Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Ford F-150

Ford F-150 owners have reported 6,622 engine and engine cooling related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 51 most common engine and engine cooling problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine and engine cooling (3,797 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's engine (371 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Ford F-150

Problem Category Number of Problems
Engine And Engine Cooling problems
3797
Engine problems
371
Car Stall problems
369
Check Engine Light On problems
355
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems
241
Gasoline Engine problems
121
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems
115
Engine Exhaust System problems
114
Engine Stall problems
101
Coolant Leaking problems
89
Loud Engine Noise problems
85
Engine Failure problems
78
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems
71
Engine Knocking Noise problems
70
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems
65
Engine Cooling System problems
61
Engine Oil Leaking problems
55
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems
55
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems
48
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems
37
Radiator problems
35
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems
34
Engine Noise problems
32
Engine Burning Oil problems
27
Catalytic Convertor problems
25
Service Engine Light On problems
21
Timing Tensioner problems
18
Crankcase (pcv) problems
15
Engine Grinding Noise problems
14
Water Pump problems
12
Engine Funny Noise problems
11
Diesel Engine problems
10
Emission Control problems
10
Engine Crank/camshaft Position Sensor problems
10
Blown Head Gasket problems
9
Oil Pump problems
7
Radiator Hose problems
5
Engine Gasoline Turbo/supercharger problems
5
Vehicle Overheat problems
4
Cooling Fan problems
4
Engine Overheat problems
3
Engine Oil/lubrication problems
2
Engine Oil/lubrication Seals/gaskets problems
2
Engine Turbo-charger problems
2
Other Fuel Type Engine Turbo-charger problems
1
Engine Squeaking Noise problems
1
Cooling System Hoses/lines/piping/fittings problems
1
Engine Engine Control Module (ecu/ecm) Software problems
1
Funny Engine Noise problems
1
Engine Oil/lubrication Sump/tank problems
1
Engine Oil/lubrication Sump/tank Drain Plug problems
1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of Ford F-150

The Engine And Engine Cooling problem

Ford has had a known problem with their cam phaser in 2017-2020 truck and SUV's. My truck got the recall 21b10 accomplished in 2021 and just a couple years later requires $5600 to fix a failed camshaft gear/sprocket. Ford refuses to help pay for the required repair.   Read details...

The Engine problem

#3 spark plug blew out while traveling away from home in another state. In driving two miles back to my son's house, I had two explosions from excess gasoline and spark plug firing. The spark plugs were original and blew out because of the fine threads and aluminum cylinder heads.   Read details...

The Car Stall problem

Just replace electronic throttle body for second time at 106,185 miles. First time was at 38,460 miles. Both times replaced by Ford dealer at my expense. Recently contacted Ford with no response yet. This is a major safety issue. Truck stalls without any warning. Very dangerous.   Read details...

The Check Engine Light On problem

While in drive at idle speed the trucks rpm jumped to approximately 4000 rpm instantly . I had to push my foot brake as hard as I could and put shifter in neutral then it was ok for a while then this happened again several weeks later took to dealer no check engine light could not find a problem   Read details...

The Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

The contact owns a 2017 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. The contact stated the vehicle went into limp mode.   Read details...




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