2017 FORD F-150 Engine Problems
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While driving lost transmission gear selection on the cluster and would no longer go into 1st gear. wrench light flashed and showed see owners manual. When decelerating for a stop the truck does not downshift into 1st gear, when your expecting a downshift it makes it very hard to stop at intended spot. Dealership mentioned this being a known issue (Lead Frame Replacement needed) but has only been recalled for 2014 and below year models.
I took my 2017 Ford F150 XLT super cab 4 x 4 into Matthews-Currie Ford dealership. It was diagnosed unsafe to drive. They replaced the transmission & driveshaft. The truck still was not functioning correctly. Took it back into the same dealership where they determine the engine was also bad. They ordered a junkyard engine that leaked all of the oil due to a loose or faulty oil pan plug. & had the truck in their possession for well over two months. The truck still does not operate correctly & they are refusing to stand behind their work. No warning lights. No indications of problem other than how it drove. There is no cooperation from another dealership due to this one working on it prior. I pay for an extended warranty that nobody wants to honor due to the fact that this dealership has worked on it and they don’t want to get involved after having all of this work done by somebody else. My safety was put at risk due to the fact that the driveshaft & transmission & engine were all failing at the same time & the dealership proved that by not letting me leave with my vehicle. Once they diagnose the issue. They said it was on roadworthy. This put me in a position of having to rent vehicles out of my own pocket & be reimbursed 50% of the cost of rental. They had the truck returned to them due to problems. They did not diagnose when I asked them to do a full diagnosis of the vehicle when I noticed it had an immediate problem one day into owning it. This worries me because not only do they want to not honor their work. They have caused additional electrical problems to the radio. & the air conditioner not cooling as it did before they replaced the engine. They stated maybe I should try to buy a more extensive Extended Warranty & they would consider fixing it. They treated me very unprofessionally & could not give a descriptive explanation of where they got the replacement used engine who rebuilt the transmission & why the electronics & air conditioner failed.
Complaint Summary (What Happened): The cam phasers (variable camshaft timing system) failed on my 2017 Ford F-150 4x4 with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine. This is a widely known issue on these engines. The failure causes a loud rattling/knocking sound during startup and can lead to engine timing problems or internal damage. My truck only has 108,000 miles, has been well maintained, and is just outside of the extended warranty coverage Ford issued for this exact issue. Safety Risk: The cam phaser failure causes erratic engine timing, which can lead to power loss or stalling during operation. This creates a safety hazard while merging, towing, or driving at highway speeds. The loud knocking sound and hesitation also distract the driver and reduce confidence in the vehicle’s reliability and acceleration when needed for safety. Problem Confirmation: Yes, the problem was confirmed by a Ford dealership. They diagnosed cam phaser failure and quoted approximately $6,300 for the repair. Inspection: The vehicle has been inspected by a Ford dealership service department. Ford Motor Company was contacted but declined to assist financially since the issue occurred just after the extended warranty expired. Warning Signs: No warning lights or messages appeared before the failure. The first symptom was a loud rattling/knocking noise on cold start, which worsened over time. The issue started around 85,000 miles. The check engine light just came on at 108,000 miles. Availability for Inspection: The failed components remain installed on the vehicle and are available for inspection upon request. However, I am looking to get this fixed as soon as possible.
Vehicle has a cam phaser rattle which is causing risk of significant engine damage. This is a known issue does refuses to fix with a proper recal. The original tab did not fix the problem
There was an unknown problem with a fuel injector that resulted in the a vapor lock of the engine. This incident happened in traffic while idling at a stop light. There was zero stress on the engine at the time of the incident. This was a busy intersection, and I could have been pushed into oncoming traffic. There were no warning lights(check engine or otherwise) indicating and engine related failure or that an issue could be present in the fuel or engine systems. Upon trying to restart after what appeared to be a simple stall out, all indicator lights were on and every warning possible was present My local service center reviewed the truck and did confirm the resulting issues. They have also advised they would have expected such issues to trigger a warning light. I believe this was a catastrophic failure on Fords part and as a result has landed me as the consumer with concerns for the safety and a large bill for the work needed just to get it back on the road.
Engine exhibits severe rattle on cold start ups. Occasionally a loud rattle occurs at highway speeds at random times. After research, I discovered Ford was aware of the failure of the cam phasers that produce this issue.
The oil pan has a rtv gasket from factory and started leaking, I’ve replaced it twice and is still leaking. It’s expensive and cumbersome. It runs the risk of oil starvation, this would cause catastrophic engine failure, ford has TSB for this issue. UNKNOWN UNKNOWN
My vehicle cam phasers went bad. Cost to repair is in the upwards of $5000. Called Ford was unwilling to help pay for repairs. There was a TSB put out a year or so ago that stated that FORD knows about the cam phaser issue and would help pay for repairs. My cam phasers went bad this week and if not fixed can cause complete engine failure. They have apparently redesigned them a couple of times. I just don't get it, if it's a known defect in the 3.5 EcoBoost engine s how come there is no recall on them. I'm not the only one complaining check the ford forums online. I have to get it repaired or pay for a whole new engine. Plus I have an active recall on my braking system for about9 months know.
- Cam Phasers failed. Ford installed faulty Cam Phasers in their 2017-2020 Ford F150 trucks that cost $5,700 to fix. It is a very well known issue. No, you can not inspect the issue due to the fact that you have to take apart the engine to get to them. - When Cam Phasers fully malfunction the engine is blown and will need to replace the engine. - Yes, it was diagnosed by a dealership - No warning lamps. There is a rattling sound when starting the vehicle and after research there is a ton of videos with the exact same thing happening to others.
2017 Ford F150 with 2.7 Ecoboost Since Oct 2024 thru Present Error code P2450 with Check Engine Light Same issue with 2016 models and there are no recalls fore the 2017. WHY??? After vehicle sitting off fore shoot periot check light comes on with same error code Looks like your FIXD Sensor showed Engine Code P2450 on your 2017 Ford F-150 Definition: Evaporative Emission System Switching Valve Performance About Engine Code P2450 Indicates a malfunction with the evaporative emission system switching valve, specifically its performance or operation, which may lead to incorrect fuel vapor management within the EVAP system.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of an undisclosed recall. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle on several occasions, the engine made an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was taken a dealer, where it was diagnosed that all four Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) units needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred two years later. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that all four VCT units needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 69,508.
Mileage: 69,508
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormally loud ticking sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the failure was related to the cam phasers, which the contact related to Ford Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 21N03. The dealer provided an estimate for the repair; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.
Mileage: 150,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
Mileage: 123,000
Timing system failed at 73,000 miles causing engine stall loosing power brakes and control.
With low miles on my vehicle I’m experiencing cam phasers start becoming very loud and rattling coming from my engine compartment due to the cam phasers as I research I found that it will eventually shred up the inside of the engine and destroy it, I wouldn’t want to be going down the highway and my engine lock up do to this issue and many other people’s issues of the same exact thing this is a major safety issue that needs to be fixed for me and the multiple multiple other people that have complained also
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that there was a small oil leak coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was a known issue that was related to the Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the oil leak was confirmed, and the dealer was informed about issues with the cam phasers. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and transferred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while cold-starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. After the vehicle had warmed up, the sound dissipated. While the contact’s mother was driving the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a faint, unidentifiable sound in the vehicle prior to the start of the rattling sound. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03, related to the cam phaser. The contact, who is a mechanic, had been completing an oil change on the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure was related to the cam phasers. The contact called the local dealer, but there was no answer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
Mileage: 130,000
My 2017 Ford F-150 is experiencing an oil pan leak. F150 model is equipped with the 2.7L EcoBoost engine. This is a lack of RTV adhesion at the oil pan seal. My dealership wants over 1k to fix which I refuse to pay. This issue was created by poor engineering and craftsmanship on Fords end and the consumer should not have to pay to fix this known issue. I understand there is a fix that involves a 1-piece aluminum pan, as seen on many you tube videos. I'm requesting that Ford be held responsible for fixing this issue and not the consumer, who paid a lot of money for this truck. Any help in getting this resolved would be greatly appreciated.
Vehicle transmission will instantly drop to gears 3 to 5 (limp mode from what I have researched) & wrench light comes on. Very dangerous on the interstate traveling at 70mph+, seems to happen more frequently on hotter days. You can park & turn off vehicle, then crank back up, & it is out of limp mode but transmission is sluggish. Initially it was happening once per week on avg, now it is a toss up on each drive I do whether it goes into limp mode or not.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard a knocking sound coming from the engine. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was determined that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating to the failure of Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03: (GTDI Engine Cam Phaser Replacement); however, the VIN was not included in the program. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not under a recall related to the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Mileage: 84,000
There is an engine rattle when starting the vehicle. I took my vehicle to Ford of Upland dealership. They said I need to replace my VCT Solenoids and water pump. This was a known issue for this year and make of vehicle and I never received any notification. Now, they want to change me $6000 to repair it. There was TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 23-2143 issued for this defect.
When the vehicle is started, the cam phasers rattle, and yes, it is available for inspection upon request. Ford mechanics and other mechanics have stated that if not replaced, the cam phasers will eventually fail. This puts others at risk as the auto start/stop feature shuts the engine off anytime the vehicle comes to a stop. If the cam phasers failed while stopped in the road, the vehicle would not start back up, causing a rear end collision and possible injury/death to anyone on the road. The problem exists in the 2015-2018 Ford F150 3.5L ecoboost. Ford resolved the issue in the 2019 model F150 by replacing the cam phasers with ones that are built with better quality. I am unsure if the vehicle issue has been inspected by others. There have been no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. It first appeared in my vehicle around this year.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle in the morning, there was white smoke coming from exhaust pipes. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine. The dealer observed a crack in the cylinder head gasket. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 99,000.
Mileage: 99,000
Cam Phaser issues. Constant rattle on start up.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormal rattling sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 68,000.
Mileage: 68,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse out of the garage, the vehicle shut off and failed to restart. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the timing chain and the cam phasers were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
Mileage: 50,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the cam phasers; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related to the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.
Mileage: 43,000
I had a slight oil leak that was getting worse over time. It got to the point one day, I was seeing minimal smoke coming out from the hood and wheel wells. I was on my way home from work one day, and as soon as I got off the interstate, as soon as I stopped at the stop light, the whole hood was covered with smoke billowing out everywhere, and the scent of fire. I quickly shut the truck off and grabbed my fire extinguisher, thinking my truck was on fire. I took it to a local shop I’m familiar with, and he said both valve covers were warped, and there is a TSB out from Ford about this issue. The valve covers, over time, will warp, causing oil to slosh out onto the hot exhaust manifold, and everything else. He said they have had multiple 3.5 EcoBoost motors in, and everytime they have an oil leak, it’s a warped valve cover. He told me that Ford makes a replacement valve cover with a different material, but I see this as a MAJOR fire risk! Oil getting out and combusting on an exhaust manifold, that’s not safe at all, and could easily ignite. It really upsets me that Ford will make the new part, but not recall the vehicle to fix the issue. I had to pay $1,700 to have it all fixed and safe. I have a Foster Child and it jeopardizes his safety, along with my wife and I.
While traveling at highway speeds, my truck will downshift from 6th gear to first gear. On occasion, the heads up display will randomly flash between different driving modes (reverse, M, Neutral) as if it is resetting. This also happens at medium speeds (20-30 mph)
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while parked and occupying the vehicle, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. Neither the independent mechanic nor dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred to NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The contact related the failure to an article online. The approximate failure mileage was 91,500.
Mileage: 91,500
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? VCT Cam Phasers x4 How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? This is a major engine component that provides power to the vehicle. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes at two separate locations this has been a persistent issue. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? No Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? Yes I discovered upon this issue when I purchased this vehicle through Enterprise Car sales
During cold start and sometimes during a warm start the engine rattles. Took to local mechanic and the cam phasers and timing chain are bad. Truck was not covered on recall of newer engines. Truck just went over 100,000 miles outside of the recall. Mechanic said if the timing chain was to come disconnected the truck will stop running and cause heavy damage to the engine.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The check engine and an unknown warning light were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed; however, the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a local dealer for assistance. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the CDF hub or transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
Mileage: 116,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormally loud sound and hesitated to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the engine timing camshaft sprocket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
Mileage: 63,000
The intake manifold on this series of trucks is a commonly found failure. It is costly as it requires complete disassembly and reinstall for internal components, that lead to poor performance and eventual engine damage if not repaired. I had a SES code 2019 flag for this and required me to have >$1500 repair to resolve by a reinstall of a new intake manifold by the Ford Dealer on May 21, 2025. This should have been recalled with the vast number of problems seen online and that the dealer had this part in stock as it is so common. I was only 50d after my extended ESP warranty when it went.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that during cold starts, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle could not be diagnosed free of charge because the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 69,500.
