Loud Engine Noise Problems of Ford F-150 - part 1

My vehicle would not exit out of a drive or moving until I stopped the vehicle and disconnected the neg battery cable. The vehicle stayed in a state of high rpms. There were no warning signs and no warnings displayed on the truck display. This is the second "speeding out of control" situation in two days. I fear for the safety of myself, my family, and everyone around me. I don't know what triggers the onset of this condition. I exited from state highway 5 onto exit 104 (hwy 101) and took a left on mud bay road. I was traveling 30-35 mph when I began to slow down to almost a complete stop to make the right turn into the swimming facility. My truck would not slow down. I pushed he brakes very hard to prevent the truck from speeding uncontrollably. I pulled in to a parking spot as best as I could. The truck rpms were maxed. I own an automatic drive. With my foot on the brake, I shifted from d to n. There was a loud sound of gears during the shift. The truck rpms were still maxed out. I turned off the truck and placed the truck in p. I also enabled the parking brake. I started the truck and the truck rpms were still maxed out. I kept the truck running for an additional 30 seconds. My wife and bystanders indicated that there was a burning smell emanating from the truck. I turned off the truck and the truck displayed an "overheating" warning. I allowed the truck to cool down and disconnected the neg battery cable for 15 min. After I reconnected the neg cable, the truck reset to normal running conditions. I have owned the truck for three months and the truck is still under factory warranty. The dealership that I bought it from does not acknowledge that 2020 F-150s have had problems with the transmission/engine. I will take my truck there tomorrow (13may2021) for them to view the error codes.

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The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a loud noise was present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer griffith Ford located at 16 access hwy, caribou, me 04736 who diagnosed that the cylinder head was damaged and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 163,232.

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The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, an abnormally loud sound was coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled off the road and shut-off the vehicle. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was restarted but sputtered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted, leading to an engine failure. The local dealer was not notified. The manufacture was notified but provided no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.

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My vehicle I purchased in 2019 second owner is now not running. I am unsure as to what is going on or why it stalled on me approximately 3 months ago. I filed a claim with my insurance company they closed it without assistance. I had it towed home. It will start up but it has a really loud clanging in the motor area. I don't know what's going on with it. My vehicle has not been neglected and it has been taken care of and I don't understand why it's not running to only be 2 years old. I was driving my vehicle to pick up my daughter from work in town. I noticed a very loud sound and I pulled over at a local circle k and it didn't start back up at that time. I am finding recalls, but not specific to my VIN.

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I have a 2011 Ford F-150. The timing chain has stretched abnormally, causing the mileage and power to be reduced, and causing the engine to make a terrible noise (akin to a diesel starting on a cold day) when it is started, lasting for 5-10 seconds. The 2011 F-150 3. 5l ecoboost timing chain stretching problem is well-known across Ford user forums. There have been so many forum posts and complaints regarding this issue, yet Ford has not done anything to fix the issue. This is a systemic design issue and Ford needs to take ownership and provide a fix for owners that are affected by it.

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Tl-the contact owns 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the driver drove at 60mph the vehicle emitted an explosion sound under the hood. The driver was able to coast the vehicle onto the road shoulder. The vehicle was towed to the contact home were the contact unknow personal mechanic inspected the vehicle and found that one of the engine piston failed and penetrated the engine and caused the engine to explode. The vehicle was taken to an unknow dealer to be rapaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The manufacturer provided the contact case number 24890103. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. Li.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard an abnormal noise, the vehicle downshifted into first gear, and the engine lost power. The contact was able to park the vehicle on the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to thornhill Ford Lincoln (located at u. S. 119 north 500 Ford fairlane, chapmanville, wv 25508, (304) 855-8300) where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The dealer stated that the failure was not associated with NHTSA campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 157,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated the while driving various speeds they heard a loud abnormal noise coming from underneath the hood. The engine warning light illuminated. The dealer did not diagnosed or repaired the vehicle. The contact knew that the failure came from a spark plug. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000. Nd.

