2013 Ford F-150: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 1, 2024 · Transmission · KS

We had recall work on the truck done on Nov 14, 2024 for the power train randomly downshifting to 1st gear without warning. Yesterday, Nov 30, 2024, I was exiting the hi-way at approximately 50 mph when the truck jerked, tires squealed, throws me to the steering wheel, and goes to limp mode. I was able to get it into a nearby parking lot and turned it off. The truck will not start now. This is exactly what the recall said it was supposed to fix.

Filed Jun 25, 2024 · Brakes, Transmission · 157,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the transmission suddenly downshifted from 6th to 1st gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact pulled over into the Emergency Lane, turned off the vehicle, and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The independent mechanic diagnosed that the final drive assembly, including, the spider gears and rear axles were blown due to the ABS system being damaged due to the transmission slightly detaching when the downshift occurred. The final drive assembly was replaced; however, the transmission only shifted from 1st to 2nd gear before downshifting back to 1st gear while making a loud grinding sound. The mechanic diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000.

Filed Apr 23, 2024 · Brakes · 170,000 miles · KS · crash

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while his daughter was driving in a parking lot, she depressed the brake pedal and it became stiff. The vehicle failed to slow down as intended. The vehicle collided with a parked car. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries reported. The contact then began driving at approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed, and he observed a grinding noise emanating from the front driver side of the vehicle. The brake pedal then became stiff and did not slow down as intended. The vehicle was placed in the park position on multiple occasions to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the check valve was clogged and the brake vacuum booster pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Apr 3, 2024 · Transmission · 132,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would hesitate upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. In addition, an abnormal, grinding noise would be emitted from the transmission. As the failure worsened, the contact took the vehicle to a dealer where a transmission flush was performed; however, the failure returned soon after the transmission flush was performed. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer and two other private mechanics where it was stated that there was a failure with the transmission. The manufacturer was also notified about the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2022 · Transmission · 124,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked and downshifted unintendedly to third gear. Additionally, the vehicle was making a grinding sound. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact exited the highway and veered to the side of the road. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure reoccurred three times while driving that same day. The contact was able to drive to his residence. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring more frequently while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission molded lead frame needed to be replaced under Ford Customer Satisfaction Program Campaign Number: 19N01. The dealer later diagnosed that the entire transmission needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle would jerk significantly while shifting into gears. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 124,000.

Filed Sep 9, 2022 · Brakes · TX

2013 Ford F-150 SuperCrew FX4 w/ 3.5L Twin Turbo Ecoboost engine. 9/9/2022 8:30am: At start, some whirring/squeaking noise audible in cab. Became louder as brake pedal was pressed. Verified function of brakes before driving. 8:30am - 11:30am: Intermittent driving with stops and engine shut offs at various retail locations. Noise mentioned above still present. Brakes still functioning ~11:30am: Slowed to stop traveling east on Kingwood Dr just past Lake Houston Pkwy in Kingwood/Houston, Harris County, Texas. Prepared to turn left across west bound Kingwood Dr lanes to enter multi-retail plaza. After accelerating to ~10mph, pressed brakes and pedal went to the floor. The vehicle did not slow until pedal was at floor and grinding noise was heard from front brakes (noise similar to when ABS system is utilized). Nearly rear ended the car in front of me (within ~12in from bumper to bumper). Remained stopped until sufficient window of oncoming traffic appeared and plenty of safety space was present within retail plaza turn in. Accelerated gently (forced vehicle to remain in 1st gear) across Kingwood drive into plaza parking lot. Brakes remained in non-functioning condition. Vehicle only slowed when brake pedal was at the floor and grinding noise issued from front brakes. Slowly proceeded to parking spot and stopped (pedal to floor w/noise) and turned off the vehicle. Vehicle was then towed back to house. Significant safety issue as I nearly rear-ended another vehicle and had this happened less than 30 seconds earlier, I would have been trying to stop from a much higher rate of speed (~40mph).

Filed Feb 12, 2022 · Brakes · NJ

I lose all brake pressure driving at certian times. my brakes 100% of the time make this horrible grinding noise and I lose braking power after going from drive to reverse. I always end up getting a check brake system warning message. There is a recall for the vacuum pump and for a seal that is bad but I'm not included since my vehicles manufacturer date is 2/13 and not 8/13. I feel like this is wrong and not fair

Filed Jan 19, 2021 · Transmission · 170,000 miles · TX

I was on the highway driving along at a constant 65mph and suddenly my truck jumped in a lower gear, rps reved way up, the steering wheel jerked almost out of my hand, tires even had a slight squeal. It almost felt like I had hit something. Almost immediately it was back to normal and back to resumed speed.

Filed Dec 14, 2020 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · TX

While driving my ford f-150 on 12-11-2020 going about 40 - 50 MPH my truck suddenly downshifted from 6th gear while driving down to first gear. This caused my truck to go into a tire squealing skid. I was lucky no one was around me. Once I got control and the truck slowed it still would not shift out of first gear. I pulled over and waited a couple of minutes and turned the vehicle off. Once I turned it back on everything seemed normal I was able to drive to my home a couple of blocks away with no problems. There I let the car sit over the weekend not driving it again until I took it to the dealership on 12-14-2020. Earlier that year on 6-25-2020 I took my truck into the dealership to do the software update which was supposed to eliminate the sudden downshifting in the 6-speed transmission that I have. From what I have experienced apparently the fix did not work. The service department claimed that the fix should have taken care of the problem and it had to be something else. They are currently running diagnostics to figure out what the problem is. I have also contacted the customer service department which said they could do nothing else unless ford further opens recalls again for this vehicle. I was told all I could do is keep the receipts for the labor and repairs and hope that maybe I can get reimbursed in the future if the recall is opened again. This is a very serious issue which can also be life-threatening ford needs to do what's right and repair these vehicles properly instead of going the cheap route and trying a software fix which only masks the problem temporarily. I am currently without any way to and from work at this time due to this problem. The dealership would not even give a loaner vehicle for my problems.

Filed Aug 13, 2020 · Driver assistance, Steering · 180,000 miles · AL

When I was backing my f150 out of my driveway I heard a loud squealing sound when I turned my steering wheel. This caused a stable trac light, a hill decent light, and a power steering light. I clicked on the ok button to clear all three faults on the dash because the truck seamed to working properly. As I drove to work a vehicle in front of me slammed on their breaks and when I went to react the power steering did not work. This is a very dangerous issue that could cause serious injury and or death to me and my kids. The power steering did come back and worked for a few days then it happened again when a car turned in front of me and when I swerved to miss a head on collision with my children in the truck the power steering failed yet again. I now have all three faults every time I start the truck and the power steering is completely out now. This condition is extremely dangerous if a younger person or someone that doesn't know what to do or have the physical strength to manually turn the vehicle when the power steering goes out without warning.

Filed Dec 2, 2019 · Brakes · 43,618 miles · KS

Front brake assembly engaged and did not fully release causing the pad and caliper to eventually grind thru to metal destroying the entire assembly. Had to have entire assembly replaced and tech stated it was a known issue.

Filed Sep 21, 2019 · Steering · 133,000 miles · IL

The electric steering actuator is making a squealing sound and the steering wheel jerks a little when unwinding out of a turn like it was binding.