Mileage: 69,500
Truck has been downshifting at low gears prior to this main incident. Usually at low speeds between the 1-3 gears. But today I was driving down the highway at approximately 65 mph in the 6th gear and without warning it seemed to electrically down shift into 1st gear. I describe it as electrically because the Rpm’s dropped almost instantly for a second and seemed to reboot. Which is extremely dangerous especially on a busy highway. Not only could I cause me to crash but also others to wreck into my self and poses a incredible risk for my fellow drivers And this is the reason for my complaint. Going from the 6th gear to 1st has to be some sort of recall and or an indication of far greater problem. What is even more odd there have been no check engine lights on for any of these instances.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle and the vehicle was idling rough. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The vehicle was scheduled for a diagnostic test. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired, and the cam phasers and timing chain was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
Mileage: 99,000
Internal coolant leak issues leading to engine failure. Know defect publicly acknowledged by Ford as there is a class action lawsuit for the later models, but same engine (2.7L eco boost) My gauges do not register that my coolant is low or empty. I have taken it to the dealership twice in 6 months for the complaints of coolant loss. An independent mechanic suspects the same issues as the known defect leading to engine failure
My apologies, I sent prematurely, case number 11664674 is already open, but I wanted to add to it. My 2017 Ford F-150 with the 2.7L EcoBoost engine has experienced recurring coolant loss and is now showing signs of internal engine damage. I initially reported the issue to the Ford dealership in November 2024, but no issue was found. On May 23, 2025, the dealership told me I need a new engine. My independent mechanic suspects cracked intake valves or internal coolant intrusion — a known defect in the 2.7L EcoBoost engine. This appears to be the same issue identified in class action lawsuits and previous NHTSA complaints. I feel the vehicle is now undrivable due to my fear of imminent engine failure. My extended warranty expired in December 2023, but the problem started well before that with white smoke coming out of the tail pipe upon cold starting. I am requesting NHTSA investigate these recurring issues, as this appears to be a widespread and unsafe defect affecting multiple years of the Ford 2.7L EcoBoost engine. VIN: [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that there was a cold start rattling sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 (Certain 2017-2020 Model Year F-150 Equipped with a 3.5L GTDI Engine Cam Phaser Replacement). The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Mileage: 80,000
The cam phasers wear prematurely causing possible issues with engine timing and engine failure
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the engine was making an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the contact was informed that the vehicle could be experiencing a cam phaser failure. The contact related to the failure to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 114,000.
Mileage: 114,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine lifters made an abnormal sound while driving. The contact stated that the failure had progressively worsened. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact the vehicle was not covered under Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Mileage: 75,000
Cam phaser rattle and need to be replaced on 3.5L eco boost. Ford had acknowledged this has been a larger problem and addresses a consumer report to notify public. Cam Phaser were upgraded in 2020 due to mechanical errors.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle was shuddering abnormally. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was driven twice and towed to a local dealer; where the cam phasers were replaced on three occasions; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer where it was diagnosed with the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and transferred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000. The VIN was not available.
Mileage: 32,000
For the 4th time I am driving my truck, unexpectedly out of nowhere the transmission shifts, tires lock up, I am perked into the steering wheel and can't accelerate over 15 mph. Cars forced to dodge around me, horns blowing and I have no choice other than creeping on side of road until I decides to move. Please do something about thus hazard before something more serious happens
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed on an incline, the vehicle suddenly jolted and briefly started to shudder until reaching the top of the hill. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.
Mileage: 93,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied at the residence, while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started to hesitate. The vehicle was taken to dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 49,137.
Mileage: 49,137
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, there was a loud noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the mechanic observed the rattling sound and associated the sound with the cam phaser. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was started, and the contact became aware of an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with failed cam phasers. The contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. Additionally, the contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.
Mileage: 112,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his son was driving approximately 60-70 MPH, the low oil pressure warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact's son was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The dealer informed the contact that the failure could be related to a defective oil pump, and that there were metal shavings inside the oil. The vehicle was then towed to the private dealer where it was purchased, and the same assessment was made. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was filed. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 156,000.
Mileage: 156,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, an unknown error message was displayed on the instrument panel. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was turned off and failed to restart. The contact stated that an unknown warning light was illuminated. The contact pushed the vehicle over to the shoulder of the roadway. The contact stated that the failure had occurred in the middle of the highway with his two minor children seated inside the vehicle during the failure. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a fractured oil valve cover, allowing oil to drain onto the alternator and connector. The contact was informed that the oil valve cover and alternator needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was informed that the oil pressure sensor needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was the result of the oil pan leaking. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
Mileage: 80,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was making an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the dealer determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that a case would be submitted for goodwill assistance. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Mileage: 90,000
On a regular and routine basis, the vehicle is known to have difficulty in shifting between 3rd and 5th gear. Often times, while shifting, the transmission will hesitate to shift before lurching into the next gear. The vehicle is equipped with a 10R80 transmission and has previously encountered issues with the Cam Phasers. Cam Phasers have been replaced, but no work has been performed on the transmission. Driver can replicate the issue on almost every drive.
On March 30th I filed a complaint #11654561. Since that time the vehicle has progressively gotten worse. Traveling at approximately 55 mph the tires suddenly locked up/stopped rolling at normal speed, jerked the truck and I was flung forward. the vehicle would not go over 15 mph AGAIN! Then, on [XXX] I was traveling home approximately 65 mph and truck downshifted and wouldn't move beyond 20 mph. This is getting out of control that I continue to have transmission problems with this vehicle. Talking with a Ford representative he said many problems have been with the transmission conductor plate, there is a defect and having it replaced with any product other than the Ford piece seems to resolve the problem. This is incredible, Ford is telling me what the problem is and won't fix it. How many other people are going through this same problem and we as Ford customers are being scammed of safety repairs. My truck is invaluable to trade in and I'm terrified to drive it. Please, hear my distress and help with a recall to fix our vehicles. Additionally, I just bought this truck approximately 7 months ago. For the 1st 30 days all was OK but as soon as I started traveling at higher speeds this problem appeared. I am afraid for not only my safety but for other drivers if this truck continues to act not safe in traffic. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
2017 F-150 Platinum Supercrew 4WD Recently Purchased from dealership, drove for 2k miles and started having engine knock. Did research and found identical sound, Cam phaser knock/rattle. This is still a high priority issue and a known issue as it can cause engine failure and manufacturer is unhelpful and unwilling to investigate and/or offer guidance. I talked to dealership that preformed the “recall” previously and they stated that no part was replaced and ford issued a software update to use as a bandaid instead of a permanent repair. It will cost upwards of $6,000+ to repair through dealer and ford refuses to be of assistance. I am requesting that the NHTSA reinvestigate the issue and open back up a recall request to the general public due to it being a safety concern. If the engine implodes on the highway, it can cause a major accident and/or fatal injury to many drivers.
Transmission will change gears while driving. I can be driving 45 mph in traffic, truck will automatically shift and I'm now going 15 and cannot speed up. There is no warning lites on dash before issue occurs. Called dealership who had no solutions to offer. I cannot be the only one experiencing this issue from reading online forums and Ford needs to be held accountable for faulty equipment. This is a safety issue in traffic for my family.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon further inspection, he noticed an abnormal oil spill on the garage floor. No warning light was illuminated. The contact’s son, who is an independent mechanic, had diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The local dealer was contacted. In addition, the contact related to the failure of Technical Service Bulletin: 23-2083; however, the vehicle was not repaired because the failure was not linked to a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 243,000. The VIN was not available.
Mileage: 243,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH and accelerating to overtake another vehicle, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, and the vehicle jerked hard and then shut off. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road, shift to park, and restart the vehicle. While driving 35 MPH, the rear wheels locked up momentarily and then continued moving. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called an independent mechanic to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. The VIN was not available.
Mileage: 72,000
After the 2nd year of owning the truck the transmission blew up. I paid out of pocket to replace the transmission in full & then now 4 years later the transmission blew up again. Timing chain is also broken & engine is failing. 2017 FordF150 Lariat Sport.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, causing the rear wheels to lock up. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the wrench symbol was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle went into LIMP Mode, and the vehicle was slow to respond. The vehicle was turned off for ten minutes and then restarted. While driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the failure recurred. The contact stated that DTC: P1702; indicated an intermittent failure with the transmission range sensor circuit (PRNDL sensor), potentially causing erratic shifting or even the vehicle entering LIMP Mode. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case, and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 108,700.
Mileage: 108,700
Truck is dropping gears/drop into neutral/reverse/park while driving. Problem initially began only within the instrument cluster, but as time went on it progressed to dropping gears with erratic gear indication on the instrument cluster (flickering through P N D R M 1 2). A video can be provided upon request, but cannot be attached to this inquiry. Once the truck was taken into the shop I was made aware of other F150s of the same year/model having the same issue, and that Ford is currently investigating. The technician at the Ford dealership correlated the issue to the lead frame harnesses part.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with the cam phaser failure. The contact was informed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for further assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.
Mileage: 184,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 47,000.
Mileage: 47,000
To Whom It May Concern, I am filing a complaint regarding a premature engine failure in my 2017 Ford F-150 Platinum (VIN: [XXX] ), which has only 88,000 miles and has been meticulously maintained at an authorized Ford dealership. Despite following all scheduled maintenance, I am told I must replace the entire engine for nearly $20,000. Over the past two years, I have spent over $2,000 on repairs (outside of standard maintenance), including replacing the cam phasers due to a known issue. After that, I experienced engine bank problems. The turbo was not properly reconnected during a later service, requiring immediate correction. The truck ran fine until one day, on a short 10-mile drive, I received a low oil pressure warning and had it towed back to Chapman Ford, where I was informed that the engine had failed. This failure is unexpected and unreasonable for a vehicle that has been properly maintained and used primarily for highway driving. It has created a severe financial burden, especially as I transition to self-employment, support a college-bound daughter, and manage transportation as a one-vehicle household. Given numerous reports of similar 3.5L EcoBoost engine failures, I urge the NHTSA to investigate whether this is a systemic issue. Consumers should not face catastrophic engine failures at such low mileage, especially in a vehicle marketed for durability. I appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to any steps the NHTSA may take. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Cam phasers failed after being replaced one time under warranty. Then cam phasers failed again and ford will not cover coast. Mother makes knocking sound when it starts every time sound gets worse sometimes. Would like a call
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact’s husband attempted to start the vehicle; however, the vehicle failed to start. The contact tested the battery, but no issue was found. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the starter had failed. The starter was replaced; however, the vehicle failed to start. The dealer then diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had seized and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that it could be 1 - 2 months before the engine would be received to perform the engine replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
Mileage: 118,000
The cam phaser broke down and would have destroyed the engine if left unattended. This could have led to the car breaking down in the middle of the road. Problem has been reproduce by Ford, this has happened with countless other trucks as well. The item has been fixed by Ford but costed $4000. there were no alarms, letting me know that this was happening, but there was a distinct sound when starting up my truck and accelerating my car. It made a rattling noise in the engine bay.
I have an invoice regarding multiple leaks on the engine, and loud rattling noise from the cam phasers. This engine is notorious to have these leaks from every forum I have read. It doesn’t seem to have a mileage relation either. The problem I have with this is that these leaking components can leak fast enough for a customer to not notice and can lose lubrication within the engine leading to premature wear and tear. The cam phasers have been revised but should all be replaced. If the cam phasers are in charge of timing control and valve train manipulation and if they fail they could throw the engine out of timing and cause a massive malfunction, bent valves, connecting rods, damaged pistons etc. this needs to be addressed as it is a lengthy and expensive repair. This effects all ecoboost engines. After multiple online chats, phone calls and 6 emails, ford is not willing to budge and help their customers with this issue and offer any compensation. Also, I had the oil pan replaced 2 years and 5 months ago due to it leaking. I think this stems from it being made of a plastic compound. Oil gets hot and cold and the weather in Minnesota changing so rapidly causes this to fail so early.
Have had the rear door locks stop working during the cold, it would not allow the doors to shut and stay shut. I did have children in car seats in the truck at the time. After trying to get the locks to work for about 10 minutes they stared working again. Also have an oil leak that was discovered while having an oil change. I became aware of Technical Service Bulletin: 23/2083, NHTSA ID Number: 10233594 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and related the failure to the TSB. Called the dealership and they said they couldn't do anything about it because there was no recall for it. My truck is included in the vehicles from the Kansas and Detroit plants that are affected by a defective oil pan. The manufacturer is refusing to issue a recall.
Tapping noise coming from 5.0 engine from cold start. Ford dealership concluded it was a Cam Phasers that needed to be replaced
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after the vehicle was started, the vehicle was idling roughly. In addition, the contact stated that there was a rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with timing chain failure and a fractured timing belt adjustor. The contact was informed that the timing chain needed to be replaced, and the adjustor needed to be tightened. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was scheduled for an upcoming diagnostic test. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard a loud knocking sound coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel pump module and the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 134,030.
Mileage: 134,030
My 2017 Ford F150 STX with 3.5L Ecoboost engine was recently noted to have a leaking oil pan. I was told by my mechanic that the OEM plastic/composite Ford oil pans have a chronic problem with leaking seals. Replacing with another OEM pan is highly likely to result in another leak down the road. Replacement at my local dealer is in the range of $3,000.00. Even the service representative admitted that this was a recurring problem with these pans. I note that other TSBs have been issued for this problem. According to several Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), Ford F150 vehicles, particularly those with 2.7L EcoBoost engines, may experience oil pan leaks due to issues with the RTV sealant on the oil pan gasket, often requiring a replacement of the oil pan itself; this problem is most prevalent in models from 2015-2018, with TSB numbers like 19-2205 and 20-2051 referencing this issue.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that shortly after refueling the vehicle; while his wife was driving at a slow speed and merging onto the highway, the transmission failed to shift above 4th gear. In addition, the contact stated that the RMP had increased but the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where it was determined that there was failure with 2 wiring harnesses that required replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. Upon further investigation, the contact noticed that the rearview camera image occasionally failed to properly display an image. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Mileage: 72,000
My 2017 F150 is 7 years old with 80K mileage. Engine problem: Cold start ticking/tapping/rattle noise. Ford claimed it sent a letter in 2021 but I never received. Googled and found there are large amount of the same complaints on 2017-2020 F150 with 3.5L EcoBoost engine. The Cam Phaser / VCT Units will fail. Vehicles may not restart after auto-start-stop. Ford issued Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03 and Technical Service Bulletin TSB23-2143. Those measures are not enough. Ford should recall all 2017-2020 F150 with 3.5L Ecoboost built before Nov 30, 2019. Lug nuts at wheels: Ford used cheap two-piece nuts. All the nuts were swollen in Dec 2024 and could not be removed by myself. I had to drive my F150 to Quick Lane and paid $140 to get all the nuts replaced with one-piece nuts. An employee of Quick Lane told me Ford used cheap two-piece nuts for long time, and it's a common issue on some Ford vehicles. Image if a tire is flat on highway while the nuts are swollen and the flat tire can not be changed! Ford should recall all vehicles using the cheap two-piece nuts. I still keep the old nuts as an evidence.
