10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,630 miles

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problem #265

Mar 252024

F-150

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds a knocking noise was present coming from the engine compartment and the check engine light had illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. No further information was available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V672000(Engine). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced that same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.

- Ocoee, FL, USA

problem #264

Feb 272024

F-150

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the check engine warning light disappeared and then became illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed timing chain assembly and that the timing chain assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the failure was like an unknown recall repair; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

- Bellefonte, PA, USA

problem #263

Oct 012023

F-150

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the cruise control was engaged, the vehicle accelerated to 100 MPH. The vehicle skipped gear while accelerating from a stop. The vehicle stalled and restarted. The brake pedal independently depressed without driver input. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

- Marquette, MI, USA

problem #262

Feb 252024

F-150

  • 63,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal rattling sound on a cold start. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under an unknown Ford TSB. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

- Lee's Summit, MO, USA

problem #261

Mar 252024

F-150

  • miles
Was very cold morning, I pre start truck for 1 cycle then 5min later I start w key & drive off. I got 4 blocks down the road where I was making a right turn onto busy road, as truck came to complete stop it shut off & gave error msg on cluster..

- Littleton, CO, USA

problem #260

Mar 212024

F-150

  • 145,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change, the mechanic informed the contact that oil was leaking onto the oil pan. The mechanic determined that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

- Grand Ledge, MI, USA

problem #259

Mar 152024

F-150

  • miles
2018 Ford F-150. While starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine bay. There is no warning light illuminated on the dash. It mostly occurs while starting the vehicle, and after the vehicle had been turned off for more than an hour. I have been informed through my mechanic that it is cam phaser failure and needed to be replaced. I have been checking regularly for and recall.

- Rio Rancho, NM, USA

problem #258

Feb 152024

F-150

  • miles
2nd time my F150 has had a CAM Phaser issue. Repaired once in 2021 now again in 2024

- Hillsborough, NJ, USA

problem #257

Mar 042024

F-150

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle started to decelerate independently. The contact stopped and parked the vehicle; however, the contact turned the vehicle off and the engine was still running. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed cam phasers. The contact was informed that the repair could not be covered under Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #256

Feb 022024

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle continues to slip with the transmission and also lose power. I took it to FORD to get it checked out, and they provided the code of p07f7. From what I've read online, this isn't the first time this has happened and their transmission are very faulty. The vehicle will downshift from whichever gear to 1st, and nearly causing multiple wrecks. The wrench light is the only thing that will come on to notify of the problem.

- Thornton, CO, USA

problem #255

Oct 162023

F-150

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle started, the contact noticed that the engine sounded unusually loud. The contact described the sound as the engine sounded like a diesel vehicle. The contact stated that the engine was not operating to the intended efficiency. The contact could hear that the timing chain was loose. In addition, the contact stated that the engine was operating at a low performance level. The vehicle was scheduled for an upcoming diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

- Fortville, IN, USA

problem #254

Nov 182023

F-150

  • 41,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions, at various speeds, he observed a grinding sound emanating from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.

- Whiteman Afb, MO, USA

problem #253

Jun 232023

F-150

  • miles
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- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #252

Jun 232023

F-150

  • miles
#9 - [Recall] Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl) Reported 8 months, 2 weeks ago by FORD SUNRISE Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2018. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 18s10. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #251

Jan 222024

F-150

  • miles
On [XXX] I dropped of my truck at Jim Click Green Valley/Sahuarita Arizona. I was hearing a knocking noise while truck in parked / stopped position. On [XXX], I was advised the truck was ready for pick up. The results read, -??C/S: Engine knock in engine bay *check and advise -partners Perform engine diag perform 2 extensive test drive load test the vehicle and listen to the engine noise, only the normal high pressure pump noise all ok at this time.-?? Very concerning results as noise not present until recently and not what would be considered normal especially with -??-??all ok at this time.-?? Extended warranty expires in less than 5,000 miles. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Sahuarita , AZ, USA

problem #250

Jan 042023

F-150

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 (Cam Phaser Replacement); however, the VIN was not included The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Bluebell, UT, USA

problem #249

Feb 052024

F-150

  • miles
A CAM Phaser in the timing chain area is failing. Apparently the oil is not able to stay on that area and drains out. The symptom is a severe rattle on start up. Since it's part of the power train a failure in this part could result in an engine failure. It is a safety issue if this happens and causes a sudden loss of power at freeway speeds. Ford has repaired many of these as part of some program I do not know its name. However Ford has stopped repairing them.

- Grants Pass, OR, USA

problem #248

Jan 222024

F-150

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made a loud rattling sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the cam phasers and solenoids were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Village Of Lakewood, IL, USA

problem #247

Feb 042024

F-150

  • miles
The 10-speed transmission in my 2018 ford f150 shifts erratically causing a huge safety concern for myself and passengers. Pulling out onto highways and crossing intersections have become increasing dangerous when my truck doesn-??t shift and essentially stalls in the middle of oncoming and crossing traffic. This is a known concern with these transmissions and the service bulletins issued by ford to -??fix-?? these problems have not done so. This truck and its faulty transmission is a danger to my family and others on the roadway and needs to be fixed.

- Venice , FL, USA

problem #246

Jan 032024

F-150

  • 98,561 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal rattling sound. The contact stated that the service engine soon warning light illuminated temporarily. The contact stated that a week later, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed cam phasers. The contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover 40% of the cost for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 98,561.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

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