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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 7 / 6
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 7 / 1
- Average Mileage:
- 9,062 miles
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The 10 speed transmission in this truck does not shift right. It shifts very hard sometimes not shifting at all. It shifts hard enough to cause whiplash. Also the doors when it is cold out do not latch causing the door to remain open. My child almost fell out of my vehicle luckily she had her seat belt
- Waltham, MA, USA
Ford currently has an issue with door latches not latching shut. I've had my rear passenger door come open while driving down the road with my daughter sitting there scared to death. This is unacceptable. I've had my truck in service at the dealership for the recall fix and the same problem still exists I have had it back to the dealership three times now and it still is not corrected. Does someone have to get seriously injured or killed before someone forced Ford to do something about this unbelievable problem that is getting swept under the rug?
- Midland, OH, USA
Seems like emergency brake is trying to engage
- Archie, MO, USA
Door latch freezing, unable to close once opened. Door appeared to be closed but swings open when driving and turning a corner. Has happened at least 4 times in last 2 months
- Ada, MI, USA
The front dashboard warped up in front and on the passenger side over the airbag. It was reported to the dealership, Ford redd mccombs. Ford company approved to replace the dash. It was replaced after 5 months waiting. And no uncertainty of safety of dashboard over the passenger airbag, possibly deplying or exploding. The second dash replacement has warped in the same areas and more. The areas over the passenger air bag, as well as the driver side on front dashboard. The company as well as the dealership have no explanation as to why the dashboards are warping. I have seen and photographed many other trucks with same make and model and the suffer the same problem. If a person is not looking for the problem, they will never see it until it gets worse and the warrenty has expired and they are probably thinking its the Texas heat and sun. But this is a true vehicle hazard and will continue to be addressed further if you all don't wish to help or guide me into the right direction. Iys a flaw in the design and its in all F150 trucks from 2017 to 2020. I have seen the flaw in the 2020 model at the car show that was held in san antonio tx, back in November,2019.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
I bought this car from the dealer knowing it was involved in a car crashed but still is a clean title I hoped the body damage was repaired today I found out there's body or frame damage behing the door when I open or close it it makes a noise like an old rusty car, it was stationary when I opened it and saw the damage
- Spartanburg, SC, USA
When starting my F-150 there's was a loud pop I suddenly turned off the vehicle then turned it on again but it did not make any odd noises. When pulling out of the parking lot acceleration was acting up O heard another pop and my vehicle suddenly went into limp mode slowing my vehicle way down causing me to nearly get rear ended. From there I managed to coast into a parking lot and called a tow truck. When the tow truck dropped off the vehicle the guy at the dealership said that I was acting fine but they would keep it a couple days but since it isn't acting up there wasn't much they could do. The truck is a year old and only has 5.300 miles.
- Sheppard Afb, TX, USA
Pulled into parking spot. Put truck in park. Left vehicle and went into store. Truck rolled backward and crashed into another vehicle. When we looked in the truck, it was still in park. Took to Ford and they inspected it and said everything was fine and that the pin was working. A friend had same thing happen. I believe there is a problem with the truck and had they inspected it on the spot, they may have discovered a problem. Since we drove truck after accident, it probably looked fine when they inspected it. There have been similar problems with F-150 but mine was not part of a recall.
- Shoreview, MN, USA
While my 2018 Ford F150 was parked under my carport in 73 degrees weather in the shade I opened my truck door an closed my truck door an the rear window shattered in a million piece's Ford will not cover the cost my truck has 9000 miles on it I see that hundred's of people have had the same thing happen to them.
- Cambridge, MD, USA
This is a well known issue. When it is cold the doors may or may not latch. You have to drive your vehicle holding the door. I had to take it to a dealer several times holding my door closed going down the freeway.
- Orient, OH, USA
The key in the ignition alarm was constatntly sounding after the truck was shut off, after the key was removed. The dealer said it was a short in the ignition switch. This is a new 2018 truck what the heck is going on with Ford?
- Bloomington, MN, USA
The problem is with the latch on the tailgate. The tailgate opens randomly while driving. This can occur when the tailgate is unlocked and also when it is locked. It is more likely to occur when going over a bump. I use my vehicle for work purposed and so I haul equipment and supplies. I have spoken with bill pierre Ford in seattle wa about the problem and have been told that they are aware of the problem but that Ford has not provided a fix and so they are not able to fix it. The danger and liability is significant and will cause accidents and deaths if it is not addressed immediately. I am putting a date below, but please be aware that this has occurred repeatedly. While I am currently using a bungee cords to make sure that nothing falls out (the cord prevents the gate from falling open) when the tailgate randomly releases, it would certainly put the lives of others at risk on daily basis.
- Shoreline, WA, USA
Parked in a gas station parking spot. I put the truck into park and left the vehicle on for the family. I took one of my children into the store. My wife opens her passenger door and stepped out to pick up a little mess. While in park the truck moved forward a bit and started to roll back. Somehow the truck was in park or showed it was in park (it didnt move when I let off the brake prior to getting out or as I got out of the truck). After struggling from outside of the passenger side and the truck rolling back about 50 feet, my wife managed to get the shifter into park (again). The passenger door hit a concrete post and opened the door beyond what the hinges allow
- San Antonio, TX, USA
In park and truck rolls, and the transmission is severly slipping, and smells like gas
- Venice, FL, USA
With 2018 F-150 10 speed transmission is shifting hard an down shifts hard getting whiplash. Downstairs too hard been at the dealership today is the second time they constantly act like there's nothing wrong with the vehicle av to reset it once before still having major problems with that new transmission. So basically in inner-city driving is somebody was to jump in front of the vehicle with downshift quickly giving driver or any passengers whiplash stop the vehicle not a very safe or practical build can cause accidents and give major problems if anybody has bad backs or necks was not disclosed at time of sale of a hard shifting transmissions
- Hopewell, VA, USA
Holes in the muffler and resonator to drain water also leak large amounts of carbon monoxide and makes the passengers sick here is a video that I made and uploded to you tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=oi5ri0sa5L4
- Arizona, AZ, USA
There is an abnormal engine "rattle" noise when decelerating (letting off throttle) between 1000 and 2000 rpms. This has been a frequent complaint from 2018 Ford F-150 owners with V8 5.0L engines. Responses from F150 owners on various forums all indicate various explanations from Ford as to the cause from normal engine characteristics, replacing cam phasers, replacing solenoids, and buybacks. A tsb was released in November 2018 with no known cases on any related forums of the tsb correcting the abnormal engine rattle noise. I have hjad the tsb performed and the noise was continued to be present. The concern from myself and other owners is the unknown long term effects on the engine performance and/or life and a continued lack of response from Ford as to the cause or release of any fixes. The issue has been present since 1 week after purchasing the truck on November 21, 2018.
- Atlanta, GA, USA
The key fob for our new F150 has broken already. It was only 2 months old and the metal part that holds the key ring came off. This shouldn't have happened after only 2 months. The service department says it is normal wear and tear and will not repair or replace. If the fob falls off the key ring because it was not glues on properly, you can lose your key. Worse, someone could find it, press the lock or panic button to find your car and then steal your car. I think it is a safety issue and compromises the security of the car. It also leaves you without a key if it falls off. If you do manage to see it happen, then you are stuck with a broken fob after owning your new car for only 2 months. One other note on the wear and tear. It was sold new but had about 2000 miles already on it. So, the wear and tear could have occurred while the dealer had possession.
- Keller, TX, USA
My door latches/locks seem to be freezing. My rear passenger door will not latch closed and my driver door will not unlock.
- Wilson, WY, USA
- Rainier, OR, USA