Sudden downshift into 1st gear at highway speeds. Speedometer and digital display stops working.
2013 Ford F-150 electrical complaints
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Vehicle exhibited a crank non-start condition. Fuse 27 was examined and found to be melted. These two observations satisfy ford's conditions of tsb 15-0137. Ford knows this is an issue with their design and offers a fuse relocation kit (el3z-14293-a). The fuse was melted from poor fuse box contact design. Thankfully, this happened on startup and not while the truck was in motion.
Driving in traffic friday of the long memorial day weekend, traveling at 75mph, no warning my f150 stalls. Finally get pulled all the way to the shoulder. After sitting for an hour and getting help, it was found that the fuse for the fuel relay had melted. 50 cent part could have caused a deadly crash! Why is there not a recall on this? Mechanic that worked on my f150 said this is about the 12th one he had worked on. I also see that ford has issued a tsb on this exact same problem.
My 2013 ford f150 will shift into different gears while driving causing the truck to lock up. I was driving 65 MPH down the interstate this morning when it shifted into 1st gear causing my tires to lock up and skid all over the road. Luckily I was able to get it off the road before crashing. I have heard this is the output speed sensor which has happened to millions of other f150's. Why has this not been recalled?? This is a major safety hazard! Https://www.slashgear.com/ford-faces-1m-recall-expansion-over-worrying-transmission-flaw-02513360/
While driving to work today, and making a right hand turn, my vehicle completely shut off. That is, the engine died, the power steering died, and the brakes died while the truck came to a complete stop in the middle of the lane. Let me reiterate - the truck completely died in the middle of the road and there was a complete loss of control over the vehicle. Had there been another vehicle, object, or person in front of me, I would have likely collided with them (thankfully the road was empty) research has lead me to find that this is a known issue with ford and the f150 series from years 2010 to approximately 2014. Fuse number 27 in the engine fuse box is undersized from the factory and melts due to the inability to handle the amperage. I found mine melted after today as well. Ford has "addressed" this issue with a tsb (ford tsb-15-0137 see attached) which it charges customers for to replace the fuse and wiring for the fuse with a new, up sized fuse and wires. They do not cover this free of charge unless your truck is under warranty. As this is a glaring safety issue that numerous people have reported, I ask that the federal safety agency investigate this and have ford initiate a recall on the affected vehicles, and make the repair free of charge to customers. This issue is a manufacturing flaw and one that has the ability to cause loss of life and property due to failure to control the vehicle. Some forums where people have reported the same issue: http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f39/engine-cut-off-low-oil-pressure-warning-11894/index16.html http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f39/ford-raptor-fuel-pump-fuse-issue-45129/index37.html https://www.f150forum.com/f12/engine-shots-off-while-driving-402848/ http://www.f150ecoboost.net/forum/31-f150-ecoboost-problems/26113-engine-randomly-died-while-driving.html
Vehicle was in motion, pulling a trailer and the light came on and then shut down completely. Turned it off then back on and it was fine for 2 blocks then did it again. It took several attempts to get it to the dealership. They informed it is electronic throttle body failure.
Bought the truck used about 6 months ago and the left rear and passenger right front door lock assembly would not work. Took into the shop and the door latches on both doors had to be replaced. Now the passenger rear door will not unlock or open.
After using rear defrost, left side of the rear window shattered with a loud pop, sending bits of glass onto pax in the back seat. After reading online this is a known issue with this model of truck and needs to be a safety recall.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power and the gauges did not function. The failure occurred without warning. The failure was corrected after a manual restart. The failure occurred on three separate occasions. Woodhouse ford (3633 north 72nd street, omaha, ne) was contacted, but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 44,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle accelerated and then stalled. The wrench warning indicator illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road. When the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, it drove normally. The vehicle was taken to rogers ford (4200 w wall st, midland, tx 79703, (432) 694-8801), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 66,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the door locks on the vehicle failed and could not be unlocked. The door was able to unlock the next morning. There were no warning indicators illuminated before the failure. The dealer (kirk auto company, 235 sw frontage rd, grenada, ms 38901) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 81,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 50 MPH, the vehicle downshifted from high gear to first gear, causing the rear wheels to lock up. As a result, the contact's vehicle skidded off the road. In addition, the contact stated that the wrench warning icon illuminated. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to thomasville ford lincoln (1515 e jackson st, thomasville, ga 31792) where it was diagnosed that an electrical failure with the lead frame caused the vehicle to downshift and would need to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was contacted and opened case number: cas14180308. The approximate failure mileage was 67,000. The VIN was not available.
