Consumer Safety Complaints

Incident date: Dec 18, 2025

I know there is an ongoing investigation for F150s years 2015 to 2017 with the six speed automatic transmission. I just wanted to report that I've been having similar issues with my transmission, especially when 4 x 4 is enabled, it seems to worsen the problem. I've had unusual and unexpected shifting shifting. It's almost as if the gears are hiccoughing. I do remember they were having one issue o... Read more

Incident date: Jul 16, 2025

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Escape. The contact stated that there was an exhaust leak coming from the vehicle and the RPM was fluctuating. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V467000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact associated the failure with the recall. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stat... Read more

Incident date: Feb 4, 2026

The CEL light came on and when it was checked by a Ford Dealership, they said there was coolant intrusion and the engine block or entire engine needs to be replaced. Evidently this is a well known problem at Ford but they never let me know, never issued a recall, and now I have to replace an entire engine instead of just some part. The cost of replacement is as much as the car is worth.

Incident date: Jan 28, 2026

10 speed transmission. Hard downshifting, skipping gears and producing the check engine light when it goes into 10th gear. Yes it is available for inspection. Yes, the problem was reproduced, has not been inspected by the manufacturer. it is a $9,000 fix. There were no warning lamps, messages etc, prior to failure.

Incident date: Feb 14, 2024

Late shifting, transmission will get stuck in a gear, and rev at high rpms for long periods. And real jerky shifting in general. Also door locks freeze in winter, and doors wont latch so i need to hold my door while driving

Incident date: Feb 14, 2024

Late shifting, transmission will get stuck in a gear, and rev at high rpms for long periods. And real jerky shifting in general. Also door locks freeze in winter, and doors wont latch so i need to hold my door while driving

Incident date: Feb 23, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL), 25V626000 (STEERING), and 25V686000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION). The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel was wobbly. The steering wheel detached from the housing four inches and independently moved up and down. The contact had not lo... Read more

Incident date: Sep 24, 2025

The transmission failed to shift out of a forward gear when selected. Reverse was selected and the vehicle moved forward into a dangerous situation. It resisted stopping as the brakes were applied. There is no "key" to shut off. I was forced to vigorously apply the brakes to avoid a collision with a train. The car is undriveable. The dealer inspection and an independent inspection confirmed that t... Read more

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

When parking the vehicle at Auto Zone, at a very slow speed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Without the accelerator being pressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. Notes: Vehicle has One-pedal always activated. It is a new vehicle. Only has 3k miles. I was taken once to the shop for maintenance. Malfunction components: Maybe Speed related components and safety features. The airbag... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

When parking the vehicle at Auto Zone, at a very slow speed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Without the accelerator being pressed, the vehicle suddenly accelerated on its own. Notes: Vehicle has One-pedal always activated. It is a new vehicle. Only has 3k miles. I was taken once to the shop for maintenance. Malfunction components: Maybe Speed related components and safety features. The airbag... Read more

Crash 1 injured

Incident date: Oct 15, 2025

There is an issue with the reverse view camera screen is distorted and blurry. View is difficult especially when reversing.

Incident date: Oct 15, 2025

There is an issue with the reverse view camera screen is distorted and blurry. View is difficult especially when reversing.

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

6r80 lead frame failure causing erratic shifting and hard slamming and getting stuck in one gear on the interstate

Incident date: May 3, 2024

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure). However, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while replacing the windshield wipers, the trim around the front windshield detached. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the back over prevention camera was flashing on and off with a blank image. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

Incident date: Feb 16, 2026

The vehicle’s engine losses power while driving. Low oil pump pressure appears on the dashboard. The problem has been confirmed by a dealer. There were no warning lamps prior to the failure. The problems started February 2026.

Incident date: Feb 16, 2026

The vehicle’s engine losses power while driving. Low oil pump pressure appears on the dashboard. The problem has been confirmed by a dealer. There were no warning lamps prior to the failure. The problems started February 2026.

Incident date: Feb 16, 2026

The vehicle’s engine losses power while driving. Low oil pump pressure appears on the dashboard. The problem has been confirmed by a dealer. There were no warning lamps prior to the failure. The problems started February 2026.

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

BACKUP REARVIEW CAMERA A REAR VIEW CAMERA THAT DISPLAYS A BLANK OR DISTORTED IMAGE WHILE IN REVERSE CAN REDUCE OR DISTORT THE DRIVERS VIEW OF WHAT IS BEHIND THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Incident date: Aug 8, 2025

The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic to be inspected, related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V512000 (POWER TRAIN). The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the vehicle was damaged and was rubbing because the recall repair was not performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact reached o... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image failed to function properly, and the screen was blank. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dea... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 25V686000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was inter... Read more

Incident date: Dec 20, 2024

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 24V957000 (Fuel System, Diesel) and 25V686000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was inter... Read more

Incident date: Feb 21, 2026

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and unintendedly decelerated and shut off. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and a dealer was contacted. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL). The vehicle was towed to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the C... Read more

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Check engine light keeps flashing, car vibration, bad head gasket, oil and fluid leak

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Check engine light keeps flashing, car vibration, bad head gasket, oil and fluid leak

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Check engine light keeps flashing, car vibration, bad head gasket, oil and fluid leak

Incident date: Mar 2, 2026

Turn signal volume is too low to hear.. Dealer say's that's how it is.