There has been a continuous oil leak from the oil pan since the vehicle was first purchased from the dealer. The manufacturer is aware of this issue and has issued a TSB for all vehicles from the Kansas and Detroit plants that are affected by a defective oil pan. The manufacturer is refusing to issue a recall despite the issue being wide spread and the dealership reporting that if left unfixed, the issue could result in loss of steering and could cause a serious accident. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership and instructions were given to contact the customer support center for the manufacturer. The manufacturer admitted to knowing about the defect and still refuses to issue a recall.
Mileage: 163,893
Cam phasers make engine rattle at startup and idle. A recall has been put out but the dealer did not get the issue fix and sold it anyway. Also rear sensors don't work right.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the moon roof became inoperable. The contact attempted to engage the moon roof and became aware that the frame was fractured and failed to close properly. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
Mileage: 82,000
I have the Ford F1 50 2017 model, 10 speed transmission. I about it new. In early December 2024 well on a road trip went down shifting the transmission started jerking, feeling like it was having trouble finding the correct gear. This continues to occur with subsequent driving of my vehicle. This was dangerous because it was occurring when trying to accelerate and pass other vehicles with a safe margin. This safety factor was definitely impaired. The speed was not properly controlled and the whole vehicle was jerking strongly. Luckily there were no oncoming vehicles but if there were this could have led to a head-on collision. Hesitancy to properly accelerate is extremely dangerous. Doing some research, I see that this problem was recognized by Ford in 2018 and memos to service departments were put out. I also saw that there is a 6 State class action lawsuit regarding exactly the same issue that has been issued against Ford Motor Company since approximately 2018. The lawsuit shows there have been numerous memos regarding this problem known about the Ford 10 speed transmission and not just in Ford F1 50s. I tried contacting Ford Motor Company and they said "your VIN number was not included in any recalls so you can only complain to the NHTSA". This is a known and dangerous problem that Ford motor company should issue a recall for and be responsible for repairing since it has been known since 2018 while all warrantees were still in force. My warranty is no longer in force, but Ford knew about this during the time of my warranty. I called the dealership at the time that it first occurred and they said that they had been fixing multiple transmission problems and they did get a warning memo at the time that it occurred. However I do not see any warnings on my Ford app. I also saw that in 2002 there was another class action suit against a different Ford transmission problem that was eventually settled in approximately 2008.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormally loud clanking noise coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Mileage: 130,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the engine was making an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts, with an abnormal ticking sound while driving at various speeds. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to report the issue to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact referenced Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The failure mileage was approximately 99,000.
Mileage: 99,000
Cam Phaser Rattle and engine ticking noise. No check engine lights illuminated.
I have a 2017 F-150 3.5 Ecoboost and contacted my local Ford dealership and was told my vehicle does not have a recall on the cam phasers but there is a recall on this faulty parts and I'm experiencing these parts failing with only 73,000 miles. Would there be a program I could qualify for to help with the replacement of these faulty parts ? Thank you.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that an unknown software update needed to be performed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 73,900.
Mileage: 73,900
My F150 Truck dropped out of gear (5th ) to lower gear while driving. Which is very dangerous and caused almost a potential accident. Seem the power train in transmission and sensors had issue keeping truck in gear. Seems to be an issue on previous F150s and alot of 2017 models
Ford had done a recall on the cam phasers for the ford raptor. The cam phasers were replaced by ford. Now we are having issues with them again just 3 years later and ford will not provide any assistance with repairs which cost around 5000 dollars to fix. We bought this truck 6 months ago. I don’t think it’s fair or possible for there to already be an issue as this part was only replaced 3 years ago.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 51,000.
Mileage: 51,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was a heavy white smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred when the vehicle was purchased. The contact stated that the vehicle was covered under warranty and was repaired by the dealer. The contact called the dealer and was informed of a possible recall for the failure; however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under warranty. The failure milage was approximately 169,000.
Mileage: 169,000
My truck, a 2017 Ford F-150 3.5L Ecoboost, started making a very loud rattling noise every time I started the engine in the morning. After doing some research online, it became apparent that the issue was due to my VCT (Variable Camshaft Timing). VCT is a FORD DEVELOPED technology that supposedly improves engine performance, fuel efficiency and reduces emissions. I was sold on this technology when I purchased the truck brand new from the dealership back in 2017. I brought my truck into the Ford dealership where I purchased the truck, and was told that this is a KNOWN issue with my particular model. Apparently, Ford is aware of this issue because the Gen 1 trucks (older versions of mine) had the same issue. The problem was supposedly fixed in the Gen 2 versions (my truck), but it turns out that is not true. Ford even has a financial aid program for this problem, where they help cover costs for repair if the truck is under 70k miles or under 84 months old. My truck has 56k miles on it, but is 86 months old, so I am being denied financial compensation. This should be a recall because Ford developed this technology and is clearly aware of the issue. Not only is my truck not maintaining steady RPM, it has reduced power output and I am worried about it seizing or stalling on the freeway while driving. My family and I have driven Ford vehicles forever and we have been very loyal customers for generations. It's a shame to say that I am very disappointed in Ford as a company and will no longer be buying their products moving forward. This needs to be recalled and Ford's customers deserve to be compensated for this ineffective Ford developed technology.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while cold starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal amount of white smoke coming from the tail pipes with a burning odor outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was determined that the cylinder head was cracked, and either the cylinder head or the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Mileage: 85,000
2017 F150 - V8 - 6Sp/Automatic Transmission; Original Owner; 91.5k miles; lead frame issue.. Vehicle downshifted on it's own and check engine light came on.. additional issues with vehicle not starting and transmission not showing in gear.. Dealership finally diagnosed with lead frame issue.. Research shows recall on 2011>2016 F150's for identical issues and lead frame replacement but tells me that although recalls show a pattern, my 2017 is not covered! $1519 repair!!
My cam phasers are starting to go out vehicle has 97,000 miles. Also, the screen display for stereo goes black frequently.
Cam phaser needs replaced. Received Customer Satisfaction Program letter 21B10 in October 2021 which expired on February 28, 2022. At the time I wasn’t having the problem so I filed the letter away. Berglund Ford has determined my undesirable noise issue is indeed the cam phaser. I need the CSP letter to be reissued with a current date so my truck can be fixed and mailed to my current address please. I understand the same dealership currently has 3 Ford trucks in their service department for the same reason. Why has this issue not been adjusted as a recall instead of a Customer Satisfaction issue? The undesirable noise is getting worse and distracting when I’m driving. I only have a little under 40,000 miles on my truck and it has been well maintained.
My engine had cam phasers problems prior to the release of the recall (found here [XXX] ). Approximately 50,000 miles later the problem happened again because the new phasers were the same faulty design as the old ones. The recall fixes the issue with a new design phasers. However due to the way it's worded, Ford refuses to repair my vehicle. There should be a new recall extending the time frame and mileage. Mileage should also be counted between repairs. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Transmission down shifted into first gear. The tires locked up and the truck began sliding down the highway. I managed to steer the vehicle to the side of the road.I was driving about 60mph down a fairly busy highway. After the vehicle came to a stop it had to be towed to a dealership.
The codes I uploaded the dealer is telling us that it is now requiring a new engine. All of the issues has an NTHS bulletin and is a recall on the same trucks same year except my Vin is cut off and not included, but is having the same exact issues as the ones in the recalls
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the image of a key was illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle at the residence, the contact became aware that there was an oil leak on the ground underneath the engine. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that one of the cylinders in the engine was failing and there was an unstated failure within the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,322.
Mileage: 37,322
After the vehicle was started, it made a loud fatal noise. When the engine was opened up, it had a broken timing chain and bent valves. Warning lights appeared after the motor quit. The vehicle had only 44,000 miles and was not used roughly. It had the routine oil changes. We contacted the local dealership and was told that it may take more than a year to get a replacement engine and that because it was out of warranty, there was nothing that could be done for us. We have the vehicle in a storage area while we try to decide what to do with it.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he observed a noise coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was restarted but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers were fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,350.
Mileage: 36,350
rattle during start up. VCT Cam phaser/timing chain tensioner rattle when starting up. Possible loss of oil pressure in the tensioner.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with cam phaser failure. The contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed of the Technical Service Bulletin: 23-2143; however, the contact was informed that the bulletin had expired. The contact stated that the vehicle had been taken to the dealer for the persistent failure since September 2022. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under any special programs or recalls. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,200.
Mileage: 72,200
I’ve taken the truck to a ford dealership and after running diagnostics they’ve told me they have to replace the whole transmission the problems I reported before they ran diagnostics were that when driving on hills or moving from a stop to get into traffic the vehicle will go from 4th gear to 1st and won't accelerate. When going into reverse it buffers and takes a second to engage in gear. After this happens I'm alerted with "Powertrain system fault" This causes a safety issue for me and others because on hills it won't accelerate and it rolls backwards. From a stop trying to get into traffic it won't move and becomes a collision waiting to happen. Before I took it in to a Ford dealership to look at , these problems became an everyday issue and the problems always happen and I was forced to not drive it to avoid further damage. The only warnings are "Powertrain System fault" No symptoms and first appeared late June of 2024.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle made a knocking sound and then lost motive. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine oil pump failure, and it was determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 59,296.
Mileage: 59,296
Ford, the dealership, has diagnosed my vehicle with a Cam Phaser Issue. This should be covered under Fords Customer Satisfaction Program #21N03. Unfortunately Ford has outlined that my VIN is not part of this service bulletin even though it is the same 3.5L Eco boost engine outlined in the service bulletin
Engine has began making lots of noises such as ticking and banging. Loss of power when driving the vehicle, extremely high fuel consumption resulting in maybe 10mpg with an 2.7 eco boost engine. Every start up of the vehicle results in large clouds of blue smoke emitting from the exhaust. I believe my engine is having the same failure as the new recall and my vehicle shall be included even though it’s a 2017. Why is mine not included when all the signs are pointing to the exact same issue. For the exact same engine
We have purchased this vehicle as a used vehicle and shortly after we purchase, the check engine light came on. We were advised to replace some solenoid(s) on the engine but that did not address the issue. The technician advised that we can continue replacing parts in the engine that would total around $3000 but there is no guarantee that it will address the issue and the most common fix they had was to replace the engine as this seems to be a common problem around F150 owners. We have received a second opinion from a local Ford dealership and they recommended replacing the engine as well which we ended up doing.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound on cold starts. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was related to Ford Campaign Number: 21N03. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the cam phaser was previously replaced under an Extended Warranty coverage; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
Mileage: 35,000
I am writing to formally submit a complaint regarding persistent and significant issues with the cam phasers in my 2017 Ford F-150 3.5 EcoBoost. I purchased the vehicle in December 2022 with 70,000 miles on it. Since then, I have experienced ongoing cam phaser problems, which have led to considerable inconvenience and expense. In February 2023, with 82,000 miles on the vehicle, I took it to a dealership for diagnoses. Unfortunately, this repair was quoted at $8,000. The repair involved: •Checking engine light diagnosis and verification of cam phaser failure. •Removal and replacement of timing chains, phasers, chain tensioners, valve covers, gaskets, and other related components. •Reinstallation and testing to ensure the problem was resolved. I believe Ford should cover these costs since the cam phaser issue is widely known and documented as a design flaw in the 3.5L EcoBoost engines, particularly those produced before 2021. Ford acknowledged this issue and updated the cam phaser design in 2021, but many owners, including myself, have experienced failures despite adhering to recommended maintenance and service procedures . I urge the NHTSA to investigate this matter further and hold Ford accountable for the costs associated with these known defects. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
After researching, I found multiple videos on YouTube and hundreds of replies saying that people have had the same problem and don't know why there is not a recall on this problem. 2017 ford 3.5L eco boost engine has plastic valve covers that crack and leak oil(dangerous due to flammability). I found this problem since I was researching a vvt solenoid after scanning and finding code p0022. I have not replaced the solenoid due to this problem. If the valve covers keep cracking, this code will continue to pop and it will be an endless loop of replacing parts. Please help. Pictures don't load. Please reach out if you need any additional information or closer up pictures. I can provide anything you need. Sincerely, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
I have defective Cam Phasers for the second time resulting in rattling on startup. For the first event, the issue was handled under warranty. I understand that the cam phasers have been redesigned and he old design was apparently installed in my vehicle. This repair is extremely expensive and even, Cynthia, the Ford Cust Svc rep stated that this is a very common issue. The second event started [XXX] with about 125,000 miles on my odometer. Ford Case # is [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
My F150 has an inherent design defect which makes them predisposed to leak coolant, including allowing the coolant to seep into the engine cylinder, which causes overheating and cylinder head cracking, and can cause the engine to misfire, suddenly stall, or even catch fire while driving. My truck currently has this issue it have white/gray smoke coming from the exhaust and has a coolant leaking issue causing it to come out of the tailpipe. This is 100% a manufacturing issue. I have always had my maintenance done at the dealership, examples of oil changes, and things like that. I have owned the vehicle since brand new engine issue is at no fault of mine.
