Electrical System Problems of Ford F-150 - part 1

My 2017 Ford F-150 with sync 3 (software version 3. 0, build 23219, the latest version Ford offers for this vehicle) has a recurring defect with hands-free phone calls. When a call comes in while my phone ([xxx]) is connected through android auto, the call displays as connected but there is no audio in either direction — I cannot hear the caller and the caller cannot hear me. Outgoing calls work normally. Ford's published workaround for this known defect is a setting ("use phone ringtone"), but on my vehicle the setting will not stay selected — it reverts to the default every time the phone disconnects or the vehicle is shut off, so the failure returns on every trip. Ford fixed this defect in its newer sync 3. 4 software, but has never made 3. 4 available for 2017 vehicles, leaving no remedy. The truck is already on the final 3. 0 build. This is a safety issue. Washington law prohibits holding a phone while driving, so a failed hands-free call pressures the driver to pick up and handle the phone. The vehicle's [xxx] assist emergency feature also depends on sync maintaining a working phone connection, which this defect defeats. The failure has occurred repeatedly since I got the truck last year and is ongoing information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

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My 2016 Ford F-150 5. 0l v8 has experienced repeated failures involving the transmission gear-position system and inability to start. During the most recent incident, I was stopped at a traffic light when a wrench warning illuminated on the dashboard and all transmission gear-position indicators disappeared. The vehicle remained operational but exhibited significantly reduced performance when accelerating. Concerned about the malfunction, I turned off the ignition to attempt a restart. The vehicle would not restart, leaving me stranded. This failure created a serious safety concern because the vehicle could have become disabled in active traffic. Previously, the vehicle experienced a similar no-start condition. An independent repair facility replaced the starter, negative battery cable, and shift lever. Although the vehicle initially operated normally, the problem returned. The repair facility subsequently reproduced the failure and retrieved diagnostic trouble codes consistent with Ford's transmission-related safety recall. The underlying defect remains unresolved. The vehicle is currently undrivable and located at an authorized Ford dealership, where it is available for inspection. Ford customer service informed me that the recall remedy has been paused because the existing fix is ineffective. The dealership cannot perform its own diagnostic evaluation until December. Despite the vehicle being undrivable due to a suspected recall-related defect, both Ford corporate customer service and the dealership have declined to provide a loaner vehicle, rental assistance, or an expedited diagnostic evaluation. I am concerned about the risk of unexpected transmission behavior, loss of power, and vehicle immobilization in traffic. I am requesting that NHTSA investigate this safety defect and the lack of an available effective recall remedy.

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On 10-20-2026 while driving at highway speed of approximately 65 mph on a mountainous curving road, the steering became noticeably hard and the vehicle gave a steering assist fault service required warning. Slowing down to a stop to park the steering was very hard. The warning was dismissed, but reappeared on the dash withing 5-10 miles of driving. After shutting off the truck for 30 minutes, I drove directly to a Ford dealership. On the way there, the steering assist fault warning came back on. The truck has 39,206 miles and is just barely out of warranty. The dealership checked for weak failing 12 volt battery, loose or corroded ground/terminals and software updates and found none of these minor issues. The dealership did diagnose the pscm was bad. They told me the fault error code was u3000 and the power steering control module (pscm) that is built into the rack & pinion steering rack assembly would need to be replaced. This is a severe safety concern where a sudden failure of a primary steering component at 65 mph is a severe safety incident that could cause a catastrophic crash. Because my vehicle is barely out of warranty, and this is a very expensive repair to have the steering rack assembly replaced, re-programmed and wheel alignment, I have contacted Ford corporate customer relationship center as well as the dealership for and after warranty assistance also known as Ford's goodwill assistance cost share. I am currently awaiting word on if Ford will help me with the cost of this repair. This is unknown at this time.

