10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 5
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 28,555 miles
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The exhaust manifold warps causing a leak in the manifold in the 3.5 Ecoboost engines. After research, it is a common problem with many Ford owners. This problem causes an emission leak, power loss, and distinct noise. I have not had this confirmed by a dealer as of yet, but it is a very common problem. My truck started having this problem around 45,000 miles. No warning lights or messages have been displayed.
- Santa Ana, CA, USA
Truck engine is stalling out while driving and coming to a stop. The engine turns off, but all electrical power remains. This has occurred six times in a two month period with the first occurrence happening on February 1, 2022. An engine stalling out while the truck is on the road way is a dangerous situation whether stopped at a red light or while in motion, but especially so if it were to occur while driving at high speeds on a highway. There were no warning messages or indication lights prior or subsequent to the occurrences. The truck was brought to the local Ford dealership on February 28, 2022. The service department at the dealership was unable to diagnose the issue because the computer did not provide them with a diagnosis. The truck is being brought back to the dealership for a second evaluation on March 6, 2022.
- Tallahassee, FL, USA
The cam phasers fail intermittently causing shuttering/stalling randomly while driving. A large amount of people have had this same issue. Truck will intermittently rev up while in gear. If you're not on the brake, you will move forward/backward. Tons of check engine lights etc
- Oshkosh, WI, USA
My wife and I were traveling to our home in the truck. When preparing to turn left off the main road, I noticed that the turn signals were not working, requiring me to go to the right off the side of the road, as there was heavy traffic behind us. While on the side of the road, I tried the windshield wipers, window sprayer, and turn signals. None were working. I turned the engine off and then restarted the truck, and limped home. After getting home, the truck was parked while looking for a mechanic to fix whatever was wrong with it. It was recommended to me that the "Wiper Multi-switch" be replaced. This did not eliminate the problem. I then arranged for the Ford Dealer, Woody Anderson Ford, to take the truck in and fix it. The Dealer says the truck has had a major electrical failure and doubts that can be fixed.
- Huntsville, AL, USA
3.5L Ecoboost - Warped/broken exhaust manifold studs that is due to extreme heat produced by the twin turbos. There's no warning lights and by the time some symptoms starts developing, studs are probably broken or warped which causes a leakage prevents the manifold from properly dissipating the heat/exhaust which can possibly cause additional heat to be repelled back to the engine. Early signs could be a minor to moderate chirping sound that might radiate somewhere around the driver or front passenger lower console when accelerating while driving.
- Las Vegas, NV, USA
My local ford dealer found during a service request that the Driver-??s side exhaust manifold has warped and broken studs for the manifold, causing an exhaust leak that poses a potential safety issue from gases leaking into the passenger cabin and creating a considerable amount of noise, as well as some performance loss.
- Augusta, GA, USA
Engine block exploded with less than 100,000 miles while moving forward after a stop sign, dropped all water through a side of an engine, lost power unable to move from road blocking traffic. Once token into a shop, melted metal was found on the engine cover, and a big hole was found on the engine head. A lot of engine smoke (CO2) was released and got into the cabin getting me sick and feeling dizzy for a whole week
- Alpine, TX, USA
While the engine is idling, whether in park, drive, or reverse the engine intermittently loses RPM and shuts off. The dealer claims they can not duplicate the issue. No messages appear other then the car is on battery power. This has been going on for about the last 20000 miles.
- Marietta, GA, USA
Several recalls on the same make and model as mine. Why is my truck not covered under recall. These issue should not happen to a vehicle 5 years old with less the. 85k miles and all work has been completed at lithos ford of boise where I purchased it.
- Boise, ID, USA
After driving at highway speed for approx 1 hour, came to stop at red light. Vehicle idles rough, dropping to 250-300 rpm, then stalled in traffic, requiring restart. Third time this issue has occurred, all at stop signs or red lights.
- Bucksport, ME, USA
Saw a small puddle under passenger side engine, had the work mechanic look at it and he said the turbo cooling line was leaking. Car has only 45,000 miles on it. Took car to own mechanic and he verified leak, we decided to replace other side on left side of engine as there a bit of weeping, while they were replacing the parts, he noticed my water pump was leaking and I told him to replace it as we don't need any issues. After all work was performed, the bill was close to $2, 700. The mechanic said with the low mileage on the truck, it was way too soon for any of these parts to fail.
- Saugus, CA, USA
Exhaust manifold faulty at 80,000 miles.. Engine broke at 99,000
- Alpine, TX, USA
This seems to be a known issue with the f-150 engines. I am having issues with the engine making noises and appears to be caused by a warped engine exhaust manifold. Ford has released a safety bulletin on this, but has not issued a recall even from the amount of people that are experiencing this issue.
- Puyallup, WA, USA
Truck has an oil pan leak which FORD will not repair, but requires me to pay for the oil leak. It was a manufacturing defect and believe in time this could cause a fire down the road if it's not fixed.
- Lexington, NC, USA
Intake runner control valve failure decrease air flow to motor causing decrease power and torque vehicle very sluggish and occasionally hesitates from start vehicle can not tow dealer confirmed intake on backorder driving vehicle for over a month dealer states vehicle is safe to drive
- Wests Milton, OH, USA
Leaking turbo oil supply line that is leaking at the welded joint.
- Gilbert, AZ, USA
Engine continues to stall / quit while driving. When idled in traffic and continued to drive, engine will stall. Most recently happen while completing left turn in intersection almost causing accident.
- Fort Gratiot Township, MI, USA
Stalls at when at idol at stop lights. mechanics can't find out why. No warnings lights in cash come
- Midland, MI, USA
Driving down Interstate 80 at 70mph and Track Assist error, then Hill Start Assist Unavailable Error, Wrench light (see manual), engine light. I depress the gas pedal and there is no response, the engine rpm does not increase. I have to pull off to the side of the interstate, towing a boat, luckily not in construction zone ahead with concrete barriers on both sides. Turn off and restart, the engine / rpm still do not respond. Turned off for 5 minutes while I make a call. Turn on again and rough idle but the engine responds and I am able to drive the remaining 15 miles to home. Exact thing happened again 4 days later on 2 lane, hilly, country highway without a shoulder. I stopped in the road, hazards on, turned off/on again, didn't respond to gas. Wait 5 minutes turned on again and was able to get to home.
- Oxford, IA, USA
- Rutledge, TN, USA