I am writing to formally submit a complaint regarding persistent and significant issues with the cam phasers in my 2017 Ford F-150 EcoBoost. I purchased the vehicle in December 2019 with 40,000 miles on it. Since then, I have experienced ongoing cam phaser problems, which have led to considerable inconvenience and expense. In February 2022, with 92,000 miles on the vehicle, I took it to a dealership for reprogramming as per Ford’s Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP). Unfortunately, this did not resolve the issue. The cam phaser problems persisted, ultimately resulting in a major repair on June 17, 2024, when the truck had 134,000 miles, costing $4,100. The repair involved: •Checking engine light diagnosis and verification of cam phaser failure. •Removal and replacement of timing chains, phasers, chain tensioners, valve covers, gaskets, and other related components. •Reinstallation and testing to ensure the problem was resolved. I believe Ford should cover these costs since the cam phaser issue is widely known and documented as a design flaw in the 3.5L EcoBoost engines, particularly those produced before 2021. Ford acknowledged this issue and updated the cam phaser design in 2021, but many owners, including myself, have experienced failures despite adhering to recommended maintenance and service procedures . I urge the NHTSA to investigate this matter further and hold Ford accountable for the costs associated with these known defects. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
My F150 has had the VCTS Units replaced four times. Two times at my expense costing me over $2000 each time. Ford fixed the problem under warranty once while it was still under warranty. They also did a reprogram that was to fix the problem but the problem did come back. I have now had to replace the VCTS twice at my expense for a total of four times since purchasing the truck and each time I am told the new parts are the fix. The second problem is the transmission slams out of gear while accelerating to pass other cars. Truck started to jerk and stop and shift sporadically into different gears. attached is one receipt. More are available. I will have one more after today's submission for nearly $2000 is repair for the same fix in under 50,000 miles since the last fix.
The contact's boyfriend owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the turbo needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer again, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and shutoff. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000.
Mileage: 83,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an independent mechanic, where it diagnosed that the timing chain and cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
Mileage: 110,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly shifted into gear without driver input. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact that the vehicle was not under recall. The contact stated that a diagnostic test determined that the failure was due to a wheel speed sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
Mileage: 107,000
The Camphasers on my vehicle do not work properly. This component of the engine is vital to acceleration, and if they go out, acceleration is delayed. This makes it very difficult to operate, especially on highways, interstates, and other major roadways. The 2018 Year make of this same vehicle has been recalled for the same issue. Though it is the same engine (prone to the same issues), it is a different year, which means I cannot get my issue fixed.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made ticking and rattling sounds. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a cam phaser and camshaft timing unit failure. The dealer replaced the cam phaser and gasket. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 23-2143 (Cold Start Ticking/Tapping/Rattle with Possible No Restart During Auto-Start-Stop Operation); however, the vehicle was not covered under the TSB. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was advised to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.
Mileage: 67,000
THE VEHICLE ENGINE HAS A RATTLE NOISE EVER TIME ITS STARTED. IT CONCERNS ME THAT IT MAY COME APART WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. UPON CHECKING THERE ARE OTHER YEAR MODELS INCLUDING THE 2017 FORD F150 WITH THE 3.5L ECO ENGINE THAT HAS HAD RECALLS, BUT THIS VEHICLE DOESNT.
This vehicle has a fatal flaw in the design of the oil pan, that results in consistent leaking regardless of repair that brings up environmental concerns as well as safety concerns in leaving the vehicle stranded in potentially unsafe conditions. Ford has admitted fault with TSB 20-2051 but has made the scope of vehicles far too narrow in order to skirt responsibility for what is clearly a design mistake by engineers at Ford. They further admitted fault by redesigning the oil pan on the 2018+ F150 models, yet refuse to help the majority of 2017 F150 owners not covered by the TSB due to careful wording. The fact of the matter is this issue affects all F150s of this year, and they are refusing to offer any assistance despite my particular truck about to be receiving its 4th replacement pan. I believe Ford should be held accountable for this and a recall be issued so that owners of these trucks are not expected to pay thousands of dollars to continually fix a blatant design error.
Camshaft phaser failure. We had code P051B which led to sensor replacement. Shortly after cold start engine rattle. Suspect was cam/phaser from web investigating. At 50k miles this should be covered. Ford wants $6,000 to change VCT, Timing belt & faulty cam phasers. Ford acknowledged in 2021 their fault, but this was never issued as recall. We never got ANY letter from Ford. For people like us that have low miles, ONLY get oil changes at Ford regularly, should not be punished for bad installed parts. Camshaft phasers need to be recalled.
The 5.0 Liter V-8 has defective intake manifold runner valves. This is a commonly known problem. This can cause the engine to quit running and lose power at any time. Ford has not had parts to repair for the past 2 or so years
Was driving down the interstate, heading home. Then the truck starting shaking violently and misfiring bad. Took to a shop. Come to find out I Loss compression in my engine while on the interstate. Which caused horrible vibration. And very poor dieverably. Ending up needing an engine replacement at 121,00 miles. And cost 14,000 to do. Happened in February and still waiting for the engine replacement to be done. Ford is behind on motors.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that at cold starts, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine with the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle intermittently shut off while idling soon after the vehicle was started. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the cam phasers. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
Mileage: 135,000
A chronic oil leak from the plastic oil pan. It has been fixed once in 2019, replaced in 2022 and again needs replacement in 2024. Only 39500 miles on the vehicle.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the oil pan was leaking and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.
Mileage: 58,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormally loud rattling sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring increasingly. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not covered under an Extended Warranty. A case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.
Mileage: 30,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound. The contact stated that the failure also occurred while the engine was idling. The contact stated that the failure was recurring. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed, and the mechanics determined that the failure was related to Ford Campaign Numbers: 21N03 and 21B10. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Mileage: 120,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made rattling sounds, and the vehicle experienced rough idling. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 34,900.
Mileage: 34,900
I have a 2017, Ford F150 I have a knocking noise on the engine and I also have oil pan leak. It’s been like this since I had 85,000 mile now I am at 99,000 miles
This truck had the cam phaser cold rattle issue repaired at 42,490 miles. The new parts used were the same problematic part numbers as the original parts, intake part HL3Z-6256-CD and exhaust HL3Z-6C525-CD. The same issue has presented itself again while I am just over the 100K miles extended warranty that I had on the truck. Ford Corporate and the local Ford dealers are well aware of the issue and repaired the problem with the same defective parts. A new part number has been redesigned with a new part number that will actually fix the manufacturing defect, this is intake part ML3Z-6256-A and exhaust part ML3Z-6C525-A. I called the dealer and asked for the repair to be covered under warranty and was told no, I then was directed to contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673 and they admitted they are aware of the problem, but were not willing to help on the financial cost of the repair as the truck was nto under any extended warranty.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The vehicle was repaired under Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N08 Transmission Judder (Power Train) however, while driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle was jerking. Additionally, the gear shifter was stuck and there was an abnormal sound coming from the transmission. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as a low-voltage failure and several unknown codes. The battery was replaced but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the timing belt tensioner and the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was unknown.
Mileage: 132,902
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, while the engine was idling, there was a mechanical whining and ticking sound coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer who informed the contact that the cam phasers were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Mileage: 58,000
-3.5L turbo engine cam phaser rattle when starting. Yes - I do not believe safety is at risk -this is a common know problem per customer stratification program 21N03. When I contacted the dealer, they did not show this number so they did not look at it. -My vehicle has not been inspected by anyone. When I contacted the dealer, they hid not have the 21N03 in their system. -I do not think my safety was at risk -There are not any warning lights or messages. I do have a rattle at start up (mainly cold startup). It appears that the customer satisfaction program ended in January of 2023. My vehicle did not have the noise at that time or at least it was not noticeable. Since covid I have not driven the normal amount of miles so my vehicle is still within the mileage limit, however the date ended and to my knowledge I was not notified that there was an expiration date.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to start. There was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing motive power while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, opened a case, and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, there was a loud ticking sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics where it was diagnosed that there was a cam phaser malfunction and that the timing chain and an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer where the diagnostic result was confirmed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Mileage: 115,000
He CAM Phasers have gone bad and I was told some F150 model years had this defect covered as part of a previous recall, but not the this particular year and make. The replacement cost avg 4k-5k and when you read the various blogs, this is a recurring problem.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle in the morning, the vehicle was idling roughly. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent, but the vehicle took longer to run smoothly without the vibration at start-up. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact stated that the dealer was aware of the failure. The contact stated that previously the vehicle had experienced the same failure and was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Mileage: 100,000
Well the last few days in colorado its been cold and every morning when i get in my truck the guage cluster does not come on. I have a few flashing lights but nothing else works. I am not sure what all is effected by this problem. After about 10 min. everything goes back to working as it should. but then the next day it happens agian. I have done some research and this is a problem that ford has had in the past that they had fixed on vehicals that were built up to the month before mine.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed. The transmission was shifted hard, and the vehicle jolted. There was a knocking and chiming sound detected in the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.
Mileage: 32,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine at start-up. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer informed the contact that there were no recalls associated with the VIN. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the cam phasers. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle there was a grinding metal sound coming from the engine department. The vehicle began making a tapping sound while idling. The sound had become more pronounced over time. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the variable camshaft timing (VC)T had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that there was no recall or warranty coverage on the vehicle. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 75,500.
Mileage: 75,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. The contact stated that after several attempts, the vehicle restarted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was also advised to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Auto START/STOP inadvertently activated, causing several other electrical systems to malfunction. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled to the side of the road, turned off the vehicle, removed the ignition key, and then restarted the vehicle. The failure had recurred twice within 4 months. The last failure occurred while driving approximately 70 MPH, and the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and waited to restart the vehicle. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and it was confirmed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 154,000.
Mileage: 154,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. Additionally, the fuel efficiency had decreased. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the VCT unit and camshaft timing components had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and transferred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 53,000.
Mileage: 53,000
2017 ford f150 CAM PHASER ISSUES less than 100 miles on it
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and accelerating, there was a loud rattling sound coming from underneath the hood of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the cam phaser had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the failure was related to NHTSA ID Number: 10201090 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Mileage: 58,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH there was a grinding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact looked to determine what was causing the failure and found oil leaking from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the dealer and a diagnostic test was performed. The vehicle was diagnosed with an IWE 4-WD actuator failure. The vehicle was in the process to be repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 83,500.
Mileage: 83,500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 68 MPH on the freeway, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The vehicle was steered off the highway where the vehicle started chugging. The vehicle was towed to a hotel and parked. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced because a spark plug had fractured and fallen inside the engine causing damage to the cylinders. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,582.
Mileage: 50,582
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon parking the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts, with the "Charging System - Service Now" displayed on the instrument panel. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer and the contact was informed that the starter, oil pan, and cam phasers needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact was informed that the repairs were not covered under warranty or recall. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.
Mileage: 73,000
Cam Phaser and Oil Pan, failure do the manufacturers defective parts and applications
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a rattling sound coming from the engine compartment and the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed a vapor blockage was present in the engine and all the four VCT units needed to be replaced. The VCT units were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, there was a whistling sound underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission separator plate was faulty due to corrosion buildup and was pushing against the torque converter. The transmission separator plate was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 39,500.
Mileage: 39,500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser springs needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the cam phasers were previously replaced in 2021 at 40,000 miles; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a portion of the repair cost would be covered. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.
Mileage: 89,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine overheating warning light illuminated, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact restarted the vehicle and drove to the shoulder of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle and allowed the engine to cool down. The contact then restarted the vehicle and drove the vehicle to the residence and turned the vehicle off. The contact restarted the vehicle and heard an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed cam phasers and a failed head gasket. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Mileage: 100,000
My F150 has been diagnosed to have faulty cam phasers which is a known problem. Ford claims my truck is not part of their recall. The year and where it was manufactured fits the criteria of the initial recall. Ford is unwilling to recognize the fault cam phasers.
I have a 2017 Ford F150 XLT four-wheel-drive super crew that the oil pan is now needing to be changed for a third time I first took it for its first oil change in 2018 on May 24, 2018. The oil pan was replaced again I took it for an oil change it was leaking again and was changed on March 17, 2021 now today November 8, 2023 I take it again to be have the oil changed and I find out that it is leaking again. I was informed that the dealership is not responsible to replace it a third time. This is a defective oil pan evidently for this make and model and I don’t feel it’s right that I should have to pay approximately $1200 to have it replaced for a third time, I would like to see or have someone call me to explain to me why I should be paying for something that has already been replaced twice. This is a defect and it should be a recall. The dealership said it’s not the first one that is doing this but so far no one knows who to call at Ford corporate in order to find out how to get Ford to replace it for free. I have owned nothing but Fords in my life I do all my oil changes on a regular basis at the Ford dealership. At this rate I will have to change out that plastic oil pan approx every 2.5 years.
Upon startup, the engine produces a loud “rattle” sound. It has consistently gotten worse. My local Ford dealer advised this is called a “phaser” for the camshafts and that they have failed. Ford has already issued a recall for this problem on trucks like mine, but for unknown reasons, my truck is NOT included. I have been advised that it is only a matter of time until there is a catastrophic engine failure. It has already been demonstrated that this part is defective, yet Ford refuses to address the problem in its entirety. I want Ford to honor their commitment and repair ALL affected trucks with these defective parts.
