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11V049000 Feb 1, 2011 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 F-150 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 18, 2008, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2009. THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE INTERIOR DOO...

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Jan 6, 2026 Engine Fire 201,000 mi

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...

Jan 6, 2026 Engine Fire 201,000 mi

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...

Dec 5, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 129,000 mi

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,...

Dec 5, 2025 Tires 129,000 mi

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,...

Dec 5, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 129,000 mi

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,...

Dec 5, 2025 Tires 129,000 mi

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,...

Jun 20, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 183,000 mi

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 conta...

Jun 20, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 183,000 mi

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 conta...

Jun 6, 2025 Service Brakes

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, bu...

Jun 6, 2025 Engine

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, bu...

Jun 6, 2025 Service Brakes

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, bu...

Jun 6, 2025 Engine

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, bu...

Jun 3, 2025 Engine 60,000 mi

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 p...

Jun 3, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

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 p...

Jun 3, 2025 Engine 60,000 mi

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 p...

Jun 3, 2025 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 60,000 mi

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 p...

May 23, 2025 Air Bags

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 ...

May 23, 2025 Air Bags

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 ...

Apr 26, 2024 Engine 115,000 mi

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 mechani...

Apr 26, 2024 Engine 115,000 mi

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 mechani...

Nov 8, 2023 Steering 128,000 mi

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 refe...

Nov 8, 2023 Steering 128,000 mi

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 refe...

Jul 18, 2023 Electrical System

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 me...

Jul 18, 2023 Unknown Or Other

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 me...

Jul 18, 2023 Electrical System

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 me...

Jul 18, 2023 Unknown Or Other

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 me...

Jun 17, 2023 Fuel/propulsion System

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 Service Brakes

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 Electrical System

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 Fuel/propulsion System

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 Service Brakes

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 Electrical System

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 2, 2023 Power Train

Random downshift to first gear while traveling down the highway at 70mph resulting in wheel lock-up and engine redline.

Jun 2, 2023 Power Train

Random downshift to first gear while traveling down the highway at 70mph resulting in wheel lock-up and engine redline.

Apr 9, 2023 Structure

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...

Apr 9, 2023 Structure

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...

Oct 3, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 185,000 mi

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 failur...

Oct 3, 2022 Engine 185,000 mi

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 failur...

Oct 3, 2022 Engine And Engine Cooling 185,000 mi

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 failur...

Oct 3, 2022 Engine 185,000 mi

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 failur...

Aug 11, 2022 Engine 218,000 mi

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 ...

Aug 11, 2022 Engine 218,000 mi

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 ...

Jun 1, 2022 Structure

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...

Jun 1, 2022 Unknown Or Other

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...

Jun 1, 2022 Structure

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...

Jun 1, 2022 Unknown Or Other

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...

Apr 7, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline

Exhaust gas is leaking into cab from manifold, because several studs broke

Apr 7, 2022 Fuel System, Gasoline

Exhaust gas is leaking into cab from manifold, because several studs broke

Mar 1, 2022 Power Train

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 1, 2022 Power Train

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.

Jan 25, 2022 Electrical System

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 Electrical System

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.

Sep 21, 2021 Electrical System

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 Electrical System

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 13, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire

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 n...

Sep 13, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control Crash Fire

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 n...

Apr 24, 2021 Engine Crash 183,000 mi

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 VER...

Apr 24, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 183,000 mi

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 VER...

Apr 24, 2021 Engine Crash 183,000 mi

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 VER...

Apr 24, 2021 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 183,000 mi

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 VER...

Feb 17, 2021 Seats Crash 152,000 mi

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 ...

Feb 17, 2021 Seats Crash 152,000 mi

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 ...

Jan 22, 2021 Power Train 106,000 mi

HARD TO STEER

Jan 22, 2021 Steering 106,000 mi

HARD TO STEER

Jan 22, 2021 Power Train 106,000 mi

HARD TO STEER

Jan 22, 2021 Steering 106,000 mi

HARD TO STEER

Dec 3, 2020 Air Bags Crash 86,000 mi

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 3, 2020 Air Bags Crash 86,000 mi

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.

Nov 18, 2020 Air Bags 103,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG BEING OFF EVEN WHEN THERE IS SOMEONE SITTING IN THE SEAT.

Nov 18, 2020 Air Bags 103,000 mi

PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED AS THE PASSENGER AIRBAG BEING OFF EVEN WHEN THERE IS SOMEONE SITTING IN THE SEAT.

Sep 1, 2020 Service Brakes 21,858 mi

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 1, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 21,858 mi

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 1, 2020 Service Brakes 21,858 mi

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 1, 2020 Vehicle Speed Control 21,858 mi

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.

Aug 27, 2020 Electrical System 121,733 mi

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 WA...

Aug 27, 2020 Electrical System 121,733 mi

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 WA...

Jun 10, 2020 Service Brakes 158,000 mi

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 ...

Jun 10, 2020 Service Brakes 158,000 mi

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 ...

May 30, 2020 Service Brakes 40,900 mi

'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 NIGH...

May 30, 2020 Service Brakes 40,900 mi

'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 NIGH...

Mar 10, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 147,042 mi

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 ACCUR...

Mar 10, 2020 Electrical System 147,042 mi

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 ACCUR...

Mar 10, 2020 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 147,042 mi

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 ACCUR...

Mar 10, 2020 Electrical System 147,042 mi

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 ACCUR...

Mar 7, 2020 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

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 EMERGE...

Mar 7, 2020 Unknown Or Other 130,000 mi

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 EMERGE...

Jan 27, 2020 Wheels 120,000 mi

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. T...

Jan 27, 2020 Wheels 120,000 mi

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. T...

Dec 29, 2019 Service Brakes 68,000 mi

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 WHA...

Dec 29, 2019 Wheels 68,000 mi

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 WHA...

Dec 29, 2019 Service Brakes 68,000 mi

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 WHA...

Dec 29, 2019 Wheels 68,000 mi

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 WHA...

Dec 15, 2019 Electrical System Fire 82,000 mi

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 SM...

Dec 15, 2019 Electrical System Fire 82,000 mi

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 SM...

Oct 25, 2019 Electrical System 164,000 mi

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 ST...

Oct 25, 2019 Engine 164,000 mi

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 ST...

Oct 25, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 164,000 mi

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 ST...

Oct 25, 2019 Electrical System 164,000 mi

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 ST...

Oct 25, 2019 Engine 164,000 mi

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 ST...

Oct 25, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 164,000 mi

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 ST...

Oct 21, 2019 Visibility/wiper 186,000 mi

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 L...

Oct 21, 2019 Engine 170,000 mi

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 Visibility/wiper 186,000 mi

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 L...

Oct 21, 2019 Engine 170,000 mi

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 1, 2019 Electrical System 172,628 mi

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 ...

Oct 1, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 172,628 mi

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 ...

Oct 1, 2019 Electrical System 172,628 mi

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 ...

Oct 1, 2019 Fuel/propulsion System 172,628 mi

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 ...

Sep 18, 2019 Service Brakes 20,000 mi

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 I...

Sep 18, 2019 Service Brakes 20,000 mi

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 I...

Aug 21, 2019 Engine 156,000 mi

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 FU...

Aug 21, 2019 Engine 156,000 mi

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 FU...

Aug 9, 2019 Service Brakes 107,365 mi

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 ...

Aug 9, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 107,365 mi

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 ...

Aug 9, 2019 Service Brakes 107,365 mi

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 ...

Aug 9, 2019 Vehicle Speed Control 107,365 mi

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 ...

Jul 19, 2019 Service Brakes 96,000 mi

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 ...

Jul 19, 2019 Service Brakes 96,000 mi

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 ...

Jun 28, 2019 Structure 23,270 mi

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 ...

Jun 28, 2019 Structure 23,270 mi

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 ...

Jun 19, 2019 Service Brakes 155,483 mi

ABS MODULE DEFECTIVE IN THE TRUCK, POWER STEERING GOING OUT. RPM MODOLE NOT WORKING.

Jun 19, 2019 Electrical System 155,483 mi

ABS MODULE DEFECTIVE IN THE TRUCK, POWER STEERING GOING OUT. RPM MODOLE NOT WORKING.

Jun 19, 2019 Steering 155,483 mi

ABS MODULE DEFECTIVE IN THE TRUCK, POWER STEERING GOING OUT. RPM MODOLE NOT WORKING.

Jun 19, 2019 Service Brakes 155,483 mi

ABS MODULE DEFECTIVE IN THE TRUCK, POWER STEERING GOING OUT. RPM MODOLE NOT WORKING.

Jun 19, 2019 Electrical System 155,483 mi

ABS MODULE DEFECTIVE IN THE TRUCK, POWER STEERING GOING OUT. RPM MODOLE NOT WORKING.

Jun 19, 2019 Steering 155,483 mi

ABS MODULE DEFECTIVE IN THE TRUCK, POWER STEERING GOING OUT. RPM MODOLE NOT WORKING.

Jun 3, 2019 Power Train 114,000 mi

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 PE...

Jun 3, 2019 Power Train 114,000 mi

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 PE...

May 17, 2019 Electrical System 78,147 mi

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...

May 17, 2019 Electrical System 78,147 mi

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...

May 6, 2019 Electrical System

THE TRUCK IS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING AND AT ALL SPEEDS. MY HUSBAND HAS TO PULL AND RESET FUSE 27 TO ALLOW THE FUEL PUMP TO RECIEVE POWER. THIS HAS PUT MY HUSBAND IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AS IT HAS HAPPENED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON TWO LANE HIGHWAYS. WE ARE REQUESTING A SERVICE VOUCHER BE SENT TO OUR L...

May 6, 2019 Electrical System

THE TRUCK IS SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING AND AT ALL SPEEDS. MY HUSBAND HAS TO PULL AND RESET FUSE 27 TO ALLOW THE FUEL PUMP TO RECIEVE POWER. THIS HAS PUT MY HUSBAND IN DANGEROUS SITUATIONS AS IT HAS HAPPENED IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON TWO LANE HIGHWAYS. WE ARE REQUESTING A SERVICE VOUCHER BE SENT TO OUR L...

May 1, 2019 Electrical System 238,000 mi

THE TRUCK IS SHUTTING OFF AT ANY POINT IN TIME AND PUTTING MY HUSBAND AND OTHERS IN DANGER AS IT HAS HAPPENEND WHILE GOING DOWN BUSY ROADS AND THE HWY. HE HAS TO GET OUT AND REINSERT THE FUSE.IT HAS ALSO FAILED TO START UNTIL THE FUSE IS REINSERTED. IT HAS BLOWN FUSES. THIS IS UNDER RECALL IN OTHER...

May 1, 2019 Electrical System 238,000 mi

THE TRUCK IS SHUTTING OFF AT ANY POINT IN TIME AND PUTTING MY HUSBAND AND OTHERS IN DANGER AS IT HAS HAPPENEND WHILE GOING DOWN BUSY ROADS AND THE HWY. HE HAS TO GET OUT AND REINSERT THE FUSE.IT HAS ALSO FAILED TO START UNTIL THE FUSE IS REINSERTED. IT HAS BLOWN FUSES. THIS IS UNDER RECALL IN OTHER...

Dec 21, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 71,521 mi

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 Fuel/propulsion System 71,521 mi

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 19, 2018 Suspension 35,000 mi

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 Suspension 35,000 mi

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

Nov 25, 2018 Service Brakes 86,000 mi

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 ACCOUNTAB...

Nov 25, 2018 Service Brakes 86,000 mi

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 ACCOUNTAB...

Oct 29, 2018 Service Brakes

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...

Oct 29, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

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...

Oct 29, 2018 Unknown Or Other

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...

Oct 29, 2018 Service Brakes

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 P...

Oct 29, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

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 P...

Oct 29, 2018 Service Brakes

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...

Oct 29, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

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...

Oct 29, 2018 Unknown Or Other

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...

Oct 29, 2018 Service Brakes

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 P...

Oct 29, 2018 Electronic Stability Control (esc)

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 P...

Oct 12, 2018 Air Bags 119,639 mi

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 EXTREM...

Oct 12, 2018 Air Bags 119,639 mi

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 EXTREM...

Sep 5, 2018 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

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 ILLUM...

Sep 5, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

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 ILLUM...

Sep 5, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

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. ...

Sep 5, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

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. ...

Sep 5, 2018 Steering 150,000 mi

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. ...

Sep 5, 2018 Service Brakes 98,000 mi

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 ILLUM...

Sep 5, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 98,000 mi

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 ILLUM...

Sep 5, 2018 Engine 150,000 mi

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. ...

Sep 5, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 150,000 mi

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. ...

Sep 5, 2018 Steering 150,000 mi

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. ...

Jul 20, 2018 Steering 34,790 mi

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 ...

Jul 20, 2018 Steering 34,790 mi

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 ...

Jul 11, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 114,000 mi

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 ...

Jul 11, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 114,000 mi

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 ...

Jul 2, 2018 Electrical System 160,000 mi

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 AN...

Jul 2, 2018 Power Train 160,000 mi

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 AN...

Jul 2, 2018 Electrical System 160,000 mi

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 AN...

Jul 2, 2018 Power Train 160,000 mi

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 AN...

Jun 22, 2018 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE CONCERNING THE FUSE BOX LOCATED ABOVE THE RADIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WAS RANDOMLY OCCURRING AND PROGRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WA...

Jun 22, 2018 Electrical System 140,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE CONCERNING THE FUSE BOX LOCATED ABOVE THE RADIATOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WAS RANDOMLY OCCURRING AND PROGRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WA...

May 21, 2018 Engine 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. THE CONTACT REFERENCED TSB NUMBER: 15-0137 (CRANK NO-START, STALLING) AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE...

May 21, 2018 Engine 125,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE FOR APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES. THE CONTACT REFERENCED TSB NUMBER: 15-0137 (CRANK NO-START, STALLING) AS A POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE...

Feb 21, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 66,000 mi

PULLING UP TO MY DESTINATION, THE ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RAPIDLY SPEED-UP AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL

Feb 21, 2018 Vehicle Speed Control 66,000 mi

PULLING UP TO MY DESTINATION, THE ACCELERATOR SUDDENLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO RAPIDLY SPEED-UP AND BECOME DIFFICULT TO CONTROL

Feb 8, 2018 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

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 8, 2018 Power Train 180,000 mi

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 8, 2018 Service Brakes 180,000 mi

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 8, 2018 Power Train 180,000 mi

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

Jan 30, 2018 Electrical System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT CRANKED BUT FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FUTURE FORD LINCOLN (650 AUTOMALL DR, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661, (888- 656-7577) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARN...

Jan 30, 2018 Electrical System 66,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, IT CRANKED BUT FAILED TO START. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO FUTURE FORD LINCOLN (650 AUTOMALL DR, ROSEVILLE, CA 95661, (888- 656-7577) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARN...

Jan 27, 2018 Power Train 100,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE DRIVE SHAFT BECAUSE OF BAD CARRIER BEARING, TWICE

Jan 27, 2018 Power Train 100,000 mi

HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE DRIVE SHAFT BECAUSE OF BAD CARRIER BEARING, TWICE

Jan 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other Crash 220,000 mi

THE THROTTLE STUCK ON THE TRUCK AND CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT

Jan 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other Crash 220,000 mi

THE THROTTLE STUCK ON THE TRUCK AND CAUSED ME TO HAVE AN ACCIDENT

Jan 2, 2018 Unknown Or Other 158 mi

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 2, 2018 Unknown Or Other 158 mi

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

Dec 22, 2017 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

ABS & TCS WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, WHEN DIAGNOSED IT READS A CODE B1342 FAULTY ABS CONTROL MODULE. I HAVE TRIED DESPERATELY TO FIND A REPLACEMENT ALL THE DEALERS SEEM TO HAVE THEM ON BACK ORDER WHIT NO SHIP DATE KNOWN. NONE OF THE PARTS HOUSES SELL THIS PARTICULAR MODULE IT IS A 1 YEAR PART ONLY I...

