Ford F-150 Reviews

I received a recall notice on my 2024 F150 King Ranch truck in Aug. 2025 pertaining to a defect in the drive train, but parts were not available to repair it. I took the truck to the dealer in March of 2026 for a separate recall and was told again that parts were not available for the repair. I discussed the issue with the service rep and was told the operating procedure for the fix is that the truck must break down first as parts are limited. I worked in automotive for 42 years and we made Ford safety parts. If we shipped a bad part we worked 24 hours per day to resolve the problem and usually got stuck with a bill from Ford. This is a terrible business model and I'll never buy a Ford product as long as I live.

I have a Ford F150, the catalytic converter (bank1 co2) keeps going out on my truck. In less than 2 years, I'm going on my 4th one. Ford will not stand by me and find out the issue. There is something causing this issue and no help from Ford.

Don't buy Ford!! I bought brand new 0 mileage 2023 F-150 Lightning. I had two major issues on truck charging since purchased. First time modular burn out at 24,000 miles and now high voltage battery burn out at 30,240miles. They order parts but don't know how many days it will take to arrive and install new high voltage battery based on Big Star Ford Manvel, Tx. The worst part is first time friend loan me his car since they didn't have loaner available. I submit hand written invoice from friend and they didn't accept and it was for $270. This time same shit. Big Star Ford don't have loaner available and Ford say $40/day max pay and anything over it will be out of my pocket. I call around to rent car and nothing available in the price range. So here I'm sitting home w/out work since no car, no legs, living in Pearland since NO public transportation.

I’ve been a proud Ford owner for years, but this experience has been nothing short of disappointing. My 2017 F-150 4x4 EcoBoost has only 108,000 miles, and now it needs a $6,300 repair for the cam phaser issue — a problem that Ford has long known about. Ford even issued a Customer Satisfaction Program (21N03) acknowledging the widespread defect, but conveniently let it expire before many of us experienced the failure. My extended warranty ended in June, and now Ford refuses to offer any financial assistance for a major engine repair that is clearly tied to a design flaw.

Ford F150 2019, trouble with the radio, the place I took it to said Fords are known for that. I thought it was the driver's side speaker, took it to Car Toys. They replaced the speakers and that did not work. They referred me to Soundwerks who was able to repair the radio. It cost me over 8004 in total between the two places.

I have a 2019 F150 5.0 and since it had 30k miles I've had the same issue for over a year. With 44k they finally fixed the issue (needed new motor) and after having my truck around 10 times and over 2 months they denied me a rental and for the last 10 days they finally approved me to get one. After waiting almost 3 months and not getting a check I called back and now they are acting dumb and no one will call me back. I've owned 7 fords personally and a couple for my business. Will never buy a Ford again and will stop any friend or family member from buying another one. The worst customer service I've ever dealt with and still dealing with. Just say away is all I could say.

I own a 2017 F150 with little over 60000 miles. I started hearing a knocking sound from the engine. Took it to the dealer. I was informed that the lifters were bad and needing replacement. The dealer informed me that it was a $5000 charge just to rip the engine down not the actual cost to fix the known problem that this truck has.

2018 ford f150 fx4 3.5 ecoboost with every bell and whistle. It’s an absolute hunk of garbage. 4 wheel drive stranded me one foot away from pavement with “4 wheel drive temporarily disabled”. A 2 wheel drive truck pulled me out. Can’t unlatch the seats to get to the tire change stuff. Can’t unlatch them even with a rope or a prybar. Unbelievable.

My F150 started having 4wd issues with engaging/disengaging underneath 10k miles. I took the truck into the dealership and they said that there was nothing wrong and "they couldn't repeat the issue." Fast forward a few years and 3 months, 4K miles over warranty. I took the truck back in for the same 4wd issue (Dealership in Milwaukee WI, Versus Neenah WI this time), as well as a transmission slamming issue in low gears that has been going on for several years. They magically were able to find the issues once warranty has expired!! Now I am asking Ford to help cover the damages that have been reported.

