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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 28,105 miles
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While driving at 40-50 mph my truck encountered a harsh roaring sound as if it was going off the road. I had also encountered hard shifting from 4 to 5 and 6 gear. When I attempted to contact the local dealership. I was told that it would be 3 weeks before they could look at the vehicle. I took the truck to a local ase certified mechanic and he was able to determine that the torque converter was bad. The truck was purchased in 2017 with 6000 miles as a certified pre owned Ford truck with 100K warranty. I have 98K and need to have this issue resolved immediately.
- Clarksville, TN, USA
The transmission has failed two times. The 10R80 transmission is known to shift erratic and cause the truck to randomly pick gears. It will also render the gas pedal useless. This will cause you to be unable to accelerate into the flow of traffic. It will hold a gear and then slam into the next gear and sometimes it will stay in 3rd or 5th and try to start off that way. Its a very dangerous issue. The first time my transmission went out it took Ford over a month to get it going again. Now it is in the shop for the same issue and it has been there for over three months and is still there.
- Haleyville, AL, USA
Vehicle makes vibration style noise from the rear right side during speeds of 40-50 mph with minimal acceleration and/or during low rpms. Vehicle was taken to 2 different dealership service shops on 4 occasions during the warranty period who all claimed it was a normal sound. Researching online during that time was pointing to potential misalignment in the rear-differential during manufacturing. Condition can be replicated during driving conditions, between speeds of 40-50mph, light application of gas pedal and during low rpms. Condition existed from time of purchase through present day.
- Charlotte, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the instrument panel failed to indicate any warning lights when the vehicle wass turned on. The contact had to wait for a couple of hours while the vehicle was off just for the vehicle to resume back to normal. Jenkins & wynne (2655 trenton rd, clarksville, tn 37040, (931) 542-4886) was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 17V053000 (power train, electrical system) as a possible solution to the failure however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 40,093.
- Clarksville, TN, USA
3.5L ecoboost engine died while accelerating mildly on a highway at 55 - 60mph. Numerous fault lights came on, including service engine soon, advance trac, and various other. I coasted into a parking lot, placed into park, shut off ignition, and restarted. Engine shuttered violently, so I turned it off and waited 10 mins. Restarted fine. Dealership replaced 'high pressure pump ring gasket due to deformation and suspected vacuum leak'. 2 wks later, was driving 70mph on interstate and engine cut out again. Very dangerous situation with 5 lanes of traffic and merging traffic. I coasted to a stop, turned off ignition, and restarted. Again.. the engine shook violently and as I tried to pull further into median, the brakes could barely stop the truck from moving due to high revving engine. Had to tow to another dealership 3 hours from my house! backlog will take over 1 month to repair!
- West Olive, MI, USA
I just bought this 2017 F150 from deacon jones Ford and 4 months later I'm having transmission issues. After driving for a little distance, when I stop and start driving again I notice the rpms go crazy and it won't shift out of 1st gear and all of the sudden it goes to 5th gear and jerks and goes back to 2nd gear and slowly goes up. I just have the transmission fluid changed at the dealership and two weeks later this starts. I tried researching it and notice Ford has some issues with 2017-2019 F150 transmissions. So I looked to see if this truck had already been inspected with the same issue and if it was fixed. I'm about to go on a 10 hour drive to tdy to a military base and I need to know if it's safe to drive and won't go in limp mod. Thanks joseph
- Goldsboro, NC, USA
Grinding noise coming from 4WD hubs, locking hubs are engaging during operation at cruising speed 20-35 mile per hour. In 2wd, driving my vehicle, at no given time a grinding noise will announce itself and cause damage to the 2wd/4WD hubs. I believe with this issue if the 4WD officially engages while operating the vehicle fatal injury and damage may occur and can cause operator to loose control of vehicle causing a crash and or death.
- Yona, GU, USA
At 31K miles I started to get a clunking noise in the right side rear. Took it to dealer, they checked it out and said it was due to play in the axle bearing. They said Ford told them not to touch it because it was an inherent characteristic of the vehicle. I called Ford and they told me the same thing. I filed a complaint with the BBB and Ford told them there is no problem. When the truck flexes ( goes over uneven roads ) it sounds like rocks are bouncing around the bed. I was told by Ford that this does not happen to all trucks, just some. The dealers hands are tied. Ford will not recognize that there is a problem.
