10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,476 miles

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problem #199

Mar 052025

F-150

  • miles
Passenger door will not latch and close on 2016 Ford F-150 after snow storm. While the vehicle was parked, the front passenger's side door latch failed to latch as intended. We discovered the issue when we were trying to leave our house during the extremely cold freezing weather. The door had to be manually held closed when traveling a short distance. We were able to get it latched to drive on the interstate to church, but then it failed to latch after coming out of church service, when we had to hold it closed manually for a short distance. We then had to use rope to keep the door shut by securing it to another door on the opposite side while traveling back on the interstate to get home. The truck has not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.

- Earlham, IA, USA

problem #198

Dec 012024

F-150

  • miles
I have a recall that claims to be completed on my truck, but two dealerships claim that it is not done with photo evidence. I would like this recall addressed properly as i am not trying to pay two thousand dollars out of pocket for just the driver and passenger doors. This recall is on my 2016 F150. This is a door latch problem on all 4 doors. I noticed this when winter came around and my driver door latch/cable would freeze. I drove to work multiple times holding my door shut. I have been trying to get this resolved for the past 3 months and i keep getting a different answer from everyone i have reached out to including poor customer service. This is unacceptable and i certainly wont be purchasing a ford ever again.

- Greenville, WI, USA

problem #197

Dec 092023

F-150

  • miles
Passenger side door lock actuator goes in and out. Sometimes the door will open sometimes it won-??t. One time the door opened by it self while driving. I don-??t know if it-??s a short or what-??s going on with it but it seems to be a problem with other ford owners as well.

- San Tan Valley, AZ, USA

problem #196

Jan 072025

F-150

  • miles
Due to the freezing (around 20 degrees F) temperatures, the latch of the front-driver-??s side door was frozen and was unable to close. The door would initially open, but any attempt to close it afterwards became unsuccessful.

- Lebanon, TN, USA

problem #195

Jan 042025

F-150

  • miles
I NEED TO REPORT FAILURE FIXING MY CAR RECALL NAMED *Faulty door Latch HARVARD FORD TEXTED ME TO RAKE MY CAR TO GET DONE BUT THEY DID A BAD JOB REPAIR INSTEAD OF REPLACE RECALL PART THEY DIDNT THEY DID CUT OUT WIRE HARNESS INSTEAD.Therefore THAT DAMAGED TYE AUTO NOW REVERSE CAM SCREEN IS NOT WORKING.TYE DOORS OPEN ITSELF WHILE IM DRIVING IT.DASH Board IS NOT ALSO WORKING IM FILLING A COMPLAINT AGAINST HARVARD FORD DEALERSHIP THE SOLUTION zI need is the following they need to REPLACE ALL COMPLETE NEW WIRE HARNESS ASAP.ALDI NEW REVERSE CAM AND SCREEN.IM ATTACHED ALL PROOF OF THE DAMAGE..

- Rockford , IL, USA

problem #194

Oct 182024

F-150

  • miles
Sunroof rails broke for the second time, and the sunroof will not close on the drivers side. This problem is putting extra pressure on the glass since it isn-??t seated properly. Water also leaks in during rain storms and has caused electrical issues. I can now only drive this $95,000 vehicle in good weather.

- Denton, TX, USA

problem #193

Sep 242024

F-150

  • miles
Substantial amount of water coming in through rear windshield/rear sliding glass windshield door, causing mold.

- Raymore, MO, USA

problem #192

Sep 112024

F-150

  • miles
I have a 2016 Ford F-150 with the 3.5 Ecoboost engine with 92,019 miles. This morning (9/11/2024) as I headed to work, I pulled out to cross highway 54 and the truck suddenly lost power. It would only idle. As I tried pushing harder on the gas pedal, it would not come out of an idle and I barely made it to the center divide with multiple vehicles headed right at my drivers side going 65 - 70 mph. The check engine came on and stayed on. The truck was shaking and vibrating tremendously. I could not leave the truck there as it was blocking traffic in both directions. I was able to back up and cross back over the highway and pulled to the shoulder. I turned the truck off and started to make a call for AAA when I received a notification from my Bouncie. It threw a P2112 code throttle actuator -??A-?? control system - stuck closed. After letting the truck sit for a couple minutes, I started it back up and was able to make it home.

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

problem #191

Jul 292024

F-150

  • miles
Driver side door some times will not close and have to lock and unlock the door to get it to close, and transmission is making hard gear changes.....

- Mooresboro, NC, USA

problem #190

Aug 302024

F-150

  • miles
This has happened on four separate occasions. When driving, we suddenly get a warning about hill assist, immediately followed by a warning about stability control, immediately followed by the check engine wrench light. At the exact same time, vehicle shakes very hard and loses acceleration, almost like the connection between the pedal and the engine was cut. Today, we were going about 70mph on the freeway when it happened, and all we could do was put the hazards on and let it roll in neutral. Luckily, we found a bit of shoulder to pull off on. Everyone was in danger because we lost the engine at speed. I'm scared to imagine what would have happened going up an incline. On each of these occasions, turning everything off, waiting, and then turning it back on was what it took for it to be drivable again. We have taken it to the dealership multiple times and they either sell us a 'fix' that doesn't work, or they tell us nothing is wrong with it. Looking at forums online, this problem seems to be one many people have experienced. None of them have found a solution. They suggest problems with wheel sensors and traction control systems. No one has gotten any answers from Ford. It looks like another manufacturer had a suit filed against them for the same problem. Either way, Ford is knowingly letting people drive around with vehicles that can lose engine acceleration power at any time, anywhere. We could have died today, and realistically, us and everyone around us are at risk of injury or death every time we drive this thing. We can't get any answers, and Ford dealership either can't or won't help.