I have had several issues with my 2023 f150. Truck tries to shift to 4wd while driving all the time. Over 409 times in first 6000 miles. Dealer won't attempt repair because Ford says they don't have a fix for it. Vehicle has shifted to park while driving. Windows won't roll up. E brake issues. Major electronic issues. I could go on and on. Tried to get ford to buy it back but they said the dealer can't duplicate the problems. Total lies because they won't give me a copy of my appt. or send me emails after my appointments. Looks like chevy and toyota are getting a new customer for me and my family's vehicles.

Bought a brand new 2022 F150 limited. Sales man was great. Sale was great. However that all changed drastically once I had the truck. Service has been a nightmare. Have booked my truck in multiple times, weeks in advance for simple service maintenance. Dropped the truck off at 7:00 am. Called around 4:00pm as service closes at 5:00pm only to be told that they never got around to my truck. Always asked if they could have it for 2-3 days to do simple maintenance, with no loaner provided.

2020 F150 failed an oil consumption test as it guzzles 1-2 quarts every 1000 miles or less. Needs a new engine which is on backorder. Ford knew of this problem with the engine and tried to cover it up, looks up class action lawsuits! They will have my vehicle for over a year and they are just telling me to wait, they are not responsible. I will NEVER buy a Ford again and you shouldn’t either.

It is a shame that ford has known issues with timing chain stretch and will not do a recall! Their work around this issue is a TSB even has all the parts needed to fix fords problems that is a joke! My 2013 f150 3.5 ecoboom had 87000 thousand miles on it and now this junk transmission threw a wrench mode at 78 miles per hour!!! Thankfully I was lucky enough to get off the highway. That is just plain poor craftsmanship on Ford's behalf! So looks like the transmission is cooked due to poor design and flawed lead frame! Again this should be on ford but just another TSB and screw the customer! This will be my last ford I will purchase as they refuse to stand behind what they sell! Junk trucks with way too many issues and no help from Ford. What a Joke..

My husband and I have owned Ford vehicles for over 20 years and my Uncle actually owned a Ford dealership for over 30 years. After the experience we have had with my husband’s truck and my Ford Edge within the same month, I can assure you I will NEVER buy a Ford again! My husband’s F-150 3.5 liter Eco boost truck has only 70,000 miles and all at once everything started going wrong! These codes started going off:

I have a 2018 F150 with the 3.5 eco boost engine. I had to have the cam phasers rebuild/replaced at 26k miles. I am now at 75k and the truck is doing the same thing. I see tons of issues online with same issues but yet don’t see anything being done to solve the issue. I am a lifelong customer. I have owned and drove a Ford of some kind since I was 18. I cannot believe that Ford knows about this issues with this engine yet won’t do anything to fix them. I am now being told the cost will be in the thousands to fix the issue that should have been fixed on the first warranty fix instead of putting the same parts in that are causing the issue to begin with. Ford, I think you will be losing a loyal and lifelong customer because of this. I am one of your greatest advocates when the Ford vs others conversations are started. I am starting to think that this was a mistake.

I took my truck (F150 Raptor) to have heater core replaced, I informed the service department that there was also an issue with the transmission that needed to be looked at and a a/c issue. They fixed the heater core, however, that was all. After driving the truck off and traveling 10 miles all sorts of alarms went off, causing the truck to become disabled and non functioning. Cost of repair was over $2,800.00 several attempts to contact the service manager and even the store owner resulted in NOTHING. Bad service and bad dealership, they do not care about their customers!

Since we bought our brand new 2017 F-150 XL, we have had to bring it in time and time again for both electrical and mechanical issues. When a vehicle has so many issues right out the gate, there should be something to protect the consumers and the company should make it right‼

I bought a 2021 F150 Powerboost Hybrid. Ford should take a lesson from the Japanese cars. When you are at a red light and you press the gas the truck goes from electric battery to the motor. There is a tremendous hesitation and a jerking when that is performed. It only happens when the car is stopped and then you proceed. I brought it to the ford dealership and they were great trying to figure it out but they called the main ford techs and they said this is a normal operation. Horrible truck, I WANT TO SELL IT NOW and would tell people not to buy the Hybrid truck but the other normal F150 with motors are great trucks. Remember there is a flaw in the system for this Hybrid F150.

