Ford F-250 Complaints

11,199 consumer complaints on file.

#11543198September 7, 2023
BACK OVER PREVENTION, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while attempting to reverse out of a parking space, the rear-view camera display was foggy or displayed a distorted image. 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 Technical Service Bulletin: 22S51, but the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 10.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11543244September 7, 2023
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated that water had entered the vehicle through the dome light and leak from the door handles and instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the front windshield was initially replaced; however, upon investigation, it was later discovered that the dome light was the source of the leak, and the dome light was replaced. The contact then stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard something fall from the vehicle then felt a rush of wind enter the cabin of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the rear windshield frame had detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The dealer acknowledged the failure was common and that the remedy used to repair the vehicle was insufficient. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542923September 6, 2023
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Was driving on the highway when my truck(2020 f250) dash lit up, steering got extremely heavy, no abs, no drive modes, lost of collision emergency braking, lost all trailering functions, lost auto 4 wheel drive, hill assist, hill decline assist while hauling 10,00lbs. Ran diagnostics and it appear to be a wheels speed sensor. However, it went away and is now an intermittent issue. I understand parts fail on a truck but I am extremely concerned that I lost all of my safety features as well as all my towing features while towing on a highway, yet the truck still drives. I couldn't imagine towing max capacity (22,500lbs) and losing all those functions, it would almost guarantee a crash. How can a vehicle this new be rendered useless with a small sensor malfunction and continue to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542968September 6, 2023
STEERING
When driving around 50 mph my trucks begins to shake violently. I few times I had to brake hard in traffic almost causing a wreck. I do not feel safe in this truck.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542734September 5, 2023
SUSPENSION, STEERING
Vehicle developed a death wabble at 98,000 miles and is getting worse. hit a bump and started to wobble violently and had to hit brakes and pull to side of road and stop to get to quit wobbling. happened two more times on the way home. thought i was going to loose control of vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542502September 4, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS
I was driving by myself with my two small dogs on the interstate at approximately 70 mph when I ran over uneven pavement. Without any warning my truck began to shake so violently the dogs became terrified and hid under the seats and I briefly lost control of the vehicle. I was certain I had blown a tire. I decelerated quickly and looked for an opportunity to move out of traffic and pull over. I am incredibly blessed that I did not cause nor was injured in an accident. My truck was completely out of control for approximately 90 seconds. As i decelerated the truck regained drivability and the violent shaking dissipated. I am unsure which actual components may have failed, but my vehicle is available for inspection at any time. My safety, that of many others traveling on I-95, and the safety of my two dogs were put at serious risk of bodily harm or fatality at the complete and total loss of control of the vehicle. The problem has not been reproduced because I had no idea what had caused it. In August of 2023 my vehicle was inspected at a Ford dealership in Brainerd, MN and the only issue that was discovered was a mildly leaking rear pinion seal but the rear differential fluid was still full. The real differential fluid was checked again just prior to Labor Day weekend at Jiffy lube in Aiken, SC and also found to be full. The vehicle has been inspected by a Ford dealership in August, 2023 but not by the original manufacturer, police, or insurance representative. Absolutely zero warnings were ever issued by the Ford onboard computer. This is particularly disturbing as my onboard computer lets me know when even one tire pressure is off. There was zero symptoms of the problem prior to failure other than a typical "rough" Ford ride, which was explained to me when I purchased the vehicle, for cash, in Virginia. I have since researched this phenomenon, dubbed "death wobble" and am furious that Ford currently has knowledge of this and yet refuses to act on it.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542311September 2, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION, WHEELS
When driving (Once going downhill 6% grade, several times driving level on the freeway and once on a 45 MPH road with ruts), the front end began shaking violently to the point I was losing control of the vehicle until I slowed down. The vehicle would be available for inspection upon request. Safety was impacted by the loss of control resulting from the vehicle violently shaking. I took the truck to a mechanic and he could not see any problems. Other than my mechanic, no one has inspected the vehicle. There were no warning lamps, messages, or symptoms prior to the event. I have dash cam video of the event.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542136September 1, 2023
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of Recall 22E-004, after which the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and towing a camper, he became aware that the vehicle had lost significant motive power and was struggling to tow as expected. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, who advised that the vehicle had been reprogrammed according to Ford's specifications. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 8,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11542186September 1, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION
