Ford F-150 Complaints

39,812 consumer complaints on file.

#11735019May 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Transmission shifts hard and downshifts with a huge clunk. Jerking the vehicle very big known issue for these trucks and am extremely low miles. Under 50k miles A bad safety issue and huge repair bill for the consumer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735185May 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping and hesitated to shift into gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who repaired the vehicle under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the failure persisted after the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle experienced a loss of drive power. The speedometer went to zero without the vehicle decelerating. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted, and the transmission warning light had disappeared. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who determined that the molded lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 167,401.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735206May 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle experienced a sudden and violent downshift while driving, causing a severe jolt to the drivetrain. Following this incident, the transmission entered a 'Limp Mode' and remained stuck in 2nd gear, refusing to upshift to any higher gears. This made it impossible to maintain normal traffic speeds, creating a significant safety hazard on public roads. The vehicle is now effectively inoperable. A Ford dealer and Ford Corporate (Case on file) have confirmed this is related to Recall 26V237, but they stated that a software remedy will not be available until July 2026. This delay for an actively failed vehicle is unreasonable and poses a continuous safety risk.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735153May 1, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an engine stall. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735083May 1, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I am submitting a formal complaint regarding a safety-related issue with my 2025 Ford F-150, 5.0, that began immediately following recent recall service on the brake booster system. Since the recall work was completed, the ABS system has been producing a loud electrical rattling or grinding noise during vehicle takeoff. This noise is consistent and occurs at low speeds when accelerating from a stop. Prior to the recall service, this issue was not present. Given that this problem appears to be directly related to the anti-lock braking system, I am concerned about the safety and reliability of my vehicle. The ABS system is critical for maintaining control and braking performance, and any malfunction or abnormal behavior raises serious concerns about potential failure or degraded performance. Please treat this matter with urgency, as it involves a critical safety system. I expect prompt resolution and clear communication regarding the findings and corrective actions.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735072May 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I purchased my truck brand new in July 2022 from Auto Saver Ford in New York. Roughly between 5000 and 10,000 miles at a certain speed the 10 R 80 transmission in my truck would unexpectedly violently slam into a lower gear, causing my truck immediately go to a slower speed, and that I was not ready for. I brought it back multiple times to the dealership under warranty. They told me they fixed the problem however, I continue to have the same issues. Ford is telling me now they will not fix it even though I do have confirmation from a Ford dealer that the Park Paul in the Transmission is damaged and can cause the vehicle to slam into park even if I’m doing 70 miles an hour on the highway. There was an initial recall done however the my truck was made at the Kentucky truck plant where the issue was initiated. However, Ford claims there were specific dates they noted. They had issues building these transmissions and my truck missed the deadline by one month even though I’m having the same exact problems.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11735048May 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000(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 not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced the failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734745April 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Driving on the freeway, my transmission made a loud bang jerked the truck and then completely failed. I was traveling a consistent speed around 75 MPH it was in 10th gear just starting on an incline to an overpass. The jerk caused me to almost pull out of my lane, the failure happening on an incline made the vehicle slow considerably, with no shoulder to pull over on it had enough momentum to make it over the high point in the over pass and I coasted to the side of the freeway as soon as I could. Transmission fluid was pouring out of vent tube covering the underside of the truck and getting all over the road. I also ride motorcycles and understand how bad of a situation that can be for anyone riding behind me. Towed to aamco who inspected and diagnosed as the CDF drum failed and had to have the entire transmission rebuilt. No warning light and no indication that it was having any problems before the failure. My daily commute is around 40 miles one way, I was coming home from work, and I was approximately 8 miles from my home. I doubt aamco has the transmission still and the incident happened about 2 months ago.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734757April 30, 2026
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
My vehicle keeps downshifting randomly at highway speeds and will also not shift out of 1st or 2nd. Rear tires keep locking up. 1. PCM 2. I have a hard time keeping vehicle in control 3. Yes, active recall can't repair until July 4. Yes, it has been inspected 5. Yes, check engine and wrench light
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734787April 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The vehicle gets stuck in gear or "limp mode" and will then suddenly fix itself and switch into the correct gear intermittently. There is often a delay when the vehicle goes into limp mode and the service engine wrench light coming on, so you don't know it's happened until you lose the ability to accelerate. I was almost t-boned when this issue first appeared as I did not realize the vehicle was stuck in 4th gear. I was at a flashing yellow light waiting to turn left across traffic. When I saw a gap in the oncoming traffic I proceeded to make my turn only to realize the vehicle had very little acceleration. Because it was stuck in 4th gear it had virtually no acceleration from a stop. Thankfully the oncoming vehicles were paying attention and noticed my vehicle crawling through the turn otherwise I would have been hit. It also can get stuck in lower gears and not shift up, so when accelerating to get onto the highway it will remain stuck in 1st or 2nd gear and as a result drive very poorly at highway speeds. I brought this to a Ford dealership and they had the truck for 3 weeks and told me they couldn't reproduce it and bring it back to them when it was more consistent since it is a very intermittent issue. Even though I showed them my Ford app with over 100+ notifications that stated the issue and they were able to see the vehicle codes they told me there was nothing they could do. I took it to another dealer and their recommendations were: Replacement of Trans Internal Wiring Harness (Molded Leadframe) & Pan Gasket & Filter, Transmission Flush The many notifications in the Ford app that I presented to the dealerships stated: "Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power - The transmission control module has detected that one of the transmission sensors is not sending its information to the module. Bring to authorized dealer as soon as possible" This issue has manifested itself many times for me and I have been going back and forth with Ford about it for months.