2009 FORD F-150 Problems & Complaints
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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
38 complaints
The gas pedal got stuck while I was driving. I couldn't stop it and lost control. It caused a horrific car accident. 10 people were involved and I'm currently fighting the case in court to prove I was not reckless. It has been inspected by my insurance but unfortunately it was only for damages and not for mechanical issues regarding the gas pedal.
Sep 13, 2021
WHILE IN MOTION MAKING A THREE POINT TURN TO TURN AROUND, THE ENGINE SPEED (RPM) INCREASED CAUSING TRUCK TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. SERVICE BRAKES DID NOT STOP THE TRUCK. I PUT THE TRUCK TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DEPRESSING THE SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL, THE TRUCK STOPPED AND I SHUTOFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED. THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 6 TIMES.
Jul 11, 2018
PULLING UP TO MY DESTINATION, THE ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RAPIDLY SPEED-UP AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL
Feb 21, 2018
AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, I ACCELERATED RAPIDLY AND LET OFF THE GAS PEDAL ONCE I REACHED THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT...THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN !! I HAD TO STOMP ON THE BRAKES TO SLOW THE TRUCK DOWN, THREW IT IN NEUTRAL AND ROLLED TO A SCARY STOP. THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO REV TO 4000 RPM'S WHILE IN NEUTRAL. MY WIFE JUMPED OUT OF TRUCK WHILE WE WERE AT A RED LIGHT. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS IN FRONT OF TRUCK. WHILE TRUCK WAS REVVING IN NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN, I TRIED STOMPING ON GAS PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES TO TRY TO STOP IT FROM REVVING TO NO AVAIL. I FINALLY TURNED THE TRUCK OFF AND RESTARTED IT A FEW MINUTES LATER, THE TRUCK IDLED NORMAL. I IMMEDIATELY BEGAN TO TRY TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM TO NO AVAIL THE FLOOR MAT DID NOT INTERFERE WITH THE PEDAL. I DO HAVE A VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT ON MY PHONE. *TR
Jan 06, 2017
ACCELERATOR PEDAL STICKS, THERE IS NO RHYME OR REASON FOR THIS PROBLEM. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON A FEW DIFFERENT OCCASIONS AT DIFFERENT DRIVING SPEEDS. LAST TIME THIS HAPPENED MY TWO CHILDREN WERE IN THE TRUCK AS THE TRUCK ACCELERATED TOWARD STOPPED TRAFFIC. THANKFULLY THE ACCELERATOR LET LOOSE BEFORE WE CRASHED INTO OTHER VEHICLES.
Sep 01, 2016
+ 33 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
29 complaints
The contact's son owned a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while approximately 10 MPH, he observed smoke emanating from the glove box and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact steered the vehicle to the side of the road, and he observed a small fire by the accelerator pedal. The contact exited the vehicle and opened the hood. The contact stated that flames erupted from the engine compartment when the hood was opened, and he called 911. The fire department arrived and extinguished the fire. A police report was taken, but the info was not available at this time. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot where it was deemed totaled. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 201,000.
Jan 06, 2026
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the engine rattled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Apr 26, 2024
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, it would not start. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the vehicle fuel pump had failed and determined that it needed to be replaced. The repair was made, however, the failure persisted. The independent mechanic checked the vehicle fuses and replaced a 20 AMP fuse and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the failure re-occurred and he drove the vehicle to a dealer. The contact had researched that the failure was related to Manufacturer TSB Number: TSB-15-0137 and NHTSA Campaign Number: 10074713 (Engine). The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 218,000.
Aug 11, 2022
SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. COMMON PROBLEM WITH 4.6L 2V TRITON ENGINES FROM MY SEARCH RESULTS. FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING THE ISSUE AS THERE IS ONLY A FEW THREADS HOLDING THE SPARK PLUG IN THE ENGINE HEADS.
Oct 21, 2019
I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE USED WITH 151,000 MILES ON IT. IT RAN GOOD FOR A COUPLE WEEKS THEN IT STALLED WHEN I WAS GOING INTO A LEFT HAND TURN BUT RESTARTED. IT REPEATED THE PROBLEM A FEW MORE TIMES THEN WOULD NOT RESTART. I TOWED IT BACK TO THE USED CAR DEALER I BOUGHT IT FROM AND THEY REPLACEDD THE FUEL PUMP. THAT LASTED ABOUT 2 WEEKS NOW THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. I SEEN MANY OWNERS HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR TRUCKS. FORD NEED'S TO TAKE CARE OF THIS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. THE VEHICLE STALLED UNDER ALL CONDITIONS. AT A IDLE, AT 70 MILES AN HOUR ON THE INTERSTATE, IN THE CITY AT 40 MPH
Aug 21, 2019
+ 24 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
26 complaints
Random downshift to first gear while traveling down the highway at 70mph resulting in wheel lock-up and engine redline.
Jun 02, 2023
My vehicle occasionally gets stuck in a low gear. It has also stalled in a busy intersection. I have taken it to be diagnosed at an independent service center that specializes in transmissions and was told that the problem was the lead frame which has been recalled on later models of my vehicle.
Mar 01, 2022
THE REAR DRIVE SHAFT BETWEEN TRANSFER CASE AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL IS HELD BY A DRIVE SHAFT BRACKET/BEARING WHERE THE TOP OF IT IS WELDED TO THE FRAME CROSS MEMBER. DURING STOP AND GO TRAFFIC THE POORLY WELDED BRACKET CAME LOOSE. AS YOU CAN SEE FROM THE PICTURE THE WELD WAS POORLY DONE AND HAD NO PENETRATION INTO THE METAL. THE METAL WAS NOT TORN AT ALL AND BROKE COMPLETELY CLEAN OFF WHICH DICTATE A VERY POOR JOB ON THE WELD ITSELF. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THIS PART IS BASICALLY A DUAL SHARP BLADES AT THE WELD BREAK, CONNECTED TO THE DRIVE SHAFT AT FAST RPMS WOULD TAKE LITTLE TO NO TIME TO PUNCTURE AND IGNITE THE NEAR BY FUEL TANK. AS I WAS TRAVELING AT SLOW SPEEDS I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE RIGHT AWAY. IF THIS BREAK OCCURRED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS I FEEL THAT IT WOULD HAVE EASILY PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK AND IGNITED THE FUEL CAUSING CATASTROPHIC FIRE AND PROBABLE EXPLOSION THAT COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
Jun 03, 2019
HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE DRIVE SHAFT BECAUSE OF BAD CARRIER BEARING, TWICE
Jan 27, 2018
I HAVE A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR THERE'S A HUMMING SOUND THE FASTER I GO THE LOUDER THE NOISE GETS.
Aug 17, 2017
+ 21 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
23 complaints
Frame of the body is completely rusted through to the point that it is almost unsafe to drive. It was identified when attempting to replace the rocker panel on the passenger side and the list put a hole in the frame. The vehicle has been well maintained but the amount of rust seems unusual for the age of the vehicle. I know the previous owner and he took painstakingly good care of the vehicle and it has been driven very little since I purchased it a couple of years back. The fix is to repair the frame at the cost of $3k plus or let it rust away completely. The amount of rust does not add up and I see similar issues with thousands of comments online.
Apr 09, 2023
ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR STICKS UNDER ACCELERATION. VERY DANGEROUS. IT'S HAPPEN 5 TIMES TO ME. 21,196 MILES ON THE TRUCK. I HOPE THIS TRUCK DOESN'T KILL NO ONE SOME DAY. I HAVE COPYED THIS PAGE FOR MY RECORDS AND SENDING COPIES TO THE PEOPLES LAWMAKERS STATE AND FED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. HAVE A GREAT DAY.
Jun 28, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT NOTICED RUST ON THE BOTTOM CORNERS OF THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER CREW CAB DOORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A DRAIN TUBE CAME FROM THE SUN ROOF AND HAD NO WAY FOR THE WATER TO GET OUT. AS A RESULT, THERE WAS RUST AROUND THE LOWER FRONT STRIP OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS, AND THE BOTTOM TWO CORNERS OF THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS NEEDED TO BE CUT OUT AND THE METAL RE-WELDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER (KIP KILLMON FORD, 201 E MAIN ST, LOUISA, VA 23093 (540) 967-1350) WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED THE CONTACT NHTSA'S PHONE NUMBER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO REMEDY FOR A VEHICLE OF THAT YEAR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Sep 13, 2017
FORD F150 PAINT IS STARTING TO PEEL ON REAR TAIL GATE, SIDES AND UNDER REAR WINDOW. LOOKS LIKE THERE IS NO PRIMER. WE HAVE SEEN OTHER F150S WITH SAME PAINT ISSUES IN THE SAME AREAS. IS THIS A NEW PROBLEM WITH FORD F150S? HAVEN'T TAKEN IT TO DEALERSHIP YET. DATE IS APPROXIMATE.
Mar 28, 2017
SUDDEN ACCELERATION AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, TRUCK KEPT ACCELERATING ON ITS OWN, HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES I HAD TO PUT IT ON PARKING FOR THE TRUCK TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP.
Feb 04, 2017
+ 18 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
23 complaints
Same old fuse issue, with only 56,000 miles. Ford is aware, they have a kit to by pass the problem, how ever they will not pay for repair (no recall). Cost almost $500.00 to fix their poor design issue. Buyers beware.
Jan 25, 2022
Fuel pump fuse failed. Known issue under TSB-15-0137. Failure of the fuel pump at speed can result in a dangerous situation. I feel this should be covered under recall as the attached picture clearly shows an electrical overload condition.
Sep 21, 2021
VEHICLE DIED WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET. ENGINE WOULD TURN OVER BUT NOT FIRE. HAD TO BE TOWED TO FORD DEALER AT COST OF $90. WAS ADVISED BY DEALER SERVICE THAT THE PROBLEM WAS FUSE 27 MELTED AND DAMAGED THE FUSE BOX. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM FOR F-150 VEHICLES FOR YEARS 2009 - 2014. TSB 15-0137 WAS ISSUED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2015 BUT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. COST TO REPAIR WAS $466 OUT OF MY POCKET. FOR A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH SIX MODEL YEARS THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL. JUST GLAD I WAS NOT ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THIS HAPPENED.
Aug 27, 2020
PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE SEAT HEATER. KEPT SMELL A BURNING SMELL AND COULD NOT DETERMINE THE SOURCE. PARKED THE TRUCK AND LOOKED OUTS DE ABOUT AN HOUR LATER. SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE CAB. OPENED THE DOOR AND SAW SEAT ON FIRE. YOU ASSENGER USED THE SEAT HEATER PRIOR. NO ONE SMOKES IN MY FAMILY SO THERE WAS NO OTHER HEAT SOURCE.
Dec 15, 2019
DRIVING ON A CITY STREET WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT DOWN AND QUIT RUNNING. I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BY A SEMI TRUCK AND ONLY AVOIDED A MAJOR ACCIDENT BECAUSE I HAD ROOM TO GO TO THE RIGHT AND THE SEMI HAD ROOM TO SWERVE AROUND ME ON THE LEFT. WHEN I HAD IT TOWED TO THE FORD DEALER THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT WAS A MELTED FUSE BUT THAT THEY WERE ALREADY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND HAD A "FIX" KIT IN STOCK AND THE REPAIR PROCESS ALREADY DOCUMENTED TO REROUTE THAT FUSE. THIS MEANS THAT FORD IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM AND I PRESUME WAS JUST WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO DIE BEFORE ISSUING A RECALL.I HAVE THE REPAIR ORDER AVAILABLE IF NEEDED. WHEN I CONTACTED FORD DIRECTLY THEY INFORMED ME THERE WAS NO RECALL AND THEREFORE I WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ENTIRE $650.00 COST AND DID NOT SEEM TO CARE ABOUT THE POSSIBILITY OF A MAJOR ACCIDENT WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPS RUNNING.
May 17, 2019
+ 18 more complaints for this component
STEERING
22 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving at approximately 25 MPH, the steering wheel detached. The driver was able to reattach the steering wheel and safely pull over. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, who referred him to an independent mechanic for assistance. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who replaced the standard clockspring in the steering wheel, part number CSP200. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was too old, and no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
Nov 08, 2023
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND TURNING TO THE LEFT, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NORTH BROTHERS FORD, INC. (33300 FORD RD, WESTLAND, MI 48185, (734) 421-1300) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 34,790.
Jul 20, 2018
I AM THE PROUD OWNER OF A 2009 FORD F150 WITH JUST OVER 42K MILES. THE STEERING HAS INCREASINGLY BECOME MORE-AND-MORE DIFFICULT OVER THE PAST SEVERAL MONTHS. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN FOR THE MOST PART- PAMPERED. I DO PULL A SMALL UTILITY TRAILER AND THE TRUCK IS NOT A DAILY DRIVER. I FIRST NOTICED THE ISSUE LAST MARCH (2016) AFTER SITTING FOR 6-WEEKS AND THE STEERING DIFFICULTY HAS BECOME MORE PRONOUNCED. THE POWER-STEERING FLUID IS AT THE PROPER LEVEL, THERE ARE NO LEAKS AND TIRE PRESSURE IS NORMAL. YET THE TRUCK STEER'S AND HANDLES AS THOUGH I HAVE LOW/NO AIR IN THE FRONT TIRES AND/OR THE POWER STEERING PUMP IS FAILING. I PLAN ON TAKING THE TRUCK INTO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP FOR A COMPLETE DIAGNOSTIC CHECK. MY OVERALL CONCERN IS TO COMMUNICATE THE IMPORTANCE THAT STEERING AND HANDLING IS VITAL TO THE "SAFE-OPERATION" OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ESPECIALLY A TRUCK. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 1999 F150 AND EVEN WITH OVER 100K MILES, STEERING WAS NEVER AN ISSUE. IN FACT, I HAVE OWNED AND OPERATED MANY VEHICLES WITH OVER 100K MILES BOTH IN THE MILITARY AND IN CIVILIAN USE AND HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED "STEERING" ISSUES OF THIS NATURE. I AM THEREFORE CONCERNED AS TO THE NATURE OF THIS SPECIFIC FAILURE ON A VEHICLE THAT HAS NOT SEEN HEAVY DUTY USE OR BEEN DRIVEN EXCESSIVELY. RESPECTFULLY YOURS, MADE-IN-AMERICA - PLEASE DON'T FAIL ME.
