Ford F-150 Hybrid collision warning problems

Filed Nov 3, 2026 · Driver assistance, Electrical · TN

This happened twice already, the vehicle transmission started to switch to lower gear and eventually lost power, need to pull over in the interstate and restart the vehicle, once restarted the error message disappeared. the following message displayed during the event: Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power: A powertrain or all wheel drive (AWD)/Four Wheel Drive (4WD) fault has been detected, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. followed by : Pre-collision Assist Not Available

Filed Aug 24, 2026 · Brakes, Transmission · IA

First started having problems with 4x4 randomly engaging and then shortly after that a complete loss of braking capability. Warnings of Park Brake Fault, Check Brake System, Reverse Brake Assist not Available, Check Brake System, Park Brake Limited Function, Pre-Collision Assist not Available. This happened at approximately 240 miles on a new vehicle. Took to Ford Dealership, after about 5 days got the vehicle back and drove it about 4 miles before all the brake system lights came on again and another complete loss of braking capability. Had truck towed to dealer the second time (drove the first time and had little to no braking ability which happened during middle of drive). Truck still at dealer with about 270 miles on it now with no solution yet. Ford Engineers have proposed replacing a pigtail for potential loose pin fitment.

Filed Aug 5, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MN · crash

Was stopped behind a car in line in the parking lot. The truck was in drive with the auto hold brake feature enabled. The auto hold disengaged and the car rolled forward rear ending the car in front of me. Collision alert didn't sound as expected. A similar recall came out August 6 for 2025 F150s.

Filed Mar 25, 2025 · Driver assistance · VA

The weather was heavy rain. The road was a two lane rural roadway with a 35mph speed limit. There were no other vehicles present and there were no obstructions in the roadway. As I slowed approaching a stop sign, the collision warning system activated. Traction control activated. The vehicle began braking. The transmission put itself in Park at ~15 mph. When the vehicle stopped moving it turned itself off. The vehicle came to a stop in the lane it was traveling in at the time it began to malfunction. The vehicle transmission would not come out of park. When I attempted to restart the vehicle it activated the horn until it was turned off again. Safety issue was the vehicle sudden stop and coming to rest in the travelled portion of the roadway. The vehicle was towed to Battlefield Ford in Culpeper VA on the date of the incident ([XXX]) and it was returned to me on [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Mar 17, 2025 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 22,075 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, making a right turn and coming to a stop, the check engine and Forward Collision Avoidance warning light were deactivated, and the traction control warning light and other system failure warning lights were illuminated. The contact attempted to depress the brake pedal; however, the brakes failed to respond as needed. The contact coasted down the street and drifted and parked the vehicle. The contact attempted to accelerate; however, after depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The contact drifted and stopped and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who diagnosed that the electronic brake booster had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer contacted the manufacturer and opened a case. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 22,075.

Filed Sep 14, 2024 · Brakes, Driver assistance · MS · crash

On 14 September, at approximately 11am, I rear ended another vehicle a Honda Pilot. I anticipated the vehicle in front of me pulling out into the intersection and took my eyes off that vehicle to look at vehicles approaching from my left. The vehicle in front of me stopped and I hit them moving less than 10 mph. The airbags didn't deploy and the people in both vehicles were fine. However, my 2022 Ford F-150 Platinum is equipped with emergency braking and pre-collision safety features. They did not engage and I hit the vehicle. People cannot rely on these systems protecting them.

Filed Jul 11, 2024 · Driver assistance · AL

My truck is currently experiencing a Front Camera Fault that is resulting the pre-collision warning/assist, adaptive/normal cruise control, and lane keeping warning/assist from operating as designed. Upon dealer inspection on 7/11/24 it is noted that TSB 23-2146 was issued to correct the issue by replacing cables and ultimately the image control camera and module resulting in thousands of dollars in repair costs of a known issue by Ford.

Filed Feb 26, 2024 · Driver assistance · 2,000 miles · WY

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150 Hybrid. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance system warning light illuminated. While driving in the sun at various speeds, the vehicle drifted towards the ditch while there are no other vehicles nearby. The radio was inoperable. The trailer disconnected message was displayed without a trailer being connected to the vehicle. After it rained or after the vehicle was washed, the vehicle was slow to start and went into Accessory mode. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact that they were unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer again; the failure was due to the camera system and the sun. The contact stated that water and sunlight were causing the failure, and water was entering the connectors, but the mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer contacted the Ford engineer in his State, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The dealer called the manufacturer’s engineers at Headquarters, who were unable to determine the cause of the failure and informed the dealer to replace unknown parts. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000.

Filed Jun 19, 2023 · Driver assistance, Transmission · MD

(June 14, 2023) While traveling at 55mph the vehicle suddenly accelerated for about 2-3 seconds and several dashboard lights turned on and flashed not available. (ABS, Traction control, Blinds Spot, pre-collision) I safely pulled over turned the truck off, waited a few seconds. Turned the truck back on, and ABS light was solid on the dashboard. I drove another 15 miles stopped again, and when I restarted the check engine light remained solid. After inspecting the truck, I found gear oil leaking from the right rear tire. I removed the plastic hub cap and discovered sheared off axle bolt. Truck was delivered to dealer for repair.

Filed Jan 3, 2023 · Driver assistance · 1,600 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the contact engaged the Pre-Collision Assist with Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB). The contact stated that his vehicle kept gaining on the vehicle in front of him and was not keeping a safe distance. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact depressed the brake pedal and slowed down. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the vehicle was not equipped with the Pre-Collision Assist system. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 1,600.