Truck started to wobble/shake aggressively. Did some research and read about this situation called the “death wobble”. This is the second time it’s happened
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541814August 31, 2023
WHEELS
In the last few weeks two of the trucks tire pressure indicators have failed on the right side of the vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541734August 30, 2023
STEERING
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 68-70 MPH, the vehicle drove over a bump and experienced a death wobble. The contact attempted to turn the steering wheel with force, but the vehicle crashed into a guardrail. The contact developed blisters on the palms of his hands from gripping the steering wheel, but medical attention was not received. Police arrived on the scene; however, no police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the contact was informed that he needed to pay for the diagnostic. The vehicle was then towed to the residence, where the contact replaced the steering gearbox, ball joints, tie rod ends, track bar, shocks, front springs, and wheel bearings. The failure recurred. The vehicle was later taken to three different independent mechanics; however, the cause of failure was not found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 167,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11541778August 30, 2023
AIR BAGS
Driving home and the air bag light came on
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541177August 28, 2023
STEERING
Truck steering wheel bounces, vibrates, shakes violently after going over rough pavement at low and highway speeds it has happened several times since it was new. Dealer replaced the steering damper which didn’t help. This could cause loss of control and an accident. This is dangers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11541185August 28, 2023
ENGINE
The contact owned a Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH the contact heard a loud pop from the engine. The contact stated that immediately after hearing the noise smoke started to emanate from the engine. The vehicle caught fire. The driver sustained a hand injury. Medical attention was needed. The fire department extinguished the fire. The fire and police reports were available. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11541245August 28, 2023
STEERING
Death wobble. I took it to Vallery Ford in Waverly Ohio. They told Ford recommended that the steering linkage be replaced. They did that and told me the truck was repaired and ready to pick up. I picked it up and as soon as I got over 45mph and ran over a seam in the road the death wobble was the same. I turned around and took it back. They acted like they didn't believe me. I waited about 1 1/2 hours and the service manager finally drove it. When he came back he apologized and said he thought he was going to die. So I left the truck there again. The next time they called to say it was repaired I went back to pick it up. They replaced tie rods, ball joints and track bar ball joints. I drove it home and it kind of bumped along and the steering wheel wasn't straight it was off center to the right. I called them and they told me to bring it back again. I waited at the dealer because they said it would only take about an hour to realign it again. When I drove away the steering wheel was not straight, it was not straight to the left. Turned around and took it back. They said maybe one of the tie rods was defective. I left it there. After about a week and a half they called and said it was done again. I picked it up today. As soon as I got over 45mph the death wobble was back as bad or even worse before I took it in the first time there. I left it, but they said they don't know what else they can do. It's not safe to drive. I'm 68 years old, I am lost over this. What can I do?
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11540987August 27, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Keeps having a death wobble when I hit a bump going faster than 50 miles per hour that can't be controlled or stopped without pulling over to a stop or near stop.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539943August 21, 2023
SUSPENSION, STEERING
Truck steering wheel bounces, vibrates, shakes violently after going over rough pavement at highway speeds. Truck has 35000 mikes and it has happened several times since it was new. Dealer replaced the steering damper which didn’t help. This could cause loss of control and an accident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539957August 21, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
While responding my personal vehicle to a motor vehicle collision (volunteer first responder) my 2017 f250 lost all power at 70+ miles an hour on a highway. Power steering and power brakes were not functioning and caused a delay in service to the community. Mechanic diagnosed it as a contaminated fuel system from the problematic Bosch CP4 pump, which Ford is well aware of. They even have a “kit” to fix this issue costing well over $6,000. This is a major safety issue when all power is lost especially if towing trailers.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539843August 21, 2023
STEERING, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, SUSPENSION
Death wobble--great oscillation and shuddering of steering wheel and vehicle itself after hitting patches of rough road at highway speeds. This has happened 5 times now. Truck is currently being inspected for any faulty equipment. This occurred on interstate 10 in LA, and if not for quick thinking, I would have swerved into other traffic or lost control completely. This is a known problem with Ford F250s and is very dangerous. No warnings, no lights, and no way to predict that this might occur driving over rough pavement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11539604August 19, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Without any warning, smoke started billowing from the driver's side dash and overhead liner. When looking for the cause, I pulled the solenoid and the smoking stopped. Upon further inspection, I discovered broken, melted wiring in the rear drivers side door jamb. In researching this problem online, I found that other owners had experienced the same problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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