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Tl the contact owned a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he had taken his vehicle to thomasville Ford Lincoln (1515 e jackson st, thomasville, GA 31792) on multiple occasions due to abnormal noises coming from the engine, the transmission skipping gears, and the check engine light illuminating. On his last visit, a diagnostic was performed on the vehicle and multiple failure codes appeared on the vehicle. The diagnostic he received from the dealer stated for him to leave the vehicle at the dealer; however, the dealer allowed that contact to drive the vehicle home. Upon return of his vehicle, the contact stated that while driving at 10 mph after making a right turn, the vehicle accelerated independently without warning. The contact lost complete control of the vehicle and crashed into a telephone pole. The air bags deployed upon impact. The police were called to the scene and a police report was filed. The contact received medical attention at the scene and was transported to the hospital where he was treated for a concussion, an injured vertebra, a herniated disc, and injuries to his left arm, left hand and left thumb. The vehicle was totaled at the scene and was towed to an independent collision center. The same dealer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a claim was filed. The failure mileage was 4,354.

A/c compressor and evaporator assembly failed on a 2015 truck with 50k miles! just out of the blue the a/c compressor started making a loud noise and subsequently failed very shortly thereafter. Had to get it replaced. In connection with this problem, the evaporator assembly failed as well and was leaking freon into the cabin of the vehicle. Had to get that replaced. $2k worth of repairs - unbelievable. A simple google search shows this to be a common issue - this needs to be recalled!.

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2,363 miles on the truck it downshifted on the hwy from 80 mph to 20 mph on its own, with a loud noise. Had to get in the slow lane so not to have a wreck. It is equipped with auto start, where the truck engine automatically stops at a stop sign or light and restarts on its own. The trucked shut itself off while in traffic and had to be put in park and restarted, almost causing a wreck. Took the truck back to the dealer again, when it made a loud noise and felt like we hit something when going 55 mph,the truck jolted we again got in the slow lane. Then when sitting in the driveway the motor started racing on its own not touching the excelerator. Had to turn off truck. We are afraid to take our grandkids in our new 2018 truck we are paying dearly for. The last time we took the truck to the dealer, they said there was nothing wrong with it. We are about to retire and wanted this truck to be our last, we have not even had it a year. We have done some checking online, we are not the only ones experiencing these types of problems.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. While driving the vehicle, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the engine. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to scenic motors (located at 1992 rockford st, mt airy, nc 27030, (336) 789-9591) to be diagnosed, but a failure code could not be found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the warranty was about to expire. No further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 29,000. The VIN was not available.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to turn vehicle on heard a abnormal sound coming from the left driver rear side of vehicle. The contact stated when breaking the vacuum pump indicator light kept illuminating on and off. The contact called the gordie boucher Ford of kenosha located at (8301 75th st, kenosha, WI 53142 (262) 697-0700). The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed the vacuum pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was inform that it was not part of a recall. The failure mileage approximately 110,000. As.

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On April 14, 2018 I was driving my 2013 F-150 on the highway approximately 70mph in the rain when the back wheels suddenly locked up and I abruptly began stopping and I lost control, fishtailing to the left and right (almost to a spin), barely missing vehicles around me and the wall to the left. The car behind me somehow veered around and missed me too. As this was happening the truck was making a loud noise as it automatically slowed down. I somehow made it to the side of the road where I parked and shut the truck off and tried to settle down and gain my composure (. . . It was scary, I thought I was going to die from this incident!). I restarted the truck and slowly began drive. It seemed to drive ok so I decided to take the truck to the dealer for service. As I was driving cautiously, well below the speed limit on a 40mph road the engine then shut down and I could see a screen appear with "low oil pressure". I glided to a parking lot and had my truck towed to the dealer where I purchased the truck (suburban Ford of waterford michigan). The dealer said there was a knock in the engine and said it threw a rod. They said the engine failure was the result of the wheels locking up. I researched and found the exact same issue on 2013 F-150's with the transmission automatically downshifting to a low gear causing the rear wheels to lock up. The dealer said they were aware of this and said there is a recall for this on 2011 and 2012 F-150's for this but no recall presently active on the 2013 F-150. I purchased a full warranty for the truck when new but the truck is just out of warranty at 110k miles. The dealer said they could provide a refurbished engine for $10,000. I've been going back and forth with Ford and the dealer at this point. This is a very dangerous life threatening issue. . Read more...