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On 10/13/2026, driving about 25 mph on a city street, my truck entered failsafe with no prior warning lamps or symptoms. The pcm cut most engine power, leaving no acceleration, and set p1285 (cht overtemp sensed) and p1299 (cht overtemp protection active). The engine was not overheating; a $40 cht sensor fixed it. Evidence: I watched live data on an autel maxicheck mx808s-ts while driving during the events. Cht dropped to implausibly low values for brief moments, then immediately returned to normal values matching coolant temp. Coolant temp stayed normal throughout. Failsafe triggered on these momentary dropouts, never on an actual high reading. The pcm logic is unsafe: 1. A low-reading sensor dropout was reported as an overtemp. The pcm set two overtemp codes and no sensor circuit code. 2. It ignored contradicting data. Cht recovered instantly and matched normal coolant temp, yet the pcm acted on one momentary bad reading. 3. The response was disproportionate. A sensor glitch with normal coolant temp should set a check engine light and circuit code, not remove engine power while driving. 4. It creates a crash risk. Losing acceleration in city traffic, amid chimes and flashing warnings, left me unable to keep pace or maneuver and caused anxiety and distraction. 5. False overtemp codes mislead owners. A typical owner would likely need a tow and a costly cooling system diagnosis over a $40 sensor glitch. Even as a former mechanic, I spent hours chasing a nonexistent cooling problem. Not inspected by a dealer, manufacturer, police or insurance. I diagnosed it with live scan data and confirmed it by replacing the sensor. The original sensor is retained and available for inspection. I ask NHTSA to investigate the cht failsafe strategy on Ford 2. 7l ecoboost engines: whether the pcm checks cht plausibility against coolant temp before cutting power, and whether a single-sensor fault should ever remove engine power while driving.

I am submitting this complaint on behalf of my stepfather regarding a safety incident involving a 2014 Ford F-150. After coming to a complete stop at a red traffic light while on a curve, the truck shut off completely and would not restart. The hazard lights continued to function. The truck was towed to our home and has remained there because it is not drivable. We discovered Ford safety recall 24s37, NHTSA campaign number 24v444, which concerns a potential failure of the transmission output speed sensor (oss). This failure may cause an unintended downshift into first gear, potentially resulting in rear-tire sliding and loss of vehicle control. The recall remedy involves updating the powertrain control module (pcm) software and checking for diagnostic trouble codes. We do not believe this recall repair has been completed, but this has not yet been confirmed. Although the shutdown does not exactly match the condition described in the recall, we are concerned about a potential safety-related defect and request that this incident be documented and investigated to determine whether it may be related to the recalled condition or another vehicle defect. A repair invoice dated March 13 also documents work that appears to involve cutting and programming a vehicle key. We request that this repair history be considered when investigating the cause of the shutdown. We request that the vehicle's recall status and repair history be verified and that the cause of the shutdown be investigated. We also intend to contact Ford to request assistance with towing the inoperable vehicle to an authorized dealership and a complimentary diagnostic inspection, if possible.

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The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the trailer hitch connection fault and blind spot fault messages were displayed. The contact and wife then became aware of a smoky odor, followed by smoke coming from the instrument panel. The vehicle caught on fire at the steering wheel and instrument panel. The contact and a neighbor extinguished the fire using a water hose and a fire extinguisher. A fire report was filed. The vehicle was towed by the insurance company to a storage facility, where it was inspected by the insurance company. The vehicle was not repaired, and the contact was informed that the vehicle would be declared a total loss. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure by telephone. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.

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While driving truck, it had an electrical fritz that caused the car to become undrivable, with systems not responding. When stopped to power cycle, the car would accessory on but not attempt to start. The horn would go off randomly. Was able to manually put the truck into neutral and push into a safe spot, at what point a battery clear was attempted with no results, and required towing to dealership where water had intruded into the bcm.

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My truck is shifting erratically going from 5/6th gear down to 1st/2nd. It looses power. My battery light comes on, the wrench comes on, check engine light comes on but no codes come up. I have already put in a new transmission at my cost.

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I have noticed that my turn signal lights work sometimes, and sometimes they give me the rapid-fire warning light indicating that one of them is out (front or back). The outage may or may not last the entire duration of when the turn signal is deployed - sometimes it fixes itself, and other times it remains out. Sometimes, it even fixes itself and goes back out in the same signal instance. Additionally, I have noticed that one or both of the headlights will sometimes fail. I have learned to turn on the fog lights in order to ensure some sort of light remains working to illuminate my path forward. I've not yet experienced the fog lights going out as they seem to be unaffected by the intermittent outages. If it wasn't for this, I would have stopped driving at night altogether. I have already begun limiting my time on the road after dark, and attempting to handle anything that requires transportation earlier in the day. Please feel free to reach out with any additional questions, as I'd like to ensure this gets resolved for myself and any others ASAP!.

