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The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. There was an abnormal ticking and rattling noise detected. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted but was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact who is an independent mechanic stated that the failure was due to the camshaft phasers. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.
2016 Ford F150 Platinum 5.0L V8 with automatic 6R80 transmission. Erratic gear shifting while driving. Sometimes not getting out of/stuck in 3rd gear and sometimes not downshifting below 3rd gear. Orange wrench or illuminated MIL light came on followed by a solid check engine light. Took it to dealership - DTC P0720 and P0722 appeared. Dealership tech states that he reprogrammed the PCM and output shaft speed sensor, and that the next step is to drive it and see how it does and if it didn-??t fix the problem then he will have to change the molded leadframe. This issue is exactly the same issue as the customer satisfaction program 19N01. The safety concern is I don-??t want to drive it around, waiting for the leadframe to fail one day while I-??m driving down the freeway with my family in 6th gear and have the truck shift abruptly to 3rd or 1st gear and lose control. This issue is exactly like the 19N01 with the same 6R80 transmission.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was in the dealer for a repair, the diagnostic test discovered that there was oil leaking and the valve cover needed to be replaced. No warning light was illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 79,000.
The bolts on the exhaust manifold cannot withstand the torque and heat generated from the engine and turbos. The bolts snap and cause sagging and warping of the manifolds, which allow for unfiltered exhaust fumes to release into the engine bay and sequentialy into the main cabin. This not only causes carbon filled exhaust enter the environment, but it also exposes to passengers as well as any children in the cabin to carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide. This is a known design flaw by the engineers at Ford, and they have released a second generation of the manifold including an additional bolt hole. There have also been aftermarket parts created for this with more bolt holes to match the amount of holes that are available in the engine. Being a this is a known design flaw and increases environmental and personal risk, should be formally acknowledged by Ford and a recall should be administered at the cost of the company.
Vehicle stalls out at an idle. Several forum postings on Ford forums that owners of 2015 to 2017 F150 5.0 truck have had the same issues. Several users have said ford has replaced the VVT solenoid, and the issue has been resolved.
- Vineland, NJ, USA
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Saturday 2/10/24 my check engine light came on and it is throwing P2005/P2007 which is apparently really common. The intake manifold needs to be changed. The 1st place I looked they have been waiting over a year for parts and it is a pretty expensive repair for something that is well known and very common. It causes idling issues when stopping and other people reported no power when taking off which could be a huge safety issue. I am not sure how FORD can have an issue this big and it not be recalled.
Check engine light just came on. Before that engine would shutter then stall. No steering and brakes could end up poorly. Think this is a safety hazard
plastic oil pan leaking. had to replace it with a factory improved since many problems have been reported with this truck. Replacement cost was $1,343.87. The electrical problems deals with the radio sometimes it does not work until the next day. Has been that day since day 1 with the new truck. Dealership said nothing was wrong!!!!
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode and lost motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle and restarted the vehicle after a while. The contact continued driving; however, the failure recurred several times while driving. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where unknown repairs were performed. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 20 MPH on a slight incline and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond. The message "Hill Assist Not Working" was displayed. The contact stated that she reversed at 3 MPH to her residence. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times while driving on a level road. The contact veered to the side of the road and shifted into Sport(S) mode, and was able to drive 30-35 MPH. The vehicle was taken to Rocky Mountain Yeti Pinedale Jeep RAM (153 S Entertainment Ln, Pinedale, WY 82941), where it was diagnosed that the throttle body had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to disengage and remained on slow intermittent mode. The dealer reset the windshield wipers setting; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
My 2.7L echo-boost engine had to have 2 cylinder heads replaced at 62K miles, fortunately I had purchased the extended warranty. I have since learned this is an engine design that is prone to this problem. Unfortunately they are still allowed to put these engines in their trucks. I have since purchased additional warranty to protect myself from further expense related to the bad engine design. I'm upset that when I go to sell my truck the carfax report will include this engine issue and my truck will be devalued for it. Prior to my taking it to the dealer, my check oil light was coming on with no trace of an oil leak anywhere, they knew right away what the cause was because they had seen this problem many times before. It took them 6 weeks to get my truck repaired. The warranty company kept stalling on whether they were going to pay for the repair, which eventually they did.
Merging onto interstate and truck begins to shutter and won't accelerate accordingly. Pull over and when the truck comes to a stop and idles the oil gauge begins to move erratically. Took truck in for an inspection on August 15, 2023. Mechanic stated intake manifold needed to be replaced due to malfunction (flaps not opening to allow airflow). Mechanic also stated that replacement part was on national backorder with no release date.
The contact-??s grandson owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 76-77 MPH, the vehicle accelerated improperly and was jerking. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that there was only 20% compression in cylinder #2. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that there was no recall associated with the VIN or the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
2016 Ford 150 engine needed replacing after 63,000 miles. Ford said it would cost 14,000 and take 2 months to get it. So I traded in, they only gave me 4000 for it because of that. still owed 7000. I bought it used in 2019 at another ford dealer had 9000 miles on it then. Mechanic said it could be low oil? Drove to work fine could not start to drive home. Towed to ford.
Engine Stalls (at low RPMs) mostly when stopping at traffic lights, not as bad if Im able to put in Park (it will still idle rough. but, not as likely to completely stall). I have noticed This is more likely after driving at higher speeds (70mph - 85mph) for prolonged periods of time (1hr - 6hrs). I bought the truck 4yrs ago, with 78k on it.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, he noticed a leak on the ground from underneath the engine compartment. The contact stated that the fumes had a foul odor, and the odor was also entering the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a warped engine oil pan and that oil was leaking into the exhaust. The contact was informed that the engine oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Before purchasing, it was later outlined by a different dealership/repair shop that the truck had previously had the remain replaced sometime before 21,000miles. At 25,000 miles truck was sent to West Hills Ford dealer ship for warranty work. When truck was returned, a complaint was made before leaving the dealership stating that; The motor had a slight engine shake, and the RMP's failed to hold study at ideal, and ran slightly rough. Dealership (west hills auto) replied; Until failure warranty would not fix. At 41,000 miles motors timing system failed and was eventually paid for out of owners pocket; as covid-19 loomed repairs where unavailable and both factory warranty and extended warranties where exhausted. Owner is currently in the process of filling complaints with state attorney general. At 44,000 miles the motor has completely froze and remaining unrepaired. Outsourced extended warranty claim was filed and a claim number was approved, but never redeemed, and still remains unpaid to mechanic shop.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle had lost cam phaser functionality. There was an abnormal rattling sound detected. The check engine warning light flashed on the instrument panel several times. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was repaired under Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 at 92,000 miles. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
My exhaust manifold leak occurred in June of 2023. Paid $1650 in costs. At the time. In had 86552 miles in the truck. Only three bolts were replaced. Now, with 123000 miles, I have a new exhaust manifold leak. It appears ford is aware of this problem-?"they created a new exhaust manifold. It also appears ford originally designed the engine to be much more durable as there are at least three more bolt holes for additional bolts-?"this would help dissipate the head that causes the heat that causes the warping manifold. As a result of a poor design, the truck could (and does) lose power will traveling on the roadway. This is a well-known problem with the ford 3.5 ecoboost.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving into a parking area, the vehicle lost all electrical and motive power. The contact was able to coast into the parking area, where the vehicle failed to restart. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the cam phasers. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 42,000.
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- North Grosvenor Dale, CT, USA