Warnings Problems of Ford F-150 - part 1

On September 19, 2025, my wife was at the wheel of our 2025 Ford F-150 lightning (VIN: [xxx] ), a vehicle we had leased just months earlier on June 22, 2025, from sam galloway Ford at [xxx] . Traveling at a mere 15-20 mph when she was involved in a routine multi-vehicle collision (no citations were issued). No collision warning was sounded. The front-end impact triggered an instantaneous and ferocious eruption of flames from the truck's forward section. The vehicle was swiftly consumed in a raging inferno, leading to its complete and irreparable destruction. My wife narrowly escaped with her life, scrambling from the cab amid the explosive intensification of the fire while relying on the urgent assistance of bystanders to reach safety—mere seconds from what could have been a fatal entrapment. She endured profound terror, acute anxiety, and an overwhelming fear for her very survival in the face of this abrupt and merciless blaze. Responding emergency crews, including the fire department, pinpointed the origin at the vehicle's front end, aligning with hallmarks of a catastrophic battery or electrical malfunction. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The vehicle has been in the shop two times due to rodents eating the wiring. Wiring insulation is derived from a plant (soy) based oil, which rodents eat. The truck could have had wiring eaten in any number of areas leading to loss of control.

See all problems of the 2024 Ford F-150 🔎.

A few months ago, my 2021 f150 started sending me repeating dashboard messages that there's a front camera fault and service is requested followed up with a message about how the pre-collision assist is not available. It's bad enough that this is a problem on a late model vehicle, but my real gripe is that the message repeats over and over non-stop, with a repeating chime to go along with it. It is a terrible distraction for a feature that I've never needed in a vehicle. I asked the Ford dealership about this issue, they said that it would be several thousand dollars to replace and calibrate. So now I'm stuck with a truck that chimes and flashes messages, over and over, every time I drive it. I can provide video evidence of the issue.

See all problems of the 2021 Ford F-150 🔎.

On [xxx], at approximately [xx], a deer unexpectedly ran out from the side of the road and struck the side of my vehicle. The deer ran out from a tree line that backs up to a neighborhood adjacent to [xxx] the deer was to the left, and the a-pillar blocked the view of the deer, which was traveling at relatively the same speed as the truck, which kept the deer in the blind spot until impact. Despite the impact, the crash avoidance system did not detect the animal, did not initiate braking, and did not provide any audible or visual alerts that an accident had occurred. The truck continued moving forward until I manually applied the brakes. The deer was relatively similar in size to a teenager, and all though the vehicle is not designed to detect animals, it is still concerning it did not even register the deer, did not do any evasive steering, did not apply brakes when the accident occurred, and did not even notify me of the accident before, during, or post crash event. With the advertised safety features on the truck, I worry that if this had been person, the truck would not have registered the person either. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Issue date 2025-06-13 campaign 25s65/25v404 description on your vehicle, in the event of unexpected 12v battery discharge, the front door electronic latches retain their last lockunlock status. If the driver or front passenger exit the front doors using the mechanical inside release handles, the doors may remain locked when they are closed. This may result in an unexpected lock-out condition for the driver and front passenger without the ability to immediately re-enter the vehicle.

While stopped at a traffic light or in an intersection preparing to make a turn, the vehicle’s engine will randomly shut off. Simultaneously, a pre-collision warning appears on the display. This causes the vehicle to become temporarily disabled, even as oncoming traffic approaches. To recover, the driver must shift the vehicle into park, restart the engine, and quickly accelerate out of the way to avoid a potential collision.

Had oil change 7 times in one year and each time they indicate at the place I get oil changed that it is a quart or more low before 3,000 miles of usage after oil change. My car is suppose to take unleaded gas or higher and it knocks if I use unloaded. Now my catalytic converter is going out and it is not covered under warranty unless it is consequential to other problems. Well there appears to be engine problems that are not being addressed and I have a warranty and have taken it in. But they do not look any deeper into the problem except for computer scan and the warranty people won’t give me any answers on what they will do if there is engine problems.

See all problems of the 2019 Ford F-150 🔎.

Numerous times my vehicle has suddenly came to a stop pit itself in park and turned off the engine while I was driving at a speed of 25 mph. Several times while cruise control was active my vehicle increased in speed and pressing the break didn't deactivate my cruise control I had to manually turn it off. My crash detection has gone off several times when there was nothing around my vehicle.

