driven since. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 144,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736340May 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owned a 2017 Ford F150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (POWER TRAIN). However, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH on a country road, the vehicle independently veered to the right, went down a ditch, and hit a tree. Both driver-side and front passenger-side air bags were deployed. The contact sustained minor injuries, a bruise on the left arm below the elbow, a small bump on the forehead, and lower back pain. A police report was filed. The contact's wife was called and stopped by the scene of the accident and picked up the contact. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The insurance company was notified and declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11736384May 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently shifted. The contact stated that the failure occurred when approaching a stop sign. The contact stated that the transmission shifted from first gear to fifth gear. No warning lights were illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the failure occurred only when the outside temperature was 50 degrees or below. The contact parked the vehicle and turned the vehicle off. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle started. The transmission independently reset. The vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed lead frame. The contact was informed that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised that the transmission needed to be replaced. 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 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736395May 7, 2026
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
The contact owns a 2015 FORD F-150. The contact stated a mechanical failure regarding the vehicle's sunroof feature. The contact stated that the sunroof fails to retract or close fully on its own. To achieve a complete closure, the contact must manually apply significant force to the glass panel. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,479.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736403May 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated when attempting to shift gears with no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the parts required to complete the recall repair were not yet available. The dealer was contacted . The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that the remedy parts were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide a remedy for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736435May 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I have been having issues related to my transmission. It is similar to the issue with the current open recall where I jump back and forwardl. I had it inspected by a transmisson company, and they stated I needed a transmission overhaul possibly releated to the issue. Ford wants me to pay for a diagnostic fee. I thought they are supposed to pay for the repair for the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736271May 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently shifted from sixth gear to fourth gear. In addition, the contact stated that an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the 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 112,900.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736445May 7, 2026
AIR BAGS
Crashed truck and all airbags deployed besides passenger (I was only person in the car). The drivers airbag partially deployed and I smashed my face on steering wheel. It was defective or malfunctioned.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11736301May 7, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING, POWER TRAIN
2024 Ford F-150 Platinum PowerBoost Hybrid. Diagnostic codes for power steering loss and CAN bus communication faults documented at 337 miles, well within the 3-year/36,000-mile new vehicle warranty. The vehicle has been at a Ford dealer since March 10, 2026 for symptoms including the truck randomly turning off while driving and loss of power steering communication. As of this report, the truck has been at the dealer 58 days without resolution. Documented diagnostic findings include: Lost Communication with PSCM (U0131), SCP/J1850 Communications Bus Fault (U1028), permanent code P1A42 Propulsion System Status Signal Performance, hybrid-specific High Voltage System Interlock U3523-00, Steering Position Sensor P060A, no communication with Power Steering Control Module, intermittent PCM communication during self-tests, BCMC fuse 69 with no power, and circuit CBB69 with no voltage. A Ford Field Service Engineer was dispatched April 23, 2026. On April 24, 2026 the dealer located damaged wiring inside a harness behind the BCMC bracket. Prior to that, the dealer escalated through R&I of multiple modules (PSCM, PCM, BCMC, Gateway Module access) over 45 days without locating the actual cause. The vehicle is currently subject to NHTSA recall 26V104 / Ford 26C10 (Trailer Module loss of communication at startup) issued 3/18/2026, status Recall Incomplete. The recall describes the same general failure mode (module communication loss at startup) the customer has been experiencing. Power steering loss while driving is a serious safety concern, particularly given the vehicle's hybrid drivetrain and CAN-bus-dependent safety systems.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736298May 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Truck fails to accelerate when transmission is in second gear, travelling at low speed (typically under 10 MPH) and at low RPMs (typically ~1,500). Regardless of amount of pressure applied to accelerator, the truck will remain at low RPM and speed for up to 10 seconds. This problem occurs frequently and has been reproduced by a Ford dealer. Ford TSB 25-2302 describes this problem, but in my case a DTC is not present. Because a DTC is not present, the Ford dealer refuses to proceed with corrective actions as outlined in TSB without charging me for diagnostics and labor, although the truck is still under warranty. Failure to accelerate puts me and others at risk when attempting to merge, when accelerating in slow traffic conditions, etc.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736235May 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000(POWER TRAIN); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had experienced the failure. Wheel replacing the tires the mechanic discovered that the rear driver side wheel bolt had failed and the rear wheel shaft assemblies and axles were replaced. The failure mileage was 36,495.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736223May 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I was driving my 2022 F150 during the 5/5/2026 Northern Colorado blizzard home to Nebraska with Slippery mode selected on Drive Train Selector and the truck started violently rattling and seized, causing catastrophic drivetrain failure with loss of power and perceptible steering control. I immediately pulled off I80 near my fueling stop destination and turned off the truck. I opened the hood to vent smoke and assess for fire. Once fire was not an issue, I started the ignition sequence to view any warning lights before starting motor. There were no warning lights or sensors indicating loss of fluids or abnormal temperatures noted in oil or transmission. The motor started and then I tried shifting through the transmission. It would engage but not move forward in any of the Drive Train Selector settings. I could travel in reverse and place in neutral, but I could not manually move forward or back when I pushed. I called Ford Roadside Assistance for towing and was flat-bedded to Sterling Korf Ford where catastrophic front end differential and assembly was noted. I had an experience leaving my work parking lot 2/27/2026, and have a malfunction warning on my vehicle phone app. That event was corrected by stopping and rotating through the Drive Train Selector switch out of 4x4 to 2H. I had 100K mile full service at Greeley, CO, Ford in July 2025 with all fluids flushed and filled and multipoint inspection. I feel this is a mechanical design flaw in the Integrated Wheel End (IWE). And with no dashboard warning to hint at impending catastrophic failure, this warrants immediate recall notice. I was fortunate not to be in heavy traffic when catastrophic failure happened, otherwise an accident would have occurred. I am a [XXX] career Emergency Physician and have enough experience to know when there is a system failure and a near miss. This is not an isolated human event leading to a sentinel event, but a system failure that must be fixed before lives are lost. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735960May 6, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I'm having problems with my transmission and I just recently found out that there's a recall on it that Ford still hasn't come up with a resolve to it I never got a letter about this recall I just happened to find out by running my own VIN number I took it to the dealer a couple days ago and they're telling me I need to hold him to transmission even though this recall hasn't been addressed yet it's been 10 years since I bought this truck and there's still an open recall for it what if this recall issue is the reason why my transmission is failing Ford is just trying to pass me off as nothing and getting me to spend $8,000 on a new transmission please help
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11736016May 6, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
1)Brakes were changed, rotors and pads. Brakes were bled 3 times and it still does not stop correctly. Even when the brakaes are on, it releases itself. 2)Truck keeps shuddering and loosing power. 3Electronics will not stay bluetoothed and it connects and disconnects all by itself all the time. Appears there are recalls on these 3 issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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