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734792April 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly downshifted. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persisted, and the transmission felt sluggish. The vehicle was driven back to the residence. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (POWER TRAIN); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734852April 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE
1. the 10R80 transmission , Yes it is available for inspection. It has already been replaced with a new one. 2. Transmission was upshifting hard and then downshift from posted speed limit of 70 mph down to 50 mph on [XXX] South to Birmin [XXX] s, the dealer replaced it with new transmission at my expense. $8188.67 Plus Labor 4. Yes it was inspected Long-Lewis Ford Dealer. 5. Yes check engine light came on and stayed on. I have attached the main portion of my repair bills. Please let know by email: [XXX] , if you need more information. I would like to try and get a refund on my out of pocket cost totalling: $15,905.55. Thank You, 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
#11734861April 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE
Ford Corporate will not reimburse for the repairs that need to be made or provide a loaner car until the recall equipment is available. Need vehicle to drive to work. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The automatic lead frame has gone due to the PCM recall for my ford 150 2016 vehicle Safety or the safety of others put at risk? Family in the car driving to an event Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes it has been identified by a local service center with the computer codes Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes, orange wrench light came on, sudden downshifting of the vehicle, the traction control would shut off, the gear and drive lights would shut off Powertrain control module pcm reprogramming Recall incomplete Recall service not available right now. We have a remedy but parts are not available right now. We will inform you when the service is available. Or, you can contact your dealer. Issue Date 2026-04-14 Campaign 26S28/26V237 Description On your vehicle, an unexpected downshift to a lower gear may occur and cause an abrupt wheel speed reduction for a short duration. In some cases, this could cause the rear tires to slide until the vehicle speed slows down. You may also experience a malfunction indicator lamp mil andor a powertrain warning lamp wrench symbol in the instrument panel cluster prior to an unintended downshift occurring. Safety Risk This may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy A remedy is not yet available. Ford Motor Company is working to provide software for this repair. When the remedy becomes available, Ford Motor Company will notify you via mail to schedule a service appointment with your dealer for repairs to be completed free of charge. The remedy is anticipated to be available in July 2026.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734888April 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Vehicle Shudders under load with harsh/jerky shifts especially when downshifting as the vehicle slows down. Sometimes there is a hard bang when downshifting from 4 to 3. The 10R80 transmission has a reputation for these issues. I took it into the Ford dealer for service and they found that the TCC solenoid was scored, fine metal shavings were found in the fluid indicating a torque converter failure, and the CDF drum was replaced because of a misaligned bushing. Luckily this vehicle is still under factory warranty but these issues are very prevalent.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734812April 30, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
25SB6/25V731 - Safety Recall I have been attempting to remedy this safety recall involving rear tail and reverse lights on my 2022 Ford Lightling Lariat without success. Reverse lights and tail lights stopped working after flickering and moisture was detected in lens. I have called Ford opened up a case and visited local Ford dealership for assistance. Neither Ford or local dealer seems to know when "Part Kit" will be available. The Ford website and NHTSA report claim "Q1-2026" availability. This is a dangerous situation with reverse lights not working and as a result the vehicle will not pass a NYS inspection.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734801April 30, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Harsh or Erratic Shifts: Extremely hard shifts, and harsh downshifts. Delayed Engagement: A long delay when shifting from Park or Reverse to Drive, often with a "thud" or high revving before engagement. "Neutral-Out" Feeling: The transmission feels like it drops to neutral while driving, or slips (RPM flare) before catching a gear. Harsh Electric-to-Gas Transition: In PowerBoost models, the transition between electric and gas power is harsh and aggressive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734744April 30, 2026
VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The rear window basically has 3 parts. Driver side, center sliding section, and passenger side. Only the driver side section defrost. According to online forums specifically for Ford trucks, this is a common issue. Ford’s Special Service Message (SSM) 48490 does reference this as a known issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734464April 29, 2026
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0720 stands for “Output Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction.” It is stored when the ECM/PCM/TCM perceives a problem with the output speed sensor or its circuit. If, for example, the engine speed and input shaft speed are at a certain RPM but the output shaft speed is erratic or not what the computer expects, P0720 will be stored. There may also be a P0500 code stored on some platforms. T
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734549April 29, 2026
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING, POWER TRAIN
My vehicle started and then shutoff on its own, wouldn't start up again. Dashboard indicators showed blind spot and rear cross traffic fault, also battery, 🔧 and other icons appeared, so vehicle was towed to Terry Hendricks Ford for repair
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11734574April 29, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, while attempting to depress the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and lost automotive power. The contact stated that seconds later, the vehicle started operating as intended. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 99,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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