Transmission engages and disengages periodically as I slow down or come to a stop. Shifts erratically while driving from 6 gear to 4th gear , and when accellerating it hesitates from 2nd to 3rd gear, then shifts hard to 4th gear where I have to press on the brake to stop it. My concern is when it down shifts hard while in traffic, almost got rear ended one time. Just not safe to drive, ive have this truck for less than 5 months now. Preowned with less than 100k miles, just doesnt make sense. .

See all problems of the 2020 Ford F-150 🔎.

There are several issues with the truck, the worst being misfire issues while driving at highway speeds. Several times now I have been on the interstate at speeds and the truck will all of a sudden lose speed and shutter. The engine light will blink, and this will happen for a couple miles and then it goes back to normal. If you pull the codes on the truck, you get p0300, p0301, and p0305. This is in the dealership again now. The previous two times the dealership has done nothing because they can not duplicate the issue, but they do pull the codes.

See all problems of the 2022 Ford F-150 🔎.

Transmission with no prior issues started to delay shift and have a hard time shifting through gears then would skip gears and get stuck in gears cause the truck to harshly stall and jerk, front collision warning randomly coming on just going down the road.

The apim becomes inoperative at random times for ~8 hours. When this happens the entire dashboard goes black and you can’t tell your speed, turn signals, rpm, engine temp, oil pressure, etc. You are driving with no indicators and have no idea what your speed is or any other critical indication. Apim stands for accessory protocol interface module, also known as the Ford sync computer. It's a key component of the sync system in Ford vehicles. Ford has equipped vehicles with the apim since its inception, but there have been complaints and recalls related to it.

Available for inspection. The "brain" of the truck is in the stereo system. The time on the call varies, but, the call will drop the bluetooth or wired connection with the truck, the radio will reset, and go to a broadcast radio station, from which it will stay for about 5-30 seconds while resetting, and then the call will recommence on the in-house system again. Neither party knows until I start hollering that the call has been dropped. I have checked with apple, and there are no issues with it, and all updates have been completed. During the call with the tech people at Ford, the tech said it is a known problem. The truck has been in the shop on several occasions at Ford villages and in ocala, florida, starting in February 2025. On 3/14/25, eight modules had to be updated & I was assured that it would fix the issue. After is was dropped it off, it happened again. I took it back on 3/21, and this time they said they could not duplicate the problem. Furthermore, the issue would need to be fixed, most likely by an over-the-air update. On the way home, I called my brother, and it happened not more than ten minutes out of the shop! 3/25/2025, I contacted Ford again through their customer service line and told them I wanted to start the lemon law buyback process. A few days later, I got a call back – denied. I am going through the lemon law process now. They offered a $4k buyback, which I soundly rejected as an insult. Regardless, this truck is unsafe to operate due to the distractions that are created by the unreliability of the carplay system. I have ended up in a ditch, almost ran off the road by other drivers and various other close calls, all because I have had to adjust the phone to where it would work while I am driving. Most likely the carplay (android-based) incompatibility with the apple software and users are made to suffer for it whatever it is, it must be immediately resolved. Consumers do not need to be caught in between the petty games. Still or moving.

See all problems of the 2023 Ford F-150 🔎.

After having the vehicle serviced by authorized dealer the brake system and electrical system displayed the same issues as it had previously. The safety braking system sent warnings and failures 3 times and I returned it to the dealership for further repairs. While driving the abs senses a failure, along with hill assist, and the front end collision system. All of these systems sent failure warnings and made braking very difficult.

Extreme corrosion on connector for headlamp assembly and front camera. Also, extreme corrosion on connector that powers lightbar. Ford denied warranty claim by considering it a lamp issue even though lamp was good. The lightbar and connector w/ corrosion are one single part. Corrosion was so bad multiple pins had rusted off. This could cause electrical short and potential fire risk.

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the pre-collision alarm sensor default was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced two sensor cables. While driving at approximately 35-40 mph, there was a sudden winding sound coming from the bearings which could be heard underneath the hood. The vehicle was returned to the dealer who replaced the alternator and while repairing the vehicle the dealer noticed that the idler pulley had failed. The idler pulley and serpentine belt were replaced. After having the vehicle repaired, the driver’s side seat cushion started deteriorating. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the driver’s seat cushion. The contact was smelling burning transmission fluid entering the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The final decision for the repair was not yet provided. 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 unknown.

The main dashboard screen either works delayed after starting, and also unknowingly screen freezes. Have almost backed up into another vehicle not knowing screen was frozen, have been into shop 4 times for repair and not once has been repaired.