Dec 22, 2017 Service Brakes 121,000 mi

ABS & TCS WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON, WHEN DIAGNOSED IT READS A CODE B1342 FAULTY ABS CONTROL MODULE. I HAVE TRIED DESPERATELY TO FIND A REPLACEMENT ALL THE DEALERS SEEM TO HAVE THEM ON BACK ORDER WHIT NO SHIP DATE KNOWN. NONE OF THE PARTS HOUSES SELL THIS PARTICULAR MODULE IT IS A 1 YEAR PART ONLY I...

Dec 18, 2017 Engine 125,000 mi

ON DECEMBER 15, 2017, WHILE DRIVING ON I35 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THE F150 AUTONOMOUSLY ACCELERATED TO MAXIMUM RPM AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON. WE WERE FORCED TO RIDE THE BREAKS HARD UNTIL WE WERE ABLE TO EXIT THE FREEWAY, PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND BR...

Dec 18, 2017 Engine 125,000 mi

ON DECEMBER 15, 2017, WHILE DRIVING ON I35 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC IN FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THE F150 AUTONOMOUSLY ACCELERATED TO MAXIMUM RPM AND WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ON. WE WERE FORCED TO RIDE THE BREAKS HARD UNTIL WE WERE ABLE TO EXIT THE FREEWAY, PUT THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND BR...

Nov 27, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 133,000 mi

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 WA...

Nov 27, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 133,000 mi

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 WA...

Nov 27, 2017 Service Brakes Crash 133,000 mi

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 WA...

Nov 27, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 133,000 mi

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 WA...

Nov 19, 2017 Service Brakes 141,728 mi

SUDDEN COMPLETE BREAK FAILURE. WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS BREAKING PROBLEM OR INDICATION OF BREAKING SYSTEM PROBLEM THE BREAKING SYSTEM COMPLETELY FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS DECELERATING WITH NO PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS A FEW HUNDRED YARDS FROM A RED LIGHT AND A...

Nov 19, 2017 Service Brakes 141,728 mi

SUDDEN COMPLETE BREAK FAILURE. WITHOUT ANY PREVIOUS BREAKING PROBLEM OR INDICATION OF BREAKING SYSTEM PROBLEM THE BREAKING SYSTEM COMPLETELY FAILED UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS DECELERATING WITH NO PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL. I WAS A FEW HUNDRED YARDS FROM A RED LIGHT AND A...

Oct 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 123,500 mi

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 ...

Oct 19, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 123,500 mi

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 ...

Sep 30, 2017 Unknown Or Other

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 TH...

Sep 30, 2017 Unknown Or Other

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 TH...

Sep 13, 2017 Structure 75,000 mi

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 RESUL...

Sep 13, 2017 Structure 75,000 mi

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 RESUL...

Aug 17, 2017 Power Train 75,000 mi

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 Power Train 75,000 mi

I HAVE A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR THERE'S A HUMMING SOUND THE FASTER I GO THE LOUDER THE NOISE GETS.

Jul 31, 2017 Engine 146,000 mi

2009 FORD F150 WITH 146,000 MILES NEEDED TO HAVE ENGINE REPLACED DUE TO SCORED CAMS. IT APPEARS THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 5.4 ENGINES. WE ARE ONE-TIME OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE GREAT MAINTENANCE RECORDS. I BELIEVE A RECALL SHOULD BE MADE FOR THIS

Jul 31, 2017 Engine 146,000 mi

2009 FORD F150 WITH 146,000 MILES NEEDED TO HAVE ENGINE REPLACED DUE TO SCORED CAMS. IT APPEARS THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE 5.4 ENGINES. WE ARE ONE-TIME OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE GREAT MAINTENANCE RECORDS. I BELIEVE A RECALL SHOULD BE MADE FOR THIS

Jul 28, 2017 Structure 112,390 mi

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 RETU...

Jul 28, 2017 Electrical System 112,390 mi

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 RETU...

Jul 28, 2017 Unknown Or Other 112,390 mi

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 RETU...

Jul 28, 2017 Structure 112,390 mi

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 RETU...

Jul 28, 2017 Electrical System 112,390 mi

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 RETU...

Jul 28, 2017 Unknown Or Other 112,390 mi

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 RETU...

Jul 24, 2017 Latches/locks/linkages

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 Latches/locks/linkages

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 14, 2017 Engine

AT LESS THAN 63,000 MILES, MY FORD F-150 5.4 LITER ENGINE IS FAILING. I JUST RETURNED FROM THE DEALERSHIP EARLIER TODAY WITH OVER $2800 WORTH OF REPAIR ESTIMATES; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND RATTLED WHEN IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT AND APPEARED TO BE OVERHEATING. VEHICLE IS GARAGE KEPT, GETS REGULAR...

Jul 14, 2017 Engine

AT LESS THAN 63,000 MILES, MY FORD F-150 5.4 LITER ENGINE IS FAILING. I JUST RETURNED FROM THE DEALERSHIP EARLIER TODAY WITH OVER $2800 WORTH OF REPAIR ESTIMATES; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND RATTLED WHEN IDLING AT A STOP LIGHT AND APPEARED TO BE OVERHEATING. VEHICLE IS GARAGE KEPT, GETS REGULAR...

Jul 11, 2017 Engine 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT DID NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO REPLACED THE #27 FUSE AND RELAY, BUT WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO...

Jul 11, 2017 Engine 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE TURNED OVER BUT DID NOT START. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY TWO INDEPENDENT MECHANICS WHO REPLACED THE #27 FUSE AND RELAY, BUT WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT ALSO...

Jun 5, 2017 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,869 mi

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...

Jun 5, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 84,869 mi

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...

Jun 5, 2017 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84,869 mi

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...

Jun 5, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 84,869 mi

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...

May 1, 2017 Engine 164,702 mi

CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD 2009 FORD F150 5.4 TRITON V8. I HAVE NOW CRACKED THE SECOND RIGHT SIDE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS IS IRRITATING AS EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE PASSENGER CAB WHEN STOPPED.

May 1, 2017 Engine 164,702 mi

CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD 2009 FORD F150 5.4 TRITON V8. I HAVE NOW CRACKED THE SECOND RIGHT SIDE ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THIS IS IRRITATING AS EXHAUST FUMES ENTER THE PASSENGER CAB WHEN STOPPED.

Apr 9, 2017 Engine 80,774 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOWS OUT OF HEADS AT 80774 MILES PRIOR TO FIRST TUNE UP INTERVAL. COULD OF CAUSED A ENGINE FIRE.

Apr 9, 2017 Engine 80,774 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOWS OUT OF HEADS AT 80774 MILES PRIOR TO FIRST TUNE UP INTERVAL. COULD OF CAUSED A ENGINE FIRE.

Apr 5, 2017 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Apr 5, 2017 Engine 100,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Apr 4, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 158,000 mi

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 CAR...

Apr 4, 2017 Electrical System 158,000 mi

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 CAR...

Apr 4, 2017 Engine 158,000 mi

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 CAR...

Apr 4, 2017 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 158,000 mi

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 CAR...

Apr 4, 2017 Electrical System 158,000 mi

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 CAR...

Apr 4, 2017 Engine 158,000 mi

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 CAR...

Mar 28, 2017 Structure 30,000 mi

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 Structure 30,000 mi

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 8, 2017 Electrical System Fire 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATLY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT FUSE NUMBER 27 HAD MELTED. A FUSE RELOCATION KIT NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED AND T...

Mar 8, 2017 Electrical System Fire 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATLY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY HIGHWAY AND WOULD NOT RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT FUSE NUMBER 27 HAD MELTED. A FUSE RELOCATION KIT NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED AND T...

Mar 6, 2017 Power Train Crash 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, IT ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S RESIDENCE WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED, BUT WAS SHAKEN UP AND TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY CE...

Mar 6, 2017 Power Train Crash 200,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN REVERSE, IT ACCELERATED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO A NEIGHBOR'S RESIDENCE WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED, BUT WAS SHAKEN UP AND TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY CE...

Feb 13, 2017 Service Brakes 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER KEPT THE...

Feb 13, 2017 Service Brakes 10,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER KEPT THE...

Feb 4, 2017 Structure Crash 119,880 mi

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 4, 2017 Structure Crash 119,880 mi

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.

Jan 25, 2017 Seat Belts

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 I...

Jan 25, 2017 Seat Belts

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 I...

Jan 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 30,000 mi

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 TH...

Jan 13, 2017 Unknown Or Other Crash 30,000 mi

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 TH...

Jan 6, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 72,225 mi

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 ...

Jan 6, 2017 Vehicle Speed Control 72,225 mi

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 ...

Dec 27, 2016 Electrical System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED FOR THE ANTI-THEFT LOCK. IN ADDITION, VARIOUS NEEDLES FLUCTUATED FOR THE GAUGES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPRO...

Dec 27, 2016 Electrical System 170,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING INDICATOR FLASHED FOR THE ANTI-THEFT LOCK. IN ADDITION, VARIOUS NEEDLES FLUCTUATED FOR THE GAUGES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPRO...

Dec 15, 2016 Structure 36,500 mi

WHILE TRYING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AFTER PARKING, THE FRONT DRIVER DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN. THE LOCK KNOB AND INSIDE HANDLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE OUTSIDE HANDLE WOULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR EITHER. THE DRIVER HAD TO CLIMB OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE PASSENGER DOOR. THE VEHIC...

Dec 15, 2016 Structure 36,659 mi

WHEN OPENING THE LEFT REAR DOOR FROM INSIDE WHILE IT IS STATIONARY, THE HANDLE DOES NOT RETURN TO THE STOWED POSITION AFTER OPENING THE DOOR UNLESS IT IS PUSHED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE IN ADDITION TO ANOTHER UNRELATED ISSUE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED T...

Dec 15, 2016 Structure 36,500 mi

WHILE TRYING TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AFTER PARKING, THE FRONT DRIVER DOOR WOULD NOT UNLOCK OR OPEN. THE LOCK KNOB AND INSIDE HANDLE WOULD NOT MOVE. THE OUTSIDE HANDLE WOULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR EITHER. THE DRIVER HAD TO CLIMB OVER THE CENTER CONSOLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE PASSENGER DOOR. THE VEHIC...

Dec 15, 2016 Structure 36,659 mi

WHEN OPENING THE LEFT REAR DOOR FROM INSIDE WHILE IT IS STATIONARY, THE HANDLE DOES NOT RETURN TO THE STOWED POSITION AFTER OPENING THE DOOR UNLESS IT IS PUSHED MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALER TO INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE IN ADDITION TO ANOTHER UNRELATED ISSUE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED T...

Dec 2, 2016 Engine 125,136 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN EXHAUST LEAK AND FRACTURED BOLTS IN THE MANIFOLD. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT TH...

Dec 2, 2016 Engine 125,136 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN EXHAUST LEAK AND FRACTURED BOLTS IN THE MANIFOLD. THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT TH...

Nov 4, 2016 Electrical System 110,000 mi

THE REAR DOOR WIRING HARNESSES ARE UNDER/POORLY ENGINEERED FOR NORMAL USAGE AND DURABILITY AND ARE SUBJECT TO PREMATURE BREAKAGE SPECIFICALLY WHERE THE BODY MEETS THE DOOR RESULTING IN MULTIPLE EXPOSED WIRES CAUSING FIRST AND FOREMOST THE DANGEROUS POTENTIAL FOR VEHICLE FIRE AS WELL AS INOPERABLE DO...

Nov 4, 2016 Electrical System 110,000 mi

THE REAR DOOR WIRING HARNESSES ARE UNDER/POORLY ENGINEERED FOR NORMAL USAGE AND DURABILITY AND ARE SUBJECT TO PREMATURE BREAKAGE SPECIFICALLY WHERE THE BODY MEETS THE DOOR RESULTING IN MULTIPLE EXPOSED WIRES CAUSING FIRST AND FOREMOST THE DANGEROUS POTENTIAL FOR VEHICLE FIRE AS WELL AS INOPERABLE DO...

Oct 29, 2016 Engine 105,089 mi

SPARK PLUGS CAN NOT BE REMOVED DUE TO MOST BREAKING. MOST OF THE SPARK PLUGS ARE FROZEN AND BREAK WHEN YOU TRY TO REMOVE. FORD RECOMMENDS REPLACING PLUGS AT 100000 MILES.

Oct 29, 2016 Engine 105,089 mi

SPARK PLUGS CAN NOT BE REMOVED DUE TO MOST BREAKING. MOST OF THE SPARK PLUGS ARE FROZEN AND BREAK WHEN YOU TRY TO REMOVE. FORD RECOMMENDS REPLACING PLUGS AT 100000 MILES.

Oct 25, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 151,000 mi

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 DI...

Oct 25, 2016 Equipment 151,000 mi

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 DI...

Oct 25, 2016 Engine And Engine Cooling 151,000 mi

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 DI...

Oct 25, 2016 Equipment 151,000 mi

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 DI...

Oct 12, 2016 Power Train 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND IT ROLLED BACKWARDS AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE THE GEAR WAS I...

Oct 12, 2016 Power Train 95,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND IT ROLLED BACKWARDS AFTER REMOVING THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH AND EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON ANOTHER OCCASION, THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHILE THE GEAR WAS I...

Oct 10, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 4,000 mi

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...

Oct 10, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 4,000 mi

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...

Oct 6, 2016 Electrical System 110,000 mi

2009 FORD F-150 STALLING AND NOT STARTING. THIS WAS DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY LOCATED 20-AMP FUSE EXPOSED TO EXCESS HEAT. THE FUSE NEEDS TO RELOCATED OR THE PROBLEM WILL CONTINUE. THE TRUCK STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Oct 6, 2016 Electrical System 110,000 mi

2009 FORD F-150 STALLING AND NOT STARTING. THIS WAS DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY LOCATED 20-AMP FUSE EXPOSED TO EXCESS HEAT. THE FUSE NEEDS TO RELOCATED OR THE PROBLEM WILL CONTINUE. THE TRUCK STOPPED WORKING SUDDENLY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT.

Sep 11, 2016 Tires 130,150 mi

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 ...

Sep 11, 2016 Tires 130,150 mi

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 ...

Sep 8, 2016 Structure 10,000 mi

EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MUST BE PULLED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE DOOR OPENS. DELAYS ENTRY INTO VEHICLE, BOTH SIDES AFFECTED. NO DIFFERENCE NOTICED WITH VEHICLE RUNNING OR PRIOR TO STARTING. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A LONG TIME.

Sep 8, 2016 Structure 10,000 mi

EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLE MUST BE PULLED SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE DOOR OPENS. DELAYS ENTRY INTO VEHICLE, BOTH SIDES AFFECTED. NO DIFFERENCE NOTICED WITH VEHICLE RUNNING OR PRIOR TO STARTING. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR A LONG TIME.

Sep 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

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 W...

Sep 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 94,000 mi

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 W...

Aug 3, 2016 Exterior Lighting

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 REPLA...

Aug 3, 2016 Exterior Lighting

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 REPLA...

Jul 27, 2016 Steering 41,000 mi

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 IS...

Jul 27, 2016 Steering 41,000 mi

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 IS...

Jul 5, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

SPARK PLUG EJECTION. ON 4/24/16, #3 CYLINDER EJECTED THE SPARK PLUG, RECOMMENDED REPAIR WAS TO USE/INSTALL HELI-COIL. 7/1/16, #3 CYLINDER EJECTED THE SPARK PLUG AGAIN, THIS TIME DAMAGING THE CYLINDER HEAD. NOW WAITING FOR AN ESTIMATE AND TO SEE IF THE HEAD CAN BE REPAIRED OR HAS TO BE REPLACED. BOTH...

Jul 5, 2016 Engine 100,000 mi

SPARK PLUG EJECTION. ON 4/24/16, #3 CYLINDER EJECTED THE SPARK PLUG, RECOMMENDED REPAIR WAS TO USE/INSTALL HELI-COIL. 7/1/16, #3 CYLINDER EJECTED THE SPARK PLUG AGAIN, THIS TIME DAMAGING THE CYLINDER HEAD. NOW WAITING FOR AN ESTIMATE AND TO SEE IF THE HEAD CAN BE REPAIRED OR HAS TO BE REPLACED. BOTH...

Jun 30, 2016 Engine 30,000 mi

MY TRUCK HAS ONLY 30,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING IT, THE 5.4 LITER ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING SEVERELY AND WOULD NOT POWER THE VEHICLE. I MANAGED TO AVOID A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND GET IT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. I HAD FORTUNATELY PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. ...

