2017 FORD F-150 Complaints

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.

I own a 2017 Ford F-150 equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle currently has approximately 70,500 miles. The dealer diagnosed a ticking/rattling noise coming from the top left side of the engine near the timing cover. Using a stethoscope, the technician determined the noise was related to the timing system. The dealer recommended replacing the cam phasers, timing chain guides, and timing tensioners, along with all related seals and gaskets. The total estimated repair cost is $5,957.08. After researching the issue, I found that this cam-phaser rattle/ticking problem appears to be widely reported by many owners of F-150 trucks equipped with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine. I also learned that Ford Motor Company issued Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03, which extends cam-phaser coverage for certain vehicles with this engine. However, when I contacted Ford Customer Service, I was informed that my VIN was not included in the program and that no financial assistance was available. I was directed back to the dealership. Given the relatively low mileage of the vehicle and the number of similar reports from other owners, I believe this may represent a systemic defect in the cam-phaser/timing system. I respectfully request that this issue be investigated and considered for a recall or broader coverage program so affected owners are not responsible for costly repairs caused by this defect. If the cam-phaser or timing components fail while driving, it could potentially affect engine performance, create a stall condition, or lead to loss of power, which may pose a safety risk.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V236000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the part was not yet available, and that there were several other vehicles on the recall repair waiting list. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Torque converter failed. Started with slipping feeling in the rear end. Then got worse and worse before it was a constant slippage. Local dealer and repair shop both diagnosed as a torque converter and both strongly recommend replacing the torque converter and the transmission. Around $10,000

Transmission started shuddering then it downshifted to 1st gear while driving 45. Almost blew the motor up and scared the living hell out of me. No accident thankfully. 2 days later transmission went out completely. 5300 dollar repair bill from Coburns in shreveport Louisiana.

While driving vehicle shifts from 6 gear to first gear on 6r80 transmission amd hard shifts..wheels lock upbwhen vehicle downshifts abruptly.....spoke with ford mechanic and this is a known issue with lead shield and or speed sensor.. this item need a recalled and repaired...no codes are thrown but it is a well know issue...recalls are on 10r80 transmissions lead shield but not 6 speed. Please help

I slowed down to make a turn, when I accelerated after completing the turn the transmission shifted from 1st gear to 5th gear, skipping 2nd, 3rd, & 4th gear. This caused the truck to stall. I shifted the transmission to neutral and back to drive to try to get it moving again. It moved a little and stalled again. I shifted to park and back to drive, the truck moved a little and stalled again. I shifted the transmission to park and shut off the ignition. I restarted the engine and shifted to drive and the truck started moving, shifting perfectly as if nothing is wrong.

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

Automatic 6 speed transmission has down shifted to 1st gear 3 times this week while traveling 30 to 40mph locking the rear wheels and red lining the motor in traffic.

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.