I had a complete engine failure in my 2017 Ford F-150 2.7-liter V6 turbocharged (twin turbo) truck. The safety of myself and four family members were put at risk when this engine failure occurred, as we were driving at approximately 55 mph. My truck was taken to a Ford dealership were they confirmed the engine failure. I am currently awaiting new engine from Ford (a remanufactured engine), but they are currently on back order with no estimated time of arrival provided. I will happily make the vehicle available for inspection (via the Ford dealership). The vehicle has not been inspected by another party (outside the Ford dealership). There were no warning lamps or messages that appeared before the failure. One symptom, a strange "muffler sounding" noise, did start about 5-10 minutes before the failure. This failure seems like it could be related to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration current investigation into this particular motor. See reference here - [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
It is a known defect in the 2.7 ecoboost engine that the driver side turbo oil supply line fails, causing engine oil to pool during a start up after a cold soak. The smoke produced causes several safety risks. 1. The smoke obstructs the rear camera. 2. The carcinogenic smoke causes a health and environmental hazard 3. The burning of oil can also lead to excessive parts wear and possible engine failure, which, given at the right time, could lead to injury. There are countless cases all over. When I notified the dealership they informed me it is a repair left at the responsibility of the consumer.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that oil was leaking from the vehicle. The contact had to add additional oil. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred and two weeks later, oil was again leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the oil pan needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the same local dealer, where it was determined that there was too much pressure on and that a plastic oil pan was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB Number: 19-2205 and TSB number: 23-2083. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Mileage: 62,000
I was driving at highway speeds (60mph) in congested traffic on a road with a steep incline with no shoulder when the truck suddenly went into limp mode when it downshifted. The engine went to idle and I had to coast to the far edge of the right line before coming to a stop. Multiple cars around me had to take evasive action. This could have been catastrophic if I had been crossing an intersection. Similar reports online indicates issue with the Electronic Throttle Body which creates an error that causes the truck to go into limp mode. Turning the truck off and back on again reset the condition so I could safely pull off to a side road to further evaluate. The limp mode feature is entirely unsafe and places the safety of the vehicle's mechanical components over the safety of the occupants. I would rather damage or destroy my engine in the process of safely exiting the roadway than come to an unexpected stop in an unsafe location.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle on a cold start, there was an abnormal rattling noise detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who referred him to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000.
Mileage: 78,000
The engine oil pan and drain plugs are plastic and tend to develop a leak over time that drips directly on the exhaust. This could become a fire hazard if your vehicle is hot enough. Has been replaced with OEM parts and eventually the same thing happens. No warning lamps.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, oil was discovered leaking in the driveway. Upon investigation, the contact discovered that the same failure had also occurred prior to him owning the vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer twice for the same failure; however, the failure returned after each repair. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The contact was then transferred to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Mileage: 70,000
The IMRC fails on the intake manifold causing a massive loss of power to potential limp mode at any point during driving speeds. This ia known issue for 2015 to 2017 F150's and mustangs with the coyote 5.0 V8.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while the vehicle was idling at a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to shift to park(P) and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, he heard a loud rattling sound under the hood of the vehicle and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast off the roadway safely. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. An undisclosed dealer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was informed to notify the manufacturer of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to call the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 97,800.
Mileage: 97,800
Cam phaser rattle has progressed into loss of power in vehicle and unreliable performance. My engine will shutter and when gas pushed it feels like it is in limp mode.This started occurring after the phaser volume progressed and in my opinion after independent research the cam phaser lockout pen is slipping. Ford will not honor their own TSB to remedy although I am affected and within mileage range.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, he heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03, and the VIN was included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle had been repaired prior to him owning the vehicle. The failure mileage was 83,000.
Mileage: 83,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 58,000.
Mileage: 58,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who found that there was little engine oil in the vehicle and a failure with the cam phasers. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to Technical Service Bulletin: 19-2365, but the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 145,000.
Mileage: 145,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while depressing the accelerator pedal after stopping at a traffic light, the vehicle accelerated to approximately 10 MPH and the engine started to shudder. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was an intermittent at first and occurred during cold start but became a recurring failure. The contact stated that the failure caused the vehicle to lurch forward while attempting to move. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic; however, he had spoken to a dealer. The contact stated that he previously received Customer Satisfaction Program: 21B10 (Software Update PCM) and the update was performed. The contact stated that he was advised by the dealer that the application of the Customer Satisfaction Program could lead to other software issues and that the manufacturer had issued subsequent Customer Satisfaction Programs to address the engine failures caused by Customer Satisfaction Program: 21B10. The contact related the engine failure to the application of the update to the PCM under the Customer Satisfaction Program. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 21,000.
Mileage: 21,000
Cam phasers cause intermittent excessive engine rattle upon acceleration. Problem not rectified by Ford recall. Rattle subsides by letting off gas pedal. Rapid declaration upon merging or being followed too close may lead to collision
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F150. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH the contact heard a grinding noising coming from the vehicle and no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the stated that the actuators needed to be replaced but the failure reoccurred and blew out the front ended of the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired several times for the same failure. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that a tech needed to diagnose the vehicle to be cover under warranty. The failure mileage was 60,000.
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, he heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the engine compartment. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the cam phaser had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Mileage: 52,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.
Mileage: 70,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the intake manifold needed to be replaced. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that the part was on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 67,850.
Mileage: 67,850
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound detected. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where a software update was completed, and it was determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 44,474.
Mileage: 44,474
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed as cam phaser rattle. The contact was informed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.
Mileage: 104,000
According to a ford representative my vehicle should have been included in the 21N03 recall but was not. Because of this the cam phasers are failing and I have to repair them. Fords warranty expired 1 January 2023 but my millage is low for the vehicle. Mu vehicle no longer qualified for the repairs. Even tho the defective parts did fail under 65k miles.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal sound during start-up. No warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to a faulty cam phaser; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.
Mileage: 85,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine of the vehicle. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure and was provided information about Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 regarding the cam phaser however, approval from the manufacturer was needed for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 57,500.
Mileage: 57,500
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a rattling sound coming from under the hood of the vehicle. The failure was also present while driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the vehicle and determined that the cam phasers were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 189,000.
Mileage: 189,000
2017 Ford F150 with defective intake manifold Recurrent issue with this 5.0L engine and no replacement part available. Ford is behind thousands requests for this part and is releasing 6/day. My truck purchased new is undriveable and unrepairable. There should at least be a recall for this vehicle.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon start up, there was a rattling sound coming from the hood of the vehicle. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a grinding sound while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the solenoid, VCT solenoid, ECM, and crank case needed to be flushed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the contact state that a week later she noticed that oil had leaked onto the hatch of the vehicle. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was diagnosed, and it was determined that the cam phaser and cam shaft had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the technician had changed the mileage on the odometer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 51,000.
Mileage: 51,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact waited for several minutes and was able to continue driving normally. The service engine warning light and an unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the intake manifold runner control and gaskets had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired due to parts being on backorder. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The contact was informed that there was no recall on the VIN and the contact was referred to NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 117,430.
Mileage: 117,430
The truck started missing at about 96,000 miles. Thought it was plugs. Missing got worse, losing power, vibrations in engine and started shutting off when stopped at a stop light/stop signs. Took it to dealer where it was bought new and they said it was the cam phaser gear. Major repair. Just payed the truck off 2 weeks before I took it to dealer to see what was wrong. In doing a little research I see this is and has been a problem for many years. So I now have a truck that looks almost brand new that I can't drive.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he became aware that the engine was violently shaking. Additionally, the Cam Phaser warning light was illuminated. The contact related the failure to the Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 (Cam Phaser Replacement). The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not included in the Customer Satisfaction Program. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
Mileage: 75,000
Drivers side valve cover is prone to crack and cause oil to leak into hot turbos.
I was driving on the highway when my truck randomly began to sound as if it was in high idle like if I had it in neutral and was still pressing on the gas peddle. A wrench light came on as well as my engine light and I immediately lost power. Once I pulled over and placed it in park all the warning lights disappeared and my truck was fine again. Then it happened a second time but this time it almost caused the person from behind to hit me. I finally got to my destination and my truck was once again fine as if nothing happened. Few days later I was on the highway and it again happened. This time I had to utilize my insurance and have my truck towed back home. It has been an ongoing issue with my gears wanting to slip or feel like they don’t want to engage. Even with my truck constantly shifting hard. I contacted Ford and I am being told that ultimately Im still responsible for charges. I know this is an ongoing problem with the manufacture and I know I am not the only person with an f150 having this issue. I am writing this complaint because it can be a dangerous situation, especially around heavy traffic.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine, and the vehicle shuddered. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the cam phaser was reprogramed under Ford Technical Service Bulletin Number: 21N-08B; however, the failure increased significantly. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the cam phaser was reset; however, the failure worsened. The dealer was notified and informed the contact that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000
Mileage: 95,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving, he heard loud sounds coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 130,000.
Mileage: 130,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, there was a loud rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the cam phasers were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously serviced under a Manufacturer's Extended Coverage program for the failure. The failure mileage was 84,000.
Mileage: 84,000
We bought this 2017 Truck from a privately owned car lot and their mechanic said the truck passed all inspections. There was a little rattle when we bought it and brought it to the car lot owners attention and he still said everything is good with the truck. This truck has giving up problems since we bought it , 1 year ago. and the rattling noise we just found out yesterday 5-12-23 that its a phaser. Has to do with the engine. Its a lot of money to fix it. The customer care service person at Ford told us this truck is maturious for the phaser issues. Ok, if this is happening to a lot of Ford trucks why is this not a recall.
This F150 needs cam phasers replaced (local Ford dealer has diagnosed the problem) and there is a recall on other 2017 F150 VINS but for some reason my VIN isn't coming up with as this issue being covered by a recall. Ford recommended that I submit my VIN to be included. The recall is Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03 https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2021/MC-10204046-0001.pdf. Please add my VIN to this recall as my it is experiencing the cam phaser issue and should be included in it. Thank you for your consideration.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle and driving at slow speeds, the vehicle was rattling without warning. The contact had initially taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who informed him that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. Both the dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, and both stated that the vehicle was not under recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
Mileage: 64,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the failure was related to TSB Number: 21N03-S4. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that he would be charged for the repair since the TSB had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.
Mileage: 52,000
My 2017 Ford F-150 started to make noise on start-up -- sounded like branches were caught in the engine fan. Shortly after this, strangely enough, I received a recall notification from Ford Motor Company in 2020, regarding a Cam Phaser issue. I took it into my local Ford dealer @ 69,000 miles, which qualified me for Ford covered replacement of Cam Phaser, according to the recall notice. The dealer refused to replace it, insisting Ford had not authorized it yet. I am now at 80,000 miles and there has been no change in the start up noise level or duration. But, the dealer still will not repair the truck. Why would Ford send me a recall notice and then not honor it??
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated, and the vehicle would not properly accelerate. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the engine manifold was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Mileage: 101,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while operating the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated that the manufacturer’s notification indicated that an internal engine component had failed and advised to have the vehicle serviced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine cam phaser was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not eligible for the Manufacturer’s Extended Service regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 54,500.
Mileage: 54,500
The intake manifold control runner is broken. I have had it at the service center and Ford states a new manifold has been designed but they are on national back order. The vehicle does not respond trying to accelerate. I was almost in a wreck due to not being able to accelerate. The check engine light came on in early October and the code points to this failure. It is not only dangerous but I cannot get it inspected for emissions and thus cannot get a tag. This part has been on order since October 3, 2022. Ford cannot provide a replacement date.
The contact owned a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving an unknown RV hauling a 2017 Ford F-150 at 70 MPH, the vehicle caught fire from the front end. The contact's husband attempted to extinguish the fire but was unsuccessful. The firefighters were able to extinguish the fire. Police and fire reports were filed. The vehicle was deemed totaled. The vehicle has not been diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
Mileage: 60,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when he started the vehicle, there was a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of Ford Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 (Cam Phaser Replacement) and made a local dealer aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an unknown recall repair, and the contact was made aware that the program had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000.
Mileage: 24,000
The contact's friend owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her friend was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle started decelerating, rattling, and then stalled. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact’s friend was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty due to the mileage. The failure mileage was approximately 201,202.
Mileage: 201,202
Oil pan is leaking and was told that it was a common problem happening. I believe this is unsafe that can leave my family on the side of the road. Yes the problem was confirmed by the dealership service department and was told it has been a problem. There was no warning lamps before this problem. I know that the repair will be $1,100 which I will pay for that on Friday when I pick up the truck.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that he received a notice for Ford Campaign Number: 21B10 (Cam Phaser Rattle) and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer; however, the local dealer informed him that the software update did not need to be completed on the vehicle because the vehicle had not experienced the failure. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the engine would make abnormal rattling sounds. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that he would need to pay a repair fee as he had failed to complete the software update under Ford Campaign Number: 21B10. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 63,200.
Mileage: 63,200
A service bulletin was posted about the oil pan leaking. We take our vehicle to Ford to have the service completed. It was brought to our attention that our oil pan was leaking. Ford had manufactured our vehicle with a plastic oil pan. What compounded the issue is the sensors did not alert the driver the engine oil was low. Ford cannot fix the problem with the faulty sensors. Ford solution to the leaking oil is replacing the oil pan. I feel this is a safety issue and Ford should repair my vehicle at there cost. I should not have to pay because Ford manufactured a vehicle with a very poor design. The leak is not the customers fault, it is a design flaw. If the vehicle operates low on oil it could lose power on the roadway and potentially cause an accident.
I received a letter from Ford stating I have to take my vehicle in to have the Cam adjusted. After getting the vehicle back from the Ford Dealership a problem with the engine shutting off started to occur. After driving the car for a period of time I would stop at a red light and the automatic engine control would turn the vehicle off. When I let off the break the engine would start and I could drive the vehicle. The problem that started happening is when I let my foot off the break the vehicle would stall. This is very dangerous because at busy intersections the vehicle would stall out and I have to place the vehicle in Park and start the vehicle to drive. We have taken the vehicle to the dealership two times and the problem has not been addressed.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon a cold start of the vehicle, an abnormal rattling sound was coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer where a diagnostic test was performed, and the contact was informed that the VVT solenoids were defective. The contact was informed that the dealer was aware of the failure; however, there was no recall for the failure. The manufacturer was also made aware of the failure and provided the same information as the dealer. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Mileage: 100,000
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the engine would emit an abnormal rattling sound that would intensify when the vehicle remained idle for an extended period. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact associated the failure with Ford Campaign Numbers: 21N03 and 21B10. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.
