10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
7 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 1
Average Mileage:
9,062 miles

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problem #149

Jan 092024

F-150

  • miles
Driving and the transmission coolant lines all rusted & broke. As a result, coolant fluid will leak completely therefore potential damage to other components. This was an issue with some older model Ford F150 too. Worse part is that 2 of the needed parts are on backorder with no expected dates for availability.

- Ashburn, VA, USA

problem #148

Jan 222024

F-150

  • miles
Rear window shattering when remote started and auto rear defogger auto engaged 1-22-24

- Hamilton Square, NJ, USA

problem #147

Nov 152023

F-150

  • miles
The 4WD system tries to engage on its own only in cold weather for the first 1/2 to 1 mile of driving. Somehow the vacuum isn-??t holding.

- Chapin, SC, USA

problem #146

Jan 162024

F-150

  • miles
On January 16, 2024 We had been driving in 4 wheel drive. When we arrived home put the truck in 2 wheel drive, then in park, set the emergency brake and got out. We went in the house. A minute or two later the alarm on the truck started up. When I opened the door the truck was rolling down the driveway into the street. On January 17, 2024 We again had been driving in 4 wheel drive. Arrived home put it back in 2 wheel drive, put it in park, set the emergency brake and got out. My husband sat in the driver's side while I got my twin granddaughters out of the passenger side because the driver's side rear door doesn't work properly in icy weather. As I as unbuckling my granddaughter's seat the truck began rolling down the driveway. I had to run away from the truck. I ended up hitting ice, falling on my back and hitting my head hard. Later in the day we took it out and tried it again and had the same results. Even with the truck in park and the emergency brake engaged the truck rolled down a slight incline.

- Vancouver, WA, USA

problem #145

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 #144

Dec 242023

F-150

  • miles
Auto start stop button is clearly malfunctioning. Battery is good, alternator good. Even if I hold in the button to keep it shut off, my truck with just shut off in the middle of driving and tell me to place in park and restart. Dangerous and after research i-??m only 1 out of thousands with same issue

- Silver Springs, FL, USA

problem #143

Dec 202023

F-150

  • miles
Transmission, on 5 year F150 truck slips, and sometimes wont go in revers, huge safety issue. This issue almost caused an accident a few time in one week. We took truck to dealership. They did concur it is not drivable IF NOT FIXED This is a huge safety issue for all 2018 f150 trucks. we never received any recall info on truck if there were any. imagine a vehicle you cant go in reverse, or transmission stops as you pull into an intersection. luckily for us our family was not involved in an accident. a 5 year old vehicle's transmission should not fail on any manufacture.. According to several 2018 f150 owners this is an issue. someone will die in a accident if this is not addressed.

- Boston, NY, USA

problem #142

Oct 022023

F-150 6-cyl

  • miles
This was the letter I initiattly include dthe NTHTSA.Webmaster@dot.gov to ford. Dear Ford Motor Company, I'm writing to you as a concerned parent of a 6-year-old child and consumer of your product regarding critical safety issues reported in the 2017-2020 F150 model, and I'd like to ask Ford to please take action. I compiled some research from numerous affected vehicle owners across various states, highlighting alarming and potentially hazardous health concerns and issues that pose significant risks on highways. Just so you know- I noted the same issues I am having with my vehicle and now have to take my car back to the dealer once again. -??Grinding noises and pronounced thumping sensations resembling towing a trailer. -??Issues reported from critical sections such as the engine solenoid, transmission, flyer axle/Cam Shaft, deceleration noise, oil consumption, leaks, power loss during turns, and truck bogging down. The research highlighted in the attached document indicates widespread reports across different states and model years (2017-2020), emphasizing the urgent need for immediate attention and resolution. I urgently request: -??Initiate a thorough investigation, partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to address these reported concerns promptly. -??Encourage proactive involvement from Ford's leadership, including the CEO, advisors, board members, and affiliates, to prioritize consumer safety and resolve these critical issues. -??Collaborate transparently with affected consumers and stakeholders to ensure a swift and satisfactory resolution. * Plus there were oil leaks and fumes coming into the cab which can effect me Given the ongoing class action lawsuits around these or similar issues, we stress the gravity and urgency of this situation and implore swift action to prioritize consumer safety and uphold Ford's commitment to excellence. I am awaiting to hear from you and the measures to address these pressing concerns.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #141

Nov 252023

F-150

  • miles
Rear window exploded after starting the truck. Glass shards and chunks flew into the truck. This is the 3rd F150 truck that I've owned that has had this happen.

