10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,151 miles

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problem #135

Sep 012023

F-150

  • 53,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the fuel efficiency had decreased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the VCT unit and camshaft timing components had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.

- Kent, WA, USA

problem #134

Nov 142023

F-150

  • 154,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Auto START/STOP inadvertently activated, causing several other electrical systems to malfunction. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, removed the ignition key, and then restarted the vehicle. The failure had recurred twice within 4 months. The last failure occurred while driving approximately 70 MPH, and the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and waited to restart the vehicle. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 154,000.

- Coconut Creek, FL, USA

problem #133

Jan 282024

F-150

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. 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 contact was also advised to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Baldwin, NY, USA

problem #132

Jan 012023

F-150

  • miles
2017 ford f150 CAM PHASER ISSUES less than 100 miles on

- Arlington Heights, IL, USA

problem #131

Aug 062023

F-150

  • 58,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and accelerating, there was a loud rattling sound coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cam phaser had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA ID Number: 10201090 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 58,000.

- Plain City, UT, USA

problem #130

Jan 102024

F-150

  • 83,500 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH there was a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact looked to determine what was causing the failure and found oil leaking from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and a diagnostic test was performed. The vehicle was diagnosed with an IWE 4-WD actuator failure. The vehicle was in the process to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 83,500.

- Millington, TN, USA

problem #129

Dec 062023

F-150

  • 50,582 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 68 MPH on the freeway, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The vehicle was steered off the highway where the vehicle started chugging. The vehicle was towed to a hotel and parked. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced because a spark plug had fractured and fallen inside the engine causing damage to the cylinders. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,582.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #128

Dec 252023

F-150

  • 73,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts, with the "Charging System - Service Now" displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the starter, oil pan, and cam phasers needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was informed that the repairs were not covered under warranty or recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

- Glendale, WI, USA

problem #127

Dec 282023

F-150

  • miles
Cam Phaser and Oil Pan, failure do the manufacturers defective parts and applications

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #126

Aug 162023

F-150

  • 39,500 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment and the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed a vapor blockage was present in the engine and all the four VCT units needed to be replaced. The VCT units were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, there was a whistling sound underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission separator plate was faulty due to corrosion buildup and was pushing against the torque converter. The transmission separator plate was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 39,500.

- Bel Air, MD, USA

problem #125

Nov 012023

F-150

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the cam phasers were previously replaced in 2021 at 40,000 miles; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a portion of the repair cost would be covered. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

- Jamestown, PA, USA

problem #124

Oct 092023

F-150

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheating warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to the shoulder of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle and allowed the engine to cool down. The contact then restarted the vehicle and drove the vehicle to the residence and turned the vehicle off. The contact restarted the vehicle and heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed cam phasers and a failed head gasket. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Jasper, GA, USA

problem #123

Nov 082023

F-150

  • miles
My F150 has been diagnosed to have faulty cam phasers which is a known problem. Ford claims my truck is not part of their recall. The year and where it was manufactured fits the criteria of the initial recall. Ford is unwilling to recognize the fault cam phasers.

- Fort Collins , CO, USA

problem #122

Nov 082023

F-150

  • miles
I have a 2017 Ford F150 XLT four-wheel-drive super crew that the oil pan is now needing to be changed for a third time I first took it for its first oil change in 2018 on May 24, 2018. The oil pan was replaced again I took it for an oil change it was leaking again and was changed on March 17, 2021 now today November 8, 2023 I take it again to be have the oil changed and I find out that it is leaking again. I was informed that the dealership is not responsible to replace it a third time. This is a defective oil pan evidently for this make and model and I don-??t feel it-??s right that I should have to pay approximately $1200 to have it replaced for a third time, I would like to see or have someone call me to explain to me why I should be paying for something that has already been replaced twice. This is a defect and it should be a recall. The dealership said it-??s not the first one that is doing this but so far no one knows who to call at Ford corporate in order to find out how to get Ford to replace it for free. I have owned nothing but Fords in my life I do all my oil changes on a regular basis at the Ford dealership. At this rate I will have to change out that plastic oil pan approx every 2.5 years.

- Many, LA, USA

problem #121

May 122022

F-150

  • miles
Upon startup, the engine produces a loud -??rattle-?? sound. It has consistently gotten worse. My local Ford dealer advised this is called a -??phaser-?? for the camshafts and that they have failed. Ford has already issued a recall for this problem on trucks like mine, but for unknown reasons, my truck is NOT included. I have been advised that it is only a matter of time until there is a catastrophic engine failure. It has already been demonstrated that this part is defective, yet Ford refuses to address the problem in its entirety. I want Ford to honor their commitment and repair ALL affected trucks with these defective parts.

- Oakhurst, CA, USA

problem #120

Aug 132023

F-150

  • miles
I had a complete engine failure in my 2017 Ford F-150 2.7-liter V6 turbocharged (twin turbo) truck. The safety of myself and four family members were put at risk when this engine failure occurred, as we were driving at approximately 55 mph. My truck was taken to a Ford dealership were they confirmed the engine failure. I am currently awaiting new engine from Ford (a remanufactured engine), but they are currently on back order with no estimated time of arrival provided. I will happily make the vehicle available for inspection (via the Ford dealership). The vehicle has not been inspected by another party (outside the Ford dealership). There were no warning lamps or messages that appeared before the failure. One symptom, a strange "muffler sounding" noise, did start about 5-10 minutes before the failure. This failure seems like it could be related to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration current investigation into this particular motor. See reference here - [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Hendersonville, TN, USA

problem #119

Nov 022023

F-150

  • miles
It is a known defect in the 2.7 ecoboost engine that the driver side turbo oil supply line fails, causing engine oil to pool during a start up after a cold soak. The smoke produced causes several safety risks. 1. The smoke obstructs the rear camera. 2. The carcinogenic smoke causes a health and environmental hazard 3. The burning of oil can also lead to excessive parts wear and possible engine failure, which, given at the right time, could lead to injury. There are countless cases all over. When I notified the dealership they informed me it is a repair left at the responsibility of the consumer.

- Papillion, NE, USA

problem #118

May 012023

F-150

  • 62,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the vehicle. The contact had to add additional oil. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred and two weeks later, oil was again leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer, where it was determined that there was too much pressure on and that a plastic oil pan was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB Number: 19-2205 and TSB number: 23-2083. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

- Greensburg, PA, USA

problem #117

Sep 112023

F-150

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle on a cold start, there was an abnormal rattling noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who referred him to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.

- Marlton, NJ, USA

problem #116

Oct 052023

F-150

  • miles
I was driving at highway speeds (60mph) in congested traffic on a road with a steep incline with no shoulder when the truck suddenly went into limp mode when it downshifted. The engine went to idle and I had to coast to the far edge of the right line before coming to a stop. Multiple cars around me had to take evasive action. This could have been catastrophic if I had been crossing an intersection. Similar reports online indicates issue with the Electronic Throttle Body which creates an error that causes the truck to go into limp mode. Turning the truck off and back on again reset the condition so I could safely pull off to a side road to further evaluate. The limp mode feature is entirely unsafe and places the safety of the vehicle's mechanical components over the safety of the occupants. I would rather damage or destroy my engine in the process of safely exiting the roadway than come to an unexpected stop in an unsafe location.

- Owens Cross Roads , AL, USA

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