Driving vehicle after about 20min of run time the transmission downshifts hard and all or most driver assistance feature warnings alert they are not functioning. Engine rpms raise but vehicle does not move. Vehicle got stranded on busy road during rush hour with no ability to move on its' own. Check engine light and other warnings on dashboard. Later diagnosis with a scan tool and pin point testing verified that the lead frame inside the transmission has failed at 80k miles. More concerning than early failure is the safety problem this poses. Braking, steering, and propulsion are all affected significantly! once vehicle is stopped and put into park it won't shift or start again. Also if the vehicle is in park when symptoms are present any input on the gas pedal raises and holds the engine rpm at redline/rev-limiter for approximately 5 seconds. Tps sensors and throttle body are all functioning properly.

See all problems of the 2016 Ford F-150 🔎.

Since 09/23/2024 my 2021 Ford f150 the abs ,service advance trac and pre-collition assist not available messages are displayed every time I press the brakes, the truck is only 3 years and has 21077 miles.

While traveling north on [xxx] in n. Texas, congested roadway at the time, had to come to an abrupt stop because a vehicle in front of me suddenly hit their brakes. The forward collision system worked as it should, the icon popped up on the display and the vehicle started braking. One morning as I prepare to pull out of my driveway, vehicle facing north, the forward collision icon is on the dash with a diagonal line through it. I wasn't sure what that meant so I looked it up and it meant that something was blocking the sensor. Happened to be dirt from recent dust storm with rain so there was a spot that the windshield wipers cant reach therefore the sensor was blocked. Cleaned it off no more icon on the dash. Traveling west on [xxx] in west texas, the icon appears on the dash once again with the diagonal line through it. The closest vehicle to me was around 3 quarters of a mile in front of me so there was no danger of a front collision. I noticed that as I passed under an overpass the icon disappeared but as soon a I exited the overpass the icon reappeared. Once the sun reached a certain point in the horizon when setting, the icon went off for good. This has also happened when driving in town and I am heading home form work. Traveling west into the setting sun. Without a doubt if the sun is in a certain point on the horizon when setting, it will block or blind that sensor however you wish to describe it, and that safety feature will be temporarily inoperable until the sun sets lower. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Driving down the hyw the 2015 f150 will shut down to limp mode can not excelarate lose of power have to stop and restart did this 4 times. As this happen I was just about rear-ended.

See all problems of the 2015 Ford F-150 🔎.

The forward collision warning system has malfunctioned. Every time the engine is started the forward collision warning system comes on and says the system is not working and you must press the ok button twice to clear message.

Lara ipma computer failure. Alert notice appeared on my truck display alon with an audible alarm indicating front camera malfunction, pre collision assist was not available. I contacted my Ford dealer(columbia TN Ford). To schedule repairs. They had to replace the ipma computer to fix the system. The cost of repairs ($2107. 91) was not covered by the vehicle warranty because of date. The truck has only 31606 miles on it. They service tech indicated the they have replaced many of these computers. I want to know how many of these safety items must be replaced before the NHTSA takes action to effect a recall?.

This vehicle would stop. I lost control hit the vechicle in front me that stop with no lights on.

See all problems of the 2018 Ford F-150 🔎.

Unknown which component is failing. It started with a rumble while accelerating or coasting but goes away when I shift into neutral so I believe that is the transmission. Other issues that are occurring randomly, speedometer will change indication to slower speed than I am actually going or it will drop to 0 while I am driving. Alerts and faults that have shown at the same time the speedometer goes out are: powertrain fault, abs, forward collision warning, parking collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, lane keeping assistance, cross traffic warning. Also a random metallic spinning noise coming from under the truck. It has been in the dealer garage 5 times now.

Within weeks of purchasing this vehicle new from groove Ford on arapahoe, the dashboard would go completely black and the seat belt restraint warning, collision warning, and safety warning sensors would go off. This vehicle has been into the dealership 7 times within the past year for over 30 days and still no resolution.

•resolution requested ofull refund for $67,227. 63 - total money spent ?down payment ?trade in ?monthly payment ?aftermarket accessories opremium care warranty for purchase of next Ford vehicle •issues oengine and electrical issue ?electronic gauge screen goes black while driving resulting in a safety violation ?significant latency of acceleration upon starting resulting in dangerous driving conditions ?issue started Mar 2024 ?remote start not working ?issue started Mar 2024 osafety failure ?error messages •6 x anti-lock brake fault •18 x tire pressure monitor system •9 x restraints indicator lamp •28 x pre-collision assist not available •4 x power train malfunction •attempted repairs – the service department has stated they do not know the issue and will need to keep the car for several more weeks to determine a fix onumber of times ?5 times oduration ?28 days odates ?10 Apr 2024 – 1 day ?09 may 2024 – 1 day ?09 Sep 2024 – 5 days ?07 Jan 2025 – 10 days ?14 may – 1 day.