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I am reporting a potential safety defect involving the hood latch sensor or electrical system on my 2017 Ford F-150, currently at 151,895 miles. On three occasions (10/3/26, 10/4/26, and 10/7/26), the "hood ajar" warning appeared while driving, accompanied by an audible chime, although the hood appeared securely closed. The message remains displayed until I press ok on the steering wheel. 10/3/the warning activated while driving. I safely pulled over, released the hood latch, inspected the hood, and closed it again. The hood had appeared properly secured. 10/4/the warning activated while I was descending a steep hill with no shoulder or safe place to stop. Concerned the hood could open and obstruct my windshield, I had to continue driving until reaching the bottom of the hill and finding a turnoff. Upon inspection, the hood was completely closed. 10/7/the warning activated again. Because the previous two inspections showed the hood was closed, I dismissed the warning without stopping. This demonstrates how repeated false warnings can cause drivers to disregard a potentially legitimate safety alert. The security alarm also intermittently activates while parked, sounding the horn and flashing the lights without an apparent cause. These malfunctions create safety concerns, including driver distraction, potentially dangerous roadside stops, and the risk that drivers may ignore a legitimate warning about an unsecured hood. My experience descending a steep hill without a safe stopping location demonstrates the hazard. The exact cause is unknown. A defective hood latch sensor, switch, or wiring is suspected. No dealership or mechanic has inspected the vehicle. The components remain installed and are available for inspection. I request that NHTSA investigate whether this is a recurring safety-related defect affecting Ford F-150 vehicles and whether corrective action or a recall is warranted.

Backup camera is blurry and hard to make out what is behind vehicle.

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Trace water accumulation routing from clogged/faulty drain plug to corroded dcn wiring connector during rainfall. Due to manufacturing design of '23 Ford f150 model windshield drain cowls, minor debris allowed for water to backflow into the data communication network (dcn) wiring harness and body control module (bcm) connectors, interior electrical components, and interior of the cab wetting the upholstery and flooring within the front passenger side of truck. Driver experienced electrical black outs within the dash and center screens, lighting failures, and multiple system alert misfires while driving the vehicle. Alerts consistently glitching on the dash screen included: service vehicle soon, pre-collision assist not available, service advance trac, rear belt monitor fault service required. The issues were reported to Ford, whose representatives noted the history behind water damages associated with cowl/drain designs, but confirmed the issue has not been formalized for recall. This known issue presents buyers with financial and physical safety risks, known by Ford, and places full responsibility for poor engineering on new owners. The vehicle is currently at the dealership for repairs and parts replacement. All at the owners expense.

Was driving on the interstate and the speedometer stopped working, the truck shifted to first gear and entered limp home mode. This is a know issue with the lead frame and even though I only have 95k miles on the truck, Ford only offered a 10 year extended warranty csp 19n01 to cover it which has expired on time. This is a known issue and could have caused an accident on the interstate. This issue should be scheduled as a recall rather than an extended warranty that can expire. So because we do not drive the truck that often we are now being forced to pay for a known issue that Ford is aware of.

The rear brake light led failed and Ford refused to cover under their 4/48000 bumper to bumper warranty, there is no damage to the light assembly and the failure is going to cost $1700 to correct. For a light bulb(led so no bulb) issue, this is fraud from Ford not honoring coverages and for not selling a vehicle with non servicable parts for common failure points.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after hauling a travel trailer and unhooking the vehicle, the parking brake and other lights started flashing and the instrument panel illuminated. The 911 assist was disabled. A part of the power steering was inoperable. The floorboard was saturated with water, which damaged the wiring harness. The driver was unaware because of the rubber floor mats. A mechanic suggested that the contact disconnect the battery. The parking brake failed to release. The contact associated the failure with TSB: 20-2170. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was 92,004.