Jun 30, 2016 Engine 30,000 mi

MY TRUCK HAS ONLY 30,000 MILES ON IT. WHILE DRIVING IT, THE 5.4 LITER ENGINE STARTED KNOCKING SEVERELY AND WOULD NOT POWER THE VEHICLE. I MANAGED TO AVOID A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND GET IT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY. I HAD FORTUNATELY PURCHASED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER. ...

Jun 2, 2016 Structure 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FAILED TO WORK AND PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM CLOSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ...

Jun 2, 2016 Structure 108,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FAILED TO WORK AND PREVENTED THE DOOR FROM CLOSING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. ...

May 21, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 85,000 mi

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 CAL...

May 21, 2016 Fuel/propulsion System 85,000 mi

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 CAL...

May 18, 2016 Tires 32,000 mi

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...

May 18, 2016 Tires 32,000 mi

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...

Apr 14, 2016 Electrical System 46,000 mi

KEEP GETTING FAULT CODE "CHECK FUEL FILL INLET" THIS IS CAP LESS FUEL TANK SYSTEM. I CHECKED CAP LESS FUEL FILL INLET SEEMS OK BUT CONTINUE GETTING FAULT CODES. HUNDREDS FORD CUSTOMERS COMPLAINING ABOUT SAME ISSUE, THIS AFFECTS ALL FORD VEHICLES USING CAP LESS DESIGN. FROM WHAT I READ ON THE WEB CUR...

Apr 14, 2016 Electrical System 46,000 mi

KEEP GETTING FAULT CODE "CHECK FUEL FILL INLET" THIS IS CAP LESS FUEL TANK SYSTEM. I CHECKED CAP LESS FUEL FILL INLET SEEMS OK BUT CONTINUE GETTING FAULT CODES. HUNDREDS FORD CUSTOMERS COMPLAINING ABOUT SAME ISSUE, THIS AFFECTS ALL FORD VEHICLES USING CAP LESS DESIGN. FROM WHAT I READ ON THE WEB CUR...

Apr 7, 2016 Tires 30,000 mi

EMPLOYEE WENT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE SHOP FOUND A 3 INCH CRACK IN THE SIDE WALL OF FRONT LEFT TIRE.

Apr 7, 2016 Tires 30,000 mi

EMPLOYEE WENT IN FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND THE SHOP FOUND A 3 INCH CRACK IN THE SIDE WALL OF FRONT LEFT TIRE.

Mar 15, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE RESUMED ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSE...

Mar 15, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS NOT DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE RESUMED ACCELERATION. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPRESSE...

Mar 11, 2016 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FELT ABNORMAL. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT ALMOST TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Mar 11, 2016 Service Brakes 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES FELT ABNORMAL. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, IT ALMOST TRAVELED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE ...

Mar 7, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 88,000 mi

WHILE ENTERING INTERSTATE I-10, EARLY MORNING TRAFFIC. TRAFFIC MOVING AT 20 - 25 MPH. ENGINE MADE A SERIES OF REVVING NOISES. TRIED TO APPLY BREAKS TO MERGE OVER. BREAK PEDDLE WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. STUCK IN UP POSITION. I APPLIED BOTH FEET AND PRESSED FULL PRESSURE. WOULD NOT GO DOWN. WOULD NOT...

Mar 7, 2016 Service Brakes Crash 88,000 mi

WHILE ENTERING INTERSTATE I-10, EARLY MORNING TRAFFIC. TRAFFIC MOVING AT 20 - 25 MPH. ENGINE MADE A SERIES OF REVVING NOISES. TRIED TO APPLY BREAKS TO MERGE OVER. BREAK PEDDLE WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. STUCK IN UP POSITION. I APPLIED BOTH FEET AND PRESSED FULL PRESSURE. WOULD NOT GO DOWN. WOULD NOT...

Mar 3, 2016 Structure 78,000 mi

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 D...

Mar 3, 2016 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

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 D...

Mar 3, 2016 Structure 78,000 mi

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 D...

Mar 3, 2016 Exterior Lighting 78,000 mi

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 D...

Feb 29, 2016 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

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 SPE...

Feb 29, 2016 Steering 109,000 mi

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 SPE...

Feb 29, 2016 Wheels 109,000 mi

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 SPE...

Feb 29, 2016 Service Brakes 109,000 mi

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 SPE...

Feb 29, 2016 Steering 109,000 mi

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 SPE...

Feb 29, 2016 Wheels 109,000 mi

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 SPE...

Feb 9, 2016 Power Train 1,000 mi

SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED THE TRUCK, TYPICALLY AFTER BEING ON HIGHWAY FOR MORE THAN 100 MILES, WHEN I ACCELERATE IT WILL HESITATE THEN SLAM INTO GEAR. THERE IS A VERY LOUD BANG THAT ACCOMPANIES IT ALONG WITH A VIOLENT SLAM TO THE ENTIRE TRUCK. FREQUENTLY HAPPENS WHEN ASCENDING HILLS.

Feb 9, 2016 Power Train 1,000 mi

SINCE THE DAY I PURCHASED THE TRUCK, TYPICALLY AFTER BEING ON HIGHWAY FOR MORE THAN 100 MILES, WHEN I ACCELERATE IT WILL HESITATE THEN SLAM INTO GEAR. THERE IS A VERY LOUD BANG THAT ACCOMPANIES IT ALONG WITH A VIOLENT SLAM TO THE ENTIRE TRUCK. FREQUENTLY HAPPENS WHEN ASCENDING HILLS.

Feb 3, 2016 Engine 113,500 mi

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS INSTALLED DEFECTIVE FASTENERS ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS OF NUMEROUS MODULAR V8 (4.6L & 5.4L) EQUIPPED F-150S. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED ISSUE AMONG SEVERAL F-150 OWNERS THROUGHOUT THE US AND CANADA FOR MANY MODEL YEARS. THE PROBLEM WITH THESE MANIFOLD FASTENERS (STUDS) IS THAT ...

Feb 3, 2016 Engine 113,500 mi

FORD MOTOR COMPANY HAS INSTALLED DEFECTIVE FASTENERS ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDS OF NUMEROUS MODULAR V8 (4.6L & 5.4L) EQUIPPED F-150S. THIS IS A WELL DOCUMENTED ISSUE AMONG SEVERAL F-150 OWNERS THROUGHOUT THE US AND CANADA FOR MANY MODEL YEARS. THE PROBLEM WITH THESE MANIFOLD FASTENERS (STUDS) IS THAT ...

Feb 1, 2016 Air Bags Crash 143,000 mi

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 LI...

Feb 1, 2016 Air Bags Crash 143,000 mi

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 LI...

Jan 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 17,400 mi

VEHICLE WAS MOTION. MERGING ONTO INTERSTATE 93. DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO HIGHWAY SPEED. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, THE PEDAL DID NOT COME BACK, BUT RATHER WAS STUCK WIDE OPEN. I WAS FORCED TO PULL INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE, TURN OFF THE ENGINE, PUT IT IN NE...

Jan 1, 2016 Vehicle Speed Control 17,400 mi

VEHICLE WAS MOTION. MERGING ONTO INTERSTATE 93. DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO HIGHWAY SPEED. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, THE PEDAL DID NOT COME BACK, BUT RATHER WAS STUCK WIDE OPEN. I WAS FORCED TO PULL INTO THE BREAKDOWN LANE, TURN OFF THE ENGINE, PUT IT IN NE...

Dec 8, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

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 ...

Dec 8, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling 77,000 mi

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 ...

Dec 3, 2015 Engine 81,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK DUE TO BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD BOLTS. ON COLD START THERE IS A MODERATELY LOUD EXHAUST LEAK THAT DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE HEATS UP. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED WHEN FIRST NOTICED.

Dec 3, 2015 Engine 81,000 mi

EXHAUST MANIFOLD LEAK DUE TO BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD TO HEAD BOLTS. ON COLD START THERE IS A MODERATELY LOUD EXHAUST LEAK THAT DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE HEATS UP. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND PARKED WHEN FIRST NOTICED.

Nov 25, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON THE EXPRESS WAY, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND THE TRUCK TOOK OFF, ACCELERATING AS IF IT WAS BEING FLOORED!. I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE ENGINE STILL CONTINUED TO REV ITSELF AND ACCELERATE. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A STUCK FLOOR MAT BUT NOTHING WAS IN THE WAY. I HIT TH...

Nov 25, 2015 Vehicle Speed Control 75,000 mi

TRAVELING AT 65 MPH ON THE EXPRESS WAY, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR AND THE TRUCK TOOK OFF, ACCELERATING AS IF IT WAS BEING FLOORED!. I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL BUT THE ENGINE STILL CONTINUED TO REV ITSELF AND ACCELERATE. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE A STUCK FLOOR MAT BUT NOTHING WAS IN THE WAY. I HIT TH...

Nov 12, 2015 Steering 78,000 mi

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 V...

Nov 12, 2015 Steering 78,000 mi

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 V...

Nov 5, 2015 Electrical System 92,273 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE PARKED, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED....

Nov 5, 2015 Electrical System 92,273 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE PARKED, THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM AND THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM MODULE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED....

Oct 27, 2015 Air Bags 25,330 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMING FROM THE SEAT BELT SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. ...

Oct 27, 2015 Air Bags 25,330 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS COMING FROM THE SEAT BELT SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. ...

Sep 24, 2015 Engine 50,250 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE OTHER OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD CARBON BUILD UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICL...

Sep 24, 2015 Engine 73,538 mi

COMING HOME, SOMETHING LET LOSE UNDER THE HOOD AND WAS TINKING. ENDED UP HAVING IT TOWED HOME WHERE WE FOUND OUT THE SPARK PLUG EJECTED. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AS I JUST BOUGHT MY TRUCK 2 MONTHS AGO, THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. CALLED FORD CORP THEY WOULDN'T GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION. AFTER DOING RESEAR...

Sep 24, 2015 Engine 50,250 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON ONE OTHER OCCASION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD CARBON BUILD UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICL...

Sep 24, 2015 Engine 73,538 mi

COMING HOME, SOMETHING LET LOSE UNDER THE HOOD AND WAS TINKING. ENDED UP HAVING IT TOWED HOME WHERE WE FOUND OUT THE SPARK PLUG EJECTED. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AS I JUST BOUGHT MY TRUCK 2 MONTHS AGO, THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. CALLED FORD CORP THEY WOULDN'T GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION. AFTER DOING RESEAR...

Sep 16, 2015 Engine 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AT SPEED BELOW 5 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND CHATTER. THE SOUND AND VIBRATION WENT AWAY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 5 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM REPEATEDLY. THE LOCAL DEALER SAID IT WAS THE CAM PHASER, AND THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS 2009 TRUCK WAS ASSEMB...

Sep 16, 2015 Engine 43,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT AT SPEED BELOW 5 MPH, THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND CHATTER. THE SOUND AND VIBRATION WENT AWAY AT SPEEDS ABOVE 5 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM REPEATEDLY. THE LOCAL DEALER SAID IT WAS THE CAM PHASER, AND THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS 2009 TRUCK WAS ASSEMB...

Aug 15, 2015 Engine 87,024 mi

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED FROM A WELL KNOWN AND POPULAR DEALER IN UTAH. WE DID NOT NOTE ANY NOISES DURING THE TEST RIDE AND VEHICLE APPEARED IN GREAT CONDITION. ON THE DRIVE HOME (OF COURSE) WE STOPPED FOR DINNER. NOTICED A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THIS CONTINUED AND WORSENE...

Aug 15, 2015 Engine 87,024 mi

PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED FROM A WELL KNOWN AND POPULAR DEALER IN UTAH. WE DID NOT NOTE ANY NOISES DURING THE TEST RIDE AND VEHICLE APPEARED IN GREAT CONDITION. ON THE DRIVE HOME (OF COURSE) WE STOPPED FOR DINNER. NOTICED A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THIS CONTINUED AND WORSENE...

Jul 31, 2015 Steering 46,000 mi

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...

Jul 31, 2015 Steering 46,000 mi

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...

Jul 13, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

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 BECAU...

Jul 13, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 125,000 mi

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 BECAU...

Jul 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 55,430 mi

SLOWING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE ENGINE FELL DEAD. I WAS ABLE TO START IT AND PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC BEFORE IT FELL DEAD AGAIN. NUMEROUS TIMES AFTER I FILL UP, THE ENGINE WAS HARD TO START. IT SPUTTERED AND STALLED AND FINALLY STARTED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT BUT THEY W...

Jul 10, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 55,430 mi

SLOWING TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE ENGINE FELL DEAD. I WAS ABLE TO START IT AND PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC BEFORE IT FELL DEAD AGAIN. NUMEROUS TIMES AFTER I FILL UP, THE ENGINE WAS HARD TO START. IT SPUTTERED AND STALLED AND FINALLY STARTED. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT BUT THEY W...

Jun 24, 2015 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS MODULE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Jun 24, 2015 Service Brakes 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE ABS MODULE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE...

Jun 15, 2015 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V049000 (STRUCTURE). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE FRONT INT...

Jun 15, 2015 Structure 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 11V049000 (STRUCTURE). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR DRIVER SIDE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE FRACTURED AND MADE IT DIFFICULT TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON THE FRONT INT...

Jun 8, 2015 Wheels 80,000 mi

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 T...

Jun 8, 2015 Wheels 80,000 mi

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 T...

Jun 5, 2015 Engine 130,475 mi

2009 FORD F150 HAS BEEN SHAKING AT IDLE OR WHEN GOING SLOW WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK. IT SHAKES AND JERKS TERRIBLY BAD. IT HAS CAUSED ME TO STALL AT A STOP LIGHT WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN AND I'VE NEARLY BEEN HIT IN THE REAR MULTIPLE TIMES AND THIS IS NOT COUNTING THE ROAD RAGE PEOPLE H...

Jun 5, 2015 Engine 130,475 mi

2009 FORD F150 HAS BEEN SHAKING AT IDLE OR WHEN GOING SLOW WHEN VEHICLE IS NOT IN PARK. IT SHAKES AND JERKS TERRIBLY BAD. IT HAS CAUSED ME TO STALL AT A STOP LIGHT WAITING FOR THE LIGHT TO TURN GREEN AND I'VE NEARLY BEEN HIT IN THE REAR MULTIPLE TIMES AND THIS IS NOT COUNTING THE ROAD RAGE PEOPLE H...

Jun 4, 2015 Service Brakes 19,000 mi

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 MANU...

Jun 4, 2015 Electrical System 19,000 mi

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 MANU...

Jun 4, 2015 Service Brakes 19,000 mi

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 MANU...

Jun 4, 2015 Electrical System 19,000 mi

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 MANU...

Apr 28, 2015 Structure 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SEVERE CORROSION ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROCKER PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Apr 28, 2015 Engine 73,574 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. *TR

Apr 28, 2015 Structure 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS SEVERE CORROSION ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ROCKER PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AW...

Apr 28, 2015 Engine 73,574 mi

SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. *TR

Apr 25, 2015 Power Train 74,000 mi

I CAME HOME AND NOTICED FLUID ON MY DRIVEWAY AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I FOUND IT COMING FROM THE WIRE HARNESS SLEEVE IN THE TRANSMISSION. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY ARE SO BACKED UP WITH THIS ISSUE AND OTHER TRANSMISSION ISSUES THAT IT WOULD BE A MONTH BEFORE THEY COULD TAKE MY TR...

Apr 25, 2015 Power Train 74,000 mi

I CAME HOME AND NOTICED FLUID ON MY DRIVEWAY AND UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I FOUND IT COMING FROM THE WIRE HARNESS SLEEVE IN THE TRANSMISSION. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY ARE SO BACKED UP WITH THIS ISSUE AND OTHER TRANSMISSION ISSUES THAT IT WOULD BE A MONTH BEFORE THEY COULD TAKE MY TR...

Apr 24, 2015 Tires

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 ...

Apr 24, 2015 Tires

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 ...

Apr 6, 2015 Steering 92,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT MARCH 23, 2015 STEERING BECAME STIFF. STIFFNESS INCREASED TO THE POINT ON APRIL 1, 2015 THAT IT STARTED TO BIND UPON MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS. DEALER REPLACED LOWER STEERING SHAFT ON APRIL 3, 2015 AND THE STEERING HAS RETURNED TO NORMAL. I HAVE OWNED 17 DIFFERENT VEHICLES IN MY LIFETIME A...

Apr 6, 2015 Steering 92,000 mi

ON OR ABOUT MARCH 23, 2015 STEERING BECAME STIFF. STIFFNESS INCREASED TO THE POINT ON APRIL 1, 2015 THAT IT STARTED TO BIND UPON MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS. DEALER REPLACED LOWER STEERING SHAFT ON APRIL 3, 2015 AND THE STEERING HAS RETURNED TO NORMAL. I HAVE OWNED 17 DIFFERENT VEHICLES IN MY LIFETIME A...

Mar 25, 2015 Structure 40,000 mi

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 RE...

Mar 25, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

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 RE...

Mar 25, 2015 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

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 RE...

Mar 25, 2015 Structure 40,000 mi

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 RE...

Mar 25, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System 40,000 mi

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 RE...

Mar 25, 2015 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

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 RE...

Feb 17, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 82,000 mi

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 BA...

Feb 17, 2015 Latches/locks/linkages 82,000 mi

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 BA...

Jan 21, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 COUL...

Jan 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

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 COUL...

Jan 21, 2015 Engine And Engine Cooling

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 COUL...

Jan 21, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

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 COUL...

Dec 17, 2014 Structure 17,575 mi

IN APRIL 2014 I NOTICED A VAST AMOUNT OF WATER COLLECTING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT FLOOR. THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE SUNROOF DOWN THE HEADLINER AND THROUGH THE POST TO THE FLOOR. I INSPECTED THE SUNROOF AND FOUND THE DRIP PAN TO BE WET. I POURED A LITTLE WATER THROUGH THE DRAIN HOSE AND I...

Dec 17, 2014 Structure 17,575 mi

IN APRIL 2014 I NOTICED A VAST AMOUNT OF WATER COLLECTING ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT FLOOR. THERE WAS A LEAK COMING FROM THE SUNROOF DOWN THE HEADLINER AND THROUGH THE POST TO THE FLOOR. I INSPECTED THE SUNROOF AND FOUND THE DRIP PAN TO BE WET. I POURED A LITTLE WATER THROUGH THE DRAIN HOSE AND I...

Dec 8, 2014 Engine 74,985 mi

ENGINE BEGAN TO SHAKE AT 65MPH. PULLED OVER AND ENGINE WAS SHOT. POSSIBLE CAM PHASERS. *TR

Dec 8, 2014 Engine 74,985 mi

ENGINE BEGAN TO SHAKE AT 65MPH. PULLED OVER AND ENGINE WAS SHOT. POSSIBLE CAM PHASERS. *TR

Dec 2, 2014 Air Bags 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Dec 2, 2014 Air Bags 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Nov 27, 2014 Structure 62,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR (SOMETIMES CALLED THE "SUICIDE" DOOR) ON THE FORD F150 EXTENDED CAB TRUCK REFUSED TO OPEN. UPON RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM IT WAS FOUND TO BE AN ONGOING FORD PROBLEM SINCE THE 1990'S. THE CHILD SEATS IN THE BACK WOULD HAVE BEEN INACCESSIBLE IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. FROM THE ...

Nov 27, 2014 Structure 62,000 mi

THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR (SOMETIMES CALLED THE "SUICIDE" DOOR) ON THE FORD F150 EXTENDED CAB TRUCK REFUSED TO OPEN. UPON RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM IT WAS FOUND TO BE AN ONGOING FORD PROBLEM SINCE THE 1990'S. THE CHILD SEATS IN THE BACK WOULD HAVE BEEN INACCESSIBLE IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. FROM THE ...

Nov 25, 2014 Structure 86,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR POPPED OPEN THEN WOULD NOT CLOSE TOOK TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND EXPLAINED TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHAT HAPPEN HE LOOKED AT STAYED IT WAS THE LATCH BROKEN I SEE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS YEAR OF DOOR HANDLES SO I BROUGHT THAT UP TO SERVICE MAN HE SAID IT HAD NOTHIN...

Nov 25, 2014 Structure 86,000 mi

I WAS DRIVING AND MY DRIVER SIDE DOOR POPPED OPEN THEN WOULD NOT CLOSE TOOK TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND EXPLAINED TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT WHAT HAPPEN HE LOOKED AT STAYED IT WAS THE LATCH BROKEN I SEE THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS YEAR OF DOOR HANDLES SO I BROUGHT THAT UP TO SERVICE MAN HE SAID IT HAD NOTHIN...

Nov 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 153,080 mi

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 TI...

Nov 8, 2014 Engine 153,080 mi

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 TI...

Nov 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 153,080 mi

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 TI...

Nov 8, 2014 Engine 153,080 mi

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 TI...

Oct 3, 2014 Electrical System

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 3, 2014 Steering

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 3, 2014 Electrical System

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 3, 2014 Steering

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

Sep 30, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE RMPS INCREASED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Sep 30, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 90,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE RMPS INCREASED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS BECOMING PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ...

Aug 26, 2014 Power Train 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, THE TRAN...

Aug 26, 2014 Power Train 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND WAS UNABLE TO STOP. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE THE CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN ORDER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, THE TRAN...

Aug 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 14,676 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. THE CONTACT DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD ...

Aug 8, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 14,676 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS STUCK INTERMITTENTLY WHILE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED. THE CONTACT DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT HAD ...

Jul 29, 2014 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

OUR TRUCK WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. WE HAD ENTERED A STORE ABOUT TWELVE MINUTES BEFORE. NO ONE WAS IN THE TRUCK AND IT WAS TURNED OFF. SOMEONE CAME RUNNING INTO THE STORE AND YELLED THERE IS A GREEN FORD F 150 ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. WE RAN OUT TO SEE THE TRUCK UP IN FLAMES. AFTER THE FIRE W...

Jul 29, 2014 Electrical System Fire 170,000 mi

OUR TRUCK WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT. WE HAD ENTERED A STORE ABOUT TWELVE MINUTES BEFORE. NO ONE WAS IN THE TRUCK AND IT WAS TURNED OFF. SOMEONE CAME RUNNING INTO THE STORE AND YELLED THERE IS A GREEN FORD F 150 ON FIRE IN THE PARKING LOT. WE RAN OUT TO SEE THE TRUCK UP IN FLAMES. AFTER THE FIRE W...

Jun 18, 2014 Structure Crash

WE ARE THE OWNERS OF A 2009 FORD F-150. A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO WE RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE DOOR AND THAT WE NEEDED TO TAKE IT IN FOR REPAIRS. WE FOLLOWED PROCEDURE AND TOOK OUR TRUCK IN TO THE DEALERSHIP & THE RECALL ISSUE WAS FIXED (OR SO WE THOUGHT) AND WE NEV...

Jun 18, 2014 Structure Crash

WE ARE THE OWNERS OF A 2009 FORD F-150. A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO WE RECEIVED A LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE DOOR AND THAT WE NEEDED TO TAKE IT IN FOR REPAIRS. WE FOLLOWED PROCEDURE AND TOOK OUR TRUCK IN TO THE DEALERSHIP & THE RECALL ISSUE WAS FIXED (OR SO WE THOUGHT) AND WE NEV...

Jun 17, 2014 Steering Crash 78,000 mi

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 S...

Jun 17, 2014 Air Bags Crash 78,000 mi

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 S...

Jun 17, 2014 Steering Crash 78,000 mi

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 S...

Jun 17, 2014 Air Bags Crash 78,000 mi

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 S...

Jun 4, 2014 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH HE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH WHERE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Jun 4, 2014 Air Bags Crash 58,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH HE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON CRASH WHERE THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED DURING THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NO...

Jun 2, 2014 Engine 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER ONE HOUR AND OPERATED NORMALLY HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO D...

Jun 2, 2014 Engine 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER ONE HOUR AND OPERATED NORMALLY HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED FOUR TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO D...

May 27, 2014 Steering 69,800 mi

TRUCK STEERING "WENT OUT" AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED ON AND OFF. FOUND OUT IS WAS LOWER STEERING SHAFT, I HAD JUST REPLACED A POWER STEERING HOSE, THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. ANYWAY THE NEW LOWER STEERING SHAFT DID SOLVE THE PROBLEM (COST OF OVER $320.00 TO ME) BUT REALLY AT LESS THAN 70,000 MI...

May 27, 2014 Steering 69,800 mi

TRUCK STEERING "WENT OUT" AND THE POWER STEERING WORKED ON AND OFF. FOUND OUT IS WAS LOWER STEERING SHAFT, I HAD JUST REPLACED A POWER STEERING HOSE, THE PROBLEM WAS NOT SOLVED. ANYWAY THE NEW LOWER STEERING SHAFT DID SOLVE THE PROBLEM (COST OF OVER $320.00 TO ME) BUT REALLY AT LESS THAN 70,000 MI...

May 12, 2014 Structure 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. TH CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE MOTOR WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

May 12, 2014 Structure 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. TH CONTACT STATED THAT UPON INSPECTION, IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE MOTOR WAS RUSTED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 70,000.

May 1, 2014 Power Train 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE GROMMET HAD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000 AND ...

May 1, 2014 Power Train 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE GROMMET HAD FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000 AND ...

Apr 30, 2014 Steering 69,350 mi

COOL MORNING TRUCK WAS FINE DAY BEFORE, BUT THIS AM STEERING WAS "HARD" LIKE TRUCK LOST IT'S "POWER" IN POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING LEVEL WAS ABOUT 1/4 INCH BELOW MIN SO I FILLED TO PROPER LEVEL. ( I JUST HAD IT AT DEALER AND FLUID WAS CHECKED "OK" TWO MONTHS PRIOR). A FEW DAYS LATER LEVEL ...

Apr 30, 2014 Steering 69,350 mi

COOL MORNING TRUCK WAS FINE DAY BEFORE, BUT THIS AM STEERING WAS "HARD" LIKE TRUCK LOST IT'S "POWER" IN POWER STEERING. THE POWER STEERING LEVEL WAS ABOUT 1/4 INCH BELOW MIN SO I FILLED TO PROPER LEVEL. ( I JUST HAD IT AT DEALER AND FLUID WAS CHECKED "OK" TWO MONTHS PRIOR). A FEW DAYS LATER LEVEL ...

Apr 28, 2014 Electrical System 66,700 mi

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 TH...

Apr 28, 2014 Engine 66,700 mi

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 TH...

Apr 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 66,700 mi

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 TH...

Apr 28, 2014 Electrical System 66,700 mi

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 TH...

Apr 28, 2014 Engine 66,700 mi

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 TH...

Apr 28, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 66,700 mi

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 TH...

Apr 4, 2014 Steering 48,000 mi

STEERING SHAFT AFTER ONLY 48,000 MILES OF ON ROAD DRIVING WAS WORN OUT TO THE EXTENT THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN ONE LANE AND TO NEGOTIATE TURNS WITH ANY DEGREE OC CONFIDENCE . A SEARCH OF FORD FORUMS INDICATE NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF THIS SAME TYPE OF ISSUE AS WELL AS BINDING IN THE ST...

Apr 4, 2014 Steering 48,000 mi

STEERING SHAFT AFTER ONLY 48,000 MILES OF ON ROAD DRIVING WAS WORN OUT TO THE EXTENT THAT IT WAS DIFFICULT TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN ONE LANE AND TO NEGOTIATE TURNS WITH ANY DEGREE OC CONFIDENCE . A SEARCH OF FORD FORUMS INDICATE NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF THIS SAME TYPE OF ISSUE AS WELL AS BINDING IN THE ST...

Mar 27, 2014 Tires 78,769 mi

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 ...

Mar 27, 2014 Tires 78,769 mi

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 ...

Mar 8, 2014 Steering 45,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK. *TR

Mar 8, 2014 Steering 45,000 mi

HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE LEAK. *TR

Mar 7, 2014 Seats 10 mi

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 HEADR...

Mar 7, 2014 Seats 10 mi

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 HEADR...

Mar 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 49,880 mi

ACCELERATING ON INTERSTATE ON RAMP TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC. ACCELERATOR STUCK AND VEHICLE SPEED INCREASED. HAD TO HEAVILY APPLY BRAKES TO STOP, PUT IN NEUTRAL, ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV, SHUT TRUCK OFF. ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER STOPPING, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD IN CAB (ACCELERATOR UNSTICKING??). TURNED TRU...

Mar 6, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control 49,880 mi

ACCELERATING ON INTERSTATE ON RAMP TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC. ACCELERATOR STUCK AND VEHICLE SPEED INCREASED. HAD TO HEAVILY APPLY BRAKES TO STOP, PUT IN NEUTRAL, ENGINE CONTINUED TO REV, SHUT TRUCK OFF. ABOUT A MINUTE AFTER STOPPING, A LOUD POP WAS HEARD IN CAB (ACCELERATOR UNSTICKING??). TURNED TRU...

Feb 26, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 46,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL WOULD SPEW FROM THE FILLER NECK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Feb 26, 2014 Fuel/propulsion System 46,000 mi

TL - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT UPON REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL WOULD SPEW FROM THE FILLER NECK WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO REPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED....

Feb 14, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,000 mi

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 ...

Feb 14, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 67,000 mi

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 ...

Feb 3, 2014 Exterior Lighting

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 ...

Feb 3, 2014 Exterior Lighting

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 ...

Jan 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

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. ...

Jan 22, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

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. ...

Jan 17, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE CODE READ BAD FUEL PUMP MODULE. *TR

Jan 17, 2014 Fuel System, Gasoline 45,000 mi

MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THE CODE READ BAD FUEL PUMP MODULE. *TR

Jan 15, 2014 Power Train 47,500 mi

EXTREMELY HARD DOWNSHIFT MALFUNCTION.VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHUDDERS AND SLAMS HARD INTO LOWER GEAR. *TR

Jan 15, 2014 Power Train 47,500 mi

EXTREMELY HARD DOWNSHIFT MALFUNCTION.VEHICLE VIOLENTLY SHUDDERS AND SLAMS HARD INTO LOWER GEAR. *TR

Jan 6, 2014 Tires 50,000 mi

THE TIRE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATES. HAVE HAD TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES. WAS TOLD SENSORS WERE BAD. DEALER HAS REPLACE SENSORS SEVERAL TIMES. ISSUE CONTINUES TO OCCUR. *TR

Jan 6, 2014 Tires 50,000 mi

THE TIRE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT LIGHT ILLUMINATES. HAVE HAD TO DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES. WAS TOLD SENSORS WERE BAD. DEALER HAS REPLACE SENSORS SEVERAL TIMES. ISSUE CONTINUES TO OCCUR. *TR

Dec 22, 2013 Structure 85,500 mi

WATER LEAK AT THE PASSENGER WINDSHIELD POST HANDLE. POSSIBLY FROM THE SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA ON THE ROOF. *TR

Dec 22, 2013 Structure 85,500 mi

WATER LEAK AT THE PASSENGER WINDSHIELD POST HANDLE. POSSIBLY FROM THE SATELLITE RADIO ANTENNA ON THE ROOF. *TR

Nov 26, 2013 Wheels 56,000 mi

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 M...

Nov 26, 2013 Wheels 56,000 mi

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 M...

Sep 17, 2013 Tires 42,900 mi

KUHMO ROAD VENTURA TIRE BLEW WHILE DRIVING IN A NEIGHBORHOOD LESS THAN 25 MILES PER HOUR. TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT CREATING A HUGE OPEN HOLE IN THE TIRE SAW OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THE SAME TIRE AND PICTURES LOOKED THE SAME. *TR

Sep 17, 2013 Tires 42,900 mi

KUHMO ROAD VENTURA TIRE BLEW WHILE DRIVING IN A NEIGHBORHOOD LESS THAN 25 MILES PER HOUR. TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT CREATING A HUGE OPEN HOLE IN THE TIRE SAW OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT THE SAME TIRE AND PICTURES LOOKED THE SAME. *TR

Sep 13, 2013 Electrical System 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COMBINATION LOCK AND KEY FOB FAILED TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE BUT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE SINCE THE TRANSMISSION WAS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECH...

Sep 13, 2013 Electrical System 34,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COMBINATION LOCK AND KEY FOB FAILED TO UNLOCK THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT HE WAS ABLE TO START THE ENGINE BUT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE SINCE THE TRANSMISSION WAS LOCKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECH...

Aug 5, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,500 mi

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 420...

Aug 5, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 62,500 mi

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 420...

Aug 5, 2013 Structure 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DISENGAGING THE CHILD LOCK, THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Aug 5, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,500 mi

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 420...

Aug 5, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 62,500 mi

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 420...

Aug 5, 2013 Structure 41,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER DISENGAGING THE CHILD LOCK, THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO OPEN FROM THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS ...

Aug 1, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE F...

Aug 1, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 52,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AS THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE F...

Jul 29, 2013 Steering 100,000 mi

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 O...

Jul 29, 2013 Suspension 100,000 mi

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 O...

Jul 29, 2013 Steering 100,000 mi

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 O...

Jul 29, 2013 Suspension 100,000 mi

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 O...

Jul 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 20,476 mi

FROM A STOP, I RAPIDLY ACCELERATED TO 40 MPH. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT RED LIGHT I HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE BRAKE FORCE TO STOP. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AT HIGH RPM WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR. I HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION TO PREVENT GOING INTO INTERSECTION. THEN A FEW MINUTES LATER I WAS ON HIGHWAY GOI...

Jul 26, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 20,476 mi

FROM A STOP, I RAPIDLY ACCELERATED TO 40 MPH. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT RED LIGHT I HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE BRAKE FORCE TO STOP. THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AT HIGH RPM WITH FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR. I HAD TO TURN OFF IGNITION TO PREVENT GOING INTO INTERSECTION. THEN A FEW MINUTES LATER I WAS ON HIGHWAY GOI...

Jul 10, 2013 Electrical System 55,000 mi

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 P...

Jul 10, 2013 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

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 P...

Jul 10, 2013 Electrical System 55,000 mi

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 P...

Jul 10, 2013 Exterior Lighting 55,000 mi

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 P...

Jun 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 50,800 mi

TRAVELING AT 65 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AS ANOTHER VEHICLE MERGED ON TO THE FREEWAY I FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR TO AVOID A COLLISION,THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED (85 TO 90MPH),TAPPING THE BRAKES HAD NO EFFECT,DISENGAGING THE CRUISE HAD NO EFFECT,TURNED THE IGNITION OFF IN...

Jun 29, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 50,800 mi

TRAVELING AT 65 MPH WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AS ANOTHER VEHICLE MERGED ON TO THE FREEWAY I FLOORED THE ACCELERATOR TO AVOID A COLLISION,THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AT A VERY HIGH RATE OF SPEED (85 TO 90MPH),TAPPING THE BRAKES HAD NO EFFECT,DISENGAGING THE CRUISE HAD NO EFFECT,TURNED THE IGNITION OFF IN...

Jun 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 14,000 mi

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 HOU...

Jun 18, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

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 HOU...

Jun 18, 2013 Fuel/propulsion System 14,000 mi

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 HOU...

Jun 18, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 14,000 mi

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 HOU...

Jun 17, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 21,500 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING UP A SMALL HILL. I REACHED 30MPH AND STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY AT AROUND 2000RPMS AFTER I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL. I SHIFTED THE TRUCK INTO NEUTRAL AND THE RPMS SLOWLY INCREASED AS IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER LOAD. I TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR AN...

Jun 17, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 21,500 mi

I WAS ACCELERATING UP A SMALL HILL. I REACHED 30MPH AND STOPPED ACCELERATING. THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE SLOWLY AT AROUND 2000RPMS AFTER I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE PEDAL. I SHIFTED THE TRUCK INTO NEUTRAL AND THE RPMS SLOWLY INCREASED AS IT WAS NO LONGER UNDER LOAD. I TAPPED THE ACCELERATOR AN...

Jun 13, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

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 ...

Jun 13, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 15,000 mi

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 ...

Jun 11, 2013 Steering 26,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE BACKING. COULD BE VERY DANGEROUSE IN A PARKING LOT OR AREA WHERE OTHER VEHICLES OR PEOPLE ARE PRESENT. *TR

Jun 11, 2013 Steering 26,000 mi

SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING WHILE BACKING. COULD BE VERY DANGEROUSE IN A PARKING LOT OR AREA WHERE OTHER VEHICLES OR PEOPLE ARE PRESENT. *TR

Jun 6, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 31,000 mi

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 (COMPLA...

Jun 6, 2013 Latches/locks/linkages 31,000 mi

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 (COMPLA...

Jun 5, 2013 Electrical System 44,000 mi

AFTER THE ONBOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM DETECTED A FAULT FROM THE ABS SENSORS (REAR WHEELS WERE 17" AND FRONTS WERE 18" SO REARS TURNED FASTER THAN FRONTS), THE DRIVE-BY-WIRE (ACCELERATION) SOFTWARE SUDDENLY LIMITED ME TO THE SPEED AT WHICH I WAS TRAVELING AT THE TIME: 50MPH. EVEN THOUGH I PRESSED THE A...

Jun 5, 2013 Electrical System 44,000 mi

AFTER THE ONBOARD COMPUTER SYSTEM DETECTED A FAULT FROM THE ABS SENSORS (REAR WHEELS WERE 17" AND FRONTS WERE 18" SO REARS TURNED FASTER THAN FRONTS), THE DRIVE-BY-WIRE (ACCELERATION) SOFTWARE SUDDENLY LIMITED ME TO THE SPEED AT WHICH I WAS TRAVELING AT THE TIME: 50MPH. EVEN THOUGH I PRESSED THE A...

May 31, 2013 Engine 500 mi

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 C...

May 31, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 500 mi

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 C...

May 31, 2013 Engine 500 mi

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 C...

May 31, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 500 mi

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 C...

May 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

JUST GOT ONTHE EXPRESSWAY FROM THE ON RAMP AND HAD SPEED UP FASTER DUE TO ON-COMING TRAFFIC NOT SLOWING. I STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL AND ACCELERATED. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS BUT KEPT GOING FASTER. I USED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN BUT THE ENGINE KEPT ACCELERATING. I TOOK RIGHT FOOT AND ...

May 21, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 60,000 mi

JUST GOT ONTHE EXPRESSWAY FROM THE ON RAMP AND HAD SPEED UP FASTER DUE TO ON-COMING TRAFFIC NOT SLOWING. I STEPPED ON THE GAS PEDAL AND ACCELERATED. TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS BUT KEPT GOING FASTER. I USED BOTH FEET ON THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN BUT THE ENGINE KEPT ACCELERATING. I TOOK RIGHT FOOT AND ...

May 15, 2013 Structure 26,000 mi

THIS STARTED ABOUT SPRING OF 2011. MY TRUCK HAD ABOUT 26,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING IN THE RAIN WHEN I HEARD A TRICKLE OF WATER IN THE BACK SEAT. I LOOKED BACK AND SAW NOTHING. LATER WHEN I GOT TO WORK I CHECKED TO SEE IF I COULD FIND OUT WHAT THE TRICKLE NOISE WAS. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE R...

May 15, 2013 Structure 26,000 mi

THIS STARTED ABOUT SPRING OF 2011. MY TRUCK HAD ABOUT 26,000 MILES ON IT. I WAS DRIVING IN THE RAIN WHEN I HEARD A TRICKLE OF WATER IN THE BACK SEAT. I LOOKED BACK AND SAW NOTHING. LATER WHEN I GOT TO WORK I CHECKED TO SEE IF I COULD FIND OUT WHAT THE TRICKLE NOISE WAS. IT TURNED OUT THAT THE R...

May 13, 2013 Electrical System 40,000 mi

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 GROW...

May 13, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

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 GROW...

May 13, 2013 Electrical System 40,000 mi

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 GROW...

May 13, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

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 GROW...

Apr 1, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSIS WAS RECOMMENDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICL...

Apr 1, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control 12,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STOP, THE ENGINE RPMS INCREASED EXCESSIVELY AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE A DIAGNOSIS WAS RECOMMENDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICL...

Dec 27, 2012 Steering 55,000 mi

POWER STEERING HOSE IS LEAKING FLUID. MULTIPLE DEALERS HAVE STATED THAT THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER AND FULFILLMENT OF A REPLACEMENT ORDER WILL TAKE ANYWHERE FROM SEVERAL WEEKS TO ALMOST A YEAR BASED ON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES THEY'VE HAD. THEY ALSO STATED THAT FORD ORDERED DEALERS TO STOP SELLING ANY ...

Dec 27, 2012 Steering 55,000 mi

POWER STEERING HOSE IS LEAKING FLUID. MULTIPLE DEALERS HAVE STATED THAT THE PART IS ON BACK ORDER AND FULFILLMENT OF A REPLACEMENT ORDER WILL TAKE ANYWHERE FROM SEVERAL WEEKS TO ALMOST A YEAR BASED ON PREVIOUS EXPERIENCES THEY'VE HAD. THEY ALSO STATED THAT FORD ORDERED DEALERS TO STOP SELLING ANY ...

Dec 20, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 54,363 mi

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...

Dec 20, 2012 Latches/locks/linkages 54,363 mi

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...

Dec 19, 2012 Steering 36,600 mi

WAS INFORMED BY DEALER AT 36,000 INSPECTION AND OIL CHANGE THAT POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE HAD A LEAK AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE 3 YRS OLD, LIGHTLY DRIVEN. *TR

Dec 19, 2012 Steering 36,600 mi

WAS INFORMED BY DEALER AT 36,000 INSPECTION AND OIL CHANGE THAT POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE HAD A LEAK AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE 3 YRS OLD, LIGHTLY DRIVEN. *TR

Oct 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 54,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND MY GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK / ACCELERATED AND I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES NUMEROUS TIMES AND I COULDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE. VERY DANGEROUS AND FREAKED ME OUT. I COULDN'T STOP THE TRUCK AND ACCELERATED TO OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR UNTIL IT FINALLY SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN AFTER COLLISION...

Oct 23, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 54,000 mi

I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN AND MY GAS PEDAL GOT STUCK / ACCELERATED AND I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES NUMEROUS TIMES AND I COULDN'T STOP THE VEHICLE. VERY DANGEROUS AND FREAKED ME OUT. I COULDN'T STOP THE TRUCK AND ACCELERATED TO OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR UNTIL IT FINALLY SLOWED DOWN ON ITS OWN AFTER COLLISION...

Oct 11, 2012 Steering 54,000 mi

TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR IN FOR ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION. FAILED DUE TO LEAKING LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE. UNABLE TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT FROM FORD DUE TO BACKORDER - APPARENTLY THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE FOR THIS PART IN THESE VEHICLES. FORD STATED THAT THEY WON'T HAVE ANY AVAILABLE UNTIL 22 OCT SO ...

Oct 11, 2012 Steering 54,000 mi

TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR IN FOR ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION. FAILED DUE TO LEAKING LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE. UNABLE TO OBTAIN REPLACEMENT FROM FORD DUE TO BACKORDER - APPARENTLY THIS IS A VERY COMMON FAILURE FOR THIS PART IN THESE VEHICLES. FORD STATED THAT THEY WON'T HAVE ANY AVAILABLE UNTIL 22 OCT SO ...

Sep 27, 2012 Electrical System 43,740 mi

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 WA...

Sep 27, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 43,740 mi

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 WA...

Sep 27, 2012 Electrical System 43,740 mi

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 WA...

Sep 27, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 43,740 mi

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 WA...

Sep 6, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

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 ...

Sep 6, 2012 Engine 60,000 mi

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 ...

Sep 6, 2012 Fuel/propulsion System 60,000 mi

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 ...

Sep 6, 2012 Engine 60,000 mi

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 ...

Aug 20, 2012 Structure Crash 37,009 mi

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,...

Aug 20, 2012 Power Train Crash 37,009 mi

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,...

Aug 20, 2012 Engine Crash 37,009 mi

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,...

Aug 20, 2012 Structure Crash 37,009 mi

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,...

Aug 20, 2012 Power Train Crash 37,009 mi

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,...

Aug 20, 2012 Engine Crash 37,009 mi

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,...

Aug 1, 2012 Engine 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THERE WAS A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANC...

Aug 1, 2012 Engine 59,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STARTING THE ENGINE, THERE WAS A LOUD, ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANC...

Jul 28, 2012 Structure 14,000 mi

WHILE ON VACATION I WAS DRIVING DURING A RAIN STORM AND MY PASSENGER NOTICED WATER COMING FROM THE PLASTIC HANDLE INSIDE THE CAB. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND WATER STAINS ON THE HEADLINER ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND IN THE REAR OF THE CAB AT BOTH CORNERS. MY BUMPER TO BUMPER EXPIRED LA...

Jul 28, 2012 Structure 14,000 mi

WHILE ON VACATION I WAS DRIVING DURING A RAIN STORM AND MY PASSENGER NOTICED WATER COMING FROM THE PLASTIC HANDLE INSIDE THE CAB. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND WATER STAINS ON THE HEADLINER ON THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AND IN THE REAR OF THE CAB AT BOTH CORNERS. MY BUMPER TO BUMPER EXPIRED LA...

Jul 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT PLACED HIS FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED AND ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND A...

Jul 18, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT PLACED HIS FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND SHIFTED INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED AND ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO COME TO A STOP. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND A...

Jul 17, 2012 Engine 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER AND WHEN I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE ENGINE DIED. TRIED RESTARTING THE ENGINE MULTIPLE TIMES, AND IT WOULD START BUT ONLY RUN FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN DIE. HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM...

Jul 17, 2012 Engine 37,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENGINE LOST ALL POWER AND WHEN I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE ENGINE DIED. TRIED RESTARTING THE ENGINE MULTIPLE TIMES, AND IT WOULD START BUT ONLY RUN FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN DIE. HAD IT TOWED TO THE LOCAL FORD DEALER AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE PROBLEM...

Jul 14, 2012 Service Brakes 47,560 mi

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 L...

Jul 14, 2012 Electrical System 47,560 mi

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 L...

Jul 14, 2012 Power Train 47,560 mi

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 L...

Jul 14, 2012 Service Brakes 47,560 mi

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 L...

Jul 14, 2012 Electrical System 47,560 mi

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 L...

Jul 14, 2012 Power Train 47,560 mi

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 L...

Jul 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO INCREASE ACCELERATION ABNORMALLY. AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE WAS A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN THE SPEED RATE AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE ...

Jul 6, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO INCREASE ACCELERATION ABNORMALLY. AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE WAS A SUDDEN REDUCTION IN THE SPEED RATE AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SIX DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE ...

Jul 4, 2012 Equipment Fire 76,344 mi

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 4, 2012 Equipment Fire 76,344 mi

DRIVING SOWN ROAD, A/C FAN QUIT AND SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE VENTS. A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH ON PASSENGER SIDE. *JS

Jun 25, 2012 Seats 42,000 mi

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...

Jun 25, 2012 Structure 42,000 mi

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...

Jun 25, 2012 Seats 42,000 mi

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...

Jun 25, 2012 Structure 42,000 mi

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...

Jun 12, 2012 Air Bags Crash 86,000 mi

I HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION. ALL AIRBAGS WHERE DEPLOYED EXCEPT FOR THE PASSENGER FRONT. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW SO I KNOW THAT IT WAS NEVER TURNED OFF. *TR

Jun 12, 2012 Air Bags Crash 86,000 mi

I HAD A HEAD ON COLLISION. ALL AIRBAGS WHERE DEPLOYED EXCEPT FOR THE PASSENGER FRONT. I HAVE OWNED THE VEHICLE BRAND NEW SO I KNOW THAT IT WAS NEVER TURNED OFF. *TR

Jun 7, 2012 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS CHANGING THE OIL AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LINE WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THEY COULD NOT OBTAIN THE NECESSARY PART BECAUSE IT WAS...

Jun 7, 2012 Steering 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS CHANGING THE OIL AND NOTICED THAT THE POWER STEERING LINE WAS LEAKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC FOR AN INSPECTION AND THEY INFORMED HIM THAT THEY COULD NOT OBTAIN THE NECESSARY PART BECAUSE IT WAS...

Jun 6, 2012 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

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 CURR...

Jun 6, 2012 Exterior Lighting 65,000 mi

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 CURR...

Jun 4, 2012 Steering 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY SLUGGISH AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REACH HIS DESTINATION AND NOTICED THAT THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOTIFIED, TH...

Jun 4, 2012 Steering 32,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME EXTREMELY SLUGGISH AND DIFFICULT TO TURN. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REACH HIS DESTINATION AND NOTICED THAT THE LOWER POWER STEERING HOSE WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOTIFIED, TH...

May 9, 2012 Tires 19,000 mi

ON 5/2/12 I WENT TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER IN MANAHAWKIN, NJ TO ADVISE OF CRACKING TIRES. THESE TIRES HAD ONLY 19000 MILES AND WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON MY 2009 FORD F150. THEY ADVISED ME TO CONTACT PIRELLI TIRE COMPANY. ON 5/4/12 I CONTACTED PIRELLI TIRE COMPANY VIA EMAIL AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. ...

May 9, 2012 Tires 19,000 mi

ON 5/2/12 I WENT TO MY LOCAL FORD DEALER IN MANAHAWKIN, NJ TO ADVISE OF CRACKING TIRES. THESE TIRES HAD ONLY 19000 MILES AND WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON MY 2009 FORD F150. THEY ADVISED ME TO CONTACT PIRELLI TIRE COMPANY. ON 5/4/12 I CONTACTED PIRELLI TIRE COMPANY VIA EMAIL AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. ...

May 7, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

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 HA...

May 7, 2012 Engine And Engine Cooling 58,000 mi

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 HA...

Apr 27, 2012 Steering 60,000 mi

POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC HOSE LEAKING, CAUSING POWER STEERING PUMP TO WHINE & CAVITATE,& WILL EVENTUALLY RUIN THE POWER STEERING PUMP, DEALER SAYS THE HOSE IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER, 3700 CUSTOMERS ARE WAITING FOR THIS PART. DRIVE AT YOUR OWN RISK, WHEN THE PUMP FAILS YOU GO TO MANUAL STEERING IN...

Apr 27, 2012 Steering 60,000 mi

POWER STEERING HYDRAULIC HOSE LEAKING, CAUSING POWER STEERING PUMP TO WHINE & CAVITATE,& WILL EVENTUALLY RUIN THE POWER STEERING PUMP, DEALER SAYS THE HOSE IS ON NATIONAL BACK ORDER, 3700 CUSTOMERS ARE WAITING FOR THIS PART. DRIVE AT YOUR OWN RISK, WHEN THE PUMP FAILS YOU GO TO MANUAL STEERING IN...

Apr 24, 2012 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TRUCK PARKED IN GARAGE FROM SAT EVENING 4/21/2012 FROM SHORT 9 MILE TRIP. TRUCK STARTED AROUND 10:30 A.M. SUN 4/22/2012. REMOVED FROM GARAGE FOR 3 MINUTES THEN RETURNED TO GARAGE. SHUT OFF. LEFT RESIDENCE IN ANOTHER VEHICLE. RETURNED AROUND 7:30 P.M. OPENED THE GARAGE TO FIND A SMOKY HAZE COMING FRO...

Apr 24, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 29,000 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO THE INTERSTATE I ACCELERATED TO 65-70 MPH. ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE I LET OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUTED ACCELERATION UP TO 90MPH WHILE HOLDING AT 4000 RPMS. BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO HELP CONTROL THE VEHICLE SPEED WHILE I SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND PULLED INTO THE EMERGNC...

Apr 24, 2012 Electrical System 45,000 mi

TRUCK PARKED IN GARAGE FROM SAT EVENING 4/21/2012 FROM SHORT 9 MILE TRIP. TRUCK STARTED AROUND 10:30 A.M. SUN 4/22/2012. REMOVED FROM GARAGE FOR 3 MINUTES THEN RETURNED TO GARAGE. SHUT OFF. LEFT RESIDENCE IN ANOTHER VEHICLE. RETURNED AROUND 7:30 P.M. OPENED THE GARAGE TO FIND A SMOKY HAZE COMING FRO...

Apr 24, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 29,000 mi

WHILE MERGING ONTO THE INTERSTATE I ACCELERATED TO 65-70 MPH. ONCE ON THE INTERSTATE I LET OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR BUT THE TRUCK CONTINUTED ACCELERATION UP TO 90MPH WHILE HOLDING AT 4000 RPMS. BRAKES WERE APPLIED TO HELP CONTROL THE VEHICLE SPEED WHILE I SHIFTED TO NEUTRAL AND PULLED INTO THE EMERGNC...

Apr 21, 2012 Steering 28,550 mi

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKING FLUID. MECHANIC TRIED ORDERING REPLACEMENT AND WAS TOLD BY FORD THERE IS A NATIONAL BACK-ORDER OF 4500 UNITS. *JS

Apr 21, 2012 Steering 28,550 mi

POWER STEERING HOSE LEAKING FLUID. MECHANIC TRIED ORDERING REPLACEMENT AND WAS TOLD BY FORD THERE IS A NATIONAL BACK-ORDER OF 4500 UNITS. *JS

Apr 20, 2012 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

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...

Apr 20, 2012 Exterior Lighting 38,000 mi

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...

Mar 21, 2012 Power Train 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO PARK BUT THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT HOLD IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SHE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE...

Mar 21, 2012 Power Train 71,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO PARK BUT THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT HOLD IN PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SHE NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE...

Mar 13, 2012 Steering 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FOR THE POWER STEERING HAD A BAD FITTING ON HIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET EXPERIENCED A FAILURE, BUT THE CONTACT WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT ...

Mar 13, 2012 Steering 85,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE FOR THE POWER STEERING HAD A BAD FITTING ON HIS VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT YET EXPERIENCED A FAILURE, BUT THE CONTACT WAS VERY CONCERNED ABOUT ...

Mar 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 39,900 mi

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. F...

Mar 4, 2012 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 39,900 mi

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. F...

Mar 1, 2012 Steering 20,509 mi

DURING AN INSPECTION THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING. ADVISED BY SERVICE AGENT TO TAKE TO DEALER AS A WARRANTY ISSUE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID NEW POWER STEERING HOSE IS REQUIRED AND SENT ON MY WAY AFTER BEING TOLD HOSE IS ORDERED. MORE THAN A WEEK LATER I FIND OUT, AFTE...

Mar 1, 2012 Steering 20,509 mi

DURING AN INSPECTION THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING. ADVISED BY SERVICE AGENT TO TAKE TO DEALER AS A WARRANTY ISSUE. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID NEW POWER STEERING HOSE IS REQUIRED AND SENT ON MY WAY AFTER BEING TOLD HOSE IS ORDERED. MORE THAN A WEEK LATER I FIND OUT, AFTE...

Feb 7, 2012 Electrical System

TRUCK PURCHASED 3-30-2011. 9-2011 NEEDED TO HAVE BATTERY JUMPED. CLEANED BATTERY POSTS. SEEMED FINE. 12-19-2011 BATTERY WENT DEAD. AAA REPLACED BATTERY. 01-31-2012 BATTERY WENT DEAD AGAIN. AAA CAME AND SAID THE BATTERY WAS FINE. HAD IT JUMPED AND TOOK IT TO HOLMAN IN MAPLE SHADE, NJ. THEY KE...

Feb 7, 2012 Electrical System

TRUCK PURCHASED 3-30-2011. 9-2011 NEEDED TO HAVE BATTERY JUMPED. CLEANED BATTERY POSTS. SEEMED FINE. 12-19-2011 BATTERY WENT DEAD. AAA REPLACED BATTERY. 01-31-2012 BATTERY WENT DEAD AGAIN. AAA CAME AND SAID THE BATTERY WAS FINE. HAD IT JUMPED AND TOOK IT TO HOLMAN IN MAPLE SHADE, NJ. THEY KE...

Feb 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR MAT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR MAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH AND MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. TH...

Feb 1, 2012 Vehicle Speed Control 48,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOOR MAT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOOR MAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED OUT OF CONTROL. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH AND MANEUVERED THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER. TH...

Jan 30, 2012 Suspension 1 mi

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 Power Train 1 mi

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 Suspension 1 mi

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 Power Train 1 mi

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

Nov 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

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 ...

Nov 28, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 52,000 mi

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 ...

Nov 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

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 ...

Nov 22, 2011 Electrical System 48,000 mi

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 ...

Nov 22, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

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 ...

Nov 22, 2011 Electrical System 48,000 mi

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 ...

Nov 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR BOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER RESTARTING, THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN EXTREME INCREASE IN RPMS. THE CONTACT SHUT THE ENGINE ...

Nov 21, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 56,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR BOARD ABNORMALLY. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND SHUT THE ENGINE OFF. AFTER RESTARTING, THE ENGINE EXHIBITED AN EXTREME INCREASE IN RPMS. THE CONTACT SHUT THE ENGINE ...

Nov 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,500 mi

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 VE...

Nov 8, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 22,500 mi

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 VE...

Oct 17, 2011 Power Train 18,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED A DELAY IN SHIFTING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE TRANSMISSION CALIBRATED, BUT THE REPAIR ONLY LASTED FOUR TO FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER THEN TOLD THE CONTACT T...

Oct 17, 2011 Power Train 18,500 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION EXHIBITED A DELAY IN SHIFTING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE TRANSMISSION CALIBRATED, BUT THE REPAIR ONLY LASTED FOUR TO FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER THEN TOLD THE CONTACT T...

Aug 9, 2011 Equipment 33,527 mi

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 F...

Aug 9, 2011 Equipment 33,527 mi

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 F...

Jul 25, 2011 Power Train 35,000 mi

I PURCHASED A FORD F150 CREW CAB 4X4 BRAND NEW IN 2009. AT 35000 KMS (+/-), 55000 KMS (+/-) AND NOW 90000 KMS, THE "CLUTCH PACKS" HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN PULLING A TRAILER OR BOAT AND THE DRIVE TRAIN GETS HOT, THE DRIVE TRAIN GRINDS AND SHAKES BADLY. I SPOKE TO SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP & WAS TOLD T...

Jul 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 15,000 mi

**CATASTROPHIC FUEL TANK FAILURE** TWO DAYS AGO MY 2009 F150 DIED IN MY DRIVEWAY, IT ACTED AS IF OUT OF FUEL EVEN THOUGH THE GAGE READ OVER HALF A TANK. I HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALER AND WAS INITIALLY INFORMED THAT THE TRUCK WAS OUT OF GAS AND THE FUEL GAGE WASN'T WORKING. A NEW UNIT WAS ORDERE...

Jul 25, 2011 Power Train 35,000 mi

I PURCHASED A FORD F150 CREW CAB 4X4 BRAND NEW IN 2009. AT 35000 KMS (+/-), 55000 KMS (+/-) AND NOW 90000 KMS, THE "CLUTCH PACKS" HAD TO BE REPLACED. WHEN PULLING A TRAILER OR BOAT AND THE DRIVE TRAIN GETS HOT, THE DRIVE TRAIN GRINDS AND SHAKES BADLY. I SPOKE TO SERVICE AT DEALERSHIP & WAS TOLD T...

Jul 25, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 15,000 mi

**CATASTROPHIC FUEL TANK FAILURE** TWO DAYS AGO MY 2009 F150 DIED IN MY DRIVEWAY, IT ACTED AS IF OUT OF FUEL EVEN THOUGH THE GAGE READ OVER HALF A TANK. I HAD IT TOWED TO A FORD DEALER AND WAS INITIALLY INFORMED THAT THE TRUCK WAS OUT OF GAS AND THE FUEL GAGE WASN'T WORKING. A NEW UNIT WAS ORDERE...

Jul 3, 2011 Visibility

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 3, 2011 Visibility

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

Jun 22, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 44,601 mi

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 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash 44,601 mi

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 20, 2011 Structure Crash 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BUMPER WAS CRASHED INTO TWICE AT LOW SPEEDS AND TOTALLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE BUMPER WAS MANUFACTURER OF DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CU...

Jun 20, 2011 Structure Crash 22,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR BUMPER WAS CRASHED INTO TWICE AT LOW SPEEDS AND TOTALLY DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE BUMPER WAS MANUFACTURER OF DEFECTIVE MATERIAL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CU...

Jun 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,900 mi

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 B...

Jun 13, 2011 Electrical System 20,900 mi

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 B...

Jun 13, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 20,900 mi

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 B...

Jun 13, 2011 Electrical System 20,900 mi

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 B...

Jun 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 13,250 mi

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 ...

Jun 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,250 mi

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 ...

Jun 9, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 13,250 mi

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 ...

Jun 9, 2011 Engine And Engine Cooling 13,250 mi

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 ...

Jun 7, 2011 Electrical System 5 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THERE THE BACK LIGHTING OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COULD NOT BE MANUALLY ADJUSTED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY READING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT TH...

Jun 7, 2011 Electrical System 5 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THERE THE BACK LIGHTING OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL COULD NOT BE MANUALLY ADJUSTED. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT WOULD HAVE DIFFICULTY READING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT TH...

May 6, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE TRUCK ACCELERATED TO 95. I TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL, THINKING IT COULD BE STUCK, EVEN THOUGH I WAS NOT USING IT AT THE TIME, BRAKED AS HARD AS I COULD AND GOT THE TRUCK TO SLOW DOWN AND GOT OFF THE INTERSTATE TO A SIDE ROAD AND FINALLY GOT IT STOPPED. I TURNED IT OFF AN...

May 6, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 64,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE TRUCK ACCELERATED TO 95. I TURNED OFF THE CRUISE CONTROL, THINKING IT COULD BE STUCK, EVEN THOUGH I WAS NOT USING IT AT THE TIME, BRAKED AS HARD AS I COULD AND GOT THE TRUCK TO SLOW DOWN AND GOT OFF THE INTERSTATE TO A SIDE ROAD AND FINALLY GOT IT STOPPED. I TURNED IT OFF AN...

Apr 25, 2011 Power Train 40,337 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN EXHIBITING PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE FORTH TIME FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS USING A...

Apr 25, 2011 Power Train 40,337 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THE TRANSMISSION HAD BEEN EXHIBITING PROBLEMS SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS TAKING THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR THE FORTH TIME FOR TRANSMISSION FAILURES. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS USING A...

Apr 15, 2011 Wheels 43,000 mi

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 ROAD...

Apr 15, 2011 Wheels 43,000 mi

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 ROAD...

Mar 5, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

MY 2009 FORD F150 SUFFERS ENGINE STALL WHEN STOPPING IN TRAFFIC. THERE ARE NO DIAGNOSTIC INDICATIONS (ENGINE LIGHT, CODES STORED). IT HAS A "LIFETIME" FUEL FILTER, SO IT CANNOT BE CHANGED. WHEN THE ENGINE STALLS, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ARE LOST, RESULTING IN POSSIBILITY OF ROLLING INTO ONC...

Mar 5, 2011 Power Train 9,000 mi

EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION FAILURES AT LOW MILES (9,000, THEN 15,000, THEN 17,000). THE FORD DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE TRANSMISSION UNTIL THE 3RD FAILURE OCCURRED. THE FIRST TWO TIMES, THE TRANSMISSION WAS BURNED OUT AND THEY REPLACED THE BAD PARTS. *TR

Mar 5, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 48,000 mi

MY 2009 FORD F150 SUFFERS ENGINE STALL WHEN STOPPING IN TRAFFIC. THERE ARE NO DIAGNOSTIC INDICATIONS (ENGINE LIGHT, CODES STORED). IT HAS A "LIFETIME" FUEL FILTER, SO IT CANNOT BE CHANGED. WHEN THE ENGINE STALLS, POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES ARE LOST, RESULTING IN POSSIBILITY OF ROLLING INTO ONC...

Mar 5, 2011 Power Train 9,000 mi

EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION FAILURES AT LOW MILES (9,000, THEN 15,000, THEN 17,000). THE FORD DEALER WOULD NOT REPLACE TRANSMISSION UNTIL THE 3RD FAILURE OCCURRED. THE FIRST TWO TIMES, THE TRANSMISSION WAS BURNED OUT AND THEY REPLACED THE BAD PARTS. *TR

Feb 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,800 mi

DEEP GROOVES IN FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AFTER ONLY 2800 MILES . FORD REPLACED LEFT CALIP TURNED ROTORS ; DIDN'T REPLACE PADS. AFTER 5800 MI ROTORS AGAIN HAD DEEP GROOVES IN ROTORS. FORD HAS HAD TRUCK FOR 5 DAYS; UNABLE TO GET ROTORS IS THE EXCUSE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING. I HOPE THEY REPLACE BOTH ...

Feb 25, 2011 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2,800 mi

DEEP GROOVES IN FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AFTER ONLY 2800 MILES . FORD REPLACED LEFT CALIP TURNED ROTORS ; DIDN'T REPLACE PADS. AFTER 5800 MI ROTORS AGAIN HAD DEEP GROOVES IN ROTORS. FORD HAS HAD TRUCK FOR 5 DAYS; UNABLE TO GET ROTORS IS THE EXCUSE. I DON'T KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING. I HOPE THEY REPLACE BOTH ...

Feb 15, 2011 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

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 TECHNI...

Feb 15, 2011 Exterior Lighting 20,000 mi

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 TECHNI...

Feb 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

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 REVERS...

Feb 3, 2011 Electrical System Crash 25,000 mi

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 REVERS...

Feb 3, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

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 REVERS...

Feb 3, 2011 Electrical System Crash 25,000 mi

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 REVERS...

Jan 8, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 21,000 mi

WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO PUT ON THE BRAKE AS I NEARED THE STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION TO ENTER MAIN ROAD. AS THIS HAPPENED THE TRUCK ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND DARTED THE TRUCK AND PASSENGERS INTO 2 LANES OF TRAFFIC WHERE THEY WERE HIT BY...

Jan 8, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 21,000 mi

WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW, I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR TO PUT ON THE BRAKE AS I NEARED THE STOP SIGN AT THE INTERSECTION TO ENTER MAIN ROAD. AS THIS HAPPENED THE TRUCK ACCELERATED SUDDENLY AND DARTED THE TRUCK AND PASSENGERS INTO 2 LANES OF TRAFFIC WHERE THEY WERE HIT BY...

Dec 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A SECOND OPINION AT ANOTHER DEALER AND WAS GIVEN THE SAME RE...

Dec 27, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 9,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKES STOPPED WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR A SECOND OPINION AT ANOTHER DEALER AND WAS GIVEN THE SAME RE...

Dec 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE CONTACT'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000. UPDATED 02/01/11*L...

Dec 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 25,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITH THE CONTACT'S FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL, WHEN THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO TWO OTHER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 25,000. UPDATED 02/01/11*L...

Oct 21, 2010 Power Train 4,000 mi

2009 FORD F-150 WITH AN AUTOMATIC SIX SPEED TRANSMISSION ROLLS BACKWARDS WHEN STOPPED ON A GRADE IF THE GEAR SELECTOR IS EITHER IN 2 OR 3. WAS ADVISED BY BOTH MY FORD DEALER AND FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT THIS WAS "NORMAL". I HAVE NEVER OWNED A VEHICLE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT ROLLED...

Oct 21, 2010 Power Train 4,000 mi

2009 FORD F-150 WITH AN AUTOMATIC SIX SPEED TRANSMISSION ROLLS BACKWARDS WHEN STOPPED ON A GRADE IF THE GEAR SELECTOR IS EITHER IN 2 OR 3. WAS ADVISED BY BOTH MY FORD DEALER AND FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT THIS WAS "NORMAL". I HAVE NEVER OWNED A VEHICLE WITH AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION THAT ROLLED...

Oct 19, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,550 mi

I STOPPED AT THE MOBIL KANAGROO EXPRESS GAS STATION IN GAINESVILLE TO FILL MY 2009 FORD F150 UP WITH GAS. I USED THE HANDLE LOCK ON THE GAS NOZZLE TO FILL THE TANK. I ALSO HELD IT WITH MY HAND. WHEN IT WAS NOT YET FULL THE NOZZLE FLEW OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE SPRAYING GASOLINE ALL OVER ME AND THE G...

Oct 19, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 12,550 mi

I STOPPED AT THE MOBIL KANAGROO EXPRESS GAS STATION IN GAINESVILLE TO FILL MY 2009 FORD F150 UP WITH GAS. I USED THE HANDLE LOCK ON THE GAS NOZZLE TO FILL THE TANK. I ALSO HELD IT WITH MY HAND. WHEN IT WAS NOT YET FULL THE NOZZLE FLEW OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE SPRAYING GASOLINE ALL OVER ME AND THE G...

Oct 15, 2010 Power Train 15,000 mi

2009 F-150 W/ @ 15,000 MILES HAS ERRATIC SHIFTING AND HAS A FAILING "PARK" GEAR. APPROXIMATELY 20% OF THE TIME "PARK" WILL NOT ENGAGE AND ALLOWS THE VEHICLE TO ROLL ON AN INCLINE. NO REPAIR HAS BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. *TR

Oct 15, 2010 Power Train 15,000 mi

2009 F-150 W/ @ 15,000 MILES HAS ERRATIC SHIFTING AND HAS A FAILING "PARK" GEAR. APPROXIMATELY 20% OF THE TIME "PARK" WILL NOT ENGAGE AND ALLOWS THE VEHICLE TO ROLL ON AN INCLINE. NO REPAIR HAS BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. *TR

Sep 23, 2010 Tires 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH HE SLIGHTLY TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRASTICALLY VEER TOWARDS THE DIRECTION IN WHICH HE SLIGHTLY TURNED THE WHEEL. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DE...

Sep 23, 2010 Tires 15,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH HE SLIGHTLY TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRASTICALLY VEER TOWARDS THE DIRECTION IN WHICH HE SLIGHTLY TURNED THE WHEEL. THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO RECUR; THEREFORE, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DE...

Sep 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE ACCELERATION AND MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY P...

Sep 14, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 24,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES AND SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. HE WAS ABLE TO STOP THE ACCELERATION AND MOVE THE VEHICLE FROM THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY P...

Aug 20, 2010 Seat Belts 32,000 mi

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 TIGH...

Aug 20, 2010 Seat Belts 32,000 mi

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 TIGH...

Aug 15, 2010 Power Train 500 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPS, CHATTERS, SURGES, AND HAS MOVED TRUCK AHEAD A FEW FEET (INTO INTERSECTION) STARTS TO SLIP LEAVES YOU SITTING IN TRAFFIC AND WON'T MOVE FOR A FEW SECONDS. IT GOES INTO A NEUTRAL STATE SLAMS INTO GEARS SO HARD IT CAUSES YOU TO LOSE CONTROL IN SLICK CONDITIONS. IT HAS ALSO STUCK IN ...

Aug 15, 2010 Power Train 500 mi

TRANSMISSION SLIPS, CHATTERS, SURGES, AND HAS MOVED TRUCK AHEAD A FEW FEET (INTO INTERSECTION) STARTS TO SLIP LEAVES YOU SITTING IN TRAFFIC AND WON'T MOVE FOR A FEW SECONDS. IT GOES INTO A NEUTRAL STATE SLAMS INTO GEARS SO HARD IT CAUSES YOU TO LOSE CONTROL IN SLICK CONDITIONS. IT HAS ALSO STUCK IN ...

Jun 27, 2010 Electrical System 3,500 mi

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 ...

Jun 27, 2010 Exterior Lighting 3,500 mi

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 ...

Jun 27, 2010 Structure 3,500 mi

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 ...

Jun 27, 2010 Electrical System 3,500 mi

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 ...

Jun 27, 2010 Exterior Lighting 3,500 mi

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 ...

Jun 27, 2010 Structure 3,500 mi

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 ...

Jun 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting 14,000 mi

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 "...

Jun 16, 2010 Structure 14,000 mi

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 "...

Jun 16, 2010 Tires 19,500 mi

I HAVE AN 09 F150. MY PROBLEM IS WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). IT KEEPS INDICATING A TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT. I TOOK IT TO ONE FORD DEALER AND THEY REPLACED 3 OF THE WHEEL SENSORS. I WENT ON A 1600 MILE TRIP AFTER THAT AND I CONTINUED TO GET TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT. THE...

Jun 16, 2010 Exterior Lighting 14,000 mi

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 "...

Jun 16, 2010 Structure 14,000 mi

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 "...

Jun 16, 2010 Tires 19,500 mi

I HAVE AN 09 F150. MY PROBLEM IS WITH THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). IT KEEPS INDICATING A TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT. I TOOK IT TO ONE FORD DEALER AND THEY REPLACED 3 OF THE WHEEL SENSORS. I WENT ON A 1600 MILE TRIP AFTER THAT AND I CONTINUED TO GET TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT. THE...

Jun 7, 2010 Steering 5,957 mi

WHILE NEGOTIATING A RIGHT TURN ON A BUSY INTERSECTION, I HEARD A COUPLE OF POPPING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER THAT, I LOST POWER STEERING ON RIGHT TURN AND ALMOST RAN HEAD ON IN AN ONCOMING VEHICLE FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO A CRAWL BECAUSE I HAVE TO HANG ON TO...

Jun 7, 2010 Steering 5,957 mi

WHILE NEGOTIATING A RIGHT TURN ON A BUSY INTERSECTION, I HEARD A COUPLE OF POPPING SOUND FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. AFTER THAT, I LOST POWER STEERING ON RIGHT TURN AND ALMOST RAN HEAD ON IN AN ONCOMING VEHICLE FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. I HAVE TO SLOW DOWN TO A CRAWL BECAUSE I HAVE TO HANG ON TO...

May 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 12,763 mi

DRIVING A 2009 FORD F-150 I WAS JUST PAST THE GRAIN VALLEY EXIT EASTBOUND I-70 HEADING BACK TO COLUMBIA. I WAS IN THE LEFT HAND LANE AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO GET PAST A CAR IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS, THE RPMS WENT WAY UP, AS IF IT WERE FLOORED, AND THE TRUCK TRIED...

May 24, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 12,763 mi

DRIVING A 2009 FORD F-150 I WAS JUST PAST THE GRAIN VALLEY EXIT EASTBOUND I-70 HEADING BACK TO COLUMBIA. I WAS IN THE LEFT HAND LANE AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO GET PAST A CAR IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE. WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE GAS, THE RPMS WENT WAY UP, AS IF IT WERE FLOORED, AND THE TRUCK TRIED...

May 21, 2010 Power Train 50 mi

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 SO...

May 21, 2010 Tires 50 mi

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 SO...

May 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50 mi

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 SO...

May 21, 2010 Suspension 50 mi

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 SO...

May 21, 2010 Power Train 50 mi

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 SO...

May 21, 2010 Tires 50 mi

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 SO...

May 21, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 50 mi

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 SO...

May 21, 2010 Suspension 50 mi

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 SO...

May 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 3,000 mi

WATER HAS BEEN FOUND BUILDING UP UNDER THE PLASTIC KICKPLATE IN THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR OF MY 2009 F150 SUPERCREW MODEL. I HAVE TAKEN IT TWICE TO THE DEALER AND BOTH TIMES THEY HAVE ORDERED A NEW THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AS CONDENSATION WAS FORMING. THEY STATED THE SEAL WASN'T STRONG ENOUGH AND WASN'...

May 5, 2010 Exterior Lighting 3,000 mi

WATER HAS BEEN FOUND BUILDING UP UNDER THE PLASTIC KICKPLATE IN THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER DOOR OF MY 2009 F150 SUPERCREW MODEL. I HAVE TAKEN IT TWICE TO THE DEALER AND BOTH TIMES THEY HAVE ORDERED A NEW THIRD BRAKE LIGHT AS CONDENSATION WAS FORMING. THEY STATED THE SEAL WASN'T STRONG ENOUGH AND WASN'...

May 4, 2010 Electrical System Fire 12,000 mi

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. WIRES LEADING INTO THE FUEL TANK SHORTED CAUGHT BED ON FIRE, BUT WAS EXTINGUISHED IN TIME TO STOP FURTHER DAMAGE. *TR

May 4, 2010 Electrical System Fire 12,000 mi

VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. WIRES LEADING INTO THE FUEL TANK SHORTED CAUGHT BED ON FIRE, BUT WAS EXTINGUISHED IN TIME TO STOP FURTHER DAMAGE. *TR

Apr 24, 2010 Seats

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 DEPLOY...

Apr 24, 2010 Seats

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 DEPLOY...

Apr 14, 2010 Air Bags 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE WAS IGNORED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURE CODES OBTAINED FROM A DIAG...

Apr 14, 2010 Air Bags 200 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF 65 MPH, THE AIR BAG SERVICE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD. THE FAILURE WAS IGNORED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS EVENTUALLY TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURE CODES OBTAINED FROM A DIAG...

Apr 6, 2010 Electrical System 3,000 mi

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 CRA...

Apr 6, 2010 Equipment 3,000 mi

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 CRA...

Apr 6, 2010 Electrical System 3,000 mi

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 CRA...

Apr 6, 2010 Equipment 3,000 mi

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 CRA...

Mar 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 9,600 mi

2009 FORD F-150, 4.6L SUPER CREW. PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY AND STOPPED TO ALLOW PASSENGERS TO DISEMBARK JUST OUTSIDE OF OPENED GARAGE DOOR. ONCE PASSENGERS ENTERED HOUSE THROUGH DOOR AT FRONT OF GARAGE, I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND PRESSED ON ACCELERATOR TO PULL IN. VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FO...

Mar 20, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 9,600 mi

2009 FORD F-150, 4.6L SUPER CREW. PULLED INTO DRIVEWAY AND STOPPED TO ALLOW PASSENGERS TO DISEMBARK JUST OUTSIDE OF OPENED GARAGE DOOR. ONCE PASSENGERS ENTERED HOUSE THROUGH DOOR AT FRONT OF GARAGE, I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BRAKE AND PRESSED ON ACCELERATOR TO PULL IN. VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FO...

Mar 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REVV HIGH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED...

Mar 16, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 5,100 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL THERE WAS NO POWER RESPONSE. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL CAUSING THE ENGINE TO REVV HIGH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED...

Mar 10, 2010 Power Train

2009 FORD F150 ROLLED BACK WHILE IN PARK*CW

Mar 10, 2010 Power Train

2009 FORD F150 ROLLED BACK WHILE IN PARK*CW

Mar 9, 2010 Visibility 53,000 mi

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 WINDO...

Mar 9, 2010 Visibility 53,000 mi

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 WINDO...

Mar 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,800 mi

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 4, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 9,800 mi

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

Feb 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

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 F...

Feb 28, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control

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 F...

Feb 25, 2010 Wheels 5,965 mi

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 I...

Feb 25, 2010 Wheels 5,965 mi

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 I...

Feb 24, 2010 Power Train 7,500 mi

WHEN STARTING OR STOPPING, VEHICLE HAS A THUMP AND SLIGHT SURGE FORWARD, DEALER SAYS PROBLEM IS FROM THE 2 SPEED REAR AXLE, AND FORD HAS YET TO GET A FIX FOR IT, CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO PROBLEM EVEN DEALER TOLD ME MANY SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 24, 2010 Power Train 7,500 mi

WHEN STARTING OR STOPPING, VEHICLE HAS A THUMP AND SLIGHT SURGE FORWARD, DEALER SAYS PROBLEM IS FROM THE 2 SPEED REAR AXLE, AND FORD HAS YET TO GET A FIX FOR IT, CONTACTED FORD, AND THEY SAY THEY HAVE NO PROBLEM EVEN DEALER TOLD ME MANY SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. *TR

Feb 17, 2010 Air Bags Crash 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT ALL OWNS A 2009 FORD F 150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SHE APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE ALSO CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND REAR END OF HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE W...

Feb 17, 2010 Air Bags Crash 3,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT ALL OWNS A 2009 FORD F 150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS SHE APPROACHED A TRAFFIC LIGHT A VEHICLE CRASHED INTO HER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. SHE ALSO CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF HER WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT AND REAR END OF HER VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE W...