- Bliss, NY, USA

problem #140

Nov 272023

F-150

  • miles
This morning, even after using the remote start to warm up the truck, the door lock mechanism wouldn-??t close. My door was ajar and would not latch on its own until several hours later when the temperature was above 30. We used a screwdriver to manually move the latch to the proper place, but it wouldn-??t flip to latch it once shut. As soon as a had was released from the door handle the door opened on its own. I couldn-??t drive to work without a door that shuts, this caused me to have to miss part of my morning and caused a hardship on not only myself, but those I work with.

- Joplin , MO, USA

problem #139

Oct 132023

F-150

  • miles
When parked, l returned to the vehicle to get my wallet, opened the driver-??s side door, got the wallet, then locked and closed the door. Suddenly the rear windshield exploded, leaving a gaping hole and shrapnel in the truck bed!

- Conshohocken, PA, USA

problem #138

Aug 292023

F-150

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Air conditioning evaporator builds up mold. Vinegar and moldy/musty smell comes from vents

- Onalaska, WI, USA

problem #137

Aug 282021

F-150

  • miles
The tailgate falls down on its own, and yes it is available upon request. I am unable to carry heavy items in my truck bed due to the tailgate not latching securely. The problem has been reproduced numerous times. When I drove the truck off the dealer lot, the tailgate fell down before I even got onto the road. Since then, I bought a replacement part for the tailgate which has helped drastically, but the recall hasn't been repaired so I don't trust my bed with a lot of weight. There are no warning lights or messages for this. I have tried to schedule with local dealerships to repair the recall, but they require me to leave my truck there for two weeks without a loaner. My truck is used for personal and business purposes, and I am unable to properly use it for business purposes which is affecting my income and productivity.

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #136

Jul 282023

F-150

  • miles
The sunroof rail broken is the big issue for this Ford F-150 from 2015 to 2020. A lot of F150 between 2015 and 2020 have the sunroof issue which manufactures still not recall for this widely sunroof issue. If you search F150 sunroof issue it will come up a lot on the internet. There is no safety risk

- Chihuahua, TX, USA

problem #135

Jul 242023

F-150

  • miles
Wipes stop working no safety and happen to a lot of them wipes transmission need replaced

- Worcester , MA, USA

problem #134

May 062023

F-150

  • miles
I took the truck in for oil change and rotation. One wheel had to have new lug nuts due to then being swollen and had to be drilled off. Which wasn-??t a cheap expense. They told me the other 3 wheels were looking a little swollen too. That-??s almost 1000$ just for lug nuts and most can-??t afford to drop that cost on lugs

- Fairmount, GA, USA

problem #133

May 212022

F-150

  • miles
APIM is bad. It causes safety issues as the SYNC 3 system is either slow to change or doesn't change at all. Among other issues, I've driven forward in Drive with the SYNC screen still showing the view of the reverse camera. IT interferes with any safety systems that require the APIM to react in a timely manner.

- Millersville, MD, USA

problem #132

Apr 192023

F-150

  • miles
Vista Roof sticks and then glass brackets break leaving the roof in an open and stuck postion.

- Kendall Park, NJ, USA

problem #131

Jul 222022

F-150

  • miles
The problem seems to be the Auto/on/off system. We regularly turn this feature off. On multiple occasions while towing a 22-?? travel trailer over 100 miles, the truck will stall when stopping. A bell will sound as it dies. Truck restarts then dies again. Takes several retries and revving engine to keep truck moving through the intersection. Eventually discovered only way to keep truck from stalling at a stop is to have one foot on brake and other on gas pedal. The goal is to keep RPM high. Then when time to move forward comes, rev motor while shifting to drive and lurch forward. This problem only happens when towing. The dealer cannot replicate this issue because it only happens while towing over 100 miles. It puts us in an unsafe situation in an intersection. The truck dies and is difficult to restart as we proceed through the intersection.

- Bixby , OK, USA

problem #130

Dec 012020

F-150 6-cyl

  • miles
In late 2020 Ford issued recall 20C03 to correct a problem with the Daylight running lights. This entailed the reprogramming of the body control module. In so doing they made an error in the new program and inadvertently activated the parking lamps at all times when using the Daylight running lights. This is in violation of the FMVSS No. 108 (Vehicle Lighting Standards) and California Vehicle Code Section 24800 (Driving with Parking Lights). I filed a complaint with Ford Motor Co. and they have repeatedly refused to correct the issue. Now to avoid the possibility of receiving a traffic violation it is necessary to not use a safety feature and drive without Daylight running lights.

- Hughson Ca, CA, USA

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