10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,171 miles

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problem #17

Oct 032023

F-150

  • miles
I have notice on my truck as im driving and I engage the gas pedeal the engine doent repond. it takes a while for the pedal to kick in. this happens at random times as I drive but the hestiation is there.

- Mission, TX, USA

problem #16

Sep 112023

F-150

  • miles
Catastrophic engine failure that left vehicle disabled on Highway. Neither I or recovery technician was able to put into neutral after. Truck was powered on it was not possible to move the shifting lever from Park after it was engaged.

- Zephyrhills, FL, USA

problem #15

May 192023

F-150

  • miles
Started with check engine light for cylinder 5 misfire and engine was running rough with loss of power. Took the truck to dealer and dealer reports compression loss as reason for engine failure. After doing some research there appears to be a major issue with the same engine (2.7 ecoboost) of the same year(2021) reported for the Bronco and F150 for catastrophic engine failure. I suspect this is the same engine failure that my truck experienced.

- Benbrook, TX, USA

problem #14

Apr 212023

F-150

  • miles
Lower coolant hose is rubbing on a wire loom which caused wear on the coolant hose causing a leak. We experienced loss of coolant and temperature fluctuating, no overheating because employee reported fluctuating. Vehicle was taken to Sames Ford Motor Company and warranty was honored.

- Laredo, TX, USA

problem #13

Mar 032023

F-150

  • miles
Driving down the freeway, horn started blaring and power completely went out in car -engine steering etc The dealership is replacing the computer in the vehicle

- Lewis Center, OH, USA

problem #12

Jul 072022

F-150

  • 15,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon engaging the A/C, there was an abnormally strong gasoline odor and smoke coming through the A/C vents. The contact also stated the vehicle was experiencing excessive oil consumption. The contact stated that he had been performing an oil change every 2,500 miles. The contact stated that there was blue smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

- Colton, CA, USA

problem #11

Jan 272023

F-150

  • 19,448 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, an abnormally loud banging sound was heard coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the sound was still present after turning off the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact made various local dealers aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 19,448.

- Weeki Wachee, FL, USA

problem #10

Oct 182022

F-150

  • miles
I bought the vehicle new. The first time I took it to get an oil change, the mechanic came out to show me that the bell housing bolts were falling out. We tightened them up. I was having issues with the smell of breaks burning so I took it to a ford dealership but told them to check the bolts as well. I told them it would shake some when approaching 80 mph. They didn't find anything wrong. And nothing was said about the shaking. At 51k miles, my family was on vacation. My nephew noticed the front passenger wheel was about to blow out when we had stopped. Putting on the spare I started recording the change because the lug nuts were extremely loose. The tires have never been rotated or changed these issues were from the factory. I reached out to Ford, they told me to take it back to a shop which I have scheduled. It's pointless, this truck is a death trap and Ford doesn't seem to care at all about the level of safety this was for me and my family.

- Leon , WV, USA

problem #9

Mar 052022

F-150

  • miles
At 1200 miles the engine shook while driving and a puff of white smoke came out the tailpipe. The dealership claimed it was a faulty sparkplug. 150 miles later the low oil pressure light came on while driving at 75mph. After the local dealership offering nothing to resolve the problem over many weeks, another dealership found oil was passing through the heads.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #8

Jun 262022

F-150

  • 17,500 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated when he started up the vehicle, it would not start up. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they replaced the transmission and the engine, but the vehicle still would not start. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle would be repaired under warranty. The failure mileage was 17,500.

- Bennington, NE, USA

problem #7

May 122022

F-150

  • miles
Seal - Valve - Ford (KL3Z-9U465-A) I have the same engine that is failing in all of the new Ford Broncos - Ford's 2.7L V6 2nd Generation, however, I have this engine in an F-150. My vehicle has been sitting at the dealership for over a month, diagnosed with a faulty valve (same issue that is in the broncos) Seal - Valve - Ford (KL3Z-9U465-A) Something needs to be done about this - Ford has offered me no loaner or rental vehicle AND I am still paying car payments while it is sitting up there at Ford! Help

- Oak Grove, MO, USA

problem #6

May 022022

F-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and jerking. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer replaced all four tires; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.

- Killeen, TX, USA

problem #5

Mar 132022

F-150

  • 4,000 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle suddenly began to shudder and vibrate. Later, the vehicle would not start and message "system failure" had displayed. A clicking noise and burning odor was present coming from the engine compartment had occurred and the contact exited the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not yet notified. The failure mileage was 4,000. 3/12 While spuddering would not start and dash panel system failure. clicking sound and burning odor coming from the motor.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #4

Jan 302022

F-150

  • 2,300 miles
Complete engine failure at 2,300 miles. The engine is a 2.7 V6 which has recently been documented as having potential engine problems per Motor Trend. The truck just stopped running with no warning.

- Chaplin, CT, USA

problem #3

Dec 152021

F-150 6-cyl

  • 3,032 miles
The contact owns a 2021 Ford-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the under-body panel, power train malfunction, and engine malfunction warning lights illuminated. The contact then heard a scraping sound coming from underneath the vehicle. The contact was able to safely exit the highway. The vehicle was driven back to the residence with no further issues. On another occasion, while stopped in a parking lot, the check engine and power train warning lights illuminated. The contact-??s daughter exited the vehicle and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and driven back to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. A multipoint inspection was performed and the contact was informed that the waste gate actuator needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact requested a buy back which was declined. The approximate failure mileage was 3,032.

- Columbia, MD, USA

problem #2

Jan 112022

F-150

  • miles
My brand new F150 2021 had a powertrain malfunction with power totally reduced. I had no ability to accelerate. I had to glide over to the side of the road. I restarted the car. It reset, i went to accelerate and again i had an error code and my car froze. I was able to restart again and drive over to my Ford dealership i purchased it from at 15 miles per hour. The problem was reproduced once and confirmed by the dealer. The dealer has contacted Ford and was told they have never seen that error code for a F150. The GM of Ford here in Montana told me if they cant reproduce the problem again, i can have the truck back. This truck is 3 weeks old. I am terrified.

- Bozeman, MT, USA

problem #1

Aug 182021

F-150

  • miles
I purchased the truck early 2021. After about 6500 miles, upon starting the vehicle a warning message to the effect of "Oil Level Low, Add Oil" appeared. After manually checking my oil dipstick, I found the oil level to be below the safe oil line. I promptly took the truck to the Ford Dealership in which I purchased it. The service technician informed me of one other case he has personally experienced where the PCV system was defective, allowing an excessive amount of oil to be consumed. Ford was unable to receive my vehicle for service for 1-2 weeks due to a full service schedule. It was at this point I attempted to go to a 3rd party vendor for an oil change. That vendor checked my oil level and confirmed the reading was below the safe oil line. They advised I return to Ford. Concern for my safety and the continued safe operation of the vehicle, I requested the 3rd party vendor to add a quart of oil. In the end, it took 2 quarts of oil to return the oil level to a safe operating zone. I then promptly returned to Ford and spoke to the service department manager. They will accomplish and oil change and return the vehicle to me to perform an oil consumption test over the course of approximately 1,000-1,500 miles, before returning to Ford for further evaluation.

- Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA