Ford F-150 Complaints

2,276 consumer complaints on file.

#11702403December 2, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
A certified independent inspection company discovered welding on the main chassis of my Ford F-150. The welding is located on the front left frame area. I purchased the vehicle brand new, and it has never been in any accident or collision. This welding on a critical structural part creates a serious safety risk. Frame integrity may be compromised in normal driving or in the event of an impact. I transport my children daily in this vehicle, and I am afraid to drive it due to the possibility of structural failure. The official Ford dealer inspected the vehicle and kept it for approximately three weeks but provided no explanation or repair. The regional Ford office has delayed their technical report for more than five months with no response. The defect has been confirmed and is permanent. No warnings or lights appeared prior to discovering the issue. This is a manufacturing-related structural defect affecting vehicle safety, stability, and integrity. A proper safety resolution is required.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702373December 1, 2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Water erosion to the wiring harness to the front headlights led to an outage of the LEDs on glad of the vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702361December 1, 2025
ENGINE
My vehicle stalls at red lights in traffic. Warning lights tell me to put it in park and restart the engine. It started around July of 2025 just after a year of owning it. First time to service they could not replicate, but two subsequent visits to the dealer has been replicated repeatedly! They changed battery and GSM but failed to fix the problem. Returned it to me and it stalled repeatedly, as many as 4 times in a 20 minute period. I am terrified I will be injured and at some point I’ll not be able to restart it, one attempt took 4 times to try and restart it. Drivers are angered and honk and yell at me and am afraid I will be a victim of road rage or get hit. Started a case (can provide case number)with Ford back in October to buyback under lemon law. They have refused thus far to move forward, even though it has been in service now for a total of 6 weeks for the same problem and has been replicated by a Ford Master Tech and Ford Engineer. They keep telling me the buyback team is looking into it and they do nothing. Service provider called me earlier today and said they have replicated the stalling several more times but at this time have no fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702204December 1, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
The electric motors in the hybrid system intermittently fault and fail completely. I get an error saying there's a powertrain/4wd system failure. There's no clear cause. I've had this in for service numerous times. I've paid for a repair that did not resolve it. They had me pay for a repair for a new alternator-generator unit ($1500). When I get this fault, the truck operates only on gas power and does not use any electric motor power. I go from ~21 mpg highway (which is lower than when new) to ~18 mph highway.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702192December 1, 2025
SUSPENSION
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that soon after purchasing the vehicle, the wrench warning light was displayed on the instrument panel. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V341000 (Suspension); and related the recall to the warning light being illuminated. The contact stated that several appointments were scheduled with the local dealer for the recall repair; however, the dealer failed to service the recall after each visit. The contact was recently informed that the dealer did not have the tool needed to repair the vehicle and was waiting for another dealer to provide the tool for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 1,200.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702010November 29, 2025
AIR BAGS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SEATS
Normal driving to work. Airbag light came on. Notification on Ford app about front air bag system not working correctly. Contact Ford for service. Contacted Denooyer Ford for service that was recommended. Same dealership I purchased the truck from. Service was able to schedule me within a week but recommended not driving the vehicle as it possibly didn't have working airbags. During service they corrected 2 other recalls on the vehicle and informed me that the air bag system warranty work would be 1-2 years on replacement parts. Dealer recommended not driving vehicle till proper replacement parts got installed to correct faulty air bag sensor in seat. Dealer told me that they don't have any rental vehicles in the meantime. 1-2 years of not driving a new vehicle is not acceptable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701847November 28, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
The contact's mother owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the owner received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000 (Power Train); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that there was an abnormal squealing sound coming from underneath the vehicle, near the brakes upon depression of the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who advised the contact to not be concerned about the squealing sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 18,614.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701745November 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train). The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost drive power in the middle of the road. The contact stated that the failure occurred while crossing a four-lane highway. The contact stated that the contact's brother and the contact's son were additional occupants of the vehicle. The contact and the contact's brother pushed the vehicle across the road to a nearby parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was confirmed that the failure was due to the unrepaired recall. In addition, the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the vehicle had been at the dealer for more than five and a half months. The contact stated that the NHTSA.GOV website indicated that the parts were available; however, the dealer and the manufacturer advised that the parts were not available to repair the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but there was no more communication from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 19,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701670November 26, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the independent mechanic receiving a tire replacement, the contact was informed that the rear passenger's side axle bolt was fractured and had detached. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the contact was informed that the part was not available to repair the vehicle. In addition, the dealer kept the bolt. The contact was advised to contact the manufacturer for assistance. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice for inspection prior to the failure, however the contact was informed that the parts were not available. The contact was unsure of when the failure had occurred between 10/16/2025 and 10/24/2025. The contact stated that because of the failure and the parts not being available, the vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact no longer had a vehicle to drive. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V896000 (Power Train); however, the part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the parts were being manufactured. The failure mileage was approximately 40,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701590November 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The transmission will downshifting and the transmission starts jerking then the engine starts missing for about 30 seconds to a minute but the ford dealership said it's not showing any codes so it's not happening now I can't get it fixed they didn't think having a vehicle that starts missing for no reason isn't a problem but the torque converter won't throw codes and it's attached directly to the crankshaft so it's messing with the engine to get it to start missing
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701555November 25, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER
The drive keys fall out of the wiper arm heads which will cause the wiper arms to perform erratically and eventually lead to the wiper arms to become separated from the vehicle. I found the key lying in the cowl vent grill. Ford currently has a recall on this for other vehicles however it needs to expand the recall to include more vehicles including the 2023 F150 Lightning. The Safety Recall number is 22S26.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701445November 25, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while pulling into the driveway and depressing the brake pedal, the gear shifter independently shifted to park(P), locked, and remained in park(P). The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle responded as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, but the diagnostic information was unknown. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,330.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701316November 24, 2025
ENGINE, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY
My 2025 F-150 Tremor (5.0 V8, 402A package with modular front bumper) has a large open area in the front bumper. Through this opening you can clearly see the front of the engine and related components. This appears to be a design issue rather than a one-off build problem. Other 2025 Tremor owners with the same 402A modular bumper are reporting the same concern and asking whether a cover is missing from the factory. My concern is that the exposed opening could allow rocks, road debris, or off-road obstacles to directly impact vital components at highway speed or when driving on rough/uneven surfaces. This may increase the risk of damage, fluid leaks, or sudden loss of power/steering if components are struck. It also appears inconsistent with typical under-engine protection on off-road-oriented trims. I am asking NHTSA to review whether this bumper configuration provides adequate protection for critical components on the 2025 F-150 Tremor and whether a design change or shield/plate is needed for safety.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701307November 24, 2025
STRUCTURE:BODY, VISIBILITY/WIPER
During rain and snow events, water leaks into the interior of the vehicle through the roof area. The intrusion appears to occur during moderate to heavy precipitation and results in water collecting inside the cabin. This moisture has led to a persistent, moldy odor throughout the vehicle. The presence of mold poses a health concern, especially for my children and family members who ride in the truck. We are concerned about the potential inhalation of mold-contaminated air and the associated respiratory risks. This issue affects the safe and healthy use of the vehicle and requires attention, as the leak continues to worsen over time. First noticed this issue February of 2024, ongoing
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701246November 24, 2025
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 not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted on several occasions and informed the contact that there were six other vehicles needing the recall repairs ahead of the contact’s vehicle. 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 and informed the contact that parts would be available by the end of 2025. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701057November 23, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES
I own a 2025 Ford F-150 Lariat equipped with the factory Tow Package. The truck was sold to me and later serviced under the representation that the trailer brake controller was functional. Duvall Ford in Clayton, GA installed and programmed only a brake controller switch and assured me the trailer brakes were working, without performing a functional brake output test. The truck was later found to be missing the required Trailer Brake Control Module (TBCM), meaning no trailer brakes could ever function. As a result, I unknowingly towed a 30-foot travel trailer from North Carolina to California, across multiple states with zero trailer braking, creating multiple dangerous situations and close calls. Upon reaching California, Aaron Ford of Escondido inspected the vehicle and immediately identified the missing TBCM. They performed the proper repair, with an invoice of $1,043.00. The original dealer’s incomplete and incorrect service directly created this safety hazard. This issue may affect other F-150 trucks that were sold or serviced with incomplete brake controller systems due to Ford’s mislabeled parts catalog.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701017November 22, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Hello. I need to open a formal escalation regarding a serious safety recall on my 2025 Ford F-150 Lariat Hybrid. The recall is - rear axle half-shaft and hub assembly replacement. I contacted two dealerships: Metro Ford and Pines Ford. Both told me to just wait without giving any estimated date for part availability. Both dealerships also refused to provide a loaner vehicle while the recall remains open, even though this is a safety-related issue. One advisor even told me to continue driving the truck despite the possibility of axle failure or wheel separation. That is unacceptable. I do NOT feel safe operating this vehicle. I already filed an official safety complaint with NHTSA because this recall has been ignored for months, and I was denied safe transportation. I need this case escalated immediately to a Regional Customer Service Manager. I am requesting: a clear timeline and ETA for the part, a loaner vehicle until the repair is completed, OR a repurchase/replacement review if the recall cannot be resolved in a reasonable timeframe. Please create a case number and assign it to a regional manager. Thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700890November 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Loss of engine coolant resulted in overheating and need to pull off to side of highway. Issue is described in the SSM - 51485 described below 2021-2023 F-150 - 3.5L PowerBoost - Loss Of Engine Coolant Due To External Coolant Leak At The Heat Exchanger Coolant Spigots Some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3.5L PowerBoost engine may experience a loss of engine coolant with possible engine overheat and/or illuminated malfunction indicator (MIL). This may be due to a crack in the exhaust heat exchanger coolant spigots on the top of the exhaust heat exchanger. The exhaust heat exchanger coolant spigots are now released and should be serviced in pairs. It is no longer necessary to replace the muffler inlet pipe assembly for this type of concern. Workshop Manual, Section 309-00D has been updated to include a new service procedure. For claiming, use causal part 18663 and applicable labor operations in Section 05 of the Service Labor Time Standards (SLTS) Manual. Heat exchanger coolant spigots - NL3Z-18663-A (2 req).
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700862November 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Since I've purchased the truck in 2023 I've been receiving in the mail notices about a recall for the rear-axel shaft for my 2022 f150. I am a major proponent of safety and maintenance. Year over year I've attempted to get it fixed at authorized ford dealerships but I've been told a handful of times that the parts are not available and I'm not getting the appropriate urgency required for an issue of this stature. I am embarking on a big trip and I'm concerned about my safety and the safety of others on the road.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700606November 20, 2025
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 not yet available. The contact stated that a fluid spill was found on the ground. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the hub bolt had sheared off and damaged an unknown oil component located in the rear. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired. The contact stated that the dealer deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 14,146.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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