Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that the tail lights became filled with water in wet conditions. The water also seeped into the vehicle and dampened the interior. The failure occurred multiple times. The dealer stated that the rubber gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000.
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When I try to start my car all of the warning lights and theft lights flash and the vehicle won't turn. If I leave it for some time and come back and try it, sometimes it will work. When it does work it's only briefly, the A/C goes out but still blows air, the instruments including speedometer go to zero even when I'm on the highway. This is a huge issue due to safety and reliability. I've taken it to a ford dealership, they held it for two weeks and gave it back to me saying it was working fine. On my way back from the dealership, the same thing happened again. This has been a huge hassle and I've had to miss work because of it.
Have been having electrical issues including failing backup camera at night and tail lights not working (dangerous at night) as well as fuses blowing. Dealer could not duplicate but dealer states there is corrosion in the fuse panel because water entered the vehicle. There are several instances where ford is aware of this issue where water is entering the vehicle on the dot.gov and other websites. They are refusing to do anything about it. Please do something about this, ford knows there is an issue and there is no reason for them do get away with issues that may cause fatal car accidents including tail lights going out while driving.
When going through a car wash, the 3rd brake light leaks water into the back seat of the truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that during a rainstorm, water penetrated the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was found that water was entering the vehicle via the third brake light. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,618. The VIN was not available.
The original center high-mount brake light on the cab of my truck has a faulty gasket and does not form a proper seal against water. Water has leaked into the cab of the truck on numerous occasions, causing damage to the headliner of the vehicle, and unknown damage/rust to the floor of the vehicle due to water running down the interior trim panels and underneath the carpeting. I contacted the local ford dealerships service department and was told that ford was aware of the issue, and that the gasket and lamp housing on newer models of trucks was redesigned to form a better seal against water. I was told that I could either buy a new lamp assembly at the cost of approx. $115, or could use silicone sealant around the light. The cost of a replacement headliner was not addressed, however a new headliner for my vehicle will cost approx. $895 (plus labor) bringing a total in parts alone to approx. $1010.00. This is all due to a faulty designed gasket that was acknowledged and redesigned. There should be a voluntary recall issued by ford motor co. As a quality issue, not necessarily a safety issue. I have read several other reports of this same occurrence in your "complaints" section on both 2010 & 2009 model f-150 trucks. In some instances, the dealerships took responsibility and replaced the faulty parts. I have filed a complaint with ford motor co. And am awaiting a response, however, there are possibly several hundred, if not several thousands of other truck owners facing the same issue. Ford motor co. Should take responsibility for their faulty product, or this could result in a class-action lawsuit.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that the third brake light had a broken seam that allowed water to enter and leak onto the rear seating. The contact stated that the seats had become molded and needed to be replaced or cleaned. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.
Started truck one morning right before thanksgiving and no lights displayed in the control dash panel. Great right before a planned trip. None of the gauges worked. Began driving and the radio stopped working. Hit a bump in the road and something beeped and they came back on for a few minutes and then went back off, and this type of electrical behavior has been going on since right before thanksgiving. On occasion I can just shut the drivers side door and the display panel gauges and lights begin working for a few minutes and then without warning the dash is blank again. Sometimes I'm lucky and they stay on for 50miles before going out again. I put fuel in the truck today 01-13-2013 in sulfur okla and no fuel gauge. It didn't register and the display lights began going off and on. I stopped in pauls valley okla for a coke, while idling, the outside temp gauge climbed from 29 actual degrees to 86degrees in less than 5 minutes but when I began driving again the outside temp went back down to 29degrees. On 2 occasions while on I-35 the gauges would beep, reset and go back off. I drove from atoka okla to the texas panhandle with no way of telling my speed, fuel gauge, no temp gauge no blinkers to signal lane changes, I even tried the emerg. Flashers and they wouldn't work either. I'm really afraid there is going to be a fire in the dash or something and I'll loose everything, and no one seems to care. It seems to be all about the sale. My warranty is almost up and no one cares!, this is not normal! Before I left on my trip 01-08-2013 to okla. I called the dealer gene messer where I bought the truck, and they said they would have a service man call. Well it's the 14th and no call. There is defiantly something wrong when you spend over 40,000 dollars on a vehicle and afraid your going to get a speeding ticket, but worse burn up in it or get killed. Please help.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed that water leaked through the brake lights and entered the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the failure was common. The contact was also informed that the necessary parts to perform repairs were on back order. The manufacturer offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 44,000. The VIN was unavailable.