Jul 27, 2016
THE STEERING WHEEL ATTACHMENT BOLT WORKED ITS WAY LOOSE AND THE WHEEL FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN I ADJUSTED THE STEERING WHEEL L. IT POPPED OFF ITS SETTING AND FELL ON MY LAP. MAKING STEERING IMPOSSIBLE UNTIL I WAS ABLE TO ALIGN THE WHEEL AND SHOVEBIT BACK IN PLACE UNTIL I COULD GET VEHICLE STOPPED. THE ONLY THING THAT SAVED AN SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS THE GOOD ALIGNMENT OF MY TIRES AND LUCKILY I GOT THE WHEEL LINED UP AND ON WITHIN A SECOND.
Nov 12, 2015
TL* THE CONTAC OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE RACK AND PINION MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000.
Jul 31, 2015
+ 17 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
11 complaints
My airbag warning light came on. The dealer found 2 codes and replaced the parts. When they were done another code came up for weight sensor which is the seat frame. I was told that the part has been discontinued. I have searched for an aftermarket part with no luck. I purchased a used seat but it was not compatible I have a16 year old truck. The service life is as I understand it is 14-20 years. I don’t understand how the manufacturer can stop making safety parts while the vehicle is still in its service life
May 23, 2025
AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY UPON SIDE IMPACT FROM DRIVER GOING 40-50MPH AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY FOR FRONT IMPACT INTO POLE. I WAS CROSSING INTERSECTION HAS THE LIGHT TURN GREEN AND WAS HIT BY A DRIVER WHO RAN RED LIGHT. THE CAR PUSH THE TRUCK INTO A LIGHT POLE AND THE ENGINE BAY WRAP AROUND IT.
Dec 03, 2020
PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG BEING OFF EVEN WHEN THERE IS SOMEONE SITTING IN THE SEAT.
Nov 18, 2020
THE PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED FROM THE FORD DEALERSHIP AS A SEAT BELT PRETENSIONER ISSUE. I AM NOT SURE WHAT THAT DEVICE DOES FOR THE AIR BAGS ASSEMBLY, BUT I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD HAVE REPLACE THIS FREE OF CHARGE; REGARDLESS OF THE YEAR OF THE TRUCK OR THE MILES ON THE TRUCK. THE PRICE WAS ALSO EXTREME FOR THAT PART. $372.18 JUST FOR THE PARTS. I PAID AN TOTAL OF $631,.65 FOR THIS ISSUE. FORD CASE NUMBER# CAS-16048449-G3B4MI
Oct 12, 2018
WE WERE DRIVING ON A FM ROAD IT WAS PITCH BLACK THAT NIGHT AND CAME UP A HILL AND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WAS A BIG BLACK COW, I SWEREVED TO TRY AND MISS IT AND NOT HIT IT HEAD ON BUT CLIPPED ITS BEHIND ON THE RIGHT FRONT QUARTER PANEL, THE NEXT THING I KNOW THE CAB IS FULL OF SMOKE AND SMELLED LIKE WIRES BURNING, SO I GO TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND KILLED IT MADE SURE EVERYONE WAS OK AND WENT TO THE ER TO GET MY CHILDREN CHECKED OUT, UNKNOWN WHY THEY FAILED TO DEPLOY
Feb 01, 2016
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES
11 complaints
WHILE IN MOTION, LIGHT CAME ON BRAKE FLUID LOW. I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, AND WE LOOKED, BUT DIDN'T IMMEDIATELY SEE ANY PUDDLE, OR SIGN OF RAPID LOSS OF FLUID, FILLED MASTER CYLINDER BACK UP, AND DROVE 15 MILES HOME. ON THE WAY, I NOTICED THE PEDAL WAS SPONGY, WHEN I GOT HOME, I LOOKED, AND HAD LOST 1/4 OF THE FLUID IN THE MASTER CYLINDER.I GOT IN THE TRUCK, PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, FELT IT GOING DOWN, GOT OUT, AND SAW IT WAS LEAKING RAPIDLY FROM A JUNCTION OF THE BRAKE HOSE GOING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE (ABS BOX?) WHERE IT GOES FROM RUBBER TO METAL. I GOT A NEW ONE FROM THE DEALER TODAY DUBLIN FORD, DUBLIN GA. [$33.00] AND NOTICED THAT IS HAS BEEN MUCH IMPROVED OVER THE ORIGINAL. THIS TELLS ME THAT FORD KNEW IT HAD A PROBLEM, WHICH SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ITEM, AND DIDN'T RECALL FOR IT. IT ALSO TELLS ME THAT THERE ARE PROBABLY A BUNCH OF F150'S OUT THERE THAT ARE AT RISK OF BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO THE FAILURE OF A $33 PART. *TR
Jun 10, 2020
'09 F150 FX4 W/ 40,900MI. AFTER DRIVING HOME AND GETTING TO MY DRIVEWAY, I HAD TO DRAG MY RIGHT FRONT TIRE INTO THE PARKING SPOT - IT WAS TOTALLY LOCKED AND EXTREMELY HOT/SMOKING. UPON INVESTIGATING, I COULD NOT GET THE BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS TO RETRACT UNLESS I CRACKED THE BLEEDER OPEN. LAST NIGHT I REPLACED EVERYTHING BRAKE RELATED ON THE WHEEL INCLUDING THE RUBBER FLEX LINE. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CALIPER WAS FINE. WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS/IS THAT THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE RUBBER FLEX BRAKE LINE WAS OVER CRIMPED AND PARTIALLY RESTRICTING THE BRAKE FLUID. SECONDLY, CORROSION/RUST HAD BUILT UP BETWEEN THE OUTSIDE OF THE RUBBER BRAKE LINE AND THE INSIDE OF THE BRACKET. AS THE RUST CONTINUED TO BUILD, IT COMPRESSED THE BRAKE LINE UNTIL IT WAS COMPLETELY PINCHED. BY ESTIMATE, I'D SAY THE RIGHT ONE WAS 100% RESTRICTED, AND THE LEFT WAS 90% RESTRICTED. UPON SPEAKING WITH A NEIGHBOR WITH AN '08 F150, HE HAD A VERY SIMILAR OCCURRENCE WHERE THE TIRE WAS ROLLED OFF THE RIM WHEN THE TIRE LOCKED. HE HAD HAVE IT TOWED FOR REPAIRS. MY CONCERN IS THIS IS A FLORIDA TRUCK WITH LIMITED EXPOSURE TO THE MIDWEST. THE RESTRICTED BRAKE LINE OVER TIME HAD TO HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED MY BRAKING CAPACITY OF THE FRONT WHEELS. OBVIOUSLY, AT THE END, IF I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE BRAKE HAD LOCKED AT SPEED, SIGNIFICANT CONTROLLABILITY ISSUES WOULD HAVE RESULTED. IN THE PICTURES, YOU CAN SEE THE RUST ON THE VICE THAT CAME OUT WHEN WE PRIED THE BRACKET OPEN AND SLIDE THE LINE OUT. THE OTHER PICTURE HAS WHERE THE PAD BURNED INTO THE ROTOR DUE TO EXCESS HEAT AFTER I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO RETRACT THE CALIPER AND FREE THE ROTOR. *TR
May 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, A PULSATION OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OCCURRED A FEW YEARS AGO AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO KENDALL FORD OF KENAI (10288 KENAI SPUR HWY, KENAI, AK 99611, (866) 387-7984). THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER. THE BRAKE ROTORS, PADS, AND CALIPERS WERE REPLACED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,000.
Sep 18, 2019
RECENTLY, WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, BOTH THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF MY TRUCK. THE MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYED A READING OF CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE BRAKES BEGAN TO HAVE A PULSATION TO THEM AND THE TRUCK JUST DID NOT WANT TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO A MECHANICAL SHOP WHERE THEY CHARGED ME TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM CAUSING THESE SYMPTOMS. THEIR FINDINGS WITH THE DIAGNOSTIC CHECKS REVEALED A FAILED ABS MODULE. NO REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY.
Jul 19, 2019
AT APPROXIMATELY 86000 MILES MY ABS AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. I TOOK IT TO MY CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO RAN A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH REVEALED A FAILED ABS MODULE. REPLACEMENT COST IS OVER $800.00 AND WITH OVER 233 COMPLAINTS THAT WE KNOW OF, WHEN IS YOUR ORGANIZATION GOING TO MAKE FORD ACCOUNTABLE?
Nov 25, 2018
+ 6 more complaints for this component
TIRES
11 complaints
MICHELIN HAD A SAFETY RECALL FOR DOT B99Y 56EX 3812-2113 OF ITS LTX M/S P275/55R20 111T FOR "AFFECTED TIRES COULD HAVE PARTIAL OR FULL SIDEWALL PERFORATIONS THAT COULD CAUSE THEM TO EXPERIENCE LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE ' I PURCHASED THE LTX M/S P275/55R20 DOT B79Y 56EX 1913 MADE IN THE SAME TIME FRAME FOR MY 2009 FORD F-150 ON 06/08/2013. ON AUGUST 23, 2016, WHILE ON A 70MPH HIGHWAY, I SUFFERED A BLOWOUT. THE ENTIRE ANTERIOR SIDEWALL WAS AFFECTED WITH MANY CHUNKS OF THE TIRE MISSING, WHILE THE INTERIOR SIDEWALL WAS TOTALLY UNAFFECTED. I AM CAREFUL WITH MY TIRE PRESSURES AND ROTATION. NONE OF THE TIRES SHOW UNEVEN OR ODD WEAR. I DON'T BELIEVE I RAN OVER ANYTHING. I HAVE ALL FOUR TIRES IN MY POSSESSION AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. I THINK MICHELIN HAS A GREATER PROBLEM THAN THE DOT RANGE OF THEIR VOLUNTARY RECALL. I THINK THE DOT NEEDS TO BE AWARE OF THIS SO THAT IF THIS PROVES TO BE A MORE WIDESPREAD PROBLEM, MICHELIN CAN BE REQUIRED TO RECALL ALL AFFECTED TIRES.
Sep 11, 2016
THE SIDE WALL OF TIRES WITH APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES AND 4 YEARS OLD ARE PEALING OFF. I PURCHASED 4 TIRES WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD A LITTLE OVER 30000 MILES. 2 WERE OK. THE OTHER 2 THE SIDEWALL PEALED OFF IN CHUNKS. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE TIRES.MICHELIN OFFERED 65% DISCOUNT ON NEW TIRES A YEAR AGO. 11 MONTHS AND 10,000 MILES LATER THEY OFFERED ONLY A 22% DISCOUNT. THEY INDICATED I USED UP 43% OF THE TIRE LIFE IN 11 MONTHS AND 10,000 MILES.
May 18, 2016
EMPLOYEE WENT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE SHOP FOUND A 3 INCH CRACK IN THE SIDE WALL OF FRONT LEFT TIRE.
Apr 07, 2016
I TOOK MY 2009 FORD F-150 INTO LES SCHWAB FOR A TIRE ROTATION AND THEY POINTED OUT THAT ALL FOUR OF MY HANKOOK DYNAPRO ATM LT285/55-20 RF10 TIRES WITH DOT # T7VWRFH4510 HAVE APPROX. 1-1 1/2" CRACKS AROUND THE ENTIRE TIRE WHERE THE TREAD MEETS THE SIDEWALL. THE TIRES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 28,000 MILES ON THEM AND STILL HAVE AGGRESSIVE TREAD LIFE. LES SCHWAB RECOMMENDED REPLACING AND DID NOT HAVE AN ANSWER AS TO WHY/HOW THIS OCCURRED. *TR
Apr 24, 2015
MICHELIN TIRES CRACKING IN THE TREADS ON ALL TIRES. MICHELIN NOT FOLLOWING THEIR PUBLISHED WARRANTY IN PRO-RATING FOR ADJUSTMENT. TIRES WITH 58 TO 67% TREAD LEFT AND MICHELIN RELUCTANTLY AGREED TO A 35% ADJUSTMENT. DEALER AND CUSTOMER WERE TOLD "IF THE CRACK CANNOT BE SPREAD OPEN AND SEE LINING, IT IS A COSMETIC CRACK". *TR
Mar 27, 2014
+ 6 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
10 complaints
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated while 45 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and waited for towing assistance to tow the vehicle to the residence. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the independent mechanic and was diagnosed with an ABS module failure. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the Customer Satisfaction Program: 09C07 (Brake Stop lamp Switch Adjustment); however, the VIN was not included in the Customer Satisfaction Program. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact stated that the failure persisted since November 2022. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 183,000.
Jun 20, 2025
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE ABS MODULE WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000. UPDATED 7/1/13
Jun 13, 2013
WHEN I WENT TO APPLY BRAKES, PEDAL FELT AWKWARD AND HARD, AS IF NO POWER ASSIST. I WAS CAUGHT BY SURPRISE AND HAD TO SLAM ON BRAKES WITH EXCESSIVE FORCE. I HIT A WALL AT SLOW SPEED AND DAMAGED MY FRONT BUMPER. THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES OF NO POWER ASSIST IN MORNINGS WHEN FIRST STARTED. FORD HAS BEEN UNABLE TO REPLICATE IT. I AM TAKING TO FORD TODAY AFTER HAVING A COLLISION. I AM SCARED TO DRIVE IT. *TR
Mar 04, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC THAT LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE ABS SENSOR WIRES. THE ABS WIRES WERE NOT COVERED AND CAUSED ONE OF THE WIRES TO FAIL. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE DAMAGED ABS WIRE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 22,500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 23,800. UPDATED 11/29/11 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE LEAKING THE PARKING LOT. THE SENSOR WIRE WAS DAMAGED. UPDATED 12/07/11
Nov 08, 2011
WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK, DEPRESSED BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN. BRAKE PEDAL WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR CAUSING THE TRUCK TO RUN INTO THE CURB. THE PEDAL BECAME FIRMER AGAIN BUT LATER THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AGAIN.
