Catalytic Convertor Problems of Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the vehicle stalled. The "auto start stop" message was displayed. The contact restarted the vehicle and several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The contact stated that one month prior to the failure, the vehicle had been repaired under manufacturer recall number: 24e04 (powertrain control module software update). The dealer was contacted, and the vehicle stalled while one of the employees was test driving the vehicle. However, no cause for the failure was found. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.

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The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the catalytic converter. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.

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The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the transmission shuddered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that a tune-up was needed. The tune-up was performed; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with catalytic converter failure. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall and the pcm was reprogrammed. The unknown recall repair was performed the day prior to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,400.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact had received notification of an undisclosed recall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the recall was repaired, and a software update was performed. The contact stated that on the same day while driving approximately 20 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and dtc: p0430 was retrieved. The mechanic also advised the contact that a catalytic convertor cleaner should be added. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure reoccurred approximately one week later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

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The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light illuminated, and an egg-like odor was present during start-up. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the catalytic converter was faulty. The catalytic converter was reprogrammed, but the failure reoccurred. The catalytic converter was reprogrammed a second time and then eventually replaced. Later, the check engine light illuminated, and the contact was informed that the second catalytic converter was faulty. No further information was available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 57,346.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated and briefly lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven slowly to a repair shop where it was diagnosed with fuel intrusion into the catalytic converters, causing the failure. The catalytic converters, fuel injectors, and manifolds were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 35 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where dtc code: p0420-00 was retrieved. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 78,507.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who reset the emissions light; however, the failure persisted. The failure became more persistent over time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that there was an emissions failure due to a failed catalytic converter. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined that the failure was caused by the catalytic converter. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact called the same local dealer and informed about a diagnostic test to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 51,214.

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, an abnormal fume leaked into the interior of the cabin from catalytic converter. In addition, upon further inspection, the contact noticed an unknown leak from the exhaust gasket. The contact sustained headaches however medical attention was not sought. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the suspension, driveshaft, and other unknown repairs were needed. The contact was advised by the local dealer that the failure was related to an unknown TSB. The vehicle was repaired however, the failures reoccurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 0,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford f150. The contact stated while driving 65 mph the vehicle would not accelerate, the contact shut down the vehicle and restarted it, but the vehicle would not accelerate, the check engine warning light and the transmission failure warning illuminated. The contact was able to make home. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced and the fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and they advised to contact NHTSA and file a complaint. The failure mileage was 80,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact used a handheld diagnostic machine and retrieved a code indicating a failure with the catalytic convertor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact became aware of an unknown recall repair for the powertrain control module software was reprogrammed. The contact had experienced the failure several times. The contact stated the failure reoccurred 30,000 miles after each software reprogramming. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the catalytic converter and oxygen sensors. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under an extended warranty coverage related to the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

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The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while exiting a car wash and parking the vehicle, he noticed a puddle of water on the front passenger’s side floorboard. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the overload pipe to be replaced with a longer part. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the failure a month later. The contact took the vehicle back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the overload pipe to be replaced a second time. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated in January 2023 while driving at an unknown speed, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact also stated he began to hear an abnormal sound. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the driver’s side catalytic convertor to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but continued to experience the failure, three months later. The contact took the vehicle to the back local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the passenger’s side catalytic convertor to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated on June 10, 2023, he noticed an oil leak in the rear passenger’s side tire. The contact took the vehicle to another local dealer: autonation Ford arlington (1400 w interstate 20, arlington, TX 76017: (817) 200-4503) where it was diagnosed with needing the rear passenger’s side axle to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate. The contact stopped the vehicle and the vehicle eventually began to respond to acceleration attempts. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the catalytic converter would need to be replaced. The failure and current mileage was 11,000.