Bought a new 2020 F-150 with only 10 miles on it from Performance Ford in Bountiful, Utah after my vehicle needed a $4k repair. Drove new vehicle to Darwin, Minn. to visit friends (1340 miles). Drive truck 2 days after arriving and it started to blow blue smoke out the tailpipe. Took truck to Holt Ford in Cokato, Mn; 8 days later discovered #3 cylinder was scarred. Ford decided to replace engine. Now, 19 days later, Ford says truck is ready to pick up but I have to drive several hundred miles before I tow my 2,000 lb. motorcycle trailer and bike back home. Having owned Ford vehicles before without any problems this is discerning. I’m now faced with driving 2300 miles home in a vehicle I have absolutely no confidence in. Feel like I’ve been bent over and you know what.

As a previous owner of a landscaping company I quickly became a Chevy man after countless issues with Dodge and Ford trucks. Switching businesses I was forced into purchasing a Ford Transit 3500 with the 3.5 Ecoboost. I was pleasantly surprised with the torque and overall horsepower. Gas mileage wasn't too shabby at an average 14.5 miles per gallon.. For a high roof Euro style van that's decent. Since I no longer needed the van I found myself at a Ford dealer as no other dealer would give me a decent trade-in value with only 43k miles on the Transit Van.

I purchased a brand new Ford F-150 in 2016 with a Ecoboost engine. At the 3000 mile mark the engine failed and had to be completely replaced. Fast forward to the 30,000 mile mark. The second engine failed and half the engine is being replaced as we speak. BEWARE OF FORD ECOBOOST ENGINES. THEY ARE JUNK.

After several months and just as many dealer drop offs Ford Customer Care did help resolve my flaking paint issue. Thank you Ford Motors for I was regretting switching brands. I've driven other brands as assigned work vehicles and Ford is #1 for a reason which is too clear if compared.

Bad transmission. I bought a 2015 Ford F-150 xlt with 5.0 engine. I was perfectly happy for a while and one day I went to pass someone and I accelerated in a manner that my transmission downshifted from 5th to 3rd and that’s when I noticed a loud noise. I studied it and learned about and when to reproduce the noise and went to the dealer to have it worked on. I drove and the technician rode with me and I reproduced the noise multiple times. The technician said he knew what it was and what to do. He contacted the main headquarters and did a few simple fixes that didn’t work and wanted me to schedule to drop my truck back off at a later date. I did what he asked and dropped the truck off at a later date. Ford had a fix for it. So we thought. He pulled the transmission and replaced a bunch of parts in the transmission. This was ford's ultimate fix for the problem and it went away for about 10,000 miles.

I’m 22 years old and I have a home improvement business that I put 22 hours a day into seven days a week. I love my job and wouldn’t trade it for anything else. I have two F150s a v8 2011 and a v6 2015. While pursuing my passion I used to hold Ford in high esteem and consider them an Intercal part in helping me facilitate my business. I’ll never forget the day I Made enough money to trade in my Hyundai Elantra for a vehicle that would boost the efficiency of my business. I knew the make of the truck that I was going to buy, what is the brand I was committing myself and my business to Indefinitely. There was a time where I envisioned all of my future fleet vehicles to be Ford’s and spending so many hours working out of that truck I felt that Ford had become a part of my journey in the growth of my business.

They deserve less than a one star. 1 month after the warranty was up the engine in my son’s F-150 is toast and all we got was, "That’s not our problem." Ford Canada told my husband to pay the $8000 for repairs and when they recall he could apply to get his money back. Why would she say that unless she is getting calls for the same problem. The F-150 is supposed to be an engine that lasts to 300,000 Klms or more easily if taken care of. This is why we chose that truck. The truck was always serviced before needed and never towed heavy loads.

I bought a new 2019 King Ranch at the end of August 2019. By the first week of September I noticed hairs in the paint on the driver's side. My Ford dealer assured me they could a factory paint job. We went through two full repainted of the driver's side of the vehicle before I thought the issues were resolved. Fast forward a few months latter I start to find more dirt and debris in the paint. I escalated to Ford and my dealer but the response was slow and almost stalling. I now asked for replacement or refund. I guess I asked for that during the second repaint too but they ignored. Anyway they offered to give me another new King Ranch for an additional $7200 dollars which included the cost of another spray in liner. I documented 14 pages of paint defects complete with pics.