My truck has a constant rattle/detonation/preignition noise during all driving. It is especially bad during hot summer months. It has only gotten worse as months have gone by. It is especially noticeable while climbing very slight uphill grades and at speeds between 35-55mph. It can be heard from inside and outside vehicle. The noise is coming from engine. A vibration and shudder can be felt in vehicle when noise is present. When it is really bad, the sound is very loud and sounds like a metal hammer banging on inside of engine. I was told this would get better with mileage, but has only gotten worse. I have audio and video recordings of noise over then past 10months. I am very worried that this engine is going to fail.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150. While driving 35 mph, the contact heard an abnormal sound from the engine and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the lifters failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The mechanic even signed off for the vehicle to pass state inspection. After retrieving the vehicle, the check engine warning indicator illuminated again and the abnormal sound returned. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 247,000.

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Timing chain rattle on ecoboost engine, I believe Ford issued a bulletin on it, I feel it should be covered under recall, makes a horrendous noise on startup everytime, and its very expensive to fix. The engine feels as if it is about to fall out on startup its that loud, shakes the whole truck.

Picked up my son from school and while driving down the highway at 55mph I heard a loud noise and it got really loud . My spark plug just blew out for no reason.

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The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-150. While the contact's daughter was driving 70 mph, the vehicle made a loud noise and began sputtering. The driver noticed flames under the hood. A passerby extinguished the fire. The fire department was not contacted. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a spark plug had been blown out of the cylinder head, igniting a fire. The mechanic also noted that the spark plug boot had melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. A dealer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

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Tl the contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the engine failed to function properly and that the vehicle stalled several times without warning. The spark plugs an injectors were replaced, and an oil pressure test was provided. The contact also stated that the engine misfired and was diagnosed by mclarty Ford (3232 summerhill rd, texarkana, TX 75503, (903) 792-7121). The vehicle was also taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine and transmission needed to be replaced. The mechanic rebuilt the transmission and the starter was replaced. The manufacturer had not issued a recall, but issued eight tsbs for the engine. The contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no solution other than having the vehicle repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 87,402.

My vehicle was in motion in a straight line with a s speed of 30 mph when I heard a loud pop sound and loss of power, although the engine was still running but extremely rough. I turned into a lot within the next 75 yards and parked, turned the vehicle off. I opened the hood to find a ignition coil and an intact spark plug from cylinder #3 sitting on top of the valve cover.

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The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact heard a loud noise coming from the motor and the spark plug suddenly blew out. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the failure occurred due to the aluminum heads and the threads were worn and fractured, which caused them to detach. The contact had the vehicle's heating coils threaded in the head cover; however, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic again who stated that the heating coil blew out and damaged the head cover. The mechanic stated that the head cover needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 12284440. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

