Ford F-250 Complaints

11,199 consumer complaints on file.

#11640489February 3, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
The contact's husband owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while her husband was performing an oil change on the vehicle, an abnormal knocking sound started coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective intake manifold. The contact was then provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the warranty on the vehicle had expired. The contact was then referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11640370February 3, 2025
ENGINE
The truck has developed a significant knock coming from the intake manifold. It is loud enough to hear with the hood closed. The problem exists warm and cold. The knock was verified by Sunrise Ford in Fontana, CA in December of 2024. The Dealership had another F250 on the lot with the same 6.2 engine and that it also has a knock coming from the intake manifold, so they considered the situation "normal". There is a significant amount of information available that the knock is related to an impending failure of the Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC). If the IRMC fails, the parts will go into the combustion area and could cause an immediate catastrophic failure of the engine. At best this problem creates a loss of power and a pulsing vibration at idle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639814January 31, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into gear, the vehicle jerked significantly. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping and was skipping gear. Additionally, the transmission remained stuck in a gear. The power train warning light was illuminated, and a message advising to see the Owner's Manual was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where diagnostic trouble codes indicating that the transmission clutches were slipping, were retrieved. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V365000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639644January 30, 2025
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS
I was driving on a 1200 mile trip with my 39ft camper. I came off an overpass bridge and my truck felt like both front tires had popped. My steering wheel was bouncing like crazy and luckily I was able to get the vehicle to a stop and off the road. My 2 children and fiancé were also in the car and were lucky not to be killed. After stopping I looked over the truck and trailer and saw nothing wrong. We started to look up the death wobble on this model and it appears many people have also reported it. This truck only has 44k miles on it. I reported it to ford and they have made it clear that they will not be doing anything, other than allowing my extended service plan to replace the same parts if they find an issue. After talking with ford, I was driving my truck again without the trailer and the same thing happened. Luckily I was able to gain control of the truck again. The first instance I was going approximately 70 mph and the second I was around 60 mph. I am now afraid to drive this vehicle with my family and unfortunately I’m still 1000 miles from home.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639375January 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the transmission independently downshifted from tenth gear to first gear. The contact stated that while the gear shifter was in drive and the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated that while reversing, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle jerked backward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission CDF drum. The contact was informed that the transmission CDF drum needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639390January 29, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Manufacturer Recall Number22S22 NHTSA Recall Number22V256 For the past three years, I have been trying to get Gullo Ford in Conroe, TX to perform the recall repair mentioned above on my vehicle. Multiple times I have tried to call or visit the the dealership in person to schedule the repair. Every time I am told that they either do not have any openings and that they are booked for the full year, or do not have the parts to perform the recall fix. I am then told that they will contact me to schedule an appointment to perform the recall, however, each time I am never contacted back. To make matters worse, for maintenance that I paid out of pocket during this time frame, they gladly perform the work needed with no push back or delays. I am trying to determine what options I have at this point to ensure my vehicle recall is performed as I'm afraid it will eventually cause safety issues for me and my family.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639417January 29, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Rec'd recall notice but with no available resolution offered to us. The letter says the risk is "A loss of motive power increase the risk of crash". We drive this truck on the regular. Also, we have a 2,000 mile trip planned with children in the truck. How do you expect us to drive this truck and take this planned trip when Ford's own words say we are at risk of a crash? Will you put pressure on Ford to pay for us a rental vehicle until this is resolved?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638997January 28, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while stopped in the driveway, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. The hill assist, traction control, brake, fuel empty, and the engine overheating warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle went into battery-saving mode. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a claim and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 139,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639049January 28, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly upshifted and downshifted. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The failure had occurred on several occasions. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639079January 28, 2025
STEERING, SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds over bumps in the roadway, the vehicle experienced a "death wobble". The failure caused the front of the vehicle to shake uncontrollably, causing the contact to temporarily lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions where the front steering damper and tie rods were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and automatically transferred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11639201January 28, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The contact stated that the vehicle slowly coasted to the right side of the road and stopped independently. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed and the contact was informed that there were metal shavings inside the fuel pump and fuel injector. The contact was informed that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had the vehicle towed back to the place of employment. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 151,537.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638630January 26, 2025
TIRES
All 4 tires have this oily/greasy substance that is leaking from where the letters are at on “MICHELIN”. The oily/greasy substance it eating at the tires specifically around the letters. I believe these tires are faulty. Notice the oily/greasy substance a year ago maybe longer. Then recently found that where this oily/greasy substance is at is eating away at the tires. All 4 have some signs 2 of them have major signs. I have more pictures but they won’t upload.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638273January 24, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and hauling two horses in a horse trailer, the vehicle stalled inadvertently. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road, where the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message "Reduced Engine Power" was displayed. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to Lee’s Body Shop, where it was diagnosed that the CP4 fuel module had failed. The autobody repair shop recommended that the CP4 fuel module, the fuel lines, and the particulate filter be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637880January 23, 2025
SUSPENSION, STEERING
When driving over 55mph and hitting a bump, pothole, etc....the death wobble starts taking excessive force to keep the truck on the road with the steering wheel nowhere aligned to where the tires are aimed. Dealership stated they wouldn't take the vehicle on trade due to the steering box needing to be addressed first. no warning lamps illuminate. Happens every time while driving from mileage 170K - 189K.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637937January 23, 2025
STEERING, SUSPENSION
On [XXX] I was driving to North Carolina pulling a 43 foot fifth wheel camper when I hit a bump driving at 65 MPH when I hit a bump and experienced the notorious Ford Death Wobble. The whole truck & steering started to shake violently I had to almost come to complete stop on interstate to get truck to stop shaking & to get truck under control I do know in fact that Ford has had issues with this problem & I am concerned why Ford has not recalled their trucks for this problem. My wife also drives this truck pulling the same camper. I am concerned this will happen again when she is driving. This problem almost caused a wreck from traffic behind me having to stop suddenly. 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
#11638033January 23, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
I was driving my work side break stop working on freeeway. Brake Bouster Pressure Sersor Low input
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11638173January 23, 2025
STEERING, POWER TRAIN, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The tie rod broke while the vehicle was in motion. This caused the vehicle to lose control and crash into another vehicle, causing damage to both vehicles. There was no warning and no sign of any issues. Vehicle has been very well maintained, in fact, it has been in the shop at least once per month for the past year due to a number of mechanical issues unrelated to the tie rod.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637679January 22, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had replaced the starter however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637736January 22, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 to 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the high-pressure fuel pump had failed, and there were metal shavings inside the fuel system. The dealer determined that the fuel system needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost and was towed back to the residence and was not been driven since. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11637663January 22, 2025
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, VISIBILITY
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V250000 (VISIBILITY) and 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed diesel fuel was on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available for NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). Parts distribution disconnect for NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (VISIBILITY).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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