10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,648 miles

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problem #130

Jun 172025

F-150

  • miles
When the vehicle is started, the cam phasers rattle, and yes, it is available for inspection upon request. Ford mechanics and other mechanics have stated that if not replaced, the cam phasers will eventually fail. This puts others at risk as the auto start/stop feature shuts the engine off anytime the vehicle comes to a stop. If the cam phasers failed while stopped in the road, the vehicle would not start back up, causing a rear end collision and possible injury/death to anyone on the road. The problem exists in the 2015-2018 Ford F150 3.5L ecoboost. Ford resolved the issue in the 2019 model F150 by replacing the cam phasers with ones that are built with better quality. I am unsure if the vehicle issue has been inspected by others. There have been no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. It first appeared in my vehicle around this year.

- Purvis, MS, USA

problem #129

Apr 032025

F-150

  • miles
I was driving on [XXX] in Dallas when the top track that holds the rear sliding window became detached from the inside of the truck, causing the sliding glass window to fall forward and into the vehicle. This window falling created a void causing me to have to pull over and repair it the best I could. I have since learned that Ford used double sided tape and a small amount of adhesive to attach the track to the vehicle. I have also learned that this is a very common problem with this window track system. My truck is being inspected by Ford this morning, but I was told that there are no active recalls for this defect. There was no advance warning for this window failure. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- The Colony, TX, USA

problem #128

May 112025

F-150

  • miles
The moonroof gets stuck while I try to close it and stays open

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #127

May 102025

F-150

  • miles
For the 4th time I am driving my truck, unexpectedly out of nowhere the transmission shifts, tires lock up, I am perked into the steering wheel and can't accelerate over 15 mph. Cars forced to dodge around me, horns blowing and I have no choice other than creeping on side of road until I decides to move. Please do something about thus hazard before something more serious happens

- Saint Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #126

May 072025

F-150

  • miles
Backup camera inoperable, unsafe

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #125

Apr 072025

F-150

  • miles
On March 30th I filed a complaint #11654561. Since that time the vehicle has progressively gotten worse. Traveling at approximately 55 mph the tires suddenly locked up/stopped rolling at normal speed, jerked the truck and I was flung forward. the vehicle would not go over 15 mph AGAIN! Then, on [XXX] I was traveling home approximately 65 mph and truck downshifted and wouldn't move beyond 20 mph. This is getting out of control that I continue to have transmission problems with this vehicle. Talking with a Ford representative he said many problems have been with the transmission conductor plate, there is a defect and having it replaced with any product other than the Ford piece seems to resolve the problem. This is incredible, Ford is telling me what the problem is and won't fix it. How many other people are going through this same problem and we as Ford customers are being scammed of safety repairs. My truck is invaluable to trade in and I'm terrified to drive it. Please, hear my distress and help with a recall to fix our vehicles. Additionally, I just bought this truck approximately 7 months ago. For the 1st 30 days all was OK but as soon as I started traveling at higher speeds this problem appeared. I am afraid for not only my safety but for other drivers if this truck continues to act not safe in traffic. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- St Petersburg, FL, USA

problem #124

Mar 072025

F-150

  • miles
2017 F-150 Platinum Supercrew 4WD Recently Purchased from dealership, drove for 2k miles and started having engine knock. Did research and found identical sound, Cam phaser knock/rattle. This is still a high priority issue and a known issue as it can cause engine failure and manufacturer is unhelpful and unwilling to investigate and/or offer guidance. I talked to dealership that preformed the -??recall-?? previously and they stated that no part was replaced and ford issued a software update to use as a bandaid instead of a permanent repair. It will cost upwards of $6,000+ to repair through dealer and ford refuses to be of assistance. I am requesting that the NHTSA reinvestigate the issue and open back up a recall request to the general public due to it being a safety concern. If the engine implodes on the highway, it can cause a major accident and/or fatal injury to many drivers.

- Strongsville, OH, USA

problem #123

Oct 012024

F-150

  • miles
Transmission will change gears while driving. I can be driving 45 mph in traffic, truck will automatically shift and I'm now going 15 and cannot speed up. There is no warning lites on dash before issue occurs. Called dealership who had no solutions to offer. I cannot be the only one experiencing this issue from reading online forums and Ford needs to be held accountable for faulty equipment. This is a safety issue in traffic for my family.

- St Petersburg , FL, USA

problem #122

Feb 032025

F-150

  • miles
Composite oil pan gasket failed causing a leak of oil which also saturated the fabric liner under truck which broke do to oil saturation. It is a safety issue with the plastic oil pan as well as the liner. Do to oil leaking can cause a fire and detachment of liner which can damage other drivers. Available for inspection if it can be done soon dealership confirmed leaking and ongoing issues with oil pan on ford f150 3.5L ecoboost turbo. No symptoms until oil light came on do to composite plastic oil pan gasket and plug failed liner detached and can be a serious fire hazzard, environmental, and poor engineering by Ford. It was reproduced when I left the dealership only to return immediately. Engine light came on.

- New Port Richey, FL, USA

problem #121

Feb 212025

F-150

  • miles
Paint is peeling and falling off due to a manufacturer defect and causing a driving hazard.

- Clovis, CA, USA

problem #120

Jan 162025

F-150

  • miles
Drivers side door will not shut in cold weather. Unlock/lock switch will not work.

- Amarillo, TX, USA

problem #119

Dec 092024

F-150

  • miles
My 2017 Ford F-150 demonstrates every single aspect of an existing recall for 2017 F150 vehicles. However my VIN number is not included in the recall. My truck shifts suddenly in and out of gear causing me to have momentary instances of no power. This has happened, for example, turning left on busy roads with acceleration disappearing in critical moments. The vehicle downshifts suddenly on occasion. The gear indicator moves rapidly between gear 10 and gear 1. The vehicle routinely does not downshift to 1st gear at stoplights. The vehicle often shifts hard from gear to gear. The vehicle sometimes cannot go to the next gear, say from 7 to 8, and will be in some version of neutral during this time before finally connecting. Electronic issue plague this particular vehicle. All of these items have been noted in the existing recall. I am requesting an expansion of the recall to include all 2017 Ford F150's with 10 speed transmission. Ford dealer has indicated I need to replace the transmission for close to $10K. And they noted they see this problem constants - showing me a stack of folios in their repair facility for the same reason. The problem has been diagnosed by Ford dealer and an independent qualified transmission specialist shop This is an ongoing issue - per the questions below there is no specific date associated with the issue.

- New Market, MD, USA

problem #118

Jan 032025

F-150

  • miles
Door latch on both front doors continues to intermittently freeze and will not either open or allow the doors to remain closed.

- South Mills, NC, USA

problem #117

May 112023

F-150

  • miles
Cam phasers make engine rattle at startup and idle. A recall has been put out but the dealer did not get the issue fix and sold it anyway. Also rear sensors don't work right.

- Rock Springs, WY, USA

problem #116

Dec 112024

F-150

  • miles
Drivers door and passenger door freezes in cold weather and does not close completly

- Catasauqua, PA, USA

problem #115

Nov 122024

F-150

  • miles
Oil pan leaking, front oil pan leaking on RH. Valve covers failed for updated oil pan. RTD seal leak. Seen that this is a current recall. But my VIN isn't showing this recall. But I'm having this issue.

- Arvada, CO, USA

problem #114

Aug 092024

F-150

  • miles
I was driving home and noticed that the back mirror light was on. I tried to turn it off using the button, but it wouldn't go off. Confused, I pulled over to the side to check what was wrong and found that the rear sliding glass was leaning forward on my back seat. The track that was apparently holding it in place had come unglued! I could not believe it. It was raining and I was still a one hour drive away from home.

- Kealakekua, HI, USA

problem #113

Oct 012024

F-150

  • miles
2017 Ford f150 Raptor transmission 10r80 has been many complaints of Ford owners due to safety issues. My truck jerks from Park to drive. Also when driving, the gears don't shift correctly. I'm hoping their is a solution that Ford needs to pay and take care of this transmission problem. As in the meantime I have my Ford truck in the Dealership hoping it can be a Recall.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #112

Aug 212024

F-150

  • miles
The thin decorative steel cover on the wheel lug nuts are cracking at the corners and deforming to the extent that they would be difficult to get off with the provided tire wrench in a roadside tire failure. My tire shop had to drive a socket on, then drive it off.

- Lake Tapps, WA, USA

problem #111

Jun 282024

F-150

  • miles
When driving on hills or moving from a stop to get into traffic the vehicle will go from 4th gear to 1st and won-??t accelerate. After this happens I-??m alerted with -??Powertrain system fault-??. This causes a safety issue for me and others because on hills it won-??t accelerate and it rolls backwards. From a stop trying to get into traffic it won-??t move and becomes a collision waiting to happen. This problem happens very frequently but hasn-??t been confirmed or inspected yet. The only warnings are -??Powertrain System fault-?? No systems and first appeared late June of 2024

- Oregon City , OR, USA

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