Jun 22, 2011
+ 5 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
8 complaints
Exhaust gas is leaking into cab from manifold, because several studs broke
Apr 07, 2022
ON OR ABOUT AUG & 2013 THE VEHICLE MENTION ABOVE WOULD START AND THEN STALL . I TOOK THE FORD F150 TO PALM BAY FORD IN PALM BAY FL. I WAS VISITING MY STEPSON AT THE TIME. I AM FORM GA. THE FORD DEALER HAD IT FOR 3 DAYS AND SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. ON FEB 7 2014 THE SAME THING HAPPEN. THIS TIME THEY TOWED THE FORD TO THERE PLACE FROM MY STEPSONS HOME. THEY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR 3 DAYS. AND FINALLY SAID THAT THE FUEL PUMP DRIVER MODULE HAD FAILED. I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT THEY WOULD NOT KNOW THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPEN. THEY CHARGED ME 652.09 FOR THE REPAIR. I KNOW THAT I AM NOT THE FIRST PERSON THIS HAS HAPPEN TO. WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPEN IF THIS MODULE FAILED WHEN I WAS ON INTERSTATE 95. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AND ACCIDENT OR WORSE. FORD SHOULD RECALL THIS DEVICE BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE OF THE MODULE AND WHERE IS PLACED(UNDER THE SPARE TIRE) AND THE TWO DIFFERENT METALS THAT CAUSE CORROSION. *TR
Feb 14, 2014
FIRST, THE FUEL DOOR FELL OFF THE TRUCK. LATER THAT EVENING I HEARD A WEIRD SUCTION SOUND COMING FROM THE FUEL DOOR AREA. IT BEGAN TO IDLE ROUGH, THEN WOULD NOT WANT TO START AFTER FILL UPS. WHEN YOU WOULD STICK THE GAS NOZZLE IN THE TANK A LOUD "WHOOSH" SOUND WOULD EMIT AS IT RELIEVED PRESSURE. MY GAS GAUGE STOPPED FUNCTIONING AND ALL OF THESE ISSUES EVENTUALLY LEADING TO THE TANK IMPLODING/COLLAPSING ON ITSELF. THIS BENT THE FUEL PUMP AND GAS GAUGE INSIDE THE TANK. I PAID OUT OF POCKET TO HAVE IT FIXED BECAUSE THE FORD DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THE WARRANTY ONLY "COVERED MOVING PARTS". I ASKED IF THE FUEL GAUGE FLOAT AND FUEL PUMP MOVED. THEY ENJOYED MY RHETORIC, BUT DECLINED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THEY ONLY REPLACED A SENSOR THAT THREW A LEAN BANK ONE CODE AND CAUSED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. I DROVE IT FOR THE NEXT YEAR OR SO USING THE ODOMETER TO TELL ME WHEN TO FILL UP AS MY GAS GAUGE NO LONGER WORKED.. FAST FORWARD A YEAR AND A HALF, AND RUNNING OUT OF GAS 3 OR 4 TIMES, AND IT HAS DONE THE SAME THING TO ME AGAIN. I JUST PAID $972.19 TO A PRIVATE GARAGE TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP, BUT I ONLY GOT A 90 DAY WARRANTY ON THE WORK AND NO GUARANTEE THAT THIS ISSUE WILL NOT HAPPEN AGAIN. WHEN I GOOGLED THE MAKE AND MODEL OF THE TRUCK I FOUND ALL KINDS OF INFORMATION ABOUT PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, YET FORD ACTED LIKE THEY HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THIS BEFORE. I UNDERSTAND I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING THE TRUCK RUNNING, BUT NOTHING ABOUT THE WAY I OPERATE THE VEHICLE MADE IT DO THIS. IF I GET IN A WRECK, I SHOULD PAY TO FIX IT. THIS IS A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. BTW I WAS DOING 70 MPH ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN IT SHUT DOWN MOST RECENTLY AND TRAFFIC HAD ME BOXED IN. IT NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION JUST GETTING IT OFF THE ROAD. HAD I DIED, NO ONE WOULD HAVE QUESTIONED WHAT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT. *TR
Jan 22, 2014
MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE CODE READ BAD FUEL PUMP MODULE. *TR
Jan 17, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BATTERY WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT THE VEHICLE RAN OUT OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ANOTHER DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK HAD COLLAPSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT HIM BACK AT A LATER DATE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,000.
Nov 28, 2011
+ 3 more complaints for this component
SEATS
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE AT A STANDSTILL, THE CONTACT WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE AT MODERATE SPEEDS. THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HAVE A LOW SENSING MECHANISM CAUSING HIM TO JOLT FORWARD AND THE SEAT BELT TIGHTENED TOO TIGHTLY ON HIM RESULTING IN MICRO TEARS OF HIS INTESTINES. THE CONTACT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION THAT LEAD TO SURGERY AND THE REMOVAL OF PORTIONS OF HIS INTESTINES. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN BACK TO THE RESIDENCE OF THE CONTACT WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FRAME CRACK WHICH RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 152,000.
Feb 17, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE HEADRESTS WERE NOT ADJUSTABLE AND CONSTANTLY STRUCK HIM IN THE BACK OF THE NECK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT IT WAS A NEW DESIGN FOR SAFETY. THE DEALER STATED IF THE CONTACT FELT SO STRONGLY THAT THE HEADREST WAS SUCH A PROBLEM TO SIMPLY TURN THE HEADREST AROUND. THE CONTACT HOWEVER WAS CONCERNED THAT HIS NECK COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED DUE TO THE AIR BAGS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TR
Mar 07, 2014
NO INCIDENT, AN INQUIRY: HEADREST ON FORD 2009 F150 SUPERCAB TRUCK IS ANGLED 54 DEGREES FORWARD RELATIVE TO THE SEAT BACK. DRIVING WITH BACK AGAINST SEAT, HEAD IS PUSHED FORWARD AND DOWN LIMITING HEAD MOBILITY AND VISION. WITH HEAD ON REST AND BACK FORWARD OF THE SEAT, CONCERN IS THAT AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT WOULD RESULT IN A SEVERE SNAP OF THE HEAD FORWARD AND DOWN AS BACK IS PUSHED TO THE SEAT - IS THIS A VALID CONCERN? *TR
Apr 24, 2010
SEAT CUSHIONS KEPT COMING LOOSE ON BOTH SEATS,MY DEALER SAID IN OCT.2009 FORD HAS A FIX BUT AS OF FEB.1,2010 MY DEALER STILL HAS NO PARTS TO FIX. I TOOK MY NEW 2009 F-150 TO A AUTO UPHOLSTERY SHOP AND HAD REPAIRED. I PAID $40 TO HAVE BOTH SEATS REMOVED AND REPAIRED. DEALER WON'T REFUND MY MONEY, TRUCK HAS 5,823 MILES AND PURCHASED NEW 5-26-2009. ALSO THE HEAD RESTRAINTS ARE TOO BIG AND LEAN FORWARD TOO MUCH PLUS THEY CREATE A BLIND SPOT WHEN BACKING UP. *TR
Feb 01, 2010
HEAD RESTS IN THE WAY, SEEM TO BE TO LARGE, MOSTLY NOTED WHEN BACKING UP & TRYING TO LOOK OUT BACK WINDOW, ALSO ON A PERSON 5' FOOT TALL (A WOMAN ) THE HEAD REST HITS THEM IN THE BACK OF THE HEAD ,MAKES IT VERY UNPLASENT TO RIDE IN. *TR THE TRUCK UNDER THAT CONDTION .
Jun 17, 2009
+ 2 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
7 complaints
GAS GAUGE SUDDENLY DOESN'T REGISTER CORRECTLY. ONLY SHOWS APPROXIMATE THREE QUARTERS TANK WHEN TANK IS FULLY FILLED. WHEN REGISTERING ONE QUARTER TANK ONLY TAKES $15- TO $16 TO REFUEL. REPAIR SHOPS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE. WHAT CAN BE THE CAUSE.
Dec 21, 2018
MY VEHICLE SIMPLY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE I WAS TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY, TWICE. AFTER A SMALL COOL DOWN PERIOD, THE VEHICLE STARTED UP AGAIN AND SEEMED FINE TILL A FEW DAYS LATER WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON THE HIGHWAY. ACCORDING TO FORD, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH A FUSE THAT CONTROLS THE FUEL PUMP. IT OVERHEATS AND FAILS CAUSING THE FUEL PUMP TO STOP WORKING. THEY ALSO HAVE A $20 KIT TO FIX THE PROBLEM BECAUSE IT IS SO COMMON. WHY THIS IS NOT A RECALL IS BEYOND ME. MY WIFE AND I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT OR WORSE.
Oct 19, 2017
VEHICLE ONLY HAS 4,000 MILES. COMPLETE FUEL LINE FAILED ACCORDING TO DEALER AND WAS DRIPPING GASOLINE ON EXHAUST FROM ENGINE TO TANK. IT WAS SMOLDERING AND ALMOST IGNITED OVER THE WEEKEND. FIRST NOTICED STRONG GASOLINE SMELL IN CAB. INSPECTION STATION NOTICED LEAK AND WAS TOWED TO DEALER. THEY ARE SPECIAL ORDERING PARTS. TRUCK IS AT PARK CITIES FORD 3333 INWOOD ROAD, DALLAS, TX 214-358-8800.
Oct 10, 2016
WHILE PASSING A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE THE THROTTLE STUCK AND ALTHOUGH NO PRESSURE WAS ON THE GAS PEDAL, IT KEPT ACCELERATING. BY HEAVY USE OF THE BRAKE, I WAS ABLE TO RETURN TO TOWN, WHERE I SHUT THE ENGINE DOWN. IT IS STILL LOCKED ON, AS WHEN I START IT, THE RPM'S JUMP TO 4000 IMMEDIATELY. I HAVE CALLED THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND REQUESTED A TOW. THIS WAS FRIGHTENING, AS I HAD MY GRANDSON IN THE VEHICLE WITH ME.
May 21, 2016
THIS HAS OCCURRED MANY TIMES. THE VEHICLE STALLS WHEN SLOWING DOWN DUE TO THE FUEL PUMP INSIDE THE FUEL TANK GETTING BENT UPWARD DUE TO THE TANK COLLAPSING ON ITSELF BECAUSE IT IS NOT DESIGNED TO VENT PROPERLY. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP BUT IT ONLY CORRECTED THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY BECAUSE IT HAS BEEN BENT AS WELL OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. THE GAS GAUGE READS IMPROPERLY AS WELL DUE TO THE PUMP NOT REACHING THE BOTTOM OF THE TANK. I CAN ONLY FIT ABOUT 17 GALLONS INTO A 30 GALLON TANK UPON REFILLING. THE STALLING THAT THIS CAUSES HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO HAVE MULTIPLE ACCIDENTS. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND HAVE FOUND MANY OTHER OWNERS TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AND HAVE HAD ACCIDENTS. FORD REFUSES TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WITHOUT CHARGING. IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE TO HAVE THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED AND THAT DOES NOT FIX THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A DESIGN PROBLEM THAT FORD NEEDS TO REPAIR. PLEASE REQUIRE FORD TO RECALL AND FIX THIS DESIGN FLAW BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE IS KILLED OR INJURED.
Jul 13, 2015
+ 2 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
6 complaints
3RD BRAKE LIGHT LAMP LEAKS AND HAS FOR THE LAST 3- 4 MONTHS. WATER LEAKS AROUND THE LIGHT AND DRIPS DOWN THE CEILING OF THE CAB DOWN BACK WALL OF THE TRUCK INTO THE CARPET OF MY TRUCK. IT GOING TO USE IT TO START TO SMELL AND MOLD. I CALLED THE LOCAL FORD DEALER REPAIR SHOP THEY TOLD ME HE HAS REPLACED HUNDREDS OF THESE LAMPS AND THE NEW FORD PART NEVER LEAKS WHILE HE HAS SEEN SEVERAL OF THE AFTER MARKET ONES ALWAYS LEAK. FORD SHOULD REPLACE ALL OF THESE AT THEIR EXPENSE, AS THEY OBVIOUSLY HAVE A GASKET DESIGN FLAW.
Aug 03, 2016
THIS COMPLAINT IS ABOUT "ALL CARS" THAT COME EQUIPPED WITH THESE NEW STYLE BRIGHT WHITE / BLUE HEADLIGHT BULBS. AND THE ENTIRE SECONDARY MARKET WHERE PEOPLE CAN PURCHASE THESE LIGHT BULBS TO REPLACE THEIR EXISTING HEADLIGHT BULBS. THE PROBLEM IS THE AT NIGHT THEY ARE DO [XXX] BRIGHT, I CAN'T TELL IF THEY ARE ON LOW OR HIGH BEAMS, I'M CONSTANTLY FLASHING MY HIGH BEAMS TO THESE CARS. THIS PAST WEEK ONE WAS SO BRIGHT THAT I COULDN'T SEE AND ALMOST DROVE OFF THE ROAD..... THEY SHOULD BE TAKEN "OFF THEM MARKET", OR AT LEAST LIMIT THE BRIGHTNESS OR HAVE A STANDARD BRIGHTNESS (A MAXIMUM THAT HAS BEEN TESTED ON REAL PEOPLE AT NIGHT). THEY HAVE CAUSED OR TRIGGERED ME TO HAVE AN OCULAR MIGRAINE IN MY LEFT EYE, WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT, SOME PEOPLE WHEN THEY HAVE OCULAR MIGRAINES TRIGGERED FROM BRIGHT LIGHTS HAVE THE MIGRAINE IN THE MIDDLE OF THEY EYE AND CAN NOT SEE ANYTHING. I'M TELLING YOU SOMEONE IS GOING TO DIE BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE, IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY. IF IT HAS HAPPENED ALREADY, NO ONE PROBABLY KNOWS WHY THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED, BECAUSE NO ONE IS ASKING THE QUESTION ABOUT THESE DANGEROUS HEADLAMPS. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS FOR ME AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. AGE IS OF CONCERN AS WELL, THE OLDER YOU GET YOUR EYES BECOME MORE SENSITIVE TO THESE BRIGHT WHITE AND BLUE LIGHTS, IN MY MIND THEY ARE VERY DANGEROUS. *TR INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Feb 03, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED WET SPOTS ON THE HEADLINER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THE COMPANY WAS AWARE OF A BAD GASKET IN THE TAIL LIGHT THAT WOULD CAUSE WATER DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 65,000.