Mileage: 66,000
During service for a recall (possible leaking master brake cylinder) the dealership advised me of leakage from an oil pan beneath the engine block. I assumed it was a matter of tightening the attachment bolts or possibly replacing the gasket. I was then informed that Ford glues the pan to the engine block and the oil was seeping through the glue. Further, the repair was to remove the existing pan and the residual glue from the block and replace with a new pan as the glue cannot be removed from the existing pan. The repair was estimated at $950. I have never heard of gluing on that critical part. Glue will eventually fail at which the pan will separate from the block and be ejected onto the street along with oil. As a design engineer I am amazed that glue is an acceptable assembly procedure.
Transmission gears sporadically shift into other gears while driving causing the causing the engine and vehicle to jerk unexpectedly decelerate and accelerate without warning causing a wrench slike symbol to illuminate in the dashboard.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was due for an oil change and the contact was informed that the oil pan was leaking. The oil pan was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the oil pan was leaking again. The oil pan was replaced a second time. The contact stated that after receiving another oil change, the contact was informed that the oil pan was leaking again. The oil pan was replaced a third time; however, the failure persisted. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the oil pan needed to be replaced a fourth time. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,765.
Mileage: 45,765
2017 Ford f150 super crew 5.0L V8 engine. Started rough idling at stops when in drive about 5 months ago. It started just completely dying while in idle but never threw a check engine light or any code. Ford dealer didn't have an appointment for weeks. We took it to three different licensed mechanics who could not recreate the issue. We just got the truck back after the 4th stay in the shop and the mechanic mentioned the VVT solenoids being bad. There was an issued recall for this exact same problem but not for the 5.0L on 2017 Ford F150. After some more digging, I see hundreds of this exact issue on the Ford forums.
The coolant line connector on my passenger side turbo is leaking. Causing my truck to overheat, forcing me to have to stop on side of road. I was informed that the water pump is leaking now also after a leak pressure test was preformed.
Incident x2: When coming to a stop after towing, once on the off ramp and the other at the gas station, the truck died/stopped running and would not stay started when trying to restart. Both times, the gas tank was at 50 miles to empty, and while in tow mode, towing a camper trailer. First time we had it towed to dealer, they found nothing wrong, no faulty codes. Second time, after fueling, started the truck and pressed the gas pedal for about 10-15 seconds to RPM at 4000 then let off gas and truck stayed running. Seems something in the gas line, tank or computer system. Does not happen when not towing.
Check engine light came on, took car to certified Ford dealer and found out the intake manifold gasket was cracked. A cracked intake manifold gasket results in poor engine functioning as well as negatively impacts accelerating, endangering both the occupants of the vehicle and those around. This part is on backorder with Ford for over 1400 customers, we are the 1400th so who knows how many in total are actually affected. Ford needs to be held responsible for this faulty part.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford-F 150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer for an unknown recall, where it was confirmed that there was a loss of motive power without warning. The local dealer attempted to repair the failure; however, was unsuccessful. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000.
Mileage: 85,000
The engine formed a premature oil leak around the oil pan.
The engine rattles on cold start. It has been diagnosed with a cam phasers failure issue. The truck has 74000 miles on it and has had regular maintenance. This is an ongoing known issue with Ford and this engine. How has Ford managed to get away with not having a recall for this?
At 56,000 miles Anti freeze started to disappear from reservoir. After refilling it, noticed 2 weeks later an empty coolant reservoir again. Truck gave a "misfire" and "turbo charger " code. 8 weeks later truck had cylinder heads replaced.
Safety Concern: Potential engine failure at speed. Cam Phasers cause loud rattle on cold start. Sound is alarming, as if the engine will fail. Engine light came on, dealer tested and recommended cam phaser repair & replacement. FORD would not pay for repair b/c mileage over 90K. I paid for 1st repair 11OCT2019, failed 2nd time 09Nov2020, Dealer repair under warranty. Received letter from Ford "Customer Satisfaction Notice: to have Powertrain Control Module reprogram, completed 17NOV2021. Engine rattle on cold start occured 3rd time, Dealer told me I'm on a waitlist in Jan2022. Notice to bring vehicle in, 9May2022 for diagnosis, same problem. Ford Customer service contacted twice, Ford refuses to repair again under warranty. Told me to file this complaint. Dealer would not repair under warranty, because Ford will not cover 2nd repair. Dealer told me there is nothing they can do and referred me to file this complaint.
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle experienced engine failure. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with cam phaser failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,300.
Mileage: 71,300
Shift indicator light will flash and go off. Check engine light and wrench light comes on for coded P0706, P0707, P1702, P1921. U0401. Needed range sensor. Shifted when it wanted to and quit altogether then start back up. Had range sensor replaced.
Cam Phasers are failing and causing engine oil pressure to fail as well as timing to jump. This is a major concern and can cause a serious accident if a engine seizes. Ford did not issue a recall but if you bring it in then they tell you. was never notified of issue and now that i am over 90,000 miles it is no longer warrantied. they do a reprogram but it makes the issue worse.
The Cam Phasers have failed. I have done all the Computer resets, both did not work, the truck is supposed to have them replaced. I have contacted Ford Customer service to no avail. The simply do not return my calls. I have left numerous messages regarding the delivery date for the parts necessary to replace my Cam Phasers. The vehicle has not caused a safety issue yet however the problem seems to be getting worse leading me to believe it will become unsafe to drive. Byers Ford Dealership has confirmed the problem however they have no idea when the parts for the cam phasers will be shipped. The Check Engine light came in August or September of 2021. I had this checked by an independent mechanic as well as the Ford Dealership. The problem as I see it is Ford has had a problem with their Cam Phases since 2005 and has done little or nothing to correct the problem. A little research and you can find out the the failure rate for Cam Phasers is around 40%. Seem to me NHTSA should have forced the manufactures to correct this problem a long time ago. It appears you are allowing the manufacturers to sell vehicles that have little value after the cam phasers fail as the replacement is not a permanent fix.
Plastic oil pan has leaking drain plug even after installing new drain plug. This is a danger to the environment and roadways due to leaving oil drips throughout the roadways traveled.
The truck will stall while sitting at a stop sign, red light, waiting to turn. You can feel the truck idle and watch the tac bounch up and down before it stalls. Wants to stall when the gas is applied while pulling across an interseciton or from the stopped position. Intake manifold has been replaced twice in a 2 month period. The intake manifold caued the check engine light to come on, but did not correct the stalling issue.
Check engine light on error code P2007 Runner control was replaced via Ford OEM PART #FR3Z 9J559 C Ran well for 2 days then stopped working.
Oil pan is leaking TSB 20-2051 superceeds a previous TSB. After searching online this is a known issue acknowledged by the mafacturer affecting numerous vehicles that should be covered through a manufacture recall. The latest TSB states to replace the plastic oil pan with with a metal oil pan. This is an obvious manufacturing defect that consumers should not have to pay to repair.
Eastbound I-94 around Burns Harbor, IN. High speed, high density traffic. High temperature warning illuminated on dash while the temperature gauge went to full cold. Within seconds the engine lost power, forcing me to navigate to the shoulder of the highway. I was successful, but the loss of power and the resulting speed differential put myself and other traffic at a significant risk of collision. The vehicle was shut down and checked for any signs of overheating. With no signs of overheating the vehicle was restarted and we continued to our destination. The following day the problem was diagnosed by Castle Ford, Michigan City, Indiana as a faulty cylinder head temperature sensor; there was not a problem with high temperature. The sensor has been replaced and there has been no further issue.
The contact owned a 2010 Newmar Essex RV hauling a 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor. The stated that while driving at 60 mph, he was alerted by another driver that the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor, had caught fire. The contact stated that the fire started from the hood and grille assembly of the vehicle. The contact attempted to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher, but was unsuccessful. The fire engulfed both vehicles. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. A police report and fire department reports were filed. No medical attention was received however, the contact stated that his cat was injured. Both vehicles were towed to a wrecking yard and was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The vehicles will later be towed to salvage yard for the insurance company to perform an investigation. The dealer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a complaint was filed with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 45,846.
Mileage: 45,846
AFTER TOWING MY 2017 FORD F150 ECOBOOST EXHIBITS AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP WHILE TOWING. EXACT SAME ISSUE AS BELOW TSB, JUST MINE IS A 2017 MODEL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 2.7L - WHILE TOWING - INTERMITTENT ENGINE STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 27-NOV-2017 18- 2249 16 AUGUST 2018 MODEL: FORD 2018 F-150 ISSUE: SOME 2018 F-150 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.7L ECOBOOST ENGINE AND BUILT ON OR BEFORE 27-NOV2017 MAY EXHIBIT AN INTERMITTENT ENGINE STALL WHEN COMING TO A STOP WHILE TOWING. ACTION: FOLLOW THE SERVICE PROCEDURE STEPS TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. WARRANTY STATUS: ELIGIBLE UNDER PROVISIONS OF NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE WARRANTY/ESP COVERAGE LIMITS/POLICIES/PRIOR APPROVALS ARE NOT ALTERED BY A TSB. WARRANTY/ESP COVERAGE LIMITS ARE DETERMINED BY THE IDENTIFIED CAUSAL PART AND VERIFIED USING THE OASIS PART COVERAGE TOOL. LABOR TIMES DESCRIPTION OPERATION NO. TIME 2018 F-150 2.7L: REPROGRAM THE PCM (DO NOT USE WITH ANY OTHER LABOR OPERATIONS) 182249A 0.3 HRS. REPAIR/CLAIM CODING CAUSAL PART: RECAL CONDITION CODE: 04
Mileage: 50,000
IT IS KNOWN THAT FORD HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE CAM PHASERS ON THEIR 3.5 ECO BOOST ENGINE. MINE WENT BAD AND WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY IN NOVEMBER 2019 AND APPROXIMATELY 45,000 MILES. NOW AT 70,000, THE CAM PHASERS ARE NEEDING REPLACED AGAIN. FORD IS REFUSING TO COVER THIS EXPENSE AS MY TRUCK IS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY. IT IS ALSO KNOWN THEIR CAM PHASER FIX DOES NOT SOLVE THE ISSUE, THUS THE PROBLEM IS RECURRING. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND SHOULD BE COVERED IN FULL. THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE EFFECTING THE MAJORITY OF FORD 3.5 ECO BOOST ENGINES. WHY WILL FORD NOT OWN UP TO THIS MANUFACTURING DEFECT?
Mileage: 70,000
VEHILCE HAS A CHRONIC UNREPAIRABLE OIL PAN LEAK, INDICATIVE OF ENGINES PRODUCED IN THE KANSAS CITY OR DEARBORN PLANTS, NHTSA ID#10143101 JUN22,2018, FORD HAS REPLACED THE VEHICLES OIL PAN FOUR TIMES.
THE DRIVERS SIDE VALVE COVER CRACKED WITH LESS THAN 17,000 MILES. FORD WOULD NOT REPLACE AS THE WARRANTY EXPIRED 4 MONTHS AGO.
Mileage: 16,000
MVCT PHASER RATTLE AT 60K MILES. DEALERSHIP WANTS 4-6K TO REPAIR THE TIMING CHAINS.
2017 FORD F-150. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO OIL LEAKS IN VEHICLE. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER THAT WAS DISHONEST AND FAILED TO COMPLETE REPAIRS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT DEALER WHERE THE REPAIRS WERE COMPLETED. *JS
3.5L ECOBOOST ENGINE DIED WHILE ACCELERATING MILDLY ON A HIGHWAY AT 55 - 60MPH. NUMEROUS FAULT LIGHTS CAME ON, INCLUDING SERVICE ENGINE SOON, ADVANCE TRAC, AND VARIOUS OTHER. I COASTED INTO A PARKING LOT, PLACED INTO PARK, SHUT OFF IGNITION, AND RESTARTED. ENGINE SHUTTERED VIOLENTLY, SO I TURNED IT OFF AND WAITED 10 MINS. RESTARTED FINE. DEALERSHIP REPLACED 'HIGH PRESSURE PUMP RING GASKET DUE TO DEFORMATION AND SUSPECTED VACUUM LEAK'. 2 WKS LATER, WAS DRIVING 70MPH ON INTERSTATE AND ENGINE CUT OUT AGAIN. VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WITH 5 LANES OF TRAFFIC AND MERGING TRAFFIC. I COASTED TO A STOP, TURNED OFF IGNITION, AND RESTARTED. AGAIN.. THE ENGINE SHOOK VIOLENTLY AND AS I TRIED TO PULL FURTHER INTO MEDIAN, THE BRAKES COULD BARELY STOP THE TRUCK FROM MOVING DUE TO HIGH REVVING ENGINE. HAD TO TOW TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP 3 HOURS FROM MY HOUSE! BACKLOG WILL TAKE OVER 1 MONTH TO REPAIR!
Mileage: 60,000
AT COLD START, THE VEHICLE MAKES A VERY LOUD RATTLING NOISE. MOST LIKELY THE TIMING CHAIN AND TENSIONERS WHICH FORD IS VERY MUCH AWARE OF ON THESE ECOBOOST ENGINES.
Mileage: 55,000
WHILE TOWING WITH MY 2.7 ECOBOOST THE ENGINE STALLS AND DIES AFTER RUNNING ON HIGHWAY AND PULLING IN TO STOP(USUALLY AT A GAS STATION). IT STARTS BACK UP BUT DIES WHEN PUT IN GEAR. I CAN ONLY GET IT TO RUN BY REVVING THE ENGINE AND QUICKLY PUTTING IT IN GEAR AND GIVING IT GAS QUICKLY. IT SEEMS TO ONLY DO THIS WHEN TOWING.