Feb 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,475 mi

2009 FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK 4.6 L EFI V8 ENGINE ACCELORATOR STICKS WHEN BRAKE APPLIED. HAS DONE THIS 6 TIMES SO FAR (ONCE IN REVERSE) AND THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 1480 MILES. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF THE ENGINE IS COLD OR WARM. THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO SURGE AHEAD EVEN AS I APPLY EXTREME BRAKE PRESSURE. I...

Feb 6, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 1,475 mi

2009 FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK 4.6 L EFI V8 ENGINE ACCELORATOR STICKS WHEN BRAKE APPLIED. HAS DONE THIS 6 TIMES SO FAR (ONCE IN REVERSE) AND THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 1480 MILES. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF THE ENGINE IS COLD OR WARM. THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO SURGE AHEAD EVEN AS I APPLY EXTREME BRAKE PRESSURE. I...

Feb 3, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 15,000 mi

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 3, 2010 Equipment Adaptive/mobility 15,000 mi

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 1, 2010 Seats 1,200 mi

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, TRU...

Feb 1, 2010 Seats 1,200 mi

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, TRU...

Jan 29, 2010 Power Train 22,000 mi

MY 2009 F 150 ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN A HILL WHEN IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND NO ONE INSIDE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER (UNDER WARRANTY) BUT THEY SCRATCHED THEIR HEAD AND SAID USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I LEARNED OTHERS (GOOGLE SEARCH) HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN. *TR

Jan 29, 2010 Power Train 22,000 mi

MY 2009 F 150 ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN A HILL WHEN IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND NO ONE INSIDE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER (UNDER WARRANTY) BUT THEY SCRATCHED THEIR HEAD AND SAID USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. I LEARNED OTHERS (GOOGLE SEARCH) HAD THE SAME THING HAPPEN. *TR

Jan 26, 2010 Power Train 14,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150 WHICH WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2009. WHILE DRIVING SPEEDS OVER 20 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHILE SHIFTING GEARS. THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND REPROGRAMMED A SENSOR TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACT...

Jan 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

THE BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMS POORLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS A SOFT FEEL TO IT UNLESS I PUMP THE PEDAL 2 OR 3 TIMES. IT ACTS LIKE THERE IS AIR IN THE SYSTEM. THE DEALER STATES THIS FEEL IS NORMAL AND TOOK NO ACTION. ALSO, THE BRAKES HAVE ON 2 OCCASIONS BARELY WORKED, I HAVE NEEDED TO USE BOTH FEET FULL...

Jan 26, 2010 Power Train 14,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150 WHICH WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 2009. WHILE DRIVING SPEEDS OVER 20 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY WHILE SHIFTING GEARS. THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND REPROGRAMMED A SENSOR TO CORRECT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACT...

Jan 26, 2010 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 5,000 mi

THE BRAKE SYSTEM PERFORMS POORLY. THE BRAKE PEDAL HAS A SOFT FEEL TO IT UNLESS I PUMP THE PEDAL 2 OR 3 TIMES. IT ACTS LIKE THERE IS AIR IN THE SYSTEM. THE DEALER STATES THIS FEEL IS NORMAL AND TOOK NO ACTION. ALSO, THE BRAKES HAVE ON 2 OCCASIONS BARELY WORKED, I HAVE NEEDED TO USE BOTH FEET FULL...

Jan 18, 2010 Electrical System 9,865 mi

FORD F-150 2009 LOST MY CLUSTER FOR A FEW SECOND DURING TRAVELING AND CAME BACK. *TR

Jan 18, 2010 Electrical System 9,865 mi

FORD F-150 2009 LOST MY CLUSTER FOR A FEW SECOND DURING TRAVELING AND CAME BACK. *TR

Jan 15, 2010 Steering 3,280 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER 70 MPH THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,280.

Jan 15, 2010 Steering 3,280 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN OVER 70 MPH THE ENTIRE VEHICLE BEGAN VIBRATING. THE DEALER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,280.

Jan 14, 2010 Tires Crash 3,000 mi

TIRE BLOWOUT BRAND: HANKOOK MODEL: DYNAPRO AS MADE: KOREA DOT: T79C PJNH 4008 I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES, WHILE DRIVING HOME MY FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT ON MY 2009 FORD F150 TRUCK CAUSING ME TO HIT THE SIDE MEDIAN WHICH THEN CAUSED MY TRAILER TIRE TO BLOW OUT AND BE...

Jan 14, 2010 Tires Crash 3,000 mi

TIRE BLOWOUT BRAND: HANKOOK MODEL: DYNAPRO AS MADE: KOREA DOT: T79C PJNH 4008 I HAVE HAD MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THESE TIRES, WHILE DRIVING HOME MY FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT ON MY 2009 FORD F150 TRUCK CAUSING ME TO HIT THE SIDE MEDIAN WHICH THEN CAUSED MY TRAILER TIRE TO BLOW OUT AND BE...

Jan 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,785 mi

ON SUN JAN 3, 2009 AT 7:20 A.M. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN MY FORD F-150 2009 4X4 PICK UP TRUCK, WHEN THE PEDAL ACCELERATED FROM 55 MPH TO 80 MPH ON ITS OWN. THE PEDAL LEFT MY FOOT AS IF I HAD CRUISE CONTROL. I DON'T I ATTEMPTED TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP I COULD NOT. I DOUBLED DOWN ON THE BRAKES WHIL...

Jan 9, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 2,785 mi

ON SUN JAN 3, 2009 AT 7:20 A.M. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK IN MY FORD F-150 2009 4X4 PICK UP TRUCK, WHEN THE PEDAL ACCELERATED FROM 55 MPH TO 80 MPH ON ITS OWN. THE PEDAL LEFT MY FOOT AS IF I HAD CRUISE CONTROL. I DON'T I ATTEMPTED TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP I COULD NOT. I DOUBLED DOWN ON THE BRAKES WHIL...

Jan 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 16,000 mi

WE DROVE A RENTAL 2009 FORD F 150 FROM ENTERPRISE RENTAL IN BOISE, ID (12-28-09 TO 12-31-09)FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. ON THE 4TH DAY, WE HAD THE ACCELERATOR STICK SEVERAL TIMES. IT WOULD NOT STOP AT INTERSECTIONS, AND WE THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ICY ROADS (EVEN THOUGH THE ROADS ONLY LOOKED WET!) ONCE WAS ...

Jan 3, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 16,000 mi

WE DROVE A RENTAL 2009 FORD F 150 FROM ENTERPRISE RENTAL IN BOISE, ID (12-28-09 TO 12-31-09)FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS. ON THE 4TH DAY, WE HAD THE ACCELERATOR STICK SEVERAL TIMES. IT WOULD NOT STOP AT INTERSECTIONS, AND WE THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ICY ROADS (EVEN THOUGH THE ROADS ONLY LOOKED WET!) ONCE WAS ...

Dec 23, 2009 Power Train 6,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL THE VEHICLE DOES NOT GO FORWARD IT ROLLS BACKWARDS AND THEN THE ENGINE STALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AT LEAST SEVEN TIMES AND WAS GIVEN A LETTER STATING THIS WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. HE ADDED THAT THE FAILU...

Dec 23, 2009 Power Train 6,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. WHEN STOPPED ON A HILL THE VEHICLE DOES NOT GO FORWARD IT ROLLS BACKWARDS AND THEN THE ENGINE STALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER AT LEAST SEVEN TIMES AND WAS GIVEN A LETTER STATING THIS WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. HE ADDED THAT THE FAILU...

Dec 6, 2009 Visibility 900 mi

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 ...

Dec 6, 2009 Visibility 900 mi

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 ...

Dec 3, 2009 Structure 300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40 TO 50 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE DURING A TEST DRIVE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO THE FRAME ASSEMBLY. THE ZONE MANAGER AND THE FIELD ENGINEER...

Dec 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHENEVER THE CONTACT IS TRAVELING 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN WITH THE TRUCK LOADED WHILE TOWING A LOAD OF 7500 LBS THE LEFT FRONT DISC BRAKE WILL SUDDENLY LOCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THAT DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSH...

Dec 3, 2009 Structure 300 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40 TO 50 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE DURING A TEST DRIVE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO THE FRAME ASSEMBLY. THE ZONE MANAGER AND THE FIELD ENGINEER...

Dec 3, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 1,700 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHENEVER THE CONTACT IS TRAVELING 35 MPH AND MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN WITH THE TRUCK LOADED WHILE TOWING A LOAD OF 7500 LBS THE LEFT FRONT DISC BRAKE WILL SUDDENLY LOCK CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THAT DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALERSH...

Nov 16, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 5,634 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2009 FORD TRUCK I LEFT A STOP SIGN RAPIDLY AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR DOWN FIRMLY, IT STUCK TO THE FLOOR. I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD HOPING THE PEDAL WOULD COME OFF THE FLOOR. THEN I TRIED TO SHIFT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL BUT THE MOTOR RACED. A CAR WAS COMING UP BEHIN...

Nov 16, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 5,634 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY 2009 FORD TRUCK I LEFT A STOP SIGN RAPIDLY AND PRESSED THE ACCELERATOR DOWN FIRMLY, IT STUCK TO THE FLOOR. I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE AS HARD AS I COULD HOPING THE PEDAL WOULD COME OFF THE FLOOR. THEN I TRIED TO SHIFT THE TRUCK IN NEUTRAL BUT THE MOTOR RACED. A CAR WAS COMING UP BEHIN...

Nov 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 3,259 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR NEW 2009 F150 TRUCK WITH ONLY 3,200 MILES ON IT, I STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. THE TRUCK BEGAN TO IDLE VERY FAST AND WAS LURCHING FORWARD, WHEN I TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKE THE TRUCK ACCELERATED VERY FAST TO 80 - 90 MPH. I COULD HARDLY SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN BY APPLYING BRAKES AS HARD AS POS...

Nov 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 3,259 mi

WHILE DRIVING OUR NEW 2009 F150 TRUCK WITH ONLY 3,200 MILES ON IT, I STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. THE TRUCK BEGAN TO IDLE VERY FAST AND WAS LURCHING FORWARD, WHEN I TOOK FOOT OFF BRAKE THE TRUCK ACCELERATED VERY FAST TO 80 - 90 MPH. I COULD HARDLY SLOW THE VEHICLE DOWN BY APPLYING BRAKES AS HARD AS POS...

Nov 11, 2009 Latches/locks/linkages 8,500 mi

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 Latches/locks/linkages 8,500 mi

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 2, 2009 Seat Belts

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...

Nov 2, 2009 Seat Belts

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...

Sep 20, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 5 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO HIGHWAY, THE THROTTLE STUCK AND KEPT ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE EVEN AFTER MY FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM GAS PEDAL. I HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE STAYED AT 4000RPM WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER AND SHUT IT OFF. IT WOR...

Sep 20, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control 5 mi

WHILE ACCELERATING ONTO HIGHWAY, THE THROTTLE STUCK AND KEPT ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE EVEN AFTER MY FOOT WAS REMOVED FROM GAS PEDAL. I HAD TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE STAYED AT 4000RPM WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO A STOP ON THE SHOULDER AND SHUT IT OFF. IT WOR...

Sep 15, 2009 Structure 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXTENDED 1.5 INCHES OUTSIDE THE NORMAL PLACEMENT FOR THE TIRE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRAME WAS BENT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED FOR THE FAILURE A...

Sep 15, 2009 Structure 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS EXAMINING THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE EXTENDED 1.5 INCHES OUTSIDE THE NORMAL PLACEMENT FOR THE TIRE. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FRAME WAS BENT. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SERVICED FOR THE FAILURE A...

Aug 20, 2009 Seats 3,000 mi

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 ...

Aug 20, 2009 Structure 3,000 mi

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 ...

Aug 20, 2009 Seats 3,000 mi

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 ...

Aug 20, 2009 Structure 3,000 mi

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 ...

Aug 18, 2009 Interior Lighting 2,500 mi

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 M...

Aug 18, 2009 Electrical System 2,500 mi

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 M...

Aug 18, 2009 Interior Lighting 2,500 mi

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 M...

Aug 18, 2009 Electrical System 2,500 mi

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 M...

Aug 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 202 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECENTLY PURCHASED A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS FAILING. THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE DEPRESSED WITH GREAT FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ...

Aug 6, 2009 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 202 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT RECENTLY PURCHASED A BRAND NEW VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS FAILING. THE BRAKE PEDAL MUST BE DEPRESSED WITH GREAT FORCE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT ...

Aug 3, 2009 Unknown Or Other 600 mi

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. T...

Aug 3, 2009 Structure 600 mi

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. T...

Aug 3, 2009 Unknown Or Other 600 mi

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. T...

Aug 3, 2009 Structure 600 mi

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. T...

Jul 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire 1,200 mi

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 ...

Jul 15, 2009 Engine And Engine Cooling Crash Fire 1,200 mi

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 ...

Jul 7, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE ACCELERATING ON A RAMP TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC THE TRUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK CAUSING THE TRUCK TO GAIN SPEED RAPIDLY. THE TRUCK WENT FROM APPROX 25 TO 87MPH. I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE PEDAL UN-STUCK. THE BRAKES AND EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD LITTLE EFFECT, I NARROWLY MISSED HITTING ANOTHER VEHICL...

Jul 7, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE ACCELERATING ON A RAMP TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC THE TRUCK ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK CAUSING THE TRUCK TO GAIN SPEED RAPIDLY. THE TRUCK WENT FROM APPROX 25 TO 87MPH. I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE PEDAL UN-STUCK. THE BRAKES AND EMERGENCY BRAKE HAD LITTLE EFFECT, I NARROWLY MISSED HITTING ANOTHER VEHICL...

Jun 17, 2009 Seats 1 mi

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 Seats 1 mi

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 10, 2009 Seats 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE HEADRESTS WERE NOT ADJUSTABLE AND CONSTANTLY STRUCK HIM IN THE BACK OF THE NECK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS WAS A NEW DESIGN FOR SAFETY. HE WAS CONCERNED THAT HIS NECK COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED ...

Jun 10, 2009 Seats 3,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER SIDE HEADRESTS WERE NOT ADJUSTABLE AND CONSTANTLY STRUCK HIM IN THE BACK OF THE NECK. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS WAS A NEW DESIGN FOR SAFETY. HE WAS CONCERNED THAT HIS NECK COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED ...

Jun 1, 2009 Seats

2009 FORD F150 XLT HAS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE HEAD REST. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD REST WERE SO LARGE AND SO WIDE, THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM TO CLEARLY LOOK THROUGH THE BACK WINDOW WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. *JB

Jun 1, 2009 Seats

2009 FORD F150 XLT HAS A DESIGN FLAW WITH THE HEAD REST. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD REST WERE SO LARGE AND SO WIDE, THAT IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR HIM TO CLEARLY LOOK THROUGH THE BACK WINDOW WHEN BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE. *JB

May 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN. THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE SUSTA...

May 15, 2009 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 13,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 FORD F-150. WHILE PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO REVERSE, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE STEERING COLUMN LOCKED TO THE LEFT. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST STRUCK A PEDESTRIAN. THE VEHICLE CRASHED AND THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE SUSTA...

Mar 14, 2009 Power Train 6,100 mi

MY 2009 FORD F-150 HAS THE REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM AND CAMERA AS WELL AS THE SYNC PACKAGE, SO WHEN IN REVERSE THE SCREEN SHOWS THE OBJECTS BEHIND AND HAS PARALLEL LINES "TRUCK WIDTH" & A CENTER BLACK LINE TO JUDGE WHERE THE TRUCK IS "AIMED" IN REVERSE. ON THE ABOVE DATE, ALL THE LINES DISAPPEARED FRO...

Mar 14, 2009 Power Train 6,100 mi

MY 2009 FORD F-150 HAS THE REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM AND CAMERA AS WELL AS THE SYNC PACKAGE, SO WHEN IN REVERSE THE SCREEN SHOWS THE OBJECTS BEHIND AND HAS PARALLEL LINES "TRUCK WIDTH" & A CENTER BLACK LINE TO JUDGE WHERE THE TRUCK IS "AIMED" IN REVERSE. ON THE ABOVE DATE, ALL THE LINES DISAPPEARED FRO...

Jan 23, 2009 Visibility 600,020 mi

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 CONT...

Jan 23, 2009 Visibility 600,020 mi

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 CONT...