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I am writing to formally report a dangerous safety defect involving my 2015 Ford F-150 XLT supercrew cab. While operating the vehicle, I experienced a sudden and total loss of control. Without warning, the gas pedal lost all tension, the truck abruptly downshifted and went into limp mode, and both the check engine and wrench warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. This loss of control while driving created an immediate and severe safety hazard. My investigation into this failure reveals a widespread pattern of similar incidents involving the transmission molded leadframe. It appears that the failure of this component frequently causes an output shaft speed sensor malfunction, leading to the exact dangerous loss of power I experienced given the high frequency of these reports from other owners. This loss of control while driving created an immediate and severe safety hazard. Upon experiencing these symptoms, I promptly scheduled an appointment at my local Ford dealership. Despite the service department confirming that the transmission lead frame is failing, Ford refused to perform the repair citing that my specific trouble codes are not currently approved under their policy. This is unacceptable, as these symptoms are identical to those addressed in recall 26s28 and Ford has previously acknowledged that these specific codes are directlv related to this component's failure in other mode years. My investigation into this failure reveals a widespread pattern of similar incidents involving the transmission molded leadframe given that my vehicle exhibits all the symptoms described in the existing recall, it is clear that this is a systemic manufacturing defect that Ford is failing to adequately address. I request that the NHTSA investigate this issue and Ford's restrictive repair criteria, as this defect poses a significant risk to myself and the public on the road.

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I am writing to formally escalate my ongoing complaint regarding my Ford truck and the repeated problems I have experienced with it over the years. At this point, this is no longer simply a matter of dissatisfaction with a dealership repair. I am asking Ford motor company at the corporate level to take responsibility for reviewing the complete history of this vehicle and the repeated unsuccessful attempts to correct the problems I have experienced. Most recently, my truck was brought to **salem nh Ford on August 25, 2026, because of the ongoing powertrain malfunction and sudden loss-of-power problem**. This was the **fifth time** I have brought the truck in for this same ongoing powertrain problem. The dealership kept my truck for * full days**, from August 25 through September 4, 2026. During that time, Ford provided me with a loaner vehicle. I was eventually contacted by the dealership and told that my truck was ready to be picked up. I was also told that they believed they had fixed the powertrain problem. Unfortunately, that was not the case. ### the powertrain malfunction returned almost immediately after picking up my truck on **September 4, 2026**, I began driving it again. Then, on **September 7, 2026 — only three days after picking it up from Ford — the powertrain malfunction happened again**. This was extremely upsetting and frustrating. Ford had my truck for ten days. This was already the **fifth service visit for the same ongoing powertrain problem.

I bought this truck used about one year ago. Since then I have not had much time to use it. In the last three months I have had some time to drive it. Three times in those months this issue has occurred. Luckily they all occurred on my property and no damage happened except to the truck. First time it happened an exterior mirror was knocked off, a running board was bent, scratches and dings to the to the paint, and a tailight was damaged. This all happened in reverse due to a gate opening I was going through. The motor all of a sudden had a massive spike in rpms and a violent lunge and slide of the vehicle. I learned later that it was due to a flawed part in the transmission called a molded lead frame. Transmission is Fords 6r80 6-speed automatic. Last time it happened was on 09/16/2026. It has not been inspected by any entity because apparenty I live too far in the "boonies" for anyone to come this far but the vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

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The body control module was destroyed when water leaked on it. Apparently there is a failed windshield seal(maybe) that causes leaking down the a pillar. That pillar leads the water directly to the wiring harness for the bcm. When my bcm went out, wipers, blinkers, external lights, speedo/tach, power windows (in the front), all hud, all stereo, and I think the security system too, stopped working. It was raining hard, it was a very dark day/difficult to see. I and others could easily have been killed. Very, very dangerous! why the bcm isn’t in a sealed box, is mind blowing. The fact that the computer to my truck can get wet at all is nothing short of asinine. The vehicle was inspected by icdi diesel in [xxx] [xxx]). The part is currently on order and isn’t expected to be delivered until xxx. The truck is available for inspection. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact received NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train). Ford campbell sent a technician to the residence on August 9, 2026, to perform the update. While driving, the power train warning light was displayed. The technician arrived at the residence again to repair the vehicle. There was lag while driving, and the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. While driving 25 mph, the power train warning light was displayed. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, ted russell Ford kingston pike (8551 kingston pike knoxville, TN 37919); and the vehicle was towed to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the software needed to be updated on several occasions. The contact was informed that the fuel pump, electrical system, and battery needed to be repaired. The dealer determined that the power control module needed to be replaced. The contact stated that installing and removing the software had caused the failure, and the technician was unable to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 122,984.

