Ford F-250 Complaints

11,199 consumer complaints on file.

#11591637May 30, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated and caused the vehicle to go into IDLE Mode before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted and taken to a dealer. The dealer informed the contact that the diesel fluid injector was leaking, and the exhaust system needed to be replaced. Shortly afterward the failure reoccurred. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer however, no assistance was provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591209May 29, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Part Failure Motorcraft FD4615 (secondary filter on top of the engine) It is available for inspection. This occurred approximately 200 miles after installation. Failure resulted in diesel fuel saturating the entire engine compartment, firewall, and underside of the truck. Extreme fire hazard. Failure should be confirmed by mechanic today (it's pretty obvious). No other inspection performed as of yet. No warning lamps/messages/symptoms. Only sign was extreme smell of diesel in the cab. When vehicle stopped, and was inspected, there was diesel dripping from the engine compartment and underside of truck past the transmission. Was driving truck down the road when I turned off on a side road. When I did, there was an extreme smell of diesel. I stopped, and got out of the truck. There was smoke coming from under the hood, and a very substantial amount of diesel running out of the engine bay down towards the transmission. After allowing the vehicle to cool, I popped the hood. The entire engine bay was saturated. Diesel was pooled on top of the intake, as well as running down the side of the engine and firewall. Some smoke was still present. A person who stopped momentarily turned the ignition to the "on" position to see if there was an obvious leak. The center of the top of the fuel filter was spraying fuel out like a geyser, hitting the underside of the hood, and blanketing the engine.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591211May 29, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I have been made aware of the probe involving 2015-2021 Ford Super Duty pickups where the fuel filter housing and fuel lines have cracked. I wanted to make you aware that in November 2023, my vehicle suffered the same part failure. Park Ford in Tallmadge Ohio did the repair and I paid for it out of pocket. It was significant and I had diesel fluid leaking profusely. My vehicle is a 2017 Ford F-250 with the diesel engine and at that time only had approximately 50,000 miles on it. I thought it was odd that this part failed. I see it may not have been an isolated occurrence. I wanted to add my complaint to those being investigated by your agency.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591401May 29, 2024
STEERING
Driving down the freeway at 65 mph, hit a small pot hole with the right front tire, which caused the front end the shake back-and-forth uncontrollably. I was able to pull over, and upon slowing down the wobbling stopped and we were able to proceed with our drive. We could have hit other vehicles on the road if anyone had been near us. We also could have been thrown off the road. No inspections have been done and no warnings have occurred.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11591432May 29, 2024
ENGINE
While driving at highways speed, transmission suddenly shifted gears and slowed abruptly. It nearly caused an accident. It happened another time and was taken to dealership for service. I have since learned that other Ford vehicle have had recalls for the same issue but not my model. The existing Ford recall should be expanded to include my model.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11590957May 28, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
This is the third time i have had to tow this vehicle in less than a year and half for a Long Crank no start. The fixed a melted wiring harness the first time. Second time couldn't tell me what the problem was but got it running and then now its back at the dealership again for the same problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589884May 21, 2024
BACK OVER PREVENTION, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while reversing, the rearview display displayed a blurry, distorted image, compromising the back-over prevention system. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V252000 (Back Over Prevention) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11589635May 20, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the steering wheel became very hard to turn. The contact stated that the steering was turned to the right prior to the steering wheel seizing. The contact stated that the wheels failed to respond. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over, turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle regained several steering wheel functionalities. The contact stated that the steering wheel was not fully functional and was abnormally difficult to turn however, the wheel was able to be turned. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11588891May 15, 2024
SUSPENSION
Serious uncontrollable violent shaking in the front end of the vehicle when it hits a pot hole or runs over a bump. It’s almost like one side starts to bounce which leads to the other side to start bouncing and it goes back and forth from either side very fast which sounds like a loud rumble
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11588625May 14, 2024
STEERING, SUSPENSION
What is the “death wobble” on Ford trucks? It’s as scary as the name sounds. The death wobble is a violent shaking that happens to the front end of many Ford F250 and F350 Super Duty trucks. It typically occurs at speeds over 50 miles per hour. It can also happen after going over bumps or grooves in the road. To stop the shaking, drivers must quickly slow way down or even stop completely.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11588780May 14, 2024