Jun 06, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER LEAKING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE REAR SEAT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TEST. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE GASKET IN THE TAIL LIGHT WAS LOOSE, CAUSING WATER TO ENTER THE VEHICLE. THE CARPET AND THE MIDDLE ARM REST IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE CONTAINED MILDEW. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000.
Apr 20, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE PASSENGERS SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT WAS NOT WORKING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIANS REPLACED THE SMART JUNCTION BOX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SMART BOX NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED BECAUSE IT DID NOT CONTAIN ALL OF THE FEATURES THAT WERE INCLUDED PRIOR TO THE REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE MANUFACTURER. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 20,000. UPDATED 3/25/11 *CN UPDATED 04/28/11
Feb 15, 2011
+ 1 more complaint for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
5 complaints
I OWN A 2009 FORD F150 XLT 4 DOOR. SINCE ENGAGING THE CHILD SAFETY FEATURE TO THE LOCK POSITION, I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO OPEN EITHER DOOR FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. I HAVE SINCE SWITCHED BACK THE UNLOCK POSITION AND BOTH REAR DOORS WILL NOT OPEN. PASSENGERS CAN NOT EXIT THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD.
Mar 07, 2020
THE THROTTLE STUCK ON THE TRUCK AND CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT
Jan 14, 2018
IN 2017 WE HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT DO TO LOSS OFF POWER ON 12/23/17 WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A LOSS OF POWER THEN THUNK WHEELS WOULD BARELY MORE.CITY STREET MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN SO NOW IT'S SIT IN THE GARAGE NOT MOVING TO GET IT FIX ALMOST 1500.00 THAT I DON'T HAVE
Jan 02, 2018
TAKATA RECALL......I HAVE A 2009 F-150 AND ALL 3 OF THE 4 DOOR HANDLES OPEN SOMETIMES WHEN YOU TRY OPEN THE DOOR THE 1ST TIME 1 OF THE DOOR HANDLES YOU CAN ONLY OPEN THE DOOR FROM THE OUTSIDE THE DRIVER DOOR HAS A BURN MARK AROUND THE LACH OF THE DOOR THAT WAS NEVER THERE.......I CALLED TO SEE IF THERE WAS A RECALL ON THAT YEAR OF MY TRUCK AND I WAS TOLD NO.....HOW CAN THAT BE? DO I HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS THAT MY FAMILY CAN'T GET OUT?
Sep 30, 2017
AS I WAS BACKING THE TRUCK INTO THE GARAGE, WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE BECAUSE MY DRIVEWAY HAS AN DECLINE, THE TRUCK TOOK OFF. IN OTHER WORDS UNINTENDED ACCERLATION. THE ENGINE RPMS WENT VERY HIGH AND THE TRUCK WENT VERY FAST IN REVERSE HITTING MY GARAGE WALL AND MY FATHER WHO UNFORTUNATELY WAS IN THE WAY. ONCE THE TRUCK TOOK OFF I DESPERATELY TRIED PUSHING ON THE BRAKES AND SLAMMING THE TRUCK INTO PARK BUT THE TRUCK DIDN'T STOP UNTIL IT HIT THE GARAGE WALL. MY FATHER SUFFERED A BROKEN LEG BUT WAS INCHES AWAY FROM BEING KILLED. THE TIRE TRACKS ON THE GARAGE FLOOR SHOWED DRAG MARKS AS IF THE FRONT WHEELS HAD LOCKED UP AS THE BACK WHEELS SPED UP. THIS WAS A HORRIFYING EXPERIENCE AND NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO WHY FORD VEHICLES ARE DOING THIS. THERE IS NO WAY MY FOOT WAS ON THE ACCELERATION, ALTHOUGH THIS IS WHAT THE MANUFACTURE IS GOING TO CLAIM.
Jan 13, 2017
WHEELS
5 complaints
THE RIGHT FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE LINE DETERIORATED AT THE CRIMPED FITTING. THE DETERIORATION IS ON THE INSIDE OF THE LINE AT THE CRIMP. THE DETERIORATION ACTS LIKE A CHECK VALVE ALLOWING THE APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE BUT NOT RELEASE OF BRAKING PRESSURE. I HAVE VERIFIED THIS ON THREE (3) REPLACEMENTS. THE ORIGINAL LINE WAS REPLACED AT ABOUT 120K AND NON OEM AT ABOUT 20K.
Jan 27, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FACTORY WHEELS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE WHEELS WERE PREMATURELY WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Jun 08, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRE AIR PRESSURE FAULT SENSOR WAS ILLUMINATED HOWEVER, THE TIRE AIR PRESSURE WAS ACCURATE. THE CONTACT VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIR. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE DEFECT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 56,000.
Nov 26, 2013
WHILE DRIVING 2009 FORD F150 AT FREEWAY SPEED THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL SEPARATED. WHEN THE WHEEL SEPARATED IT MADE HEAVY CONTACT WITH THE BRAKE CALIPER AND SOME CONTACT WITH THE UPPER A-ARM OF THE SUSPENSION CAUSING VEHICLE TO MOMENTARILY LOOSE CONTROL, CROSSING LANES OF TRAFFIC. FORTUNATELY THE ROADS WERE RELATIVELY UNOCCUPIED AND THERE WAS NO COLLISION. THE WHEEL HAD NO PREVIOUS DAMAGE AND HAD NOT BEEN INVOLVED IN ANY PREVIOUS ACCIDENTS. THE TIRE MOUNTED ON THE WHEEL HAD APROX 800 MILES OF USE. FORD CURRENTLY HAS THE WHEEL AND WILL BE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS. I ASSUME THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE WHEEL, TIRE, BRAKE CALIPER ANT PMS SENSOR WILL BE NECESSARY. *TR
Apr 15, 2011
ALL 5 RIMS ON 2009 FORD RANGER SHOW EVIDENCE OF FAILURE/CRACKS. FORD TECHNICIAN RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF ALL RIMS. VEH CURRENTLY HAS 5965 MILES (SEE REPORT 10307412 AND 10311415)(FS ID 1235) USDA FOREST SERVICE GWJEFF COMPLETED A FLEET WIDE INSPECTION OF ALL FORD VEHICLES WITH STEEL WHEELS. THIS IS THE 5TH INCIDENT OF THIS NATURE. I CURRENTLY HAVE 10 RIMS FROM VARIOUS VEH AFTER BEING REPLACED BY FORD TECHNICIANS. RECOMMEND FORD INITIATE A RECALL ON STEEL WHEELS TO DETERMINE IF THIS IS A FLEET WIDE PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 25, 2010
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
5 complaints
LETTER REGARDING AN ORIGINAL COMPLAINT TO NHTSA IN 2016 THAT HAS YET TO BE RESOLVED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE REAR DOORS COULD NOT BE UNLOCKED FROM THE INSIDE OR THE OUTSIDE. *JS *JS
Jul 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BOTH REAR DOORS FAILED TO OPEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE CABLE THAT RELEASED THE LOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT BOTH REAR LATCHES AND LOCKS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.
Feb 17, 2015
AFTER ATTEMPTING TO DIS-ENGAGE THE CHILD SAFETY DOOR LOCK FEATURE THAT PREVENTS THE DOOR FROM BEING OPENED FROM THE INSIDE, BOTH THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE DOOR LATCHES BECAME COMPLETELY INOPERATIVE PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM BEING OPENED AT ALL. I NOTED A SIMILAR COMPLAINT FILED ON THE NHTSA SITE (COMPLAINT #10489372.) WHEN I CONTACTED THE FORD DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR I WAS TOLD THAT THE NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED TWO MONTHS PRIOR (MARCH, 2013) AND WAS THEREFORE FORCED TO PAY NEARLY $400 FOR A NEW DOOR LATCH. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND AN INVESTIGATION INTO THIS ISSUE AS AN INOPERATIVE DOOR LATCH POSES A VERY HIGH RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IF OCCUPANTS ARE UNABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE. *TR
Jun 06, 2013
WHEN ENGAGED, THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON THE FORD F150 2009 CAUSES THE DOOR TO NOT HAVE THE CAPABILITY OF BEING OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE. THE PURPOSE OF THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK IS TO PREVENT THE DOOR FROM BEING OPENED (BY CHILDREN) FROM THE INSIDE ONLY. THE INABILITY OF THE DOOR BEING ABLE TO BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE PRESENTS A GRAVE RISK OF DANGER IF THIS VEHICLE IS ENGAGED IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION WHICH WOULD PREVENT EMERGENCY PERSONNEL OR ANY OTHER PERSONNEL FROM BEING ABLE TO PROPERLY OPEN THE DOOR POTENTIALLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. IN THIS PARTICULAR CASE, MY FORD F150 2009 PICKUP TRUCK IS A FOUR DOOR CREW CAB MODEL. WHEN I ENGAGED THE CHILD SAFETY LOCK ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME DURING OWNERSHIP (12/16/2012), THE DOOR HANDLE IMMEDIATELY WOULD NOT WORK FROM BOTH THE INSIDE (AS EXPECTED) AS WELL AS THE OUTSIDE. I CURRENTLY HAVE THREE CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF FOUR WHICH ARE SITUATED IN CAR SEATS (AS REQUIRED BY LAW) IN THE CREW CAB SECTION OF MY TRUCK. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, GREAT CONCERN EXISTS FOR THE SAFETY OF MY CHILDREN AS WELL AS THE CHILDREN OF FELLOW, UNKNOWLEDGEABLE OR UNSUSPECTING FORD F150 TRUCK OWNERS THAT THIS SAFETY DEFECT EXISTS. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR INVESTIGATION INTO THIS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Dec 20, 2012
DEFECTIVE DRIVER SIDE KEY PAD HANDLE ASSEMBLY. ROBBER CAN ACCESS LOCK FROM THE BOTTOM EDGE OF TRIM, PUSH UP INTO THE DOOR CAVITY AND UNLOCK DOOR WITH OUT SHOWING ANY FORCED ENTRY. FORD ASSOCIATE COMMENTERED IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS DESIGN. *TR
Nov 11, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
4 complaints
TWO SEPARATE TIMES DRIVING IN MOTION WHILE PRESSING DOWN THE ACCELERATOR, THE CAR JUMPS TO 6000+ RPM AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN OR RESPOND TO BRAKES. THE ONLY WAY TO STOP WAS TO FORCE TRUCK INTO NEUTRAL AND TURN OFF ENGINE COASTING TO A STOP.
Sep 01, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON A HIGHWAY IN AN ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION ZONE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AUTOMATICALLY DROPPED TO THE FLOORBOARD. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE FLOORBOARD, BUT THE VEHICLE DID NOT DECELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND TURNED INTO A DITCH TO AVOID A CRASH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHILE IN THE DITCH, THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF; HOWEVER, THE REAR WHEELS KEPT SPINNING FOR THIRTY SECONDS. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY FULL PRESSURE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BEFORE IT WOULD DISENGAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT ASSIST. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,365
Aug 09, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT FAILED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT HAD TO EXERT EXCESSIVE FORCE ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE INCREASED TO HIGH AND THE BRAKE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Sep 05, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE, IT REVVED UP. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND EXTENDED TO THE FLOORBOARD. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO AN ENCLOSED TRAILER ON JULY 5, 2017. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NOVEMBER 24, 2017 AND THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A WALL. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000.