Incident date: Oct 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While the vehicle was in reverse(R), the back-over prevention camera displayed a blank screen or complete... Read more

Incident date: Feb 5, 2026

The moonroof on our F-150 exploded going down the interstate. Nothing was hit and it sounded like a gunshot. The headliner remains intact with no damage and glass blew out at an upward angle. We submitted to Ford for a warranty claim but they denied it. Based on my research this is a known problem from Ford and they are not addressing it.

Incident date: Sep 15, 2025

In September 2025 while existing parking garage 2nd in line at stop sign. After 1st car pulled out I accelerated to pull up to stop sign and truck missed gear and engine revved up then gear engaged caused hard shift and throwing me through stop sign into incoming traffic. No issues until Feb 2026 when transmission started shifting hard. Again at stop sign but first in line. When accelerated thr... Read more

Incident date: Sep 13, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Taurus. The contact stated that the vehicle was left at the independent mechanic for the oil change. While riding the bus, on the way home they mechanic called the contact to inform them that the vehicle had caught fire and the engine had burned while in their parking lot. The fire possibly originated from the battery, per the mechanic center however the contact mentio... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Feb 21, 2026

The contact owns a 2022 Ford Bronco. The contact was informed of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V165000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was mad... Read more

Incident date: Oct 15, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera displayed a blurry image. The contact stated that the image was foggy. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet av... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) and 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer w... Read more

Incident date: Aug 18, 2025

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) and 25V572000 (BACK OVER PREVENTION); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer w... Read more

Incident date: Nov 1, 2024

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Flex. The contact stated that the camera image was upside down and blank, and the message "Camera not Available" was displayed. The camera operated for several seconds and became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V951000 (Back Over Prevention). The local dealer was contacted and confirmed... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V732000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while shifted to reverse(R), the back over preventi... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Flex. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention) and 25V732000 (Structure); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact stated that while shifted to reverse(R), the back over preventi... Read more

Incident date: Oct 28, 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Flex. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V695000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while in reverse(R), the back-over prevention camera shut off intermittently. The d... Read more

Incident date: Mar 1, 2026

2 different issues- 1st issue was Ford factory fuel filter leaked at a seam. Resulting in fuel loss all over engine! 2nd issue is fuel filter inlet line retaining clip comes unclipped on its own resulting in fuel loss all over the engine. Both incidents happened during long distance travel which also resulted in several gallons of fuel drenching whole undercarriage of vehicle.

Incident date: Feb 10, 2026

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was started, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The contact stated that after refueling and starting the vehicle, the warning light illuminated, and the vehicle failed to restart immediately. The vehicle restarted after three attempts. The failure reoccurred on three occasions. The vehi... Read more

Incident date: Sep 2, 2023

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-53. The contact stated that the parking brake made a knocking sound when activated. Occasionally, the parking brake locked up, and the vehicle was restarted. The brake pedal overheated, causing a burning brake odor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the brake pedal was adjusted to keep the brake shoe from seizing onto the drum. The brake drum, brake shoes, and... Read more

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

My car skids when I try to stop the car(car breaking). This happening a couple of times during the past 2 or 3 days. My car mechanic just did a diagnostic and found out that the ABS Sensor module and electrohydraulic has system failure and needs replacement, but parts aren't available where I live (Puerto Rico). This is surely a matter of security I will appreciate if you can help us to find th... Read more

Incident date: Dec 29, 2025

I had my 2021 F-150 into the local ford dealership not even a year ago due to a shifting issue. I was on the interstate and passing a car in the passing lane on the interstate and my truck shifted so hard I thought I lost something and then kinds lost power for a minute. The dealership ran a test on it, and it failed. It was some type of valve that was bad I guess ford and GM are having the issue.... Read more

Incident date: Feb 26, 2026

Parking brake fault service required, release parking brake messages when brake is not engaged.

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

My truck’s brakes failed unexpectedly. I know there’s been a recall on similar year and engine models for brake issues. Even though my VIN isn’t showing an open recall, I’d like this inspected because the failure feels identical to the recall problem.

Incident date: Feb 28, 2026

My truck’s brakes failed unexpectedly. I know there’s been a recall on similar year and engine models for brake issues. Even though my VIN isn’t showing an open recall, I’d like this inspected because the failure feels identical to the recall problem.

Incident date: Feb 27, 2026

My f 150 2.7 2019 has a front engine noise when cold start up. It will go away when in a couple minutes!!! Is there a problem w/ this engine? I just wanted to go on record about this problem!!!

Incident date: Jun 25, 2025

The vibration occurs consistently above approximately 40 mph and becomes more pronounced at highway speeds. It is felt in: • Gas pedal • Underbody near shifter • Steering wheel • Seat Despite numerous repair attempts and replacement of major drivetrain components, the vibration has not been permanently resolved. Truck keeps throwing road force on brand new tires as well. Repairs a... Read more