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 40 MPH, another driver on the road informed the contact that the vehicle was leaking diesel fuel with an abnormally strong diesel odor. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that an unstated filter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11588464May 13, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
I am writing to submit a formal complaint concerning a persistent and costly issue with the 2021 Ford F-250 and models from previous and newer years, specifically related to the roof molding. It has come to my attention that numerous owners of these vehicles, including myself, are facing significant financial burdens due to a design flaw that necessitates the replacement of the roof molding. The core of the issue lies in the fact that replacing the roof molding is not a straightforward task; it requires the removal of the rear window, which significantly escalates the cost and complexity of what should be a simple repair. The trim pieces alone are priced at approximately $125 per side, not including labor costs, which can be substantial given the necessity to remove and reinstall the rear window. Given the frequency and consistency of these complaints across multiple owners and vehicles, it is evident that this is a widespread defect rather than isolated incidents. The financial impact on consumers is considerable, making it an urgent matter that I believe warrants a recall. As a safety and regulatory body, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has the responsibility to ensure that manufacturers like Ford address such defects that not only impose undue financial strain on consumers but may also pose potential safety risks associated with improper installations or failures of the molding in question. I urge the NHTSA to initiate an investigation into this matter and to consider mandating a recall to correct the roof molding issue at the manufacturer’s expense. This would alleviate the financial burden on current owners and ensure that future models are free from this costly defect. Thank you for your attention to this matter. I look forward to your prompt response and action on this issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11588291May 12, 2024
SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
I was driving on the Freeway, 65 mph, all of sudden, the steering and truck started to shake violently, lost control of the steering wheel, due to the severe shaking, caused traffic behind me to stop suddenly as they noticed something major was going on. It felt like as if I had 4 flat tires, and it felt like a strong earthquake. I had to reduce speed to 10 mph per hour, it stopped shaking and exited the freeway, Never experience anything like this before.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11588228May 11, 2024
SUSPENSION, STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When driving and hitting small cracks/holes/rough road the whole front of truck bounce and causes steering issues and also rough riding and also causes a really bad vibration.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11587848May 9, 2024
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while in drive(D), the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was pumped gradually, and the vehicle accelerated as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who retrieved DTC code: P0685. The contact was informed that the PCM relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11587611May 8, 2024
ENGINE
I noticed that a hose in the engine compartment has started separating.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11587635May 8, 2024
SUSPENSION, STEERING, POWER TRAIN
Driving 65 miles per hour on the freeway and front end started shaking and wobbling horrible, could have caused an accident it was sudden and violent. Pulled over to verify tires were okay and they were. Couldn’t drive over 50 MPH without the wobble starting again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11587693May 8, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the clip and trim detached from around the sunroof and rear windshield. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11587149May 6, 2024
WHEELS
Swollen lug nuts. Wrench provided won’t fit
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11587342May 6, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION, BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING
My F250 was in service for fuel system replacement and to fix both side mirrors which wouldn’t go down after going up. Shortly afterwards I noticed the rapid turn signal you get when tail lights are out. This happened while using a trailer. The trucks rear lights weren’t working at all but trailer lights were. Also was getting the blinds spot and cross traffic alert faults on instrument panel. Dropped off for service. They found a loose trailer plug and reset some things and got it all working again. Soon after the blinkers would flash fast again meaning lights were out, but would quickly stop and back to normal. Later they stayed blinking fast and tail lights out again after stopping starting several times. I tried plugging in my trailer wire harness and it tail lights started working again on truck?? 2 days later Im using trailer again, truck tail lights quit working and getting blind spot and cross traffic fault alerts again!! Still not working after 3 days. had my trailer lights tested where i bought it, they used a battery powered tester found no fault and trailer lights all worked correctly no shorts in system. During times when faults occurred both my enclosed trailer and my rv back up lights would stay on constantly even when not in reverse! Trailers turn signal, brake and tail lights worked but not truck tail lights. No back up no brakes or signal. Just the license plate lights. WHY IS IT EVEN LEGAL TO BUILD A VEHICLE WHERE YOU LOSE USE OF TAIL LIGHTS IF YOUR OPTIONAL FEATURES LIKE BLIND SPOT AND CROSS TRAFFIC MALFUNCTION and CAN RENDER SAFETY LIGHTS USELESS??!! Dropping off at Ford dealer asap to hopefully fix problem. I’ve heard of other trucks having similar problems
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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