- Pittsburg, NH, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the transmission coolant line was leaking transmission fluid. The contact stated that the fluid was spraying up underneath the engine and the passenger's side front wheel well and axle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer don gasgarth's charlotte county Ford 3156 tamiami trl, port charlotte, fl 33952, 888-313-9652. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired due to the part not being available. The manufacturer had not yet been contacted. The failure mileage was 64,000.
- Northport, FL, USA
Ford recalled 1.4 million trucks for the lead frame. Models effected were 2011-2013. This 2017 model was also effected with a defect in the lead frame but not on recall list. Parts are back ordered. Truck would not downshift below third gear even at a complete stop.
- Acworth, GA, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the gear shifter was shifted into drive, the instrument panel indicated that the vehicle was in neutral. Additionally, when the gear shifter was shifted to reverse, the instrument panel indicated that the vehicle was in park. The contact was informed by an independent mechanic that similar vehicles were subjected to NHTSA campaign number: 17V053000 (power train, electrical system). The vehicle was taken to johnson Ford (694 East St, pittsfield, MA 01201) where the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
- Pittsfield, MA, USA
2017 Ford-F150 10 speed transmission, shifts harsh, at lower gears. Most recently 8/2/2020 this vehicle lost engagement without power to accelerate into gear after pulling out in front of fast moving traffic. This is the 4th time this vehicle has been in for the harsh shifting almost causing whiplash to myself and passengers. This is the 2nd time in July-2020 this vehicle was in for the loss of power, engagement unable to accelerate into gear and harsh shifting.
- Turlock, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to wyatt johnson (646 thompson ln, nashville, tn 37204, (615) 244-3615) and the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 63,000.
- Ashton, KY, USA
Very dangerous wiring design. Wire harness too close to engine exhaust manifold, turbo - as result - melted wires. Tin foil did not protect from melting. Happened while driving on 75 interstate - vehicle looses power steering, cruise control and throws faulty overheat. Contacted manufacturer about it - was given run around.
- Shelby Twp, MI, USA
Lower engine oil pan gasket and front timing cover both leaking oil. Noted during oil change. Vista twin panel sunroof / moonroof cables in track assembly stuck, motors burnt out. Attempt to open roof while car was still, roof partly opened, motors made noise as if trying to slide open but were stuck. 30 seconds (approx) of noise then silence. Buttons to close are not functional, button to open causes small movement in panel to lift up and down, then stops. Moonroof is stuck slightly down and open.
- Ontario, CA, USA
Loud clunking noise when accelerating from a stopped position at stop sign. It's jerky and sounds like something is slipping.
- Winfield, WV, USA
Vehicle rolled forward approximately 12 feet while was in park in a parking lot until it stopped via going up the curb. Vehicle showed that the gear shift was in park and it was parked for approximately 5 minutes before it rolled forward. Am aware of other 2017-18 150S having a pin missing in the transmission but my vehicles VIN is not included in that recall.
- Spring, TX, USA
Transmission roughly shifts into drive from a parked position and while driving harshly shifts under acceleration and deceleration, creating a loud clunking noise under the vehicle.
- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA
My 2017 Ford F150 has problems with the transmission, but Ford Motor Company has refused to honor the powertrain warranty and will not authorize the dealership to repair or replace it. The details of what has happened are described in one of two pdf files that I will attach to this submission. I believe that the problem I am having may be widespread and that Ford dealerships all over the country may be refusing to repair or replace defective transmissions because Ford Motor Company will not authorize their dealerships to do this warranted work. One of the problems I have had with the transmission is in my opinion potentially dangerous and lethal. On December 24, 2019, while merging on to a busy highway from the on-ramp, with the transmission in sport mode, my truck did not accelerate as I entered the lane adjacent to the on-ramp. When I stepped on the gas pedal, the RPM dial went up to about 6000, but nothing happened. The speed of my truck did not increase, causing the vehicle behind me in this lane to almost rear-ended me. Had this other driver not been paying attention and failed to apply his or her brakes, a serious accident could have occurred. Although the dealership has been very cooperative and has even offered to replace my vehicle with a newer and more expensive one (which I declined), Ford Motor Company (with whom I have traded emails about this) appears so far to be unconcerned and content with the concept that an apparently defective transmission in at least one (possibly millions) of its F150S could compromise the safety of its driver. I am deeply concerned.
- Flower Mound, TX, USA
- Dothan, AL, USA