- Cedarburg, WI, USA

problem #189

Aug 152024

F-150

  • miles
During the scheduled oil change service on 8/15/2024, I was informed that wheel lug nuts were swollen and tire rotation and inspection were not completed, even though I paid for a maintenance package. I replaced the lug nut two years ago for the same issue, and this will be my 3rd time replacing lug nuts on the vehicle.

- Little River, SC, USA

problem #188

Jun 012024

F-150

  • miles
Exhaust manifold broken studs(bolds) causing exhaust fumes in cab. Carbon monoxide and also loss of performance. This is an ongoing issue with the 3.5 L equal boost motors. Pre 2017. The 2017 motor and further have been redesigned. Why aren-??t they doing a recall on pre 2017?

- Lenoir City, TN, USA

problem #187

Jun 252024

F-150

  • miles
Nothing wrong

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #186

May 272024

F-150

  • miles
Got into vehicle and before starting window just shattered. No issues prior with the rear window just random and for no apparent reason it shattered from inside out.

- Oakley , CA, USA

problem #185

Apr 012024

F-150

  • miles
take your truck to a ford dealer to see if they car refresh or reprogram the tcm for the transmission shudder witch is being caused by the torque converter if they can-??t refresh or reprogram your truck will need a new torque converter.

- Mason, MI, USA

problem #184

Mar 112024

F-150

  • miles
2016 Ford F150 Platinum 5.0L V8 with automatic 6R80 transmission. Erratic gear shifting while driving. Sometimes not getting out of/stuck in 3rd gear and sometimes not downshifting below 3rd gear. Orange wrench or illuminated MIL light came on followed by a solid check engine light. Took it to dealership - DTC P0720 and P0722 appeared. Dealership tech states that he reprogrammed the PCM and output shaft speed sensor, and that the next step is to drive it and see how it does and if it didn-??t fix the problem then he will have to change the molded leadframe. This issue is exactly the same issue as the customer satisfaction program 19N01. The safety concern is I don-??t want to drive it around, waiting for the leadframe to fail one day while I-??m driving down the freeway with my family in 6th gear and have the truck shift abruptly to 3rd or 1st gear and lose control. This issue is exactly like the 19N01 with the same 6R80 transmission.

- Beaumont , TX, USA

problem #183

Dec 282023

F-150

  • miles
Catalytic Converters have failed for second time. [XXX] original catalytic converters failed at 48060 mileage and Ford replaced under warranty including the assembly. [XXX] replacement catalytic converters failed again at 92830 mileage. Neither the original or replacement converters were working at 50,000 miles or reached the National emission warranty of 80,000 miles. Reduced fuel mileage by 30% has been identified. Karl Flammer Ford 41975 US 19 North Tarpon Springs FL 34689 indicates no Ford programs cover $4000 plus repair. Ford Customer Affairs POBox 6248 Dearborn MI 48126 [XXX] responded no programs cover this repair and they work with NHTSA on consumer concerns. The Catalytic Converters shouldn-??t fail at low mileage in a Ford F150 especially twice with reduced fuel usage. As a senior, a $4000. plus repair is a hardship for an equipment failure that should be either identified for recall or identified as a lemon. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Tarpon Springs, FL, USA

problem #182

Nov 012023

F-150

  • miles
The rear window adhesion has failed causing the rear sliding glass window to fall into passenger area.

- Matthews, NC, USA

problem #181

Feb 042024

F-150

  • miles
The driver door latch froze during cold outside temperatures and the door would not latch closed. I had to drive while holding my door closed with my hand. This is extremely dangerous. This is a known recall from Ford and the repair was already performed. This happened 2 days in a row. Tomorrow I will be contacting Ford for a solution.

- New City, NY, USA

problem #180

Sep 252023

F-150

  • miles
* What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? (Exhaust manifold. yes.) * How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? (Risk of Fire, reduced engine performance and reduce vehicle's ability to respond promptly to driver inputs, Squealing sound causing distracting driver, Carbon monoxide exposure causing others put at risk.) * Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? (This is first time I got issue but I see a lot of people reported that the exhaust manifold is the common issue for not just Ford F-150 but also any Ford eco-boost vehicles.) * Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? (Inspected by mechanics) * Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? (No engine light came out for this issue. Sound appear all of the sudden.) Warped exhaust manifold is common issue for Ford eco-boost model. Air is leaking through there causing the squealing sound while accelerate vehicle.

- El Paso, TX, USA

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