I drove a 1997 Nissan Maxima for 20+years & put 207+K miles on it, at which point it began developing major issues (too long a story for this), so after wanting one for a long time, I found & traded for a 2016 Ford F-150 XLT crew cab, just a basic model w/o fancy trim & other stuff & absolutely love it. It had 36K miles on it when I got it, and I'm up to about 75K now. It's my daily driver, plus I tow a 20' runabout boat with it & so far, no issues. It handles everything like a champ. It rides great, tows great & performs great. My oldest daughter is in college & we've used it to move her a couple of times, so it's extremely handy for that. I change the engine air & cabin air filters myself but I have my local Ford dealer do oil changes (approx $45) every 5K or so. Very pleased with my Ford F-150XLT crew cab so far.

The Ford F150 with the 5.4L Triton engine is the worst thing since the Pinto!! If I had to do it again I definitely would have bought the RAM! This is the 1st Ford I have ever purchased in 50 years and I will NOT ever buy one again!! Once all the repairs were done I bought the truck twice.

Ive been in 2 major accidents, after both I I walked away. Went to work after the bigger accident. Truck kept me safe. Solid vehicle. Would buy again. Wish MPG were a little better. Only 2wheel drive but I sit high giving great view of roadway.

Of all the cars and trucks I've owned the Truck is amazing. The truck has a full size bed for easy hauling. It supports OBD2 and has air conditioning, Media included: CD, AM, FM. It also came with a personal navigation device. A map in the glove box.

Amazing truck, great power and mileage. Plenty of room inside, nice and quiet, and plenty of perks. I've had numerous F150's, and this by far is the favorite one I've owned. I'm a Ford man for life.

I had a 1999 Ford F150 and loved it. I just sold it in the summer. That's why I went with a 2019 F150 and I'm not sorry. I love this truck, it has everything I wanted and more. I really like the power and pickup. The aluminum body is a huge plus, because I never have to worry about rust. I look forward to many happy years with my truck!

Very dependable. Great power in the 3.5 twin turbo motor. Great pulling capacity. Interior is very appealing leather seats. Very roomy. Plenty of leg room in the 4 door model. 4wd is very smooth. Can put in 4wd high on the go. Nice selection of wheels for the stylish look.

I like to drive my truck. I have a good feeling about safety. I like the options. I like the backup cam. I like the phone bluetooth options. I like the seats. I like the colors and chrome options. I like the v eight motor.

Very well designed and built. Superb gas mileage combined with excellent power. Very comfortable ride quality. Overall top notch vehicle. First one I've owned and I'll get another when this one is retired.

I have always been a Ford man and I will be until I am 6 feet under. Ford has the bells and whistles if that's what you prefer however they have muscle to do any job, if that is what you desire. I got my F-150 scaled down so I could do all of the added goodies as I wanted them, Ford can help you do that. Ford stands behind their product and you know what in a Ford versus Chevy, or Ram or Toyota My Ford is always on top. I said before Ford stands behind their Product and I stand behind my Ford.

I love my F150. I've not had any issues so far to date....other than an ac problem when I first purchased. It was addressed immediately. Have driven it 10 years. I would buy another one. Can wait to start shopping for a new one soon.

Having owned Ford vehicles for over 40 years (I've owned others) this 2014 is the best I've had. It has served as our family car, tow vehicle, and, carry all. It is more comfortable than my wife's car gets decent fuel mileage yet plenty of power. Plus it's good looking 1.

Owning a 2017 F150 Crew Cab with the 3.5l Ecoboost leaves no doubt why this is the best selling vehicle for decades. Does everything, hauls anything, and you still want to go for a ride just because. The 3.5l Ecoboost gets good mpg (for a truck) and has a heaping pile of ponies to get you into and out of trouble, depending on your personality.

Well it’s 68,000 miles. The engine Had a lifter noise that translated into an engine replacement for $11,000. They said it was 8000 miles out of the powertrain warranty. Also had to have the Sync 2 replaced for $900 because both were out of warranty.