Nov 27, 2017
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD WAS CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT WAS AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND DIAGNOSED THAT THE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 77,000. UPDATED 02/04/16*LJ UPDATED 02/29/16.*JB
Dec 08, 2015
THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STARTED GOING ON AND OFF PERIODICALLY. AFTER THREE VISITS TO THE DEALER THEY DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. THEY RESEARCHED AND DETERMINED THERE IS A COMPUTER PROGRAM PROBLEM WITH THE MAIN COMPUTER THAT CAUSES THE LIGHT TO GO ON. THEY TOLD ME THAT I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO GET AN UPDATE TO THE COMPUTER PROGRAM THAT WOULD CORRECT THIS PROBLEM. IT COST ME THREE VISITS AND A $85 BILL TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THEIR COMPUTER PROGRAM. THEY KNOW THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THEIR PROGRAM AND THEY WANT THE VEHICLE OWNER TO PAY OVER $200 TO FIX IT. HOW DO THEY FIGURE THAT IS THE OWNER'S FAULT? *TR
May 07, 2012
FROM A MOVING LEFT TURN, THE ENGINE CUT OUT/SHUTOFF. NO SPUTTER, NO WARNING SIGNALS. THIS IS THE ONLY OCCURRENCE AT THIS TIME. DEALERSHIP CONTACTED. *TR
Mar 04, 2010
I WAS INVOLVED IN A LOW SPEED FRONTAL COLLISION WITH MY 2009 FORD F150 PICK UP. THE COLLISION WAS OFF CENTER LEFT WITH ANOTHER FORD F150 (1993-1994 MODEL). THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLES WAS LESS THAN 40 MPH AS THE COLLISION HAPPENED ON A HILLY AND TWISTING ROAD. MY VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON IMPACT AND WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN JUST OVER A MINUTE. MY DRIVERS DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN AND I HAD TO EXIT THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. MY WIFE AND I WERE NOT INJURED AS THE AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS WORKED PROPERLY. WE NEVER MADE CONTACT WITH THE AIR BAGS AND SUSTAINED NO SEAT BELT BRUISING OR OTHER INJURIES. *TR
Jul 15, 2009
VISIBILITY
4 complaints
2009 F150 SUPERCREW XLT. THE DASH REFLECTS ONTO THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING VISIBILITY PROBLEMS. IT IS LIKE A HEADSUP IN A FIGHTER AIRCRAFT. LAYING A BLACK PIECE OF FELT CLOTH STOPS THE PROBLEM, BUT THE CLOTH CAUSES A PROBLEM SLIDING OFF. THE DASH MATERIAL IS TOO REFLECTIVE. *TR
Jul 03, 2011
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, MY RIGHT REAR WINDOW JUST DROPPED. THE WINDOW DID NOT BRAKE, THE WINDOW JUST DROPPED INTO THE DOOR. I WAS ABLE TO TAKE THE MOLDING OFF AND TAPE THE WINDOW UP. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS THE DRIVER'S WINDOW. I HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM YET, BUT HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT IT IS ACTUALLY THE REGULATOR THAT WENT BAD. *TR
Mar 09, 2010
2009 FORD F150 FX4 . NEW, 900 MILES ON THE TRUCK. SUNROOF SHATTERED INTO HUNDREDS OF TINY PIECES WHILE TRUCK WAS SITTING IN THE GARAGE. LUCKY FOR ME, THE FORD DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK REPAIRED IT AT NO COST AND LET ME USE A LOANER TRUCK. I WAS WITHOUT MY TRUCK FOR ABOUT A WEEK, THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF IT HAD SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Dec 06, 2009
GETTING INTO MY TRUCK TO GO TO WORK I BACKED OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND STARTED DOWN THE ROAD .THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL DOWN WITH SUCH A FORCE THAT ITHOUGHT I HAD BEEN SHOT. THERE WAS NO WARNING OF FAILURE AND HAD BEEN WORKING FINE UP UNTIL THAT POINT. I HAVE TO USE MY TRUCK TO GO TO WORK, SO I CONTINUED ON WITH THE TEMPERTURE AT 13 DEGREES AND THE WINDSHIELD WAS AROUND "0".WHILE I WAS RIDING DOWN THE ROAD AND ALL THAT COLD AIR BLASTED ME IN THE FACE. WAS A 20 MILE RIDE FROM HELLT. MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER DRIVE THIS TRUCK OCCASIONALLY AND I COULD ONLY IMIAGINE WHAT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED IF THIS WOULD HAVE HAPPENED TO THEM . I THINK THAT YOU SHOULD MAKE OTHERS AWARE OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE AND URGE THE CAR COMPANYS TO RECALL AND FIX THESE PROBLEMS. WHILE LOOKING ON INTERNET FOR PARTS I FOUND ALLOT OF COMPLAINTS WITH THE 2004 FORD WINDOW REGULATORS. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ SOME, GO TO YAHOO AND LOOK IT UP. "2004 FORD WINDOW REGULATORS. *TR
Jan 23, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
3 complaints
WHILE IN DRIVE AT IDLE SPEED THE TRUCKS RPM JUMPED TO APPROXIMATELY 4000 RPM INSTANTLY . I HAD TO PUSH MY FOOT BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD AND PUT SHIFTER IN NEUTRAL THEN IT WAS OK FOR A WHILE THEN THIS HAPPENED AGAIN SEVERAL WEEKS LATER TOOK TO DEALER NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Apr 24, 2021
AFTER ACCELERATING TO PASS ON THE HIGHWAY (65 MPH TO 70 MPH), THE TRUCK REMAINED GOING 70 MPH WHEN ACCELERATOR RELEASED. VEHICLE COULD BE SLOWED WITH DIFFICULTY BY APPLYING BRAKES, BUT WOULD RESUME SPEED WHEN BRAKES RELEASED. FORTUNATELY, TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT. CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT BEING USED AT TIME OF INCIDENT. ATTEMPTED TO RESOLVE ISSUE FOR APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES/MINUTES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (DETERMINED ACCELERATOR NOT STUCK ON FLOOR MAT, ENGAGED AND DISENGAGED CRUISE CONTROL, BRAKED REPEATEDLY WHILE MAKING SURE I WAS ALSO NOT HITTING THE ACCELERATOR). EVENTUALLY SLOWED VEHICLE TO APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH WITH EXTREME BRAKING ON AN UPHILL INCLINE, AT WHICH POINT VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW ANY FURTHER. TOOK TRUCK OUT OF GEAR AND SHUT OFF ENGINE (VEHICLE STOPPED). HAD TOWED TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF FORD DEALER WHO "COULD NOT REPRODUCE PROBLEM" BUT REPLACED ELECTRIC THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY AND CLEARED/REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER. WHEN ASKED IF INCIDENTS SUCH AS THESE ARE REPORTED TO FORD FOR THEIR DATABASE, THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE SAID NO, THAT THEY HAD NO MEANS TO DO SO. *TR
Nov 08, 2014
I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO PASS A VEHICLE,WHEN I FLOORED THE GAS PEDAL THE TRUCK LOST ALL POWER FOR 3 TO 5 SECONDS ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. IT HAS BEEN THAT WAY FROM THE DAY I BOUGHT IT UNTIL PRESENT. WHEN I QUESTIONED THE DEALER ON THE LOSE OF POWER PROBLEM I WAS TOLD NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT IS A NORMAL ISSUE WITH FLY BY WIRE ACCELERATOR. *TR
May 31, 2013
SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
SEAT BELT MECHANISM IN THE DRIVERS SIDE, REAR DOOR FAILS TO RECOIL BACK THEREFORE, THE MAIN MECHANISM AT THE BOTTOM TWISTS AND I AM NOT ABLE TO EXTEND THE SEAT BELT SAFELY UNLESS I REOPEN THE DOOR AND UNWIND THE SEAT BELT (THIS HAPPENS BEFORE I PUT MY TRUCK IN MOTION AND SOMETIMES I DO NOT REALIZE IT IS TWISTED UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION AND I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND UNTWIST THE SEAT BELT).....ALSO, THIS HAS CAUSED THE RUBBER/PLASTIC PIECE ALONG THE SIDE OF THE FLOOR ON THE DRIVERS SIDE TO TEAR, EXPOSING WIRES, WHICH ARE ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE.
Jan 25, 2017
WHILE ON VACATION MY 13 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER WAS LYING DOWN AND HAD HER SEAT BELT AROUND HER WHEN SHE SAT UP THE BELT BECAME LOCKED AND WE WERE UNABLE TO RELEASE IT. I TRIED TO GET IT TO RELEASE BUT IT TIGHTENED EVEN MORE. MY HUSBAND THEREFORE HAD TO CUT THE SEATBELT TO GET HER OUT AS IT HAD TIGHTEN TO THE POINT THAT HER STOMACH WAS SQUEEZED SO TIGHT IT WAS MAKING HER CRY. I THOUGHT AT FIRST IT WAS BECAUSE SHE HAD BEEN LYING DOWN. NOW THE OTHER SCENARIO IS ON AUGUST 12, 2010 MY SEAT BELT WAS BECOMING UNCOMFORTABLE SO I WENT TO PULL IT DOWN, IT LOCKED AND I HAD TO UNHOOK IT TO GET IT TO RELEASE AND THAT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES. I HAVE NOT FIXED THE SEAT BELT. I AM ALSO REPORTING THIS IN CASE ANOTHER PERSON SHOULD HAVE A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE. THE VEHICLE IS A 2009 FORD F 150. FOR THE RECORD THIS WAS TWO DIFFERENT INCIDENTS. MY GRANDDAUGHTER WAS JULY 29 AND MINE WAS AUGUST 12. *TR
Aug 20, 2010
THE DESIGN OF THE SHOULDER BELT IN THE REAR OUTBOARD SEATS ON THE 2009 FORD F150 SUPERCREW IS FLAWED. MY WIFE IS 5' 1" TALL AND THE SHOULDER BELT CUTS ACROSS HER NECK AT A POSITION THAT IF WE WERE IN AN ACCIDENT IT WOULD DEFINITELY INJURE HER NECK. THE BELT IS ANCHORED TOO HIGH ON THE SIDE PILLAR OF THE TRUCK TO ALLOW ANYONE LESS THAN ABOUT 5'4 TO SIT COMFORTABLY WITH IT ON. I HAVE DIGITAL PHOTOS OF MY WIFE SITTING THE REAR SEAT WITH THE SHOULDER BELT AS IT FITS ON HER. IF YOU WISH I WILL SEND THEM ON AS I SEE NO WAY TO ATTACH THE PHOTOS TO THIS FORM. IN TEXAS THE LAW NOW REQUIRES ALL RIDERS TO HAVE THE BELTS FASTENED. YET MY WIFE MUST PUT THE SHOULDER BELT BEHIND HER TO AVOID INJURY OR JUST FOR COMFORT SAKE. *TR
Nov 02, 2009
STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
Door Striker Plate, latching Hook on Rocker Plate, lower side of driver side door frame, between front and rear doors is rusted. This does not allow the doors, front or rear driver side, to close securely. Attempted to contact Ford dealerships with no response. Took to independent Body Shop who said it is definitely a safety issue.
Jun 01, 2022
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. DURING RAINY CONDITIONS, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS FAIL TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE PREVENTS THE DRIVER FROM VIEWING THE SPEEDOMETER. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD ONLY ILLUMINATE AT A SPECIFIC RANGE OF DARKNESS OUTSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE ADJUSTED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 600. UPDATED 08/28/09 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SENSOR ON TOP OF THE DASH, THAT DIDN'T SENSE ENOUGH DARKNESS TO ALLOW THE HEADLIGHTS TO COME ON. UPDATED 08/31/09.*JB
Aug 03, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
2 complaints
PURCHASED VEHICLE IN NOV 2018, LESS THAN ONE YEAR THAN THE DATE OF THIS CLAIM. ON NINE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER, STEERING, ACCELERATION CONTROL, FUEL PUMP/INJECTORS, TIMING OF THE RPM, AND OTHER RELATED ISSUES LEAVING ME STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, IMMEDIATELY AND INSTANTANEOUSLY STALLED OUT ON HIGHWAYS AND MAJOR FREEWAYS WITHOUT WARNING, SOME OF WHICH NEARLY LED TO VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS FROM SUDDEN LOSS OF ALL ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT AND POWER OF THE TRUCK, WITH HUNDREDS OF INDIVIDUALS HAVING EXPERIENCED THE SAME OR SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THIS YEAR AND MODEL F-150. IN THE MIDST OF ALL OF THIS, I'VE SPENT OVER $3,500+ IN REPAIRS BETWEEN THE DATE OF PURCHASE TO DATE OF THIS CLAIM TO THE ECM, FUEL PUMP MODULE, FUEL INJECTOR HARNESS, BATTERY, IGNITION SWITCH, MASS FLOW AIR SENSOR, CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSORS, SERPENTINE BELT, AND NORMAL MAINTENANCE, AND HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT I NOW NEED A NEW ENGINE, ANOTHER $5,000 ON TOP OF THE PRESENT $6,784 LIEN CURRENTLY ON THE VEHICLE. THE PHYSICAL SAFETY OF MYSELF AND OTHERS HAS NOT ONLY BEEN PLACED IN JEOPARDY, BUT THIS ISSUE AND VEHICLE HAS PLACED ME IN A SERIOUS, DELINQUENT, AND SEEMINGLY IMPOSSIBLE FINANCIAL POSITION. I CAN'T EVEN GET THE CAR TO RUN NOW, IT WILL NOT DRIVE AFTER THE ENGINE SUDDENLY STALLED OUT 15 DAYS AGO AS I LOST ALL ABILITY TO ACCELERATE ON FREEWAY; ENGINE WAS OVERHEATING AND HAD NO OIL PRESSURE. TIMING CHAINS, ROD, MAIN BEARING AND CAMSHAFTS ALL NEED REPAIR WITH NO GUARANTEE THAT I WON'T BE PLACED IN THE SAME OR SIMILAR POSITION AGAIN IF I WERE TO CORRECT, POSSIBLE BANKRUPTCY IF LEFT UNCORRECTED. FORD WANTS $400 MORE FOR INSPECTION, MAKES NO GUARANTEE ALL ISSUES WILL HE IDENTIFIED AND REFUSES TO MAKE REPAIRS OR TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR FAULTY 5.4L V8 TRITON ENGINE & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT ARE 'BUILT FORD TOUGH.' PLEASE HELP.
