Ford F-250 Complaints

11,199 consumer complaints on file.

#11603605July 21, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trailer brake lights malfunction
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11603346July 19, 2024
POWER TRAIN, STEERING, SUSPENSION
I was driving at 60mph when the truck started shaking so bad I had to come to a complete stop. I could barley steer the truck when this was happening.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11603428July 19, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure within cylinder #2, resulting in damages to the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602981July 17, 2024
STEERING
Ford Death Wobble Complaint We experienced the Ford - F250 'death wobble' twice while driving on the highway at speed around 75 mph. The first time it happened on 07/05/2024 and the second incident happened on 07/13/2024. In both cases we were on the highway driving around 73-75 mph, straight ahead, without any turns. The road was dry and there were no other driving issues. All of a sudden, the truck steering wheel started shaking violently and the whole truck went into uncontrollable vibrations, during which the truck was impossible to steer. The first time the vibrations lasted about 20-30 seconds, the second time was longer, around 40-50 seconds. We were at an incredible risk of an accident and death. I am a very experienced driver. We were extremely lucky that the traffic was light and I managed to let go of the gas, let the truck reduce the speed slowly and then slightly tapped on the break until complete stop. Had we had heavier traffic, turns on the road, or a more unexperienced driver, this could have led to a fatal accident. The truck in 2019 and has around 118K miles. The tires are in excellent condition and the tire pressure was correct. The problem is well known and widely discussed and reported as the ‘Ford Death Wobble.’ There were not any warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the occurrence. There is no active recall for this, although is it a life-threatening issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602883July 17, 2024
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motor power at approximately the 7th gear. The Ford wrench warning light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to Ford's customer satisfaction program 21B03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602918July 17, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 45-50 MPH, and depressing the accelerator pedal, the RPM fluctuated, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The power train and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, while attempting to drive, the vehicle failed to respond while in drive(D), but responded while in reverse(R). The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to write to Consumer Affairs. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602720July 16, 2024
SUSPENSION, STEERING, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Front end uncontroable wobble from the front end. causing swearving and lane departure. causes uncontroable driving until under 30 MPH.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602774July 16, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
A hole has developed in the center of the diesel fuel filter located on the top of the engine. It is spraying fuel all over the top of the engine including the turbo and other high temperature areas.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11602021July 14, 2024
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Steering system due to "death wobble".
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11601534July 12, 2024
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the transmission was slipping. The contact wait for a while before the vehicle responded as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to three other local dealers: DeSoto Ford (3039 SE Hwy 70, Arcadia, FL 34266); McDonald Ford (6790 Midland Rd., Freeland, MI 48623); and Richardson Ford (3781 S Huron Rd., Standish, MI 48658), and was made aware of TSB: SSM 51420; and that the vehicle was working as designed. The contact was informed that engine oil was moving into the torque converter and needed to warm up for proper operation. The mechanic informed the contact to let the vehicle run for a while before shifting into gear. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11601313July 11, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FIRERELATED
No warning, truck burned up.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11600339July 9, 2024
SUSPENSION, STEERING
While driving at freeway speeds (typically above 50mph) the vehicle will have extended steering oscillation (violent shaking of the steering wheel) after going over normal expansion joints in the roadway and other roadway bumps. It is impossible to control the vehicle steering when oscillations start. Sometimes the only thing that stops the oscillations is slowing, and leaving the freeway. No warning messages or lamps appear. When brought to dealership for repair, was told to contact manufacturer customer service.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600546July 9, 2024
STEERING, SUSPENSION
The vehicle severely swerves when hitting any type of bump or hole in the road. This is a common issue and very dangerous.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600237July 8, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that after driving approximately 50-65 MPH and pulling into a business parking lot, the contact became aware that there was a trail of fuel on the ground. The contact inspected the vehicle and became aware of fuel leaking underneath the front of the vehicle between the tires. The contact drove to the nearest independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the upper fuel filter had fractured and was leaking. The mechanic replaced the fuel filters, and the vehicle was repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,942.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11600273July 8, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
a/c blower fan blowing irregular cutting out and returning to blow. eventually stopped and replaced the blower, still not working. took to local mechanic pressed on fuses and relays and blower worked for a day. took to another shop to get second opinion and to repair issue. same thing checked fuses and said vehicle was working as planed. 1 day later same issue no air. returned to same shop to re investigate issue, claimed wiring harness and fuse box under hood to be replaced. (remove dash, remove freon, flush system, refill with freon, run wiring around front of engine compartment, reinstall all the above for 6k) all of this for a melted fuse (#43) and a possible burnt wire. if new harness is same gauged wiring, then what is stop from another burning issue? picked up truck for another opinion to repairing or replacing harness. at this time still no air and worried it may start a fire from burning again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11599834July 7, 2024
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS
I experienced what I now have come to understand is called the death wobble. It was terrifying and I was going about 60 mph on an interstate that was under construction. I hit minor bumps and the whole truck began to wobble back-and-forth violently. it would not stop until I came down to about 15 miles an hour, after that steering felt loose. I thought I was going to die. The incident chewed up my tires with pock marks everywhere.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11599563July 6, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
7 Pin Trailer Connector is not transfering power to trailer needs to be repair under warranty vehicle around 17000 miles No rapair was done at Mossy Ford dealer spend 5 days without vehicle Dealership provide me a diagram in order I repleace fuse by myself. no repairs was done problem persist
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11599578July 6, 2024
STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ENGINE
Our truck has been doing the "death wobble" several times over the last 2 years. The truck will suddenly shake violently at high speeds and go into limp mode. We have to pull over pumping the brakes slowly. It is EXTREMELY TERRIFYING to have happen and we have spent THOUSANDS trying to get it repaired but it continues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11599579July 6, 2024
ENGINE, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, STEERING
While driving on the freeway the vehicle started to shake violently. I had to pump the breaks slowly and pull to the side of the road. After checking everything we took it to the shop and they did 2k in repairs and said it was fixed. It did it again. They said they don't know what it is.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11599258July 5, 2024
LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
My vehicle caught on fire. I had been pulling my trailer and I pulled over to park when my truck began smoking. I attempted to open the hood and the truck was on fire. None of the sensors activated and I didn’t have any indication the truck was overheating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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