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I purchased my 2004 f150 with 10,000 miles on the engine in December of 2004. I now have 130,000 miles on the engine and im told the engine is junk. I changed the oil religiously every 3000 miles and I even had the spark plugs taken out and the engine completely cleaned internally. I love this truck and am finding it hard to beleive that at 130,000 miles its junk. The cams are not getting oil and its causing the engine to rattle and make loud noises, when I drive the truck on the highway at 65 or 70 miles an hour it runs great but as soon as I slow down on the ramp, the noise and rattle start. The engine check light came on. The mechanic says I need a new engine. The warning was cam retarded. The rest of the truck is in great condition. The interior looks almost new. I kept my truck clean inside and outside. I even kept my floors scrubed and clean. I just had to sell my house because of my health and now my only vehicle went to hell. Is anyone paying attention to these complaints and trying to fix them. I'm told this engine is noted for this problem. Really!!! 130,000 miles on a pickup truck is nothing. Why are these engines that were put in these trucks breaking down and nothing is being done about it? after this experience with buying a new vehicle, I know I'll never purchase a new vehicle again. Especially not a Ford. I believe that the Ford company is aware of this problem, but isn't concerned with the consumers problem, because nothing is being done to help the consumer fix the problem. I the consumer am shocked that I have to junk my vehicle with the low mileage. I'm told $8000. 00 for a new engine. Wow!!! not possible for me to even consider. Please please look into this problem and help the consumer with a resolution. I don't want to junk my truck!.

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The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle shook violently. The contact heard an abnormal noise and experienced a complete loss of power. The vehicle was not operable. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the camshaft failed, there were multiple cylinder failures, low compression, and the engine was no longer salvageable. The technician diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. Prior to the failure, the driveshaft was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

My truck has a known issue with the 5. 4l's cam phasers. The truck makes a very loud noise and shakes. To repair this, it's around $3,000 and also I have a known issue with all 8 coils which had to be replaced for $1,200 and a known misfire. I do not understand why Ford motor is aware of the ongoing issues in this year truck and has not done anything about it. Also if the cam phasers are not replaced the engine will blow!.

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In 2016 I went to get recall repaired from franklin TN dealership I purchased the truck from, they refused, in 2019, they claim that the software was not available from Ford, online in emails to another dealer, I have not been told when to bring truck in to get all recalls repaired. Both dealerships are in TN. When in first gear, the truck will jerk back down and won't allow me to go to 2nd gear without pressing hard on gas, loud fan noise from the hood, breaks go to the floor and I have to pump to feel truck slowing down, air and heat continue to not work, air won't get cool and heat won't get hot, both dealerships have refused to repair or blamed Ford for not giving them what they needed to fix the recalls. I am documenting so my family will be able to give this to attorney. The down shift happens when the truck is in drive moving on any and every street, parking lot, stop light/sign. The loud fan noise from the engine only happens when the truck is started, the brakes have been going to the floor for 8 years at different times of the day/night when driving.

Tl-the contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that was hearing an abnormal noise from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 182,000. Ak.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the ignition was turned to the on position, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft was failing and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000. The VIN was unavailable.

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New 2015 f150, accelerates and decelerates on its own. Brakes create loud noise. Wiring harness as it relates to the shifting of the truck was replaced within the first six months as well. Auto off frequently refuses to restart. Loss of complete power on highway.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. While driving, the engine made an abnormal noise and the check engine light illuminated. In addition, the oil pressure was low and the vehicle shook violently. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The technician informed the contact that there was a TSB for the failure (14-0114). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,000.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. While driving at various speeds and attempting to slow down between 15-20 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs and timing chain failed and would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

While accelerating to enter the highway a loud pop sound was heard and the engine lost power. I had enough speed to make the break-down lane. The sound was coming from the #3 cylinder on the right side of the motor. 4. 6l v8. These were factory plugs and the vehicle is maintained every 3000-5000 miles.

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was an abnormal noise coming from under the hood of the vehicle intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the timing chain failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 65,000. Ss.

Takada recall, the cam phaser started making loud noise while driving and now my motor is blown , almost every truck the same year make and model of mine has the same problem.

Driving on a posted 40 mph county road approaching a stop sign. The vehicle made a loud noise from the engine compartment and lost 80% power. Took it to a local mechanic and they explained that the spark plug(s) were bad and the tune up would be $500-$800 depending on "if" one or all of them broke during removal. One had already blown out during aforementioned incident. I understand that this was a problem for a lot of Ford vehicles during the years 2004 thru 2008. I believe this should have been a recall repair. Thank you.