Oct 25, 2019
APPROACHING AN YELLOW LIGHT AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH I HIT THE GAS PEDAL HARD FOR PASSING GEAR. THE ACCELERATOR STUCK, THE ENGINE ROARING, I HAD TO STEP AS HARD AS POSSIBLE TO STOP THE TRUCK SO I WOULD NOT HIT THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. ENGINE WOULD NOT STOP ACCELERATING FORCING ME TO TURN OFF THE TRUCK. SHOCKED, I SAT IN TRAFFIC FOR A MOMENT BEFORE I RESTARTED THE ENGINE, BUT IT IMMEDIATELY WENT TO FULL SPEED AGAIN, FORCING ME TO AGAIN TURN OFF THE ENGINE. MY FRIEND CLIMBED OUT AND PUSHED ME OUT OF TRAFFIC. AFTER SITTING IN A PARKING LOT FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES I AGAIN STARTED THE ENGINE AND IT STARTED NORMALLY. *JS
Apr 28, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT AFTER SEVERE RAIN, WATER LEAKED THROUGH THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AND AN ACCUMULATION OF WATER LEAKED INTO THE HEADLINER OF THE VEHICLE. A STRONG MILDEW ODOR EMITTED INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NEVER BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. UPDATED 04/14/16*LJ THE CONSUMER REQUESTED INFORMATION CONCERNING THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE MALFUNCTION. UPDATED 09/05/2017*JS *TR
Mar 03, 2016
WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM A PASSENGER IN THE RIGHT REAR SEAT NOTICED WATER POURING IN FROM THE HEADLINE ONTO HER SHOULDER. FIRST GLANCE WE THOUGHT MAYBE THE WINDOW SEAL WAS LEAKING. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND STARTED EXPLAINING THE SITUATION AND BEFORE I COULD COMPLETE MY SENTENCE THEY REPLIED "...OH YES ITS THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT SEAL, BRING IT IN AND WE'LL REPLACE IT." WOW A KNOWN ISSUE AND I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THE PROBLEM. WHEN REPLACING THE SEAL I HAD REQUESTED THAT THE HEADLINER BE REMOVED AND INSPECTED FOR MOLD AND ANY RUST THAT MAY HAVE FORMED, OR ANY DAMAGE TO ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS. THE SERVICE MANAGER ASSURED ME THAT IT WAS DONE AND NOTHING ELSE WAS WRONG, I SUPPOSE ONLY TIME WILL TELL. *TR
Jun 16, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, I LEFT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO SLOW DOWN TO 45 MPH THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT AHEAD. AT 45 MPH, I SLIGHTLY TOUCHED THE ACCELERATOR TO MAINTAIN THE 45 MPH SPEED LIMIT, THE RPM'S WENT OVER 4000 AND WOULD NOT STOP. I APPLIED THE BRAKE, BUT THE ENGINE KEPT THE RPM'S BETWEEN 4000 AND 4200. I STOMPED ON THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET AND THE UN-INTENDED ACCELERATION STAYED AT THE HIGHER RPM. I COULD HEAR THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE TO HELP SLOW THE TRUCK DOWN, BUT THE ENGINE LABORED OVER 4000 RPM. I WAS CONCERNED WITH NOT BEING ABLE TO STOP THE TRUCK, SO I SHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION INTO NEUTRAL AND COASTED TO THE BERM OF THE ROAD WITH THE ENGINE STAYING AT A VERY HIGH RPM. ONCE I CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP, I SHIFTED THE TRUCK INTO PARK AND THE RPM'S WERE OVER 6000. I IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE ENGINE AND WAITED A FEW SECONDS BEFORE TRYING TO RE-START THE TRUCK. I CHECKED THE CONDITION OF THE FLOOR MAT ASAP TO VERIFY IT WAS NOT ON TOP OF THE ACCELERATOR. THIS HAPPENED TO MY WIFE LESS THAN A YEAR AGO AND NOTHING WAS FOUND AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND THE OGC REVIEWS SUGGESTED THAT THE FLOOR MAT MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FIRST UN-INTENDED ACCELERATION. AS I TURNED THE KEY, THE ENGINE WOULD NOT START AND IT MADE A CLICKING NOISE. I GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK AND OPENED THE HOOD TO CHECK THE MOTOR. I COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING, SO I WENT BACK INTO THE CAB AND STARTED THE TRUCK. IT STARTED, BUT WOULD NOT IDLE, THE RPM'S WENT TO OVER 6000 AND STAYED CONSTANT. I SHUT THE TRUCK OFF AGAIN AND WAITED A FEW SECONDS AND ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT, I SHUT THE TRUCK BACK OFF, BECAUSE THE RPM'S WOULD NOT IDLE AND WENT TO 6000 AND STAYED THERE. I ADJUSTED THE POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS AND WAITED A FEW SECONDS AND THE TRUCK STARTED AND IDLED AT NORMAL RPM'S. I LEFT THE TRUCK AT THE DEALERSHIP ON 7/31/13 FOR AN INSPECTION....UPDATED 09-26-13 *BF
Aug 05, 2013
I EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION WHILE BACKING UP. I HAD JUST STARTED THE ENGINE AND PLACED IT IN REVERSE AND THEN TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR LIGHTLY TO START MOVING. THE VEHICLE THEN STARTED TO ACCELERATE RAPIDLY BACKWARDS. LUCKILY MY FOOT WAS OFF THE ACCELERATOR FOR I WAS IN A SCHOOL PARKING LOT AND ON A SLIGHT INCLINE SO I WAS RIDING THE BRAKE LIGHTLY. I HAD MY RIGHT FOOT FULLY ON THE BRAKE PEDAL AND COULD BARELY KEEP IT SLOWED. I PLACED THE ENGINE IN NEUTRAL AND THE TACH SHOWED A STEADY 4000 RPM, AGAIN MY FOOT WAS STILL OFF THE ACCELERATOR. I THEN TURNED OFF THE ENGINE AND RESTARTED AND ALL SEEM NORMAL. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR SHOW ANY COMPUTER CODE ERRORS.
Jun 09, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2 complaints
I BOUGHT A PREOWNED 2009 FORD F-150 IN NOVEMBER 2011 WITH 49000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. I HAD ALWAYS COMPLAINED THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES WERE DIFFICULT TO SEE. I FINALLY INVESTIGATED AND REALIZED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOT ILLUMINATED UNDER DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS. IT IS ONLY ILLUMINATED WHEN THE PARKING LIGHTS OR HEADLIGHTS ARE ON. THE ONLY WAY TO GET ILLUMINATION DURING DAYLIGHT IS TO COVER THE LIGHT SENSOR THUS SIMULATING DARKNESS. THIS,HOWEVER, ONLY ILLUMINATES THE GAUGES AT THE LOWER SETTING FOR NIGHTTIME DRIVING. THE DIMMER KNOB/WHEEL IS OPERATIONAL BUT DOES NOT INCREASE ILLUMINATION TO THE LEVEL EXPECTED FOR DAYLIGHT DRIVING. THERE ARE AT LEAST TWO OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS WEBSITE REGARDING THIS ISSUE AND THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER LIKE COMPLAINTS ON OTHER WEBSITES. THE DEALER TECH WAS HELPFUL, BUT UPON CHECKING WITH FORD, WAS TOLD THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED THAT WAY. I FIND THAT TO BE LUDICROUS. FOR INSTANCE, TODAY, ON A SUNNY MORNING, WHEN DRIVING TOWARD THE EAST AT 10:00 AM IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO READ THE GAUGES! HOW CAN THIS NOT BE A SAFETY ISSUE? *TR
Jul 10, 2013
FOUL ODOR DEVELOPED IN VEHICLE, CONSISTENT WITH MOLD AND MILDEW. ENTIRE CARPET PAD FOUND TO BE WET. INSPECTION AT DEALER REVEALED LEAKING THIRD TAIL LIGHT. DEALER NOTED THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. CLEARLY THIS SITUATION IS A PUBLIC HEALTH HAZARD DUE TO THE RESULTING ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD FROM MOLD GROWTH. *TR
May 13, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
I WAS ENTERING AN ON-RAMP ONTO THE INTERSTATE AND ACCELERATING AT THE TIME. AS I WAS NEARING THE END OF THE RAMP, I FELT THE TRUCK WAS TRAVELING FASTER THAN I HAD INTENDED. I REMOVED MY FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR ONLY TO HEAR THE ENGINE REVVING AND WATCHED THE SPEEDOMETER CONTINUE TO CLIMB. I WAS TRAVELING BETWEEN 80-85 MPH BY THE TIME I WAS ENTERING THE INTERSTATE APPROACHING A TRACTOR TRAILER TRUCK. I STOOD WITH BOTH FEET, STRAIGHT LEGGED WITH 130 POUNDS ON THE BRAKE WHILE NOT ONLY TRYING TO AVOID THE TRACTOR TRAILER IN FRONT OF ME, BUT WATCHING ANOTHER TRACTOR TRAILER APPROACHING ME FROM BEHIND. MY SPEED CONTINUED TO CLIMB AS THE ACCELERATOR REMAINED STUCK. AFTER APPROXIMATELY HALF A MILE OF ME STANDING ON THE BRAKE, I HEARD A LOUD BANG AS THE ACCELERATOR LET GO AND MY BRAKING TOOK EFFECT. I TOOK IT TO THE CLOSEST FORD DEALERSHIP WHO "COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM, THE PEDDLE MUST HAVE BEEN STUCK ON THE FLOORMAT". AS I WAS NOT SATISFIED, I THEN TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I HAD PURCHASED IT ONLY TO BE TOLD THE SAME THING. AS THE PERSON DRIVING THE VEHICLE, I CAN ASSURE YOU, IT WASN'T STUCK ON THE FLOORMAT. THE SAME THING OCCURRED TO MY HUSBAND AS HE ACCELERATED TO PASS A VEHICLE. HOWEVER, THE PERIOD OF ACCELERATION DID NOT LAST AS LONG AS THIS LAST EPISODE. BOTH DEALERSHIPS WERE MADE WELL AWARE OF BOTH INCIDENTS. *TR
Sep 27, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED RESULTING IN A CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT WHEN REVERSING, THE REAR VIEW CAMERA WOULD NOT ALERT HIM THAT HE WAS REVERSING INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT NOT REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Feb 03, 2011
EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
DRIVING SOWN ROAD, A/C FAN QUIT AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE VENTS. A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH ON PASSENGER SIDE. *JS
Jul 04, 2012
I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE 30 EAST BOUND JUST EAST OF DOWNTOWN FORT WORTH TRAVELING AT 55 MPH IN MY 2009 F 150. I BEGAN ACCELERATING TO OVERTAKE A SLOWER VEHICLE. THE THROTTLE STUCK AT WHAT SEEM TO BE A WIDE OPEN POSITION, I HAD PASSED THE CAR AND LET OFF THE GAS AND PRESSED THE BRAKE 3 TIMES BEFORE FOR THE TRUCK STOPPED ACCELERATING AND I HAD REACHED A SPEED OF 95 MPH BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO GET THE TRUCK BACK UNDER CONTROL. IT SEEMED LIKE THE THROTTLE WAS STUCK FOR AROUND 10 SECONDS, WHICH WAS A VERY SCARY 10 SECONDS. I JUST FINISHED READING A FEW FORUMS WHERE THE DEALERSHIP SAID IT WAS THE RUBBER FLOOR MATS THAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. WELL I HAVE NOT PUT FLOOR MATS IN MY TRUCK SO THAT WAS DEFIANTLY NOT THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *TR
Aug 09, 2011
STRUCTURE,SEATS
2 complaints
WHILE MY TRUCK WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, WE HAD A VERY BAD TROPICAL STORM COME THROUGH, WHEN I WENT TO GET IN MY TRUCK I NOTICED THAT MY BACK SEAT WAS WET AND THE BACK OF MY HEAD LINING WAS WET AND HAD WATER SPOTS ON IT. SO I TOOK MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER THINKING MY REAR WINDOW WAS LEAKING, BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS MY THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AND THE SEAL AROUND IT WAS BAD. SO INSTEAD OF IT BEING COVERED UNDER THE TRUCKS WARRANTY THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO GET IT FIXED PLUS PAY FOR MY SEATS TO BE CLEANED FROM THE WATER DAMAGE. BECAUSE IT IS STILL RAINING I DID NOT HAVE NO CHOICE, BUT I THINK THAT IF FORD HAVE HAD ALL THESE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEMS HAPPENING TO OTHER VEHICLES, THEY SHOULD HAVE A RECALL AND BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING FOR THE REPAIRS AND WATER DAMAGE CAUSED BY THEIR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. WE PAY TO MUCH MONEY FOR THESE VEHICLES TO HAVE TO PUT WITH A COMPANY THAT KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM AND WANT DO NOTHING TO FIX IT, BUT MAKES THE CUSTOMER SUFFERS AND PAYS THE PRICE FOR THEIR NEGLECT. *TR
Jun 25, 2012
WHEN ADJUSTED ACCORDING TO THE OWNERS MANUAL, HEAD RESTS FORCE THE HEAD TOWARDS THE CHIN AND ARE VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. DEALER STATED THAT THIS IS THE NEW SAFETY DESIGN. HEADRESTS ARE NON ADJUSTABLE. ALSO, THEY ARE VERY WIDE AND, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FRAME POST AT THE REAR OF THE DOORS, CREATE A BLIND SPOT ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PICKUP. *TR
Aug 20, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,TIRES
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. Additionally, the ABS and TPMS warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed down; however, the brake pedal needed to be depressed to the floorboard to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone and O’Reilly’s where it was diagnosed with a failed ABS module. The contact was informed that the ABS module needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that it was a known failure for similar vehicles. In addition, the contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The contact stated that it was difficult to locate the part needed to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.
Dec 05, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
My pickup truck at only 23 thousand miles in the engine, it's module went bad and brake and ABS lights came on on the dashboard. I took the car to the dealer and they said that I have to replace it and they are charging me 5,400 dollars. They said that some 2009 F150 module were bad from factory, but there's not recalls for it to be fixed by them.
Jun 06, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the engine warning light was intermittently illuminated. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds and making sharp turns, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road and depressed the brake pedal until the vehicle responded as needed. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while making sharp turns and while coming to a stop at traffic lights. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Jun 03, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AC electric wiring becomes hot and only blows at 1 speed, also with time has become corroded diplaying a live open wire under passanger area, seems it is the following Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode Prolonged corrosion of the connector may cause a resistive short, overheating or melting the wiring and increasing the risk of a fire. safety recall 19V048 below Also I can not find an open recall for the following issue my vehicle still has now that I researched it, it is a recall and my ford has not been fixed inregards to the following, Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL USAGE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY STOWED POSITION.
Jul 18, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
There's been recalls on the 2009 Ford f150 and my car is having hydraulic pump issues and a couple other issues that were recalled and I was just trying to get some assistance?
Jun 17, 2023
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling noise detected. The check engine warning light was flashing on and off. The vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to a faulty cam phaser. Additionally, the contact was informed that the timing chain and engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 185,000.
Oct 03, 2022
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
HARD TO STEER
Jan 22, 2021
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
PROBLEM 1: MY TRUCKS TRACTION CONTROL ENGAGES ON SNOW AND THROWS THE WHEELS INTO A SLIDE RATHER THAN STABILIZES THE VEHICLE. I TURN SWAY AND/OR TRACTION CONTROL OFF AND IT TURNS ITSELF BACK ON WHENEVER I STOP AND THEN GET BACK IN AND RESTART THE TRUCK. PROBLEM 2: THIS TRUCK WILL NOT GIVE AN ACCURATE READ ON GAS IN THE TANK AS THE NEEDLE IS ALWAYS GETTING STUCK. I GAUGE BY MILES GONE AS TO WHEN I NEED GAS. (JUST STOPPED TO GET GAS THOUGHT I WAS OUT BUT NEEDLE WENT OVER 1/2 WHICH IS WHAT I PUT IN.) BUT THERE ARE MORE ELECTRICAL ISSUES SUCH AS THE DOORS THAT UNLOCK DURING THE NIGHT WHEN I HAVE LOCKED ALL DOORS, BY MORNING ONE OR MORE DOORS OFTEN ON PASSENGER SIDE UNLOCK THEMSELVES. AND SYNC ALWAYS DOES IT'S OWN THING WITH MY IPHONE X, NEVER KNOW IF IT WILL CONNECT OR BE DISCONNECTED WHILE DRIVING. SOMETIMES IT GOES FROM HANDS FREE ANSWER IN THE MIDDLE OF A CONVERSATION TO SUDDENLY IN PRIVACY MODE. THESE PROBLEMS ARE WHILE IN MOTION AND SOMETIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED. PROBLEM 3: TRUCK SPEEDOMETER IS VERY DIFFICULT TO READ DUE TO HASH MARKS FOR SPEED INSTEAD OF NUMBERS AT 20, 40, 60, ETC SPEEDS. NEARLY GOT A TICKET FOR LOOKING DOWN TOO LONG TO READ MY DISPLAY. STARTING TO HATE THIS TRUCK AS I NEVER KNOW WHAT IT WILL DO OR NOT DO. THIS IS DANGEROUS AS IT IS A CONSISTENT DISTRACTION. SO MUCH FOR SAFETY DUE TO TECHNOLOGY. IF OTHERS HAVE THESE ISSUES WELL IT'S NO WONDER PEOPLE ARE DRIVING SO BADLY NOW.