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This write up is for a 2012 Ford F-150 truck with the 3. 5l ecoboost v-6 installed. Jan, 2013-while driving on I-24e, I was pulling out from the rest stop, just north west of exit 1. I went to pass a 18 wheeler and my truck came "unglued". It practically died in the passing lane when I pressed the gas peddle. It shuddered so hard; I didn't think I would be able to get off of the road before it died. It was missing and shuddering like crazy. I pulled off exit 1, shut the truck down and restarted. It ran ok without that same thing happening on the way home. I had a pretty descent "miss" in 6th gear, running down the interstate at 75mph. Something very strange happened here. It was the first issue I¿ve had with my truck. Although I¿ve noticed recently the mpg is down by 2. 0 mpg or more for the last three weeks, and this from refueling at different locations, and the same driving style. Ford applied the TSB to reprogram the pcm/tcm to latest level, installed a deflector shield on the intercooler and possibly replace the drivers side catalytic convertor if needed. July, 2013- this weekend while driving on I-65n, I had the same issue happen. The truck now has 17,000 miles on it. I've had the vehicle back into my local Ford dealer four times for this issue. The vehicle exhibits this issue when it's rainy and has been driven in the rain for several (50 or more) miles. In heavy traffic this is a very dangerous issue. The vehicle goes into some type of safe mode and will barely limp off the road. If this issue were to occur while crossing a four lane hwy, and sputtered one could be seriously injured or injure someone else.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford f150. While driving at speeds over 20 mph, the vehicle would shake and vibrate violently. He also observed black smoke emitting from the exhaust pipe and a strong gasoline fuel odor from the vehicle interior. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replaced the fuel injectors (performed under Ford customer satisfaction program 07m08, NHTSA service bulletin number : 07m08, fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system:injectors) and made repairs to the brake booster (performed under NHTSA campaign id number: 08v208000: component: service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:vacuum:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Immediately after the repairs, when putting the vehicle into the drive position, there was a rattling noise under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who stated that the catalytic converter was damaged due to the fuel injector failure. The dealer was advised by the manufacturer that the catalytic converter would not be covered and they would take no liability for the failure. There were no repairs made to the catalytic converter, to date. The contact has all service records, if needed. The failure mileage was 35,742 and the current approximate mileage was 84,000.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The engine light illuminated and the vehicle began to vibrate while in traffic. The vehicle was towed to dealer, american Ford. The dealer replaced the # 6 fuel injector. At 9,670 miles, the same failure recurred, and the dealer replaced the # 5 fuel injector. At 9,735 miles, the engine light illuminated again. The dealer stated that the catalytic converter failed because of the fuel. The current mileage is 10,765, and failure mileage was 7,462.

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Two separate occasions I experienced a fuel injector failure on my '06 F-150 while traveling on I-65 on 10-10-06 and on I-10 on 10-14-06. I was told by a dealer in culman alabama that I could drive it on to memphis with the engine light on. Upon arrival in memphis dobbs Ford told me there was nothing wrong and I had to take his word. On my trip back to tampa the engine light came on again and I had to towed to american Ford in tallahassee. The replaced #6 fuel injector. Later, while in memphis #5 injector failed and was replaced at landers Ford in collierville. A few days later the engine light came on again and this time it was the catalytic converter, which had to be replaced.

After one week of ownership, on 9/2/06 the truck dieseled when started for about 5 minutes before idling. It could not be turned off. When it finally idled, the check engine light was lit, it idled rough, knocked when accelerating or under a load and the gas mileage dropped as I was driving about 2 miles per gallon. From this point on, it was hard to start. This happened with 1000 miles on the truck. It was taken for service and the dealer told us that the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor was defective? this seems to be the result of this problem and not the problem as upstream fuel/air mixture problems cause leaning/riching which will manifest itself as cat or oxy sensor defects. These parts were replaced and 1 week later the check engine light has re appeared.

Vehicle stalled . Consumer took vehicle to dealer and was told that a right solenoid gasket was defective, and catalytic convertor malfunctioned. Warranty expired, however dealer was willing to meet the consumer half way on the expense.

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Heat shields loose on the catalytic converter. Two clamps were replaced again. I had this fixed 2 years, previously. I was charged $70. 50 for this to be corrected again. It seems that there is a problem with the quality of the clamps that are being used by Ford.

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The transmission is going out in my 1998 Ford F-150.

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Vehicle idled roughly. Vehicle warmed up and idled roughly. Also there was an exhaust leak. Dealership told consumer that he needed a new catalytic converter because there was a bad smell, like rotten eggs.

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Design of the catalytic converter and shield allows for accumulation of grass and other debris, fire resulted from grass burning.