10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
10 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
13 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,233 miles

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problem #440

May 232022

F-150

  • miles
First is the automatic 10 speed transmission. Started with hard shifting then skipped gears then the whole transmission had to be replaced. Next is the cam phasers, loud knocking, engine runs rough, poor acceleration, gets hot fast. Local Ford dealer has confirmed the problems. Have replaced transmission but have not had the money to replace cam phasers. Both known by Ford but not taking responsibility for it.

- Caddo, OK, USA

problem #439

Sep 102024

F-150

  • miles
While driving my 2018 Ford F150, the wrench light along with the error -??Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power-?? came on and the vehicle immediately went into -??limp-?? mode. Luckily, I was able to safely pull over and get to the closest residence. After being towed to a Ford dealership, I learned the transmission had failed. Of course, out of the 5 year, 60,000 mile warranty. 85,000 miles and need a new transmission. I-??ve seen too many complaints of this situation with others, shame on Ford for not rectifying the situation and making it right. Clearly there-??s an issue with the 2017-2020 ish year range F150-??s.

- Juda, WI, USA

problem #438

Sep 112024

F-150

  • 132,000 miles
Unknown my truck was running rough so took it to shoo they ran the codes told me CPS camshaft position sensor bank 2 was coding so replaced all 4 sensors but was still having issues and then truck started having a rattle but not all the time it would come and go then the shop said replace spark plugs so I did then rattle got worse but would go away when came to stop sign. During all of this I was using alot of oil 1 qt about every 3000 to 5000 miles then the truck started having noisy start up that went away after couple seconds loss of power poor fuel economy and the rattle was more constant oil levels checked daily and were good but yesterday the day after an oil.change and my truck lost power when depressed the gas pedal I continued to lose speed and then it stalled going down the highway and the Orange wrench showed up on the dash and my truck won't start

- Shenandoah, IA, USA

problem #437

Aug 012024

F-150

  • 106,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the transmission malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to suddenly lose motive power. Additionally, the RPMs increased but the vehicle did not properly accelerate with the "Service Wrench" warning light illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the front driver-??s side wheel hub bearings were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 106,000.

- Ponchatoula, LA, USA

problem #436

Aug 052024

F-150

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle hesitated and shifted out of gear independently. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified on the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

- Inez, TX, USA

problem #435

Aug 092024

F-150

  • 87,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at slow speeds, the vehicle experienced shuddering and vibrations while shifting gear. The vehicle was taken to a local transmission mechanic who discovered that the transmission fluid was burnt. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 87,000.

- Olathe, KS, USA

problem #434

Jan 012024

F-150

  • miles
The first day I brought it home it was knocking. I took it back and they said it was high volume fuel pump making noise. Then they said it was a recall on cam sensor. They told us if we had it fixed before 90,000 miles it would cost me about 2,000 to repair. But we had a 100,000 mile drive train warranty. So they wouldn-??t fix it. When my f150 reach 100,000 miles then the transmission started dropping in to first gear from 10 th gear. Now it hangs up in gear's. Shifts to wrong gears. This issue is very dangerous

- Silver Springs, FL, USA

problem #433

Nov 012022

F-150

  • 70,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission shifted roughly from third to fourth gear. Additionally, the transmission inadvertently upshifted and then downshifted before returning to the selected gear while driving. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that there was transmission failure experienced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

- Woodridge, IL, USA

problem #432

Mar 252022

F-150

  • miles
Transmission shifts radically, jumps gears going either up or down shifting. Randomly goes into neutral regardless or terrain, more pronounced on elevation. Violently shakes at times during shifting. Safety concern to myself, passengers, and other motorists when the vehicle randomly shifts into neutral particularly on elevated roads. In addition random inability to accelerate in tight driving conditions. Random hard shifting creating risk of whiplash It has been reported to Ford Motor company case #[XXX]. It has been at local dealership two times with an appointment to go back No inspections at this time No warning signals initially but now are receiving warnings INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Circleville, OH, USA

problem #431

Aug 222024

F-150

  • 105,155 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked extremely hard and then the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times within two weeks however, the check engine warning light recently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnostic test was performed, and the DTC code: P068A was retrieved. The contact researched the diagnostic code and determined that the code indicated the PCM failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,155.

- Keithville, LA, USA

problem #430

Aug 222024

F-150

  • 96,546 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission was slipping and skipping gear. The contact stated that the vehicle jerked while changing gear. Additionally, the contact stated that the transmission shifted gear as if the gear shifter was in neutral. The vehicle was driven to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,546.

- Arab, AL, USA

problem #429

Aug 232024

F-150

  • miles
Electrical short in transmission shift solenoid. Hard banging noise in transmission at 70 mph. Vehicle had to be moved to side of road. This caused the possibility of a tea end collision at high speed. Service engine soon message appeared at time of problem. Malfunction in transmission has been confirmed by dealer service center. The vehicle has been taken to service center because of hard shifty multiple times before this incident.

- New Middletown, OH, USA

problem #428

Aug 252024

F-150

  • miles
Truck keeps slipping in and out of gear. Will go from 10 speed to 1 and slip. Transmission slips and changes gears. Slips in all gears, hard shifting. was a recall before with this year and transmission and VIN does not show a recall now.

- Somers Point, NJ, USA

problem #427

Aug 082024

F-150

  • miles
i WAS CROSSING A DIVIDED HIGHWAY FROM A SIDE STREET AND WHEN I GOT ACROSS AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE IN THE LANE THE TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR. I WAS DEAD IN THE LANE WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC COMING UP FROM BEHIND. A CAR HAD TO LOCK ITS BRAKES TO NOT HIT ME. i PULLED OVER AND TURNED THE TRUCK OFF, RESTARTED IT AND IT SEEMED TO WORK OK UNTIL ABOUT 10 MILES LATER WHEN DRIVING AT 55 USING CRUSE CONTROL THE TRUCK SUDDENLY DROPPED FROM 10TH GEAR TO 2 GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. i HAVE TAKEN IT TO MY GARAGE AND THEY SAY IT NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE THING IS THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 61K MILES ON IT.

- Warrenton, VA, USA

problem #426

Aug 232022

F-150

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle started, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed cam phasers. The contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that an Extended Warranty for a similar failure on the vehicle had expired. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Rayne, LA, USA

problem #425

Jun 012023

F-150

  • miles
I bought vehicle at almost 60,000 miles and 8 to 9000 miles later engine is misfiring. Vehicle has been in should previous year and I got it back this June(24) for 2 days and back in shop only to find that ford had work on cyclometer before and refuse to let that be know when it was in shop the first time from same noise and complaint. The dealer recommendation is for a new motor in which cost $12000 more on top of what I owe on truck and ford is refusing to fix the problems stating it-??s out of warranty but they previously worked on vehicle. This vehicle had currently 70,000 miles on it and it should not be up for a new motor and I-??ve only experienced this vehicle for 9 to 10,000 miles. Seems as if this was a patch up job on a lemon to be sold off and transferring responsibility of repairs to buyer. This is not right and I-??m at a standstill on decision of how to proceed forward with situation.

- Ponchatoula , LA, USA

problem #424

Aug 152024

F-150

  • miles
2018 F-150 STX with 103,000 miles, never towed anything whatsoever. I purchased the truck brand new. I have all the maintenance records and have kept up with the truck. The transmission should not be going out this early. Ford dealership states transmission is slipping severally at 5th and 8th gear. If the transmission failed with my family in it on the interstate it could have caused a fatal accident.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #423

Aug 212024

F-150

  • 66,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission started to erratically shift up and down, dramatically reducing the speed. The contact stated that the vehicle then returned to normal functionality, and she was able to drive to the destination. The contact stated that the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission control module. The contact was informed that a factory reset was required. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); however, neither the VIN nor the model year was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 66,000.

- Panama City, FL, USA

problem #422

Aug 202024

F-150

  • 117,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle suddenly downshifted and abruptly decelerated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission control module. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, who then diagnosed a failure with the throttle valve body. The vehicle was repaired, but again, the failure reoccurred. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train), but neither the VIN nor the model year was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 117,000.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #421

Jun 282024

F-150

  • 48,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted and decelerated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 48,000.

- Cumming, GA, USA

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