: my 2010 f-150 xlt has spider web cracks on the headlamp housing both sides. I have kept my vehicle in a garage every night. I have a friend who has a 2009 f-150 that has 65,000 miles and his have no cracks. I called maxwell ford in austin who is where I purchased two vehicles there in january 2012 and was told its plastic and they could not do anything about it. These cracks did not develop from rocks or other things striking the headlamps. It looks to me that it is some type of defect and I have taken photographs of them for you to see. I want them replaced. I have an extended warranty from the dealership on my vehicle. The spider web cracks can be a safety issue in the headlamp performance. [xxx] my name is [xxx] and I am from the ford customer relationship center (crc). I received your email regarding your 2010 ford f-150 xlt. I am sorry to hear that the headlamp housing of your vehicle has spider web cracks. I understand that you are seeking this to be replaced. For now, I recommend that your vehicle be inspected by a ford dealership to determine the cause of any symptoms your vehicle may be experiencing. They have factory trained technicians, the most current engineering service information, and the specialized equipment to resolve your vehicle concerns.please note that the vehicle needs to be diagnosed first before any decision regarding financial assistance can be made. You may check out www.owner.ford.com to locate a dealership near you. This was done at bird kultgen ford, in waco, texas. Photos were taken and sent to ford rep. They said they do not warranty plastic parts. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
There was a horrible storm last night. I got into my truck this morning and the entire back seat was soaked! I spoke with 2 other ford f150 truck owners and they have had the same exact issue. Both of their issues were the result of the exterior light on the top back of the vehicle. I called ford in temple tx. They confirmed they have had this issue a couple of other times and it was in fact the exterior light leaking as it was not properly installed. I have to now pay for this manufacturer's defect. This should be reported as a recall as it has happened to several ford f150 truck owners. I am not happy with the experience of ford!
After owning my truck for nearly 2 years I began to notice a musty smell. Last weekend my kids were riding in the back seat and noticed water pooled on the center seatbelt frame. I immediately thought the sliding glass window was partially opened, but it wasn't. Besides it was no where near where the water was pooling. Then we noticed in both corners of the headliner dark water stains. Just by looking at the cab of the truck it looks to me like it is the molding that extends about 18 inches up the cab of the truck. I'm thinking it wasn't properly sealed on the roof. I am sure it has been leaking since day one,but with the drought here in houston for the last year I am just now noticing since it rains at least twice a week. Ford is saying it is out of warranty and I would have to pay to have it fixed. Excuse me but why is this considered warranty work when it is clearly craftsmanship of the truck. First time ford owner but never again. I don't have enough time to explain all the transmission and brake issues.
During day time driving in rain or overcast the dashboard lights will not come on making it impossible to determine speed you are going. Switching from automatic to manual control of headlights has no effect on dash lights. They stay off! I believe this affects all current ford vehicles.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact was driving in reverse approximately 2 MPH and noticed that the illumination of the rear backup lights was extremely poor and failed to position correctly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated the vehicle operated properly as designed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 4,000. Updated 01/04/12*lj updated 01/05/12
Leaking third brake light resulting in wet roof liner and seats.
Dash instrument lighting does not illuminate when manually turning on the headlamps. The cluster lamps are apparently controlled automatically by a sensor located on the dash, however it is very difficult to see the dash meters when it is dark enough to turn on the headlamps, but not light enough for the sensor to engage. You can be driving in a rainstorm and headlamps are needed, but the instrument cluster lamps will not turn on and it is very difficult to see the any of the readings on the gauges. Apparently this is a well known problem, but ford will not do anything about it. Just the way it the vehicle is designed. This is hazardous condition that needs to be fixed.