Mar 10, 2020
WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I TURNED MY TRUCK ON AFTER IT SAT OVERNIGHT AND THE ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH CLUSTER. TOOK THE TRUCK INTO A LOCAL PART STORE AND HAD A OBD2 READER HOOKED UP AND IT PULLED ABS CONTROL MODULE CODE. I TOOK INTO A AUTO SHOP AND THEY WERE PULL THE CODE AND DECIPHER WHAT THE ACTUAL PROBLEM WAS. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING.
Dec 29, 2019
VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK ON THE MORNING OF OCTOBER 5 2019, I HEARD A LOUD POP ABOVE MY HEAD. I SLOWLY PUSHED BACK THE SUNROOF VISOR TO GET A LOOK, AND THE GLASS HAD EXPLODED OUTWARD. NOTHING APPEARS TO HAVE STRUCK THE GLASS. I PULLED OFF THE HIGHWAY AS SOON AS I WAS ABLE, PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT TO INSPECT AND TAKE PHOTOS. SHORTLY AFTER THAT I DROVE IT A FEW BLOCKS TO THE FORD DEALERSHIP AND GOT A SERVICE PERSON TO INSPECT IT AS WELL, AND HE AGREED WITH MY ASSESSMENT OF THE WAY IT BROKE. I GOT A VERBAL ESTIMATE FOR THE REPAIR OF THE GLASS AND THE TRACK.
Oct 21, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD TURN IN THE IGNITION; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DID NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JOE MACHENS FORD (1911 W WORLEY, COLUMBIA, MO 65203) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUSE THAT CONTROLLED THE FUEL PUMP HAD BURNED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,628.
Oct 01, 2019
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ABS MODULE DEFECTIVE IN THE TRUCK, POWER STEERING GOING OUT. RPM MODOLE NOT WORKING.
Jun 19, 2019
SUSPENSION
1 complaint
BOTH FRONT SPRINGS ARE BROKE. FRONT END TO LOW TO THE GROUNG AND HITS WHEN NOT ON PAVED ROADS.ONLY 35000 MILES AND MOSTLY IN TOWN DRIVING
Dec 19, 2018
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TAKATA RECALL THE BRAKE LIGHTS IN MY DASHBOARD IS ALWAYS LIT UP ALSO THE STABLITY LITE IS ALWAYS ON .I TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC TO HAVE IT CHECK AND WAS TOLD IS WAS A DEFECT WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AND SHOULD BRING IT TO THE DEALER OR SEE IF THERE ANY RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM .THIS OCCURS AS SOON AS I TURN ON THE ENGINE BOTH LIGHTS IN MOTION ,STATIONARY, HIGHWAY ETC .
Oct 29, 2018
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE {ENGINE ANALYSIS} CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON OTHER LIGHTS ON CODE -C1300 DESRIPTION NO INFORMATION RETURNED FOR TROUBLE CODE -C1300 CODE -C1963 DESCRIPTION NO INFORMATION RETURNED FOR TROUBLE CODE C-1963 CODE B1596 DESCRIPTION NO INFORMATION RETURNED FOR TROUBLE CODE B1596 ABS PUMP MOTOR STABILITY CONTROL INHIBIT WARNING SERVICE CONTINUOUS MEMOR ABS MODULE NEEDS REPLACING PROGRAMMING POSSIBLE MANUFACTURE RECALL RECOMMEND DEALER
Oct 29, 2018
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY TRUCK STALLED WHILE ENTERING FREEWAY LANES. I WENT FROM 60MPH TO 10MPH AND WAS NEARLY READ ENDED. THE TRUCK FINALLY STALLED JUST AS I MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER. TWO HOURS LATER, MY TRUCK STALLED WHILE DOING 40MPH ON A SURFACE STREET. I HAD TO PULL INTO A CENTER TURN LANE TO AVOID BLOCKING TRAFFIC. FUEL WAS AT HALF A TANK. OIL LEVEL WAS GOOD.
Sep 05, 2018
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TRUCK STALLED AND LOST TRANSMISSION POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF BUSY HIGHWAY. WAITED 20MIN ON SHOULDER AND TRUCK STARTED AND RAN FINE. THIS HAS HAPPENED PERIODICALLY OVER THE LAST YEAR WITH NO ERROR CODES FOUND DURING DIAGNOSTICS RELATED. NOW HAPPING MORE FREQUENT AND YESTERDAY THE TRUCK STALLED AGAIN AND NOW WILL NOT START. RESEARCHED AND FOUND A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ABOUT FORD PCM/TCM FAILURES WHICH DESCRIBED MY SYMPTOMS PERFECTLY. NEXT ISSUE IS AT 55MPH THE TRUCK TRIED TO GO INTO 4-LOW, WHICH SHUT THE TRUCK DOWN ON THE HIGH WAY AND ALMOST WENT OFF THE ROAD. ERROR CODE FOUND DURING DIAGNOSTICS WAS THE "COMMUNICATION TO TRANSFER CASE SHIFT MOTOR"
Jul 02, 2018
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING TO WORK BRAKES WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR AND THEN MY ABS & BRAKE CHECK SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON HAS NOT TURNED OFF. TRUCK IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE
Feb 08, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
FIRST THE RIGHT REAR DOOR SHOWS THAT THE DOOR IS AJAR SO THE INTERIOR LIGHTS STAYS ON WHILE DRIVING FOR ABOUT TEN MILES BEFORE THEY GO OUT AND WHEN YOU STOP THE VEHICLE AND GET OUT THE LIGHTS STAY ON FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES SO IT RUNS THE BATTERY DOWN. SECOND THING IS THE DRIVERS DOOR HANDLE DON'T RETURN TO THE CLOSED POSITION IT STAYS HALF WAY OUT AND A PIECE OF PLASTIC FELL OUT OF DOOR HANDLE I CONTACTED THE FORD COMPANY ABOUT THESE PROBLEMS AND I WAS TOLD THAT THEY WERE NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT THE PROBLEMS. I MYSELF THINK THAT THESE PROBLEMS ARE A SAFETY PROBLEM AND VERY AGGRAVATING
Jul 28, 2017
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE, ABS, AND ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GREENWAY FORD (9001 E COLONIAL DR, ORLANDO, FL 32817) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,869. ...UPDATED 07/10/17 *BF UPDATED 12/1/2017*JS
Jun 05, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
VEHILE HAS/SHUT DOWN ON 6 OR 7 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WHILE SITTING IN A PARKING LOT OR AT A STOP LIGHTS THE STEERING ALSO LOCKED UP WHILE TRYING TO TURN LEFT . I HAVE TAKEN IT TO SEVERAL BUT THE ONLY THING THEY TELL I NEED A NEW ENGINE ,. WHICH WE CANNOT AFFORD, WE GOT IT SERVICED ON TIME AND TOOK CARE OF IT THINKING WE WOULD HAVE IT FOR MANY YEARS. NOW IT IS GARBAGE I HAVE ALWAYS DEFENDED FORD BUT NOW AM SO UPSET DON'T KNOW WHAT WE WILL DO .
Apr 04, 2017
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ON NOW 4 OCCASIONS, I HAVE HAD AN ACCELERATOR STUCK IN WIDE OPEN CONDITION. ON 3 OF THEM, IT INVOLVED PASSING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, AND ON THE LATEST (10/22/16), IT HAPPENED ON A HARD ACCELERATION IN CITY CONDITIONS WHILE ACCELERATING FROM SLOW TO FASTER SPEED. IN EACH EVENT, PRESSING ON THE BRAKE DID HOLD BACK SPEED, BUT FULL ACCELERATION RESUMED IF BRAKE WAS RELEASED AT ALL. VERY LUCKY TO HAVE AVOIDED ACCIDENT / DEATH!
Oct 25, 2016
STEERING,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH A REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING THE TRUCK TO TURN TO ONE SIDE. TRAVELLING A LITTLE FURTHER IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I TURNED THE TRUCK AROUND AND HEADED BACK TO MY HOUSE. TWO OR THREE TIMES AGAIN A REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP CAUSING A LACK OF CONTROL. IF I WAS AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AS THE CONDITION WOULD CAUSE THE TRUCK TO GO SIDEWAYS.
Feb 29, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE COMPUTER THAT RUNS THE BRAKE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE PART NOT BEING AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,000.
Jun 04, 2015
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S FLOOR WAS DAMP AND THERE WAS AN ODOR INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT WATER WAS SEEPING INTO THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AND COLLECTING UNDERNEATH THE REAR SEAT CARPETS. THE DEALER REMOVED THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT AND REPLACED THE SEAL AND LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V049000 (STRUCTURE) HOWEVER, THE FAILURE REOCCURRED TWO YEARS AFTER THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE DRIVER INTERIOR DOOR LATCH SPRING FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THE FUEL CAP FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE FOR ALL FAILURES WAS 40,000.
Mar 25, 2015
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAVE TAKEN MY TRUCK TO FORD AND IT HAPPENS WHEN I,M PULLING IN TO PARK OR BACKING UP IN A SPACE TO PARK, THE TRUCKS ENGINE STARTS TO SHAKE AND THAN STALL, WHEN FORD PUT THE THING TO ATTACH UNDER YOUR STEERING WHEEL IT DID NOT SHOW ON THE SCREEN, I HAD A PRIVATE MECH. DO THE SAME THING AND HE COULD NOT FIND IT EITHER. I DO THINK THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM BECAUSE MY TRUCK HAS ALSO GONE DEAD IN THE ROAD WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO CHANGE AND STALL...NOW IT IS HAPPENING A LOT , I TALK TO THE FORD DEALER A STATES THAT IT IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY . THE PROBLEM STARTED EVEN WHEN THE WARRANTY WAS STILL GOOD ON THE TRUCK. *TR
Jan 21, 2015
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
HAVING PROBLEMS WITH IGNITION. WHEN YOU TURN IGNITION SWITCH, THE CAR DOESN'T START. ALREADY HAVE CHANGED A PART IN STEERING COLUMN RELATED TO THE IGNITION. *TR
Oct 03, 2014
STEERING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. AS OF RESULT OF THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BRUISED STERNUM. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000.....UPDATED 06/27/14 *BF PICTURES RECEIVED. 06/30/14
Jun 17, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHOOK ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 8/22/13 *CN THE TRACK BAR WAS REPLACED WITH OEM PARTS. ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS AND SHOCKS WERE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED, INCLUDING BALANCING. THE TRUCK WAS ALIGNED AND THE TIRES HAVE THE SAME AND PROPER AIR PRESSURE. THE TRUCK WOULD VIOLENTLY SHAKE EVERY TIME IT HIT ANY KIND OF SMALL BUMP. IT HAPPENED EVERY COUPLE OF MILES. THE SHAKING WAS SO BAD, IT FELT AS THOUGH, THE TIRES HAD BLOWN OUT. THE ONLY THING, THE CONSUMER COULD DO WAS STOP.
