3.9

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
31,427 miles

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problem #6

Jun 262022

F-150

  • miles
My power steering assist light and my advance track light came on then my steering locked up and I had no control of my vehicle. Luckily I was pulling Into my drive so no one was hurt. I had my 7 year old gson with me too. It could of been fatal. I did some research there's a recall on this on vehicles before 2012 and after 2012 but not on my vehicle which is a 2012 my rack and pinion went out I don't have any backup lights this could have been a serious accident and if anything would have happened to my grandson oh boy Ford but I want to know why my truck doesn't have a recall hurt

- Saint Joseph, MO, USA

problem #5

Dec 122016

F-150

  • 96,000 miles
When starting my 2012 F150 I turn the key and there is a delay and then it starts don't think that is right I get 15.6 miles per gal on my 3.5 eco-boost and kicking in the passing gear I loose power and eng. Light comes on 3 times this has happen all times I pull over and shut truck off and restart light goes out.

- Parkman, ME, USA

problem #4

Mar 072017

F-150

  • 27,151 miles
3/7/2017 20 minute drive home, shut truck off to run inside house cameout to run errand to pharmacy and upon starting truck after pharmacy service advance trac showed up in instrument cluster, this has also caused my turn signals not to work. This truck has had a faulty tourque convertor, rear window replacement due to break in rear window defroster. Now this, I do not feel safe in this vehicle and will be pursuing the lemon law in my state. When safety issues arise and are reported they should be acted on immediatly! should not wait til numbers of deaths before action is taken. A conscientious automaker with customer safety in mind would put out recalls to keep the public safe.

- Bettendorf, IA, USA

problem #3

Mar 192016

F-150

  • 53,212 miles
Started my truck around 9 pm and placed the transmission in reverse, had to back down a long straight parking lot, speeds of at least 15 mph. Came to a complete stop, shifted the transmission into drive and pulled out onto a main road, hit the merge turn signal and heard nothing. I diddnt think much of it, thought I diddnt hit the turn signal arm hard enough. Turning onto main road and hit turn signal again, no sound. Looked at dashboard, everything is off, no back lighting and no gauge movement/lights at all. Exterior lights work but not reverse lights, turn truck on and off 3X with no resolution to the problem. 4th try finally reboots the computer and has run fine since then

- Avon, CT, USA

problem #2

Jul 242013

F-150 6-cyl

  • 7,500 miles
2012 Ford F150 stx "auto lamps" can not be turned on by dealerships, if they were not factory installed, even though factory wiring and proper parts, exists. "lights on with wipers", which is an available option with the auto lamp feature, is required by Pennsylvania law, who must consider it a safety issue.

- Dallas, PA, USA

problem #1

Apr 132013

F-150 8-cyl

  • 4,700 miles
While driving at highway speed, I heard a pop and 'ding' sound before losing all electrical items - dash board, head lights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals, etc., but the engine was still operating. I then felt a grinding noise and immediately exited the highway safely to park at a gas station. I turned off and removed the key but the engine was still running. I was only a few miles from a Ford dealership. I inserted the key, turned it to the on position and tried to put the truck into gear while depressing the brake. The transmission brake release would not work. I called roadside assistance who scheduled a tow to the dealership. I had to call the dealership to figure out how to turn the engine off. They advised that I should pull the fuel pump relay fuse which did stop the engine. To date, Ford does not know what is wrong.

- Abingdon, MD, USA