This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Three occurrences within a week, low oil pressure and check engine light illuminated on 2018 F-150. Twice at cruising speed (20-50 mph) and once when accelerating(60-70mph) to pass. When accelerating to pass, light(s) illuminated, and experience a temporary loss of power. Took vehicle for inspection and notified vehicle was 6 quarts low. Vehicle had last had oil change approx. 5,000 miles before incident, and had no evidence of leaking. I was given a copy of TSB 19-2365(Excessive Oil Consumption) and advised to see dealer. Dealer stated this was a known issue, even though not widely published/disseminated. Dealer charged for performing maintenance under TSB and advised to return in 3,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The contact added 1 quart of engine oil. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The contact stated that the failure recurred every 1,000 miles. The vehicle was taken to a different independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with excessive oil consumption. The contact discovered Technical Service Bulletin: 19-2365, however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.
The engine makes a popping sound, acceleration and deceleration rattles and response delay. Dealer repair was a replacement of the intake manifold/runner controls. Service advisor advised the dowels that hold the interior parts and runners come lose due to improper factory installation or defect. The popping is raw gas causing the popping. When the runners fall out the vehicle will lose power. Obvious safety defect and concern to the public. The vehicle has 30K miles, no warning light or computer error shown at the dealer, obvious concern with this. Concern with transmission delay, clunking and jerking, along with the poor running engine. The dealer said this was normal and again no warning light comes on or computer code. All repairs and concerns have been addressed with the dealer. Ford is res041920ponsible for a poorly built truck and lack of warning systems in place.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds and entering traffic, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the gear shifter slipped into neutral. The gear shifter indicated that the vehicle was in eighth gear but failed to move. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser and rear differential had failed. The transmission drum had shifted, and a transmission replacement was recommended. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that there was no recall or warranty coverage on the vehicle and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the noise faded away after driving for several minutes. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact diagnosed the failure himself and stated that the rattling noise was coming from the cam phaser. The contact stated that the cam phaser needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA ID Number: 10209366/ Manufacturer TSB Number: 21N03-S4: (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to obtain more information on the Consumer Satisfaction Program. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormally loud rattling sound. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 113,000.
Left valve cover cracked causing an oil leak. Oil runs down to exhaust manifold and could cause a fire. On Ford's Blue Oval forum we found multiple occasions with images of the identical situation.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the engine was faulty and needed to be replaced. No further information was available. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V672000 (Engine). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment. In addition, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the check engine warning light disappeared and then became illuminated again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed timing chain assembly and that the timing chain assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the failure was like an unknown recall repair; however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was advised to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the cruise control was engaged, the vehicle accelerated to 100 MPH. The vehicle skipped gear while accelerating from a stop. The vehicle stalled and restarted. The brake pedal independently depressed without driver input. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 106,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal rattling sound on a cold start. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under an unknown Ford TSB. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
Was very cold morning, I pre start truck for 1 cycle then 5min later I start w key & drive off. I got 4 blocks down the road where I was making a right turn onto busy road, as truck came to complete stop it shut off & gave error msg on cluster..
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was at an independent mechanic for an oil change, the mechanic informed the contact that oil was leaking onto the oil pan. The mechanic determined that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.
2018 Ford F-150. While starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine bay. There is no warning light illuminated on the dash. It mostly occurs while starting the vehicle, and after the vehicle had been turned off for more than an hour. I have been informed through my mechanic that it is cam phaser failure and needed to be replaced. I have been checking regularly for and recall.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the battery warning light illuminated. The vehicle started to decelerate independently. The contact stopped and parked the vehicle; however, the contact turned the vehicle off and the engine was still running. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed cam phasers. The contact was informed that the repair could not be covered under the Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Vehicle continues to slip with the transmission and also lose power. I took it to FORD to get it checked out, and they provided the code of p07f7. From what I've read online, this isn't the first time this has happened and their transmission are very faulty. The vehicle will downshift from whichever gear to 1st, and nearly causing multiple wrecks. The wrench light is the only thing that will come on to notify of the problem.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle started, the contact noticed that the engine sounded unusually loud. The contact described the sound as the engine sounded like a diesel vehicle. The contact stated that the engine was not operating to the intended efficiency. The contact could hear that the timing chain was loose. In addition, the contact stated that the engine was operating at a low-performance level. The vehicle was scheduled for an upcoming diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
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