The truck continuously went into limp mode upon acceleration. Numerous warning lights wrench, I have a 2016 2. 7 with 159k miles that is stalling, loosing all power, stuttering and showing these codes on heavy acceleration. When I turn off the ignition and restart all codes go away.

This is a supplemental complaint to my earlier report regarding NHTSA campaign 26v237 / Ford safety recall 26s28. The recall remedy (pcm software update) was performed at w. C. Sanderson Ford in healdsburg, CA on xxx. The original downshift defect recurred within weeks, including a near-miss where I nearly lost control of the vehicle with my [xxx] son inside. Since then, I have had the vehicle independently scanned twice, including a full all-systems diagnostic scan. The scan shows a communication fault (u0401, "invalid data received from pcm") present across five separate control modules: abs, airbag/occupant classification system, power steering control module, tire pressure monitoring/body control, and the engine module. The scan's own assessment recommends repairing can-bus wiring and connections. I believe this network-wide wiring fault may be the actual underlying cause of the condition recall 26s28 was intended to fix — the recall's software update assumes a signal-loss problem can be resolved in software, but if the root cause is physical wiring, the remedy would not correct it. This would explain why the defect recurred so soon after the software update was installed. A second code, p2112 (throttle actuator stuck closed), also appeared spontaneously while the vehicle was parked. This code is documented in Ford's own technical service bulletin 16-0139 (issued 2018), indicating Ford had prior knowledge of related fault patterns on this vehicle range. Of particular concern, the airbag/occupant classification system is affected by the same communication fault. This system governs airbag deployment behavior based on occupant detection, and my son rides in this vehicle regularly. The vehicle is currently not safe to drive. I am requesting NHTSA evaluate whether the 26s28 remedy adequately addresses the underlying defect, given evidence that a wiring-level fault — not solely a software issue — may be the true root cause. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b).

I would like to file complaint against Ford for their latest recall (26n041) and how they are not doing replacing the defective lead frame in customers vehicles. It's a big scam and a waste of time. I brought my 2016 Ford F-150 in for Ford’s latest recall (26n04) affecting 2015–2017 models due to the transmission leadframe issue. I explained that I’ve been dealing with an intermittent problem for the past seven months: while driving, the gear indicator lights on the dash begin to flicker, and when that happens, the transmission shifts extremely hard and slams into the next gear. Ford kept my truck for a week and told me they were unable to duplicate the issue. They stated that multiple technicians drove the vehicle and none of them observed any problems. When I arrived to pick it up, I was handed a bill for more than $250 for a diagnostic fee. Within four miles of leaving the dealership, the gear indicator lights began flickering again. It’s difficult to accept that several technicians drove the truck over multiple days and never encountered the issue I experienced almost immediately. The entire process felt like a waste of time and money, and I’m left without any resolution to a problem that clearly still exists. They are not honoring the recall, they are trying to charge customers for the repair.

While driving my 2015 Ford F-150, the vehicle experiences a severe and hazardous transmission defect. The transmission unexpectedly drops out of gear while in motion, resulting in an immediate loss of power and acceleration. Simultaneously, the 'd' (drive) gear indicator light on the instrument cluster goes dark, and both the wrench warning light and check engine light illuminate, forcing the vehicle into an unsafe limp mode. This vehicle is subject to active safety recall 26s28 / NHTSA 26v237 regarding unintended transmission downshifts and transmission range sensor signal loss. I contacted an authorized Ford dealership to have this federally mandated safety recall performed. However, the service department explicitly refused to execute the recall repair, stating that the recall procedure does not solve the problem and makes it worse. The dealership is refusing to perform the required safety service, leaving my vehicle unrepaired and creating a dangerous ongoing safety hazard on public roads.