Jul 29, 2013
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I WAS PULLING MY BOAT, WHEN COMING TO A STOP, TO PARK THE TRUCK, IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED. I HAD TO TURN OFF THE KEY TO STOP IT. I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND DROVE AROUND TO BLOCK AND COME BACK TO MAKE ANOTHER STOP AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN. I AGAIN TURNED OFF THE KEY. I LET THE TRUCK SET FOR ABOUT AN HOUR AND RESTARTED IT WITH NO OTHER INCIDENTS. I AM VERY AFRAID IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN. TOOK IT BACK TO THE FORD DEALER WHEN I GOT HOME AND THEY SAY THEY CANNOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. *TR
Jun 18, 2013
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
NO PROBLEMS UNTIL ABOUT 60,000 MILES. THEN ONE DAY, WHILE STOPPED, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY DIED, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, AND THE GAS GAUGE WOULD INDICATED A QUARTER TANK WHEN THE TANK WAS ACTUALLY FULL. ALL OF THIS HAPPENED AT THE SAME TIME. I HAD TWO OXYGEN SENSORS REPLACED (ABOUT $400) TO CLEAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND THE FUEL PUMP REPLACED (ABOUT $700) ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO CURE THE GAS GAUGE PROBLEM. WHILE TURNING ACROSS ONCOMING TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE HAS DIED AND WAS HARD TO STEER. ONCOMING CARS HAD TO BRAKE RAPIDLY AS I HAVE HAD A HARD TIME STEERING WITH NO POWER. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE TRUCK DIES OR RUNS VERY ROUGH AND NEARLY STALLS ALMOST EVERY TIME I DRIVE IT MORE THAN A MILE OR SO. THERE IS NO CHECK ENGINE CODE AND THE DEALER STATED IT COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED WHEN I TOOK IT IN FOR EVALUATION. THIS HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. I WOULD FIX THIS ISSUE IF IT COULD BE IDENTIFIED. *TR
Sep 06, 2012
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
DROPPED OFF VEHICLE WITH FORD DEALERSHIP SERVICE ADVISER AND PROCEEDED TO WAITING AREA. VEHICLE HAD A STEADY YELLOW ENGINE LIGHT INDICATING SERVICE IS REQUIRED. FIVE MINUTES LATER, LOUD ENGINE RACING NOISE, TIRES SQUEALING AND CRASH IMPACT SOUND FROM SERVICE BAY AREA. KNOWING IT WAS MY TRUCK, I WENT OUT TO THE SERVICE BAY TO SEE IT SLAMMED THROUGH THE FAR STONE WALL, ABOUT 75 FEET FROM THE SERVICE DESK. HYDRAULIC FLUID WAS ALL OVER THE FLOOR, OUTSIDE AND INSIDE OF THE TRUCK. SERVICE ADVISER WAS STUNNED AND CRAWLED OUT OF VEHICLE CLAIMING IT SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND HE COULD NOT PUT THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL OR PARK AS THE ENGINE RACED AT FULL RPM. SERVICE ADVISER WAS SENT TO HOSPITAL. FORD SERVICE MANAGER WAS CONCERNED AND AGREED TO CHECK ENGINE CODES, HE TALKED LIKE HE'D SEEN THIS HAPPEN BEFORE. ALL SERVICE ENGINEERS WERE CONCERNED ABOUT SPONTANEOUS ACCELERATION THEY ALL WITNESSED AS THE TRUCK MIRACULOUSLY BARRELED THROUGH THE SERVICE BAYS WITHOUT HITTING ANY OF THE WORKERS. LATER IN THE DAY, I RETURNED TO CHECK STATUS AND EVERYONE AT DEALERSHIP CHANGED THEIR STORY. THEY WILL NOT TELL ME WHY THE TRUCK ACCELERATED LIKE IT DID, BUT WILL NOT ADMIT THERE WAS HUMAN ERROR EITHER. *TR
Aug 20, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WA TRAVELING ON I-20 EAST TRAVELING FROM VICKSBURG, MS HEADING TO ATLANTA, GA. I HAD BEEN USING THE CRUISE CONTROL CONSISTENTLY FOR ABOUT 3 HOURS. I ALSO WAS USING THE ACCELERATE & DECELERATE BUTTONS ON THE STEERING COLUMN. I APPROACHED A SLIGHT CURVE IN BIRMINGHAM, AL WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL LOCKED IN AT 60 MPH, WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FULL THROTTLE. I APPLIED FOOT PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. IT CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE TO ABOUT 85 MPH. I THEN SOMEWHAT RAISED UP IN THE SEAT TO APPLY ALL THE FOOT PRESSURE I COULD TO THE BRAKE. IT SLOWED DOWN SLIGHTLY. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE, IT BEGAN TO SPEED UP AGAIN. NEXT I FUMBLED WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS TO SEE IF THEY WERE STUCK. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE. FINALLY, I MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT TO NEUTRAL & THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN I PUT THE VEHICLE BACK IN DRIVE, EVERYTHING APPEARED TO BE NORMAL. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I DID NOT USE THE CRUISE CONTROL ANYMORE. THANK GOD, WE SURVIVED! *TR
Jul 14, 2012
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
VEHICLE VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEED SEEMS TO COME FROM RIGHT REAR. HAVE TAKEN IT TO THREE DEALERS THEY COULD NOT FIX PROBLEM. DEALER STATED ALL 2009 F-150S DO THE SAME. REPLACED TIRES BUT STILL HAS SAME PROBLEM. *TT
Jan 30, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE FAN BLOWER SPEED CONTROL STUCK ON HIGH ONLY AND WAS REPLACED 09/2011. THE VEHICLE KEPT STALLING OUT UPON DECELERATION GOING DOWN THE ROAD. WITH LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES WHEN THIS HAPPENS. COULD BE GOING 30 MPH OR 60 MPH. WHEN GET MOTOR IS STARTED AGAIN IT USUALLY RUNS ROUGH. THE LEFT OXYGEN SENSOR CODE WAS ON SO THIS WAS REPLACED. 11/2011 THE FUEL GAUGE ALSO STOPPED READING FUEL IN THE TANK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. REPLACED FUEL PUMP IN TANK, FUEL FILTER, FUEL POWER MODULE, ALL WAS FINE FOR THREE WEEKS. TRUCK DIES 8 TIMES TODAY AND ALL THE SAME PROBLEMS ARE BACK. ENGINE LIGHT ON, FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING, TRUCK RUNS ROUGH FOR AWHILE WHEN RESTARTED THEN CLEARS UP. ENGINE LIGHT NOW STAYS ON AND FUEL GAUGE WILL READ 1/2 TANK WHEN IT IS FULL. 36 GAL TANK. 11/22/2011. *TR
Nov 22, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
VEHICLE HAS STALLED/SHUT DOWN ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS DURING OPERATION. THE FIRST TWO TIMES THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE STOPPING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. DURING THE LATEST OCCURRENCE THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE NAVIGATING A LEFT TURN THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. THE STALL RESULTED IN A POWER STEERING AND BRAKES FAILURE. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENT BECAUSE THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC. THE LATEST INCIDENT OCCURRED ON 05/23/2011. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE LOCAL FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT BUT THEY CANNOT RECREATED THE PROBLEM AND THEREFORE HAVE NO SOLUTION. I HAVE ALSO NOTIFIED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE OF THE PROBLEM. THERE HAVE BEEN SIX OTHER QUALITY ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE. FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE INSTRUCTED ME TO CONTINUE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND REPORT THE INCIDENT TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHEN IT HAPPENS AGAIN. HOPEFULLY THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS IT WILL NOT RESULT IN A CRASH. *TR
Jun 13, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AT AROUND 3500 MILES ON MY 2009 FORD F150 SUPERCREW, I NOTICED A MILDEW SMELL AND CONDENSATION FORMING ON THE INSIDE OF MY WINDOWS. I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND IT IS DUE TO LIQUID IN THE CAB SOMEWHERE. I PULLED UP EACH KICKPLATE AND FOUND THE PROBLEM TO BE UNDER MY RIGHT REAR CAB KICKPLATE. WATER WAS ACCUMULATING DOWN THERE WITH ALL THE ELECTRICAL WIRES. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED IT WAS DUE TO THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT. IT WAS REPLACED. AT 5000, I NOTICED THE SMELL AGAIN AND KNEW RIGHT WHERE TO LOOK. I DID AND HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE SAME THIRD BRAKE LIGHT ONLY THEY SAID THIS ONE HAD A STRONGER SEAL. I JUST HIT 6500 MILES AND NOTICED THE SAME PROBLEM AND SMELL, AND POPPED THE KICKPLATE AND HAD THE WATER AGAIN. I AM FIXING TO CALL THE DEALER ON MONDAY TO LET THEM KNOW. AFTER LOOKING IN MY CAB I NOTICED A SPOT OF DRIED WATER RESIDUE ON MY HEADLINER. I AM GOING TO POINT THIS OUT TO THEM AND LET THEM KNOW SOMETHING IS NOT SEALING CORRECTLY WHICH COULD VERY WELL COMPROMISE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WITH ALL THE WIRES DOWN UNDER THE KICKPLATE WHERE THE WATER ACCUMULATES. *TR
Jun 27, 2010
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN,TIRES
1 complaint
VIBRATION FELT IN FEET SEAT AND IS NOTICABLE IN ITEMS WITHIN THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS HAD TIRES REPLACED, DRIVELINE BALANCED. FORD DEALERSHIP SAYS THE VEHCILE HAS AN "INHERENT VIBRATION" AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. I WONDER IF THIS A SAFETY CONCERN?? WHY DOES IT VIBRATE AND WILL SOMETHING BRAKE? I BELIEVE THE "INHERENT VIBRATION" IS A DEFECT. *TR
May 21, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE READING THE OWNERS MANUAL, THE CONTACT REALIZED THAT THE VEHICLES ELECTRONIC TRAILER SWAY CONTROL SYSTEM WAS DISABLED. THE SYSTEM WAS ENABLED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED ON BUT WHEN IT WAS TURNED OFF, THE SYSTEM DISABLED AND COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE A CRASH ACCORDING TO THE OWNERS MANUAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WAS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THE COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 3,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 13,500 UPDATED 11/19/10 *CN UPDATED 11/23/10
Apr 06, 2010
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
ON JANUARY 2, 2010, IN AUSTIN, TEXAS, I WAS ACCELERATING IN A 2009 FORD F-150 SUPERCREW TO ENTER A RESTRICTED ACCESS HIGHWAY AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME LODGED ON AN AFTERMARKET WEATHERTECH BRAND FLOOR MAT AT FAIRLY CLOSE TO FULL THROTTLE. FORTUNATELY, THERE WAS NO ONE IN MY LANE DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS ABLE TO SWITCH THE VEHICLE OFF, SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AND HOLD MY LANE POSITION AS I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO A STOP. I DISLODGED THE ACCELERATOR FROM THE MAT AND THEN REMOVED THE MAT. AT THAT POINT, I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE MY TRIP. I PURCHASED THE MATS DIRECTLY FROM WEATHERTECH ON DEC 27,2008. SHORTLY AFTER I RECEIVED THE MATS, WEATHERTECH THEN SENT ME REPLACEMENT MATS FOR THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER. THERE WAS NO EXPLANATION FOR THE REPLACEMENT MATS. CURIOUS AS TO THE REASON AND CONCERNED THAT I WAS BEING CHARGED AGAIN FOR MATS, MY WIFE CALLED WEATHERTECH'S SERVICE LINE. SHE WAS TOLD THAT WEATHERTECH WAS NOT "SATISFIED WITH THE FIT" OF THE FIRST SET OF MATS THAT WE RECEIVED. THERE WAS CERTAINLY NO INDICATION THAT THERE WAS ANY SAFETY ISSUE WITH THE ORIGINAL MATS. I COMPARED THE NEW MATS TO THE ORIGINAL ONES AND COULD SEE NO SUBSTANTIAL DIFFERENCE, SO I DID NOT REPLACE THEM, AND SIMPLY PUT THE NEW MATS IN MY GARAGE, UNUSED. AFTER THE JAN 2, 2010 EVENT, I REALIZED THAT THERE WAS INDEED A CHANGE. A CHANGE THAT I NOW KNOW TO BE VERY SIGNIFICANT. THE REPLACEMENT MAT HAS A ?CUT OUT? FOR THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TO PREVENT THE LOWER END OF THE PEDAL FROM HANGING UP ON THE MAT. OBVIOUSLY, I HAVE NOW SWITCHED OUT THE OLD MAT FOR THE NEW ONE. I CERTAINLY APPLAUD THE REDESIGN. MY CONCERN IS THAT I RECEIVED NO WARNING OR INDICATION FROM WEATHERTECH THAT REPLACING THE DRIVER?S MAT WAS AN URGENT SAFETY MATTER THAT COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY IF NOT PERFORMED PROMPTLY. I NOTIFIED WEATHERTECH OF MY CONCERN IN JANUARY 2010 AND HAVE RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. *TR
Feb 28, 2010
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1 complaint
ACCELERATOR PEDAL ON 2009 FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK GETS STUCK ON THE FLOOR. APPEARS TO BE GETTING HUNG UP ON RUBBER FLOOR MATS. THIS HAS OCCURRED 2 TIMES IN MY TRUCK AND OTHERS AT MY COMPANY HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 03, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
I HAVE HAD NO ANSWER TO MY CONCERN. I PURCHASED A NEW 2009 FORD XLT FOUR DOOR EXTENDED CAB PICKUP IN FEBRUARY. IN APRIL 2009, I NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE DASH LIGHTS (GAUGES, SPEEDOMETER, ETC.) CAME ON ONLY WHEN IT WAS VERY DARK OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THIS IS TRUE WHETHER THE LIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE MANUAL OR THE AUTOMATIC POSITION. THE DASH LIGHTS WILL NOT RESPOND WHEN THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ILLUMINATED IN THE MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC POSITION UNLESS IT IS VERY DARK OUTSIDE OR YOU PLACE YOUR FINGER OVER THE ELECTRIC EYE. THE FORD DEALER FROM WHOM I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AGREED THAT THE DASH LIGHTS SHOULD ILLUMINATE WHENEVER THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ON AND KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR FIVE DAYS TRYING TO FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY FINALLY GOT HOLD OF THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY HOT LINE AND WERE TOLD THAT THE CURRENT LIGHTING SYSTEM FOR THIS VEHICLE IS A RESULT OF A PROGRAMMING CHANGE MADE BY THE COMPANY FOR 2009. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE ONLY SOLUTION TO MY CONCERN WOULD RESULT AS A PROBABLE RECALL FOR ALL OF THE VEHICLES TO FIX THE PROBLEM. IN LATE MAY 2009, I CALLED THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY'S RELATIONSHIP CENTER AND RELATED THE ABOVE-STATED CONCERN. THE REPRESENTATIVE WAS VERY ATTENTIVE AND COURTEOUS AND INDICATED THAT HE WOULD FORWARD THIS INFORMATION TO APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE FORD ORGANIZATION. HOWEVER, HE DID NOT FEEL THAT I WOULD BE GETTING ANY RESPONSES. I UNDERSTAND THE YOUNG MAN'S DILEMMA (IT'S A TECHNICAL PROBLEM WHICH NEEDS A TECHNICAL INPUT). I AM STILL WONDERING WHETHER A FORD COMPANY PROGRAMMING CHANGE IS THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM OR IF MY CONCERN IS JUSTIFIED. I BELIEVE THERE ARE SOME SAFETY ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED, I.E. SHOULDN'T YOU BE ABLE TO TELL IF YOUR HEADLIGHTS ARE ON BY GLANCING AT YOUR DASH LIGHTS DURING DAYLIGHT STORM CONDITIONS? *TR
Aug 18, 2009
Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2009 FORD F-150, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 2009 FORD F-150 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2009 FORD F-150 Problems in 3 Steps
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Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2009 FORD F-150 dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
2
Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
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Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your FORD dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2009 FORD F-150 have?
The 2009 FORD F-150 currently has 323 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2009 FORD F-150?
The most common problems reported for the 2009 FORD F-150 are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2009 FORD F-150 problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2009 FORD F-150 comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 2009 FORD F-150?
You can report safety problems with your 2009 FORD F-150 directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 2009 FORD F-150 VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 2009 FORD F-150 reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2009 FORD F-150. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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