Normal brakes fail. Only the emergency brake functions and locks up one of the rear tires.

I get a warning message which indicates the the crash sensor is not working on my Ford truck - this component inflates the air bag in the event of a crash. The part number for the crash sensor is motorcraft 6l3z-14b004-aa. I attempted to purchase a replacement crash sensor from a local Ford dealer. I was told that Ford no longer makes this part. The parts manager suggested that I check with local aftermarket parts stores; advance auto parts, autozone, fisher and napa. Nobody makes an aftermarket crash sensor for my vehicle. I also searched amazon without success. I am therefore driving a vehicle with air bags which will not deploy - possibly causing a fatality. It seems like the manufacturer, Ford, should be required to sell replacement crash sensors until they become available as an aftermarket product.

See all problems of the 2004 Ford F-150 🔎.

Vehicle dashboard(cluster) and sync screen continuously goes out while vehicle is in motion. Preventing safe driving, seeing side and back of vehicle, other cars, etc electric truck systems stop functioning properly, mileage range drops dramatically in extreme temperatures. Frunk opens randomly.

On numerous occasions all of the vehicles electronics, including screens, would shut off. Sometimes this happens while driving at highway speeds causing the vehicle to lose all power. When approaching the car to unlock there is often no power to access the vehicle, which requires manually unlocking the vehicle with the key, opening the hood, then touching metal to the battery terminal to reset the electronics. The vehicle has lost power in the middle of intersections, on the highway, and in parking lots. There are times when the car signals a fault with several of the adas features. When this happens it’s usually probable that once the vehicle is shut off, I won’t be able to get it started again without touching metal to the battery terminal. I have started to document the failures through video to show to the technicians just in case the obd doesn’t match what I describe. The date I’m including is the most recent occurrence but does not reflect the many occurrences since purchasing the vehicle last spring.

Bought brand new truck in December 2023. Immediately the air/ac/heat would intermittingly malfunction resulting in inability to defrost windshield. This resulted in hindering the drivers visibility, automatic emergency braking, front camera visibility, and other safety features. If the ac/heat malfunctions at a time of need for defrosting/defogging the windshield, it will put anyone in the vicinity of the moving vehicle at risk. Truck was taken into the dealership during this malfunctioning period 3 different times over 2 or 3 months. The first time a service technician diagnosed a failed module, module was replaced but did not fix the issue. The second time, the service manager and shop supervisor diagnosed a failed temp senser inside the hvac system. Senser was reading below freezing levels, supervisor took a picture of the reading to show the electrical tech. This would cause the hvac system to give incorrect readings to other components. After further diagnosing from the dealerships master electrical tech during the second time, tech deemed it to need an update and recalibration. Update & recalibration was completed but did not fix the issue. During the third time, the Ford engineer, shop supervisor and master electrical tech inspected the truck and believed replacing hvac would fix issue. It is unknown if issues were diagnosed to be failing or if it a guess. Hvac has not been replaced due to no known acknowledgement from Ford into this issue. They will replace hvac with the exact same part. After discussing with other Ford owners, the same issue occurs in 2023 Ford expedition. Multiple videos were taking over this 2–3 month timeframe, before and after multiple attempts by dealership attempting to fix the issue. Vehicle has not been inspected by police, insurance reps, or others. Warning lamps/messages displayed "front camera low visibility clean screen" during period of malfunctioning.

Automatic emergency braking system unavailable, front collision camera failure.

Well I will be driving and randomly it will pop up saying issues with pre collision fault and fault with power steering and suddenly loose power steering while driving.

I was driving in traffic on the 405 and the collision avoidance system activated and slammed on the brakes bringing the vehicle to a screeching halt on freeway. I was nearly rear ended. The vehicle displayed "front camera fault" and :collision avoidance no available" on the dash for a few minutes. No error codes were found in the computer. I also have "one pedal drive" faults that cause the vehicle to roll when I remove my foot from the accelerator. It should stop, but intermittently keeps going. This is the second Ford lightning I've had with that problem and many others. Ford bought the first one back under the CA lemin law. Galpin Ford has found no cause for the collision avoidance failure and no cause for the one pedal drive faults. Error codes are not being stored in the computer system. Fords answer was to try to give me the vehicle back without repairs because they say they can't replicate the problem. After the problems with the first truck I photograph all errors on dash. Despite my pictures they are unable to make repairs. I have applied to get this second lightning bough back under the CA lemon laws as well. I have found many other instances of owners reporting these same or similar problems in forums.