I am reporting a potentially serious safety issue involving my 2015 Ford F-150 lariat 2. 7l ecoboost (129,610 miles at recall service; now approximately 130,155). On xxx, orchid isle Ford in [xxx] performed recalls 24e03 and 26s28 (service order xxx). Before this recall service, I had never experienced the engine-stalling problem described below. Since the recall work, my truck has unexpectedly shut off more than six times. While slowing for a traffic light, the rpm smoothly drops and the engine quietly shuts off. I do not have to be completely stopped. I must put the transmission in park and restart the truck, after which it generally operates normally. The truck also intermittently takes longer than normal to start. No check-engine light appears when it stalls. There was also a previous frightening incident on saddle [xxx] before the recall service. While transporting a truck full of girls to a volleyball game, the truck unexpectedly and rapidly downshifted. A wrench warning briefly appeared. We turned the truck off and restarted it, and the warning disappeared. Recall 26s28 is relevant because it addresses an intermittent transmission range sensor signal to the pcm that can cause unintended downshifting. I returned the truck to orchid isle Ford on xxx. They could not reproduce the stall during an 8-mile test drive and found no active codes. Their testing found fuel-pump pressure/injector readings, battery, and compression were normal. The vehicle continues to stall. The battery was recently replaced and the fuel pump was replaced xxx. I cannot establish that the recall programming caused the stalling, but the timing is concerning. I have also found reports from other 2. 7l ecoboost owners describing low idle/near-stalling after pcm updates, including reports associated with 24e03. I request that NHTSA investigate whether pcm programming, 24e03/26s28, transmission range sensor/pcm communication, or related powertrain issues could cause shut information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S.

I have a 2013 Ford 150 king ranch 4x4 with the 6r80 transmission and approximately 125k miles on it. This morning, I was stopped at a red light and upon accelerating my truck would not shift out of first gear. The speedometer stopped working, and engine light came on. I pulled over and turned off the truck to inspect it. I restarted the truck and it was shifting appropriately for about 5 miles when it all of a sudden shifted into first gear while I was driving approximately 35-40mph, nearly causing an accident until I could safely pull over. I researched symptoms and found information regarding the molded lead frame on the 2013 model f150s. I understand Ford warranty coverage was limited to 10 years, but I believe Ford should continue to honor this known defect in there vehicle. This is a serious safety concern. If it would have been raining, or icy weather, it could have caused a serious accident and/or death to myself or others. Ford is aware of these issues, and yet owners are still responsible for their defective parts after warranty expires. I believe the manufacturer has an obligation to address this known problem. I am requesting Ford review my vehicle and this failure as a safety-related defect and provide assistance with the repair, as well as covering the cost of repair in full. At minimum, I am requesting Ford provide reimbursement based on the known history of the component and the potential safety consequences of its failure.

Short in the rear window defroster. Within 5 minutes of turning off the defroster after only having it on for 2 minutes at 2:30am leaving work, the back window exploded outward and shattering. No rocks, no other folks on the road. Upon research, and after contacting insurance company and the glass repair company, this is a very common issue in 2015-2019 F-150s. But there are no safety recalls. Praise god my children were not in the backseat, they would have been riddled with glass. How is this not a safety issue?.

When driving the vehicle it randomly jumps gears, when taking off it went into limp mode today. My wife almost got slammed by a semi truck! I called Ford and they are not interested in hearing my case only wanting me to pay these outrageous fees. The pcm recall fix did not fix the gears jumping.

This vehicle was purchased new. It currently has about 56000 miles. Over time there have been numerous incidents where the battery was suddenly dead. The dealer repeatedly replaced the battery with out addressing the cause. This was done under warranty until recently when there was a charge of $1138. This supposedly resulted in the electronics being reset to factory settings. On a subsequent trip of about 2000 miles , there were numerous incidents (at least 8-10) where the google maps program, installed by the dealership, malfunctioned. My question is, what other electronic issues were installed with the factory settings. This has been reported to the dealer, with no response. On August 31, 2026, a request was made to the dealer for copies of service records for this vehicle so that this problem and lack of correction could be challenged. There has been no response, other than their saying “they will make it right “. They are apparently unable to provide service records.