Mileage: 34,450
LIKE MANY, MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THE 3.5L V6 ECOBOOST F150 I'M EXPERIENCING A RATTLE NOISE WHEN I START MY VEHICLE. THE NOISE ONLY OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTS, AND ONLY LASTS FOR A FEW SECONDS. ONLINE RESEARCH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE IT'S RELATED TO THE TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING CHAIN COMPONENTS. AT JUST 41K MILES, I'M BARELY PAST THE FACTORY WARRANTY PERIOD AND WILL LIKELY BE FORCED TO PAY UPWARDS OF $4,000 FOR REPAIRS. HERE IS A LINK TO A YOUTUBE VIDEO THAT CAPTURES THE SAME NOISE/ISSUE I'M EXPERIENCING: HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/BVS16U_UXMW
Mileage: 41,000
AFTER TOWING FOR MORE THAN 300 MILES THE ENGINE WILL DIE EVERY TIME I COME TO A SLOW DOWN OR STOP. IT WILL RESTART ONLY TO INSTANTLY DIE AGAIN UNLESS THE THROTTLE IS PRESSED REVVING THE ENGINE AND DROPPING IT INTO DRIVE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS ESPECIALLY TOWING AT BUSY INTERSECTIONS WHEN STALLING OUT CAN LEAD TO GETTING T-BONED. THIS ONLY HAPPENS TOWING AND NEVER GIVES A CODE SO FORD SAYS THEY CAN'T FIX WHAT THEY CAN'T SEE.
Mileage: 60,000
WE WERE STOPPED AT A SIGNAL ON A BUSY HIGHWAY AND THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD LEAVING US IN A DANGEROUS SITUATION UNABLE TO ESCAPE THE HEAVY TRAFFIC. A TOW TRUCK PUSHED US OFF THE ROAD UNTIL WE COULD BE TOWED. IT TURNED OUT TO BE A FAULTY STARTER (TRUCK HAS ECOBOOST). I CONTACTED FORD VIA CHAT, AND THEY BASICALLY DID NOTHING. OUR LIVES WERE AT RISK AND THEY NEED TO HAVE THEIR STARTERS IN ECOBOOST VEHICLES INVESTIGATED. THIS IS RIDICULOUS TO MAKE A VEHICLE THAT CAN FOR NO REASON JUST STOP DEAD IN THE MIDDLE OF A ROAD THROUGH NO FAULT OF OURS.
Mileage: 17,200
DRIVER SIDE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY ON A FRONTAL CRASH. MY DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING HWY 583 IN WILKINSON COUNTY ,MISSISSIPPI WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE PAVEMENT STRIKING TWO LARGE TREES.*DT*JB
Mileage: 35,000
WHILE ACCELERATING MY 2017 FORD RAPTOR 3.5 ECOBOOST I NOTICE A LOUD CHIRPING NOISE COMING FROM PASSENGER SIDE. CAUSED BY A WARPED AND LEAKING EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
Mileage: 35,200
VEHICLE WILL ABRUPTLY CHANGE FIRST GEAR IN THE MORNING CAUSING A WHIPLASH MOVEMENT. AFTER THAT FIRST ABRUPT CHANGE IT OPERATES NORMALLY. ALSO OCCASIONALLY, WHILE ON A HILL THE VEHICLE WILL TURN OFF DUE TO THE STOP/START FUNCTION BUT IT WILL NOT TURN ON.
Mileage: 32,000
BOUGHT TRUCK DROVE 40 MILES HOME STARTING MAKING TICKING NOISE. CALLED DEALER SAID COMMON PROBLEM TOOK TO DEALERSHIP COUNDNT FINE PROBLEM. TONIGHT THE MOTOR BLEW UP. DEALERSHIP NOT ANSWERING PHONE CALLS. TRUCK ONLY HAS 30000 MILES ON IT. DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO . TECHNICAN SAID HE THOUGHT IT WAS THE CAM PHASERS BUT THEY DIDN'T FIX IT
Mileage: 31,000
I HAVE 22,500 MILES ON THIS 2017 FORD F150 3.5 ECOBOOST. IT HAS STARTED THROWING A CODE OF PO4DB CRANKCASE DISCONNECT. I HAVE BEEN RESEARCHING AND THERE ARE A LOT OF FORD PRODUCTS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THIS CODE MAKE ENGINE LIGHT COME ON AND STAY ON. IT APPEARS IT'S IN THE COMPUTER SYSTEM, IS MY UNDERSTANDING. SITTING STILL, DRIVING IT DOESN'T MATTER ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON.
Mileage: 21,500
TODAY WAS THE WORST OF THE 4 TIMES THAT THIS SAME SITUATION OCCURRED. I WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY IN DOWNTOWN ATLANTA WHEN I ACCELERATED AND SWITCHED LANES TO PASS A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE. THE TRUCK ACCELERATED FINE BUT WOULD NOT STOP ACCELERATING WHEN I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE GAS PEDDLE. I HAD TO BREAK HARD TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER CAR. AS SOON AS I REMOVED MY FOOT FROM THE BREAK, THE CAR ENGINE REVVED UP AND ACCELERATED FORWARD AGAIN EVEN THOUGH I WAS NOT TOUCHING THE GAS. THIS WENT ON FOR ALMOST 5 MINUTES AND WAS VERY SCARY. I COULD HAVE EASILY HAD AN ACCIDENT. AT FIRST, THOUGHT IS WAS THE CRUISE CONTROL KICKING IN BUT IT WAS OFF. EACH OF THE 4 SITUATIONS OCCURRED WHEN TRYING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO MY DEALERSHIP BACK ON AUGUST 12TH WHEN IT HAPPENED THE 3RD TIME. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG. I KNOW THERE IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK AND NEED TO FIND A SOLUTION BEFORE I OR SOMEONE GETS HURT.
Mileage: 24,319
2017 FORD F-150 2.7L ECOBOOST ENGINE EXHIBITS EXCESSIVE BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST AT START UP. FORD ACKNOWLEDGES AN ISSUE EXIST BUT NO FIX - SSM 47696 - SOME 2017-2018 F-150 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.7L ECOBOOST ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE WHITE OR BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST AT START UP AFTER A COLD SOAK. IF THERE IS NO ASSOCIATED OIL CONSUMPTION CONCERN AND NO DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS PRESENT, DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS AT THIS TIME. ENGINEERING IS INVESTIGATING, MONITOR OASIS FOR UPDATES. FORD ATTEMPTS FIX: TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 2.7L ECOBOOST - EXCESSIVE WHITE OR BLUE SMOKE FROM THE EXHAUST AT START UP AFTER A COLD SOAK TSB 19-2188 ISSUE IS NOT RESOLVED.
Mileage: 18,000
ENGINE RATTLED AT STARTUP AND LACKED POWER. DEALERSHIP REPLACED A STRETCHED TIMING CHAIN STRETCHED AND CAM PHASERS NEEDED REPLACING, ALL UNDER A TSB WHICH WAS NOT INTENDED FOR MY 2017 F150... BUT FOR MY15 AND OLDER. ENGINE RUNS FINE NOW, BUT FORD CUSTOMER CARE WOULD NOT COMMENT ON IT OR PROVIDE CLARIFICATION ON IF REPLACED PARTS ARE ANY DIFFERENT OR BETTER TO PREVENT SAME ISSUE. CONCERN THAT TIMING CHAIN COULD STRETCH AND CAUSE CATASTROPHIC ENGINE DAMAGE NEXT TIME.
Mileage: 30,000
DRIVING FROM CALIFORNIA TO OREGON THROUGH NEVADA ON INTERSTATE WHEN VEHICLE STARTED TO OVERHEAT NEVADA DEALER WOULD NOT EVEN LOOK AT THE VEHICLE. INFORMED FORD MOTOR COMPANY. CONTINUED TO OREGON AND THEN ON TO BOZEMAN MONTANA. VEHICLE IS NOW AT BOZEMAN FORD HAVING THE MOTOR DISMANTLED FOR DIAGNOSIS. WAS TOLD THERE IS A ISSUE WITH THE NUMBER ONE CYLINDER, FORD CORPORATION HAS NOT BEEN OF ANY HELP WHAT SO EVER.
Mileage: 34,000
RATTLE ON START UP. THIS TRUCK SAT FOR A COUPLE OF HOURS TO OVER NIGHT AND THE ENGINE SOUNDED LIKE A DIESEL FOR BETWEEN 15 AND 30 SECONDS. THIS SEEMS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE WITH THE TRUCK ENGINE THE 3.5L ECOBOOST. A GOOGLE SEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE AND REQUIRES THE ENGINE TO BE TORN DOWN. THE COMMON PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE TIMING CHAIN AND TIMING CHAIN TENSIONERS. FORD CORP WAS ABSOLUTELY WORTHLESS IN SUPPORTING THIS REPAIR. THE DEALER WAS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. MY TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON MAY 13 AND I MIGHT GET IT AUGUST 16 OR 17. PARTS WERE ORDERED ON MAY 15 AND ESTIMATED DELIVERY WAS JULY 31. THAT'S UNSATISFACTORY! FORD DID NOT HAVE ANY PARTS AS THERE ARE SO MANY ENGINES BEING REPAIRD FOR THIS ISSUE.
Mileage: 38,000
WHILE DRIVING MY 2017 FROD F 150, 2.7 ECOBOOST ENGINE WITH MY TRAVEL TRAILER IN TOW. MY ENGINE STOPPED RUNNING AS I CAME TO STOP AT THE END OF AN EXIT RAMP. I WAS ABLE TO MANUALLY START THE ENGINE BUT IT REPEATEDLY STALLED IF I DID NOT PUSH ON THE ACCELERATOR. THIS PROBLEM PERSISTED FOR SEVERAL MORE STOP INTERSECTIONS AS I MADE MY WAY HOME. I HAD BEEN TRAVELING BACK FROM A TRIP TOWING MY TT AND HAD MAINTAINED A SPEED AROUND 65 TO 70 MPH. I HAD TRAVEL PROBABLY CLOSE TO 200 MILES SINCE MY LAST STOP. HAD NO PRIOR ISSUES DURING MY TRIP AND AT NO TIME DURING THE ISSUE WAS I EVER WARNED OF AN ISSUE. NO CODES WERE STORED. THE ONLY LIGHT THAT COME ON ON THE DASH WAS THE BATTERY LIGHT WHEN THE ENGINE STALLED.
Mileage: 24,600
UPON COLD START VEHICLE BLOWS BLUEISH/WHITE SMOKE FOR APPROXIMATELY 6-8 SECONDS THEN STOPS. DOES NOT SMOKE WHILE DRIVING AND VEHICLE RUNS JUST FINE OTHERWISE. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID IT WAS A PCV VALVE STUCK OPEN AND THEY RELACED IT.....THAT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM.
Mileage: 24,900
COLD CRANKING NOISE CONCERNING ECOBOOST SYSTEM AND LIFTERS...MAKING LOUD NOISE AND I AM BEING TOLD IT'S NORMAL...PLUS CLUNKING NOISE UNDERNEATH MY TRUCK THAT SOUNDS LIKE THE MOTOR OR THE DRIVE SHAFTS IS GOING TO FALL OUT...I AM ALSO BEING TOLD BY DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS NORMAL...I KNOW BETTER...THE TRUCK IS DEFECTIVE AND UNSAFE. NOW THEY ARE REFUSING TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES.
Mileage: 25,000
SINCE 15,000 MILES VEHICLE EMITS EXCESSIVE BURNT ENGINE OIL SMOKE FROM EXHAUST DURING INITIAL START UP. FORD BECAME AWARE OF THIS MARCH 19, 2019 UNDER FORD CASE CAS17456883, VEHICLE NOW HAS 19,000 MILES, AND NOT FIXED TO DATE. ADDITIONALLY, ENGINE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL OR STATE EMISSION STANDARDS. EXHAUST SYSTEM, EXHAUST SENSORS, AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS CONTAMINATED.
Mileage: 15,000
ON 01-24-2019, I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND NOTICED AN ODOR COMING FROM MY 2017 FORD F-150 TRUCK AND SAW SOME SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. A MOTORIST NEXT TO ME POINTED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TRUCK; I ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOW AND HE SAID HE THOUGHT THERE WAS A FIRE UNDER THE TRUCK. I PULLED OVER, SHUT OFF THE TRUCK, SAW A SMALL FIRE ON THE FRAME UNDER THE ENGINE. THE OTHER MOTORIST PUT IT OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER. A STATE POLICE OFFICER CALLED THE FIRE DEPT. WHO FURTHER EXTINGUISHED THE SMOLDERING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. MY INSURANCE COMPANY SENT AN ADJUSTER WHO CONCLUDED THAT THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY A FAILED PINON SEAL IN THE DIFFERENTIAL, WHICH IS PART OF THE POWER TRAIN. THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT OF FORD MOTOR CO. (OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL) STATED THAT THE FIRE OCCURRED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN ON PAVEMENT IN 4WD. I ASSERT THAT THIS IS NOT TRUE AND IS A TACTIC OF FORD MOTOR CO. TO AVOID HONORING THEIR PRODUCT WARRANTY OR TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR A POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARD.
Mileage: 46,000
OIL PAN LEAKING OIL FROM RTV
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED BLUE SMOKE COMING FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SILL-TERHAR MOTORS (150 ALTER ST, BROOMFIELD, CO 80020, (303) 469-1801), BUT A FAILURE COULD NOT BE FOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,700. *BF*JB
Mileage: 35,700
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE MADE A GRINDING SOUND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NORRIS FORD (410-285-0200, LOCATED AT 901 MERRITT BLVD, BALTIMORE, MD 21222) WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE SOUND WAS NORMAL AND NO FAILURE CODE WAS FOUND. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED A RENTAL VEHICLE WHILE THE TECHNICIAN KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR OBSERVATION. THE TECHNICIAN LATER DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROMISED TO CALL THE CONTACT BACK. THE CONTACT WAS NOT CALLED BACK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
Mileage: 20,000
AT ONLY 19K MILES I DEVELOPED A TIMING CHAIN ISSUE. ITS A KNOWN THAT THE DEALER TELLS ME IS PERFECTLY NORMAL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, A FIRE STARTED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND SMOKE EMERGED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WERE PRESENT AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOT AND THEN TOWED TO BURNWORTH ZOLLARS FORD (309 W US-6, LIGONIER, IN 46767). THE VEHICLE WAS RETRIEVED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000.