I purchased a 2010 ford f-150 in august 2010. I recently became aware of a lighting issue on the dashboard control panel cluster. While driving into work one morning at approximately 6:30am, I noticed the instrument cluster lighting had gone off . It was just slightly after sunrise and was still quite dark outside. After the problem recurring several more times, I took the vehicle to the dealer where I purchased it, and after a brief 20 minutes or so was told the cluster was defective and would be replaced under warranty. The problem continued and it wasn't until I researched on the internet if any other consumers of this model truck were having similar problems, that I had an explanation for the problem. Apparently ford engineered a light sensor that sits on the dashboard and turns off the dashboard instrument lighting when the sensor detects a certain amount of external light. There is no way to properly override the sensor to my knowledge. The problem is that it sometimes will shut off lighting when there are still very low light conditions outside. In several instances, I was driving in low light and the sensor had deactivated my instrument cluster lighting and I couldn't read my instruments unless I took my eye off the road and ducked my head down almost against the instrument panel. Apparently, other consumers are having this same problem and some have reported that they were told by ford that the system is working as designed and nothing could be done to change it. One consumer went on to say they had fabricated a piece of electrical tape that, when placed over the sensor would deactivate it. In my opinion, this is a significant safety concern. The driver should be able to turn on the instrument panel lights whenever he or she feels the need to. Driving in almost near darkness without the ability to turn on the lights is ridiculous. I hope to see all of their light sensor vehicles recalled and the sensors removed.
3rd brake light at the top of the cab was leaking. Water against the electronics for the light could cause the light not to function properly resulting in a crash. Ford replaced the 3rd brake light since the vehicle is under warranty.
2010 ford f150...dashboard lights will not illuminate when in very low light conditions or very bright light conditions if equipped with 'auto lamp'...it will only illuminate in pitch black environments. Instrument panel is recessed 8 inches into dash and you cannot see the speedometer or other gauges as you drive.....this is extremely hazardous as knowledge of your speed is mandatory for safe vehicle operation in any light environment. Ford has advised me 'it is operating as designed'. This is unacceptable as the inability to quickly and accurately read your speed is paramount to driving any vehicle. The engineering shortcoming must be remedied. Google '2010 ford f150 dashboard light problems' and you get 7 pages of concerns....... The only way to make the lights work normally during any daylight condition is to cover the dashboard sensor with a rag. The owners manual section on instrument cluster lights, headlamp switches and even auro lamp and dimmer all state the instrument cluster will illuminate any time any exterior lamp is lit....this is not true. Please look into this matter as it appears to be a serious safety concern,,,
2010 ford f150...dashboard lights will not illuminate when in very low light conditions or very bright light conditions if equipped with 'auto lamp'...it will only illuminate in pitch black environments. Instrument panel is recessed 8 inches into dash and you cannot see the speedometer or other gauges as you drive.....this is extremely hazardous as knowledge of your speed is mandatory for safe vehicle operation in any light environment. Ford has advised me 'it is operating as designed'. This is unacceptable as the inability to quickly and accurately read your speed is paramount to driving any vehicle. The engineering shortcoming must be remedied. Google '2010 ford f150 dashboard light problems' and you get 7 pages of concerns....... The only way to make the lights work normally during any daylight condition is to cover the dashboard sensor with a rag. The owners manual section on instrument cluster lights, headlamp switches and even auro lamp and dimmer all state the instrument cluster will illuminate any time any exterior lamp is lit....this is not true. Please look into this matter as it appears to be a serious safety concern. Updated ivoq 02/18/11
Hid lights - they just blind a person either head on or if someone is following you. It is crazy you want to grab a welding helmet to see. Sure they allow the owner with hid lights to see farther but at whose expense? I can't see around anything with that coming at me. Also, this almost applies to those suvs and trucks that have to have 4 headlights as big as pie pans facing you down. Two halogen headlights are enough for any vehicle. How about some common sense in lighting?
The blue headlights are problem for oncoming vehicles and should be outlawed as well as the little lights that are mounted below the headlights that come on when the headlights are on dim,on the SUV's they are the worst,the one's that are on the ford pickups and some of the chevy. Pickups are as big as the headlight and are in some cases brighter then the dim headlights and they blind oncoming vehicles and they too should be outlawed.
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