While driving at speed, my vehicle experienced a severe safety hazard: the transmission jerked violently and the engine completely stalled on the road, causing an immediate loss of power. The dealership diagnosed the truck and stated that tree debris had plugged the cowl drains at the base of the windshield. Because the drains plugged, rainwater backed up and overflowed directly into the passenger cabin, soaking the body control module (bcm) and crashing the central computer network. A vehicle's central computer network should not be engineered in a way that normal outdoor tree debris can completely flood an interior cabin module and cause a dangerous drivetrain shutdown while driving.

This vehicle 2016 Ford f150 is known to have shorting issues. From literally all wiring harnesses. I had a small fire in my truck due to this issue, caused melting of the ribbon cable in my seat heater control module, which is a known issue from Ford. I have shorting in my turn signal switch (no wipers). Is that safe? I am a research scientist and engineer, I can tell you now it is not safe. If I need to prove it, I can do so with ease and write the necessary literature. If I cant use my ac sometimes, the windows fog, then I cant use the wipers to unfog them, how is this not a visibility issue? not to mention all the shorts. I have a 40 gallon fuel tank, if any shorts get near it, is that going to be a fun experience for me? please give Ford a penalty, the average owner of this truck pays thousands a year in repairs. I paid $17,800. 00 in 2025 to repair this piece of shit. And it still has major issues. This is something Ford needs to address, I want my wiring to be replaced, I bought a new engine, what if I cant use it especailly with the 3 year warranty bc the wiring consistently shorts and fails. Unacceptable for a truck that's sticker price is $80k. This is a major problem, I will file claims until im afforded a response.

I moved my vehicle from driveway to park on the street so my husband could park in the driveway. I then turned my vehicle off and roughly 2 hours later, a lady came screaming "fire fire fire!" I went to see where she was talking about and my truck was smoking under the hood, I then called the fire department and they came to extinguish the fire. I was unaware of any recalls as I am the 3rd owner of this vehicle.

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Due to a dangerous design flaw in the 2021 Ford f150, I was put in a potentially dangerous situation by completely losing all power in the vehicle on a backroad. Design flaw is the dcn module, which floods into the vehicles electrical system/body of vehicle through the cowel drain that can supposedly be blocked by a singular piece of pine straw. Due to the design flaw, the vehicle completely lost all power and all electronics failed while driving down the road at 45 mph, putting both me and my father (riding passenger seat) in immediate danger. Ford knows and is aware of the design flaw and has refused to issue a recall, not only affecting my safety, but now I am going back and forth with Ford over the fix to the tune of $2800 that they refuse to fix (vehicle is a gold certified cpo, has extended warranty). When asked how to prevent in the future, Ford was and is not aware of how to prevent in the future, and I can not get to the cowel drain clog without professional equipment and Ford performing. There is no way to tell the cowel drain is clogged or not, and there is not anything in the Ford owners manual related to maintenance of the cowel drain. Again, due to the inappropriately designed drain, this caused water leakage into my truck, posing an immediate threat to my life and others around me. I have all of the videos and pictures needed to show the failure of the system to provide to move this forward to get resolved. I had complete loss of power and electronics on the road. I tried to attach video but it would not let me. I can attach via email when requested.

I purchased a 2017 Ford F-150 on July 9th. It is covered under safety recall 26s28 (NHTSA campaign 26v23700). On July 25th, the vehicle entered highway limp mode due to an output speed sensor failure (code p0722). A Ford dealership performed the 26s28 software flash but left the failing physical lead frame hardware in the vehicle. On August 15th, the truck reverted to a dangerous limp mode on the highway due to the same unaddressed p0722 hardware failure. Ford corporate is refusing to authorize the physical hardware replacement under the safety recall framework, leaving the vehicle fundamentally unsafe to drive.

There is an issue with my cowl which has 1 drain hole, on passenger side which if gets clogged with debris, causes water to build up and water to intrude from cowl into interior truck causing water intrusion to the body control module and electrical issues, and carpet is wet and creates mold smell and other safety issues. Cowl is not removable.