Mileage: 44,000
WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE LOSES ALL ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE POWER WITHOUT WARNING, A COMPLETE FAILURE. HAD TOWED TO FORD SHOP AND COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED AND NO FAULT CODE WAS GENERATED. VEHICLE WAS RETURNED WITHOUT REPAIR. A FEW DAYS LATER, VEHICLE DIED AGAIN. NO ELECTRIC NO POWER IN THE MIDDLE OF ROAD. I AM I A WHEEL CHAIR AND COULD NOT GET OUT. RETURNED TO SHOP TODAY AND AM AWAITING THEM TO TRY TO RECREATE THE ISSUE BECAUSE NO WARNING LIGHTS FOR CODES ARE BEING GENERATED WHEN IT FAILS. THIS FAILURE COULD BE FATAL IF WITHIN AN INTERSECTION OR OTHER DANGEROUS SCENARIOS ARE PRESENT. LOSE OF POWER TO STEERING, BRAKES. ALL FUNCTIONS ARE LOST THAT ENGINE POWER AND ELECTRICAL POWER OPERATE>
Mileage: 33,000
I BOUGHT 2017 F-150 PLATINUM FROM LEVITTOWN FORD I OWN IT LESS THAN 1 YEAR AND HAVE NOW 15,000 MILES ON IT. MY PROBLEM FIRST STARTED AROUND MAY OF 2018 IT WAS RANDOM HAPPENING OFF AND ON I WAS GETTING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN I STARTED THE TRUCK ONLY WHEN I STARED IN USUALLY FIRST THING IN THE MORNING OR IF IT SAT FOR MORE THAN 6 OR MORE HOURS. THE PROBLEM GOT WORSE AS THE SUMMER PROGRESSED I MADE MY FIRST APPOINTMENT WITH STEVENS FORD ON 07/10/2018 AFTER BEING TOLD THEY HAD A BACK LOG OF SEVERAL WEEKS AND THIS WAS THE EARLIEST APPOINTMENT I COULD GET. WELL I PICKED UP THE CAR AT NIGHT AND THE CLAIM THEY DID NOT HEAR THE NOISE YET ON THE RECEIPT IT SAYS DUE SHOP OVER LOAD. SO I MADE A APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERSHIP I BOUGHT IT FROM AND THE EARLIEST DATE I COULD GET WAS 07/25/2018 AND THEY WERE FINALLY ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM BEING THE TIMING CHAIN AND CAMS AS PER ATTACHED PAPER WORK. I WAS WITHOUT MY VEHICLE FOR ALMOST ONE MONTH AND NOW AFTER PICKING IT UP I STILL FEEL A SLIPPAGE IN THE ENGINE AS I DRIVE IT. NOW AFTER DOING EXTENSIVE RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THAT THE 3.5 6 CYLINDER ECO BOOST ENGINE HAS HAD THIS PROBLEM DATING BACK TO 2004 AND HAVE REALLY NEVER FIXED THE PROBLEM. IT USUALLY EFFECTS THE ENGINE AFTER THE 60,000 WARRANTY EXPIRES AND I HAVE RARELY SEEN THIS OCCUR IN A TRUCK AS NEW AS MINE. I AM FIGHTING WITH FORD ON ALL AVENUES TO GET MY TRUCK BOUGHT BACK BY THEM BECAUSE I HAVE LOST ALL CONFIDENCE IN THIS PRODUCT.
Mileage: 14,000
ENGINE KNOCKING ON A COLD STARTUP. THE KNOCK IS MORE EASILY HEARD FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE KNOCKING IS THE MOST NOTICEABLE FOR THE FIRST 30 SECONDS OF STARTUP. THIS OCCURS EVERY DAY. THE AMOUNT OF KNOCKING FOLLOWS AN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM.
Mileage: 9,000
VEHICLE HAS 23K MILES AND BLUE SMOKE BILLOWS FROM THE TAILPIPE ON COLD STARTUP. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE CYLINDER HEADS AND VARIOUS O RINGS AND ADVISED THAT THE SMOKE SHOULD STOP AFTER 1-2 WEEKS. IT DID NOT. I RETURNED THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER IN 2 WEEKS AND THEY INSPECTED THE TRUCK FOR 3 DAYS CONCLUDING THAT IT RUNS "AS DESIGNED". BLUE SMOKES STILL BILLOWS FROM THE TAILPIPE ON COLD STARTUP WITH NO APPARENT HELP FROM FORD OR MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP!
Mileage: 22,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 30 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME SYMPTOMS AS LISTED IN TSB: SSM46829 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO EDDIE PREUITT FORD, INC. (710 US-31 HARTSELLE, AL 35640, 256-773-2578) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE THROTTLE SENSOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 14,000.
Mileage: 14,000
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (VONDERAU FORD, 1912 N MECHANIC ST, EL CAMPO, TX 77437) FOR THE FIRST OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE OIL PAN LEAKED OIL. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE PLASTIC OIL PAN WAS CRACKED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,300.
Mileage: 7,300
WITH THE VEHICLE IN PARK, WITH THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE RESTING ON THE TRANSMISSION'S PARKING PAWL, OR RESTING ON THE PARKING BRAKE, WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED, THERE IS AN INTERMITTENT CLUNK THAT CAN BE HEARD. IT CAN VARY FROM NO CLUNK TO A VERY LOUD CLUNK THAT CAN BE HEARD FROM 40FT OR MORE. THIS CAN HAPPEN WHEN VEHICLE IS HOT, COLD, DRIVEN SHORT DISTANCES OR LONG DISTANCES, ON AN INCLINE OR NOT. THE 3 DEALERSHIPS HAVE REPRODUCED THE ISSUE, BUT HAVE CALLED IT NORMAL OR A CHARACTERISTIC. ONE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE DIRECTOR SAYS HIS DEMO VEHICLES MAKE THE SAME NOISE AND THAT ADDING BIGGER TIRES AND A LIFT KIT MADE IT WORSE. HE ALSO SAID AND I QUOTE "BECAUSE ITS NOT ABNORMAL, THERE IS NO FIX". HE STATED THAT FORD TECHLINE SAYS ITS NORMAL AS WELL. VIDEOS I POSTED ON YOUTUBE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=AFFUGORBWTS 2017 F150 DRIVESHAFT CLUNKING ON ENGINE START 3 LEVEL GRADE RESTING ON BRAKE HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=5FGKIOLHCEU 2017 F150 CLUNK CAN BE HEARD 40 FEET AWAY ON STARTUP VERSION 2 HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=O8U0SDNAGS0 2017 F150 DRIVESHAFT CLUNKING ON ENGINE START 4 INCLINED RESTING ON TRANSMISSION IN PARK
Mileage: 100
THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE TRUCK ROLLED TO A STOP. MEANWHILE, SEVERAL WARNING MESSAGES FLASHED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND SMOKE BEGAN POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I GOT OUT AND LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND SPARKS WERE PROFUSELY FLYING. I WALKED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE AND THE ENGINE IGNITED WITHIN 5 SECONDS. THE ENTIRE INCIDENT OCCURRED WITHIN 10-15 SECONDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED.
Mileage: 8,000
TWO DIFFERENT OCCASIONS I WAS DRIVING 65 ON THE FREEWAY, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT STARTED VIOLENTLY SHAKING. THE CAR LOST ACCELERATION AND FLASHED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. ADDITIONALLY I WILL BE SITTING AT STOP LIGHTS AND YOU WILL GET THE SAME SHAKING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Mileage: 2,500
ENGINE STALLS AT STOP (AFTER LETTING UP ON BRAKE AND AUTO START STOP RE-STARTS THE ENGINE) FOLLOWED BY "HILL START ASSIST NOT AVAILABLE" ERROR FLASHES ALONG WITH OTHER BRAKE RELATED ERRORS; VEHICLE ENGINE WON'T TURN OVER/START UNLESS TRANSMISSION IS PUT BACK INTO PARK. UPON RESTARTING ALL ENGINE ERROR/FAULT MESSAGES ARE CLEARED AND THINGS SEEM BACK TO NORMAL. TODAY WAS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE FIRST TIME WAS ABOUT 7 DAYS AGO. THIS IS DANGEROUS SHOULD IT HAPPEN ENTERING AN INTERSECTION. I REPORTED THE PROBLEM TO LIVERMORE FORD AND THEY SAID THAT SINCE IT IS INTERMITTENT WITHOUT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON THEY CANNOT DIAGNOSE IT.
Mileage: 2,000
TOOK DELIVERY 5/8. CALLED DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT 5/17 TO SEE ABOUT ROUGH IDLE AND A FEW MINOR COSMETIC ISSUES. DROPPED OFF 5/25, SERVICE ADVISOR CALLED 5/26 TO TELL ME IT IS BLOWING OIL THROUGH THE PISTONS AND THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE THE HEADS PER A TSB. I STARTED RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND FORD TSB 17-0007. SEEMS THAT F-150S MADE BETWEEN JUNE AND OCTOBER 2016 MIGHT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THE TECHNICIAN PLUGS THE TRUCK INTO THE DAGNOSTICS MACHINE AND IF YOUR VEHICLE IS ONE OF THE UNFORTUNATE ONES, IT EITHER GIVES A CODE FOR HEAD REPLACEMENT OR ENGINE REPLACEMENT. WHY ARE THESE VEHICLES WAITING TO BE SOLD BEFORE CHECKING A CODE? HERE I HAVE A MONTH OLD "NEW" VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN DOWN LONGER THAN DRIVEN. I HAVE BEEN COMMUNICATING WITH FORD CORPORATE SINCE 5/30 REQUESTING EITHER A NEW ENGINE OR VEHICLE. REPLACING THE HEADS SHOULD NOT BE AN OPTION WHEN A CONSUMER HAS 400 MILES ON AN ENGINE. SHOULD BE GETTING AN ANSWER FROM FORD IN THE NEXT TWO DAYS, BUT STILL, IF I AM FORCED TO ACCEPT NEW HEADS, THE REDUCTION IN VALUE OF THE VEHICLE WILL BE TREMENDOUS.
Mileage: 250
MY WASTE GATE HAS MALFUNCTIONED THEN REPLACED BUT HAS BEEN BACK 3X IN 30 DAYS WITH MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOING ON AND SENDING THE TRUCK INTO LIMP MODE WHILE DRIVING.
Mileage: 2,129
ECOBOOST ENGINE, AUTO STOP/START OPTION DISABLED BY PUSHING DASH BUTTON. TRUCK SHUTS OFF WHEN STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT LIKE THE AUTO STOP FUNCTION IS STILL ENABLED BUT THE ENGINE WILL NOT RESTART WHEN YOU RELEASE THE BRAKES. HAVE TO PUT THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL AND MANUALLY RESTART THE ENGINE USING THE KEY. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO ME ON 3 OCCASIONS WITHIN THE LAST WEEK.
Mileage: 1,600
1. MY RAPTOR WAS MADE IN 1/2017. 2. IT TOOK LOTS OF CALLS AND FED EX SHIPMENT OVER NIGHT TO THE DEALER AND 5 DAYS FROM MONDAY TO LATE FRIDAY TO GET THE RAPTOR BACK. FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS FORD COULD NOT SAY WHEN THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE. 3. IT DOES APPEAR THE LEAK IS FIXED. NO LEAK FOUND AFTER DRIVING LOTS SINCE LATE FRIDAY TO THIS AM. 4. PARTS REPLACED ARE AS FOLLOWS PER WORK INVOICE: A. 7652661 OIL DYE ( USED FOR TESTING AFTER PLACEMENT) B. HL3Z*9T516*A TUBE ASY C. BL3Z*6L625*D OIL COOLER AND FILTER ASY D. *W716088*S900 BOLT E. *W715565*S450 BOLT FORD RAPTOR 2017 OIL LEAK CONTINUATION 1. I APOLOGIZE AS I WAS TOO OPTIMISTIC TO THINK MY PROBLEM LISTED ABOVE WAS FIXED. 2.I DROVE THE RAPTOR AFTER PICKING IT UP LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON HOME AND AROUND TOWN AND FREEWAYS OVER WEEKEND FOR ABOUT 200 MILES TOTAL. ( NO OFF ROAD RIDING, NO 4 WHEEL DRIVING, MAX SPEED ABOUT 75 MPH, NO STOMPING ON TUBES FOR EXTENDING PERIODS). I CHECKED FOR OIL LEAK SUNDAY AM, AND TODAY- MONDAY AM-NO LEAK. I TURNED ON ENGINE AND LEFT FOR A SHORT ERRAND AFTER CHECKING TODAY-MONDAY. 3. WHEN I CAME BACK I NOTICED A TIRE TREAD IMPRINT AND WET AREAS ON DRIVEWAY. I PARKED NEXT TO THE DRIVEWAY ON PAVERS WHEN I CAME BACK. I OPENED THE GARAGE TO FIND A HUGE PUDDLE OF OIL. 4. THE BRAND NEW 2 WEEK OLD RAPTOR IS BACK AT THE DEALERS. I WILL UPDATE AS I FIND OUT INFO. I THINK I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL RED RAPTOR LEMON!
Mileage: 500