Dining acceleration the truck would sputter in higher RPM then just recently I would be doing 70 MPH down the highway and I would get a service light with power reduction which in turn would require me to pull over shut the truck off restart it and try again. I would get back up to speed and it would repeat. Each time only getting about a mile up the road and it would repeat. Took the truck into the dealer as it was still in warranty the first time and they ignored the p2112 code and replaced a totally different sensor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted into third gear and then to first gear as the engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated had to depress the brake pedal and shift into neutral to control the vehicle as the vehicle was able to coast to the side of the roadway. After turning off and restarting the vehicle after a few minutes, it was able to drive normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to john amato ford (1015 main st, mukwonago, wi 53149, (800) 606-3085) where it was diagnosed with a faulty connector wire harness with diagnostic failure codes: al3z, 7g276, and d. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 82,500.
My ford f150 experienced a coolant system leak similar to recalls for other ford models (https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2017/03/29/ford-issues-three-safety-recalls-and-one-safety-compliance-recal.html). The problem is so bad with ford trucks around my model year that there is a nationwide backorder of the part to fix the problem. The coolant system's "t connector" was leaking onto my wiring harness and presented a potential fire hazard much like the recall notice for similar ford vehicles. Simply search "2013 ford f150 coolant leak" and the t connector problem is at the top of the search results. Ford dealers and mechanic shops are aware of the design flaw, but ford motor co will not address it as a recall at this time. This needs to be remedied. The leak was occurring when the vehicle was running and in motion.
Remote started the vehicle at night, around 7:30 pm on a 23 degree temperature night in central indiana. We then got into the vehicle roughly 5 minutes later. Both doors were then closed and the key was put into the ignition. Once the key was in the ignition, we heard a very loud "bang" noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. We noticed the driver's side 1/3 of the power sliding rear window was shattered. We exited the vehicle to inspect the damage. Nothing was present in the bed of the truck to cause us to believe something had hit it. Upon further investigation online and a certified mechanics opinion, it has come to our attention that this is a "common" issue with ford f-series trucks. The rear defrost mechanism becomes too hot during remote start and causes the tempered glass to become unstable and shatter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 35 MPH, the rear defogger was activated and the rear window shattered. The vehicle was taken to donley ford lincoln of mount vernon (1455 coshocton ave, mt vernon, oh 43050, (740) 392-2222) where it was diagnosed that there was a shortage in the rear defogger. The rear window needed replacement. The contact mentioned that the defogger was built into the window. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 65,800.
1/26/17: it was 45 degrees this morning so I used the remote start (factory supplied on key remote) to get my truck running before leaving for work. As I walked outside (did not touch the truck), I heard a loud gunshot. Thinking something had fallen on the truck I looked up and it was not parked under anything. I walked around the truck to find that the drivers side panel of the back window was spidered. Again, I was not driving or parked under or around something that could have impacted my truck/window.
Truck would turn over but not start , no fuel was making it to spark as fuse for fuel pump had melted into fuel box and damaged it. This is a faulty setup and needs to be address before someones life is taken or injured badly.
Truck has downshifted from drive into a lower gear. Also engine rattles on startup. Mechanic advised the rattle is probably a stretched timing chain. Downshifting occurred on the highway at approximately 55 MPH. My son has a 2011 4 wheel drive ford pickup with a v-6 engine. 45,000 miles. The timing was replaced at a cost of $1800. Ford motor company will not fix problems.
I entered the vehicle at about 10 pm on 12/31/17 and started driving home. It was cold so I turned on the windshield defroster and the rear window defroster. About 5 minutes into my trip I noticed a light on the dash go on then off and was not sure which one it was then it flashed again it was the rear window defroster button. The next thing we heard a very loud pop like and saw the rear window shattered. It is a power slider just the section directly behind the driver shattered. I did some research and found out there has been numerous complaints about this very same thing. Next I will be going to a local dealer and making a complaint because from what I can see there has not been any recalls on this matter. What is it going to take to get a recall on this? I believe the ford motor company should absorb the cost for the replacement
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle lost power and shut off. The service engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and towed to the dealer (joe cooper ford, tulsa, ok, 918‑346‑6500) where it was diagnosed that the fuse that controlled the fuel pump burned up. A manufacturer-issued fuse relocation kit was installed to repair the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
Engine fire. A strong smell of burning, electrical wiring order started coming from the A/C vents, I soon noticed smoke coming from under the hood. As the truck slowed to a stop and I guided to the side of the road, open my door, I could see the flames rising and growing larger. By the time I got off the phone with 911, I heard the first blast. In less than 5 mins. Later a larger, louder blast happened. Not long after that, the whole front end was completely melted.
On december 7th 2017, my 2013 my 2013 f-150 started having electrical issues resulting in a dead battery that has not been corrected. Error messages that arise include " battