10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 5
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,189 miles

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problem #250

Jan 042023

F-150

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 (Cam Phaser Replacement); however, the VIN was not included The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Bluebell, UT, USA

problem #249

Feb 052024

F-150

  • miles
A CAM Phaser in the timing chain area is failing. Apparently the oil is not able to stay on that area and drains out. The symptom is a severe rattle on start up. Since it's part of the power train a failure in this part could result in an engine failure. It is a safety issue if this happens and causes a sudden loss of power at freeway speeds. Ford has repaired many of these as part of some program I do not know its name. However Ford has stopped repairing them.

- Grants Pass, OR, USA

problem #248

Jan 222024

F-150

  • 50,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made a loud rattling sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the cam phasers and solenoids were replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

- Village Of Lakewood, IL, USA

problem #247

Feb 042024

F-150

  • miles
The 10-speed transmission in my 2018 ford f150 shifts erratically causing a huge safety concern for myself and passengers. Pulling out onto highways and crossing intersections have become increasing dangerous when my truck doesn-??t shift and essentially stalls in the middle of oncoming and crossing traffic. This is a known concern with these transmissions and the service bulletins issued by ford to -??fix-?? these problems have not done so. This truck and its faulty transmission is a danger to my family and others on the roadway and needs to be fixed.

- Venice , FL, USA

problem #246

Jan 032024

F-150

  • 98,561 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal rattling sound. The contact stated that the service engine soon warning light illuminated temporarily. The contact stated that a week later, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. 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 not repaired. The vehicle remained with the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to cover 40% of the cost for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 98,561.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #245

Oct 152023

F-150

  • 42,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the cam phasers. The contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 42,000.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #244

Jun 012023

F-150

  • miles
On several occasions the truck engine started to sound noisy, metal clicking when running. l checked the oil and found it was down several quarts of oil. This has happened several times despite my checking. No leak. Usually down one quart but sometimes down 5 or 6 quarts. The engine doesn't start sometimes and has no power on other times. I brought it to a Ford dealer and told him that it was burning a lot of oil and he changed oil and filter, he replaced the air filter and spark plugs and checked the top of cylinders, he did an "induction service" and said to have it done again in 1,000 miles. Total cost $1,265.50. He also mentioned (not on the bill) that I may need a new engine. No sign of leaking and it looses oil faster than I can check.

- Lafayette, LA, USA

problem #243

Jan 192022

F-150

  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that during the initial start of the vehicle, there was a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing belt had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 76,000.

- Sparks, NV, USA

problem #242

Jan 142024

F-150

  • miles
Leaking antifreeze from t clamp with quick connects

- Newnan , GA, USA

problem #241

Nov 202022

F-150

  • miles
Engine makes awful rattling and consumption of oil is ridiculous even after I had them supposedly fix problem which was change the dipstick and reprogram the PCM I believe that's it and now the rear end is being changed for the 2nd time in a year. All the oil is still being consumed somewhere no leaks and my engine shakes and bogs and makes noises like driving a standard. Transmission is lacking on shifting and hard shifting for sure. It needs to be on a recall to fix transmission and engine issues. I barely got 87k and I got it at 56k and I have had all this crap. Done with it.

- Hurst, TX, USA

problem #240

Nov 022023

F-150

  • 97,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH and merging onto the highway, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated and then surged forward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling roughly while stopped at a traffic light and almost stalled. The contact stated that during a stop at an intersection, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the intersection. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was shifting hard from third gear to fourth gear. Additionally, while shifting gears the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failures to Customer Satisfaction Programs: 21B10 Control Module Reprogram for Cam Phaser Rattle (Engine) and Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03 Cam Phaser Replacement (Engine). The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.

- Georgetown, KY, USA

problem #239

Jan 082024

F-150

  • miles
1) My 2017/2018 Ford F-150 has had numerous mechanical issues since I purchased it in May of 2018. The issues were initially repaired by the "dealer" as it was under either factory or extended warranty. The most note worthy issues, which is the purpose of my correspondence as it potentially could lead to a vehicle fire, is the leakage of oil from the oil pan (second time being repaired) and the driver's side valve cover (first time). The issues are reportedly caused, says Ford, due to faulty material used in the gasket of the oil pan and poor material used in the manufacturing of the valve cover (leading to cracking and subsequent oil leakage). These issues, if not repaired at great cost, can result in a vehicle fire. 2) No fire has been experienced nor has the vehicle been examined by an independent mechanic. 3) The only warning I had of a mechanical problem with the engine, again, was oil droplets on my driveway. There was no indication of the faulty driver's side engine valve cover until the Ford mechanic brought it to my attention just this week. It is unknown how long the valve cover has been leaky oil on the top of the engine. 4) My vehicle is currently at the Ford dealership as the necessary repairs at great expense are being conducted.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #238

Oct 162023

F-150

  • 76,100 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal clicking sound. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed cam phaser sensor. The dealer determined that the cam phaser sensor 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 76,100.

- Hartsville, SC, USA

problem #237

Jan 042024

F-150

  • miles
While I was driving slow on a dirt road and after driving for like an hour on an Interstate road engine just shut off and got a message on my dashboard. I tried to upload the picture I took and the message appeared on my dashboard but it-??s not letting me.

- Glennville, GA, USA

problem #236

Dec 012023

F-150

  • miles
The truck currently has 75xxx miles on it. I've had it in at the dealership before for transmission issues. The repairs/fix they did lasted for a while before the same problems came back. It started as rough shifting/jerking. Recently the truck will, when accelerating, jump out of gear completely while indicating on the dash that it is in gear, and the engine will rev up on its own (up to 3500 rpm) for several seconds before violently jerking into gear. I worry that the engine may try to rev up while actually in gear and cause rapid acceleration and possibly an accident if it's unable to be stopped in time.

- Tuscumbia, AL, USA

problem #235

Oct 092023

F-150

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed cam phasers and that the cam phasers 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 86,000.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #234

Dec 272023

F-150

  • miles
While idling at a stop light I could smell an oil burning smell. I continued to monitor the smell the rest of the day and determined an excessive amount of oil dripping from the bottom of the vehicle and also excessive oil puddling near the driver side valve cover in the engine compartment. The amount of oil in the engine compartment is enough to warrant a fire hazard. Diagnosis is a cracked valve cover. No engine warning lights appeared, however excessive oil consumption and a possible fire hazard remains. Vehicle is scheduled for service, however it will takes a few weeks to get a service appointment and parts in stock....

- Cambridge , MN, USA

problem #233

Dec 032023

F-150

  • miles
There was a recall on Ford F150 cam phasers years 2017-2020, but my VIN was not included. Our cam phaser has gone bad. It rattles and shakes. Please include our VIN in the recall so our engine doesn-??t go out.

- Rigby, ID, USA

problem #232

Jun 202023

F-150

  • 101,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that while driving and stopped at a traffic light or STOP sign, the vehicle started misfiring and idling rough. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated along with two DTC codes for the cam shaft and crank shaft positioning sensors. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 21N03 - Engine Cam Phaser Replacement (Engine). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.

- Seabeck, WA, USA

problem #231

Dec 112023

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle makes a violent rattle at every startup(Cam Phasers)but quiets down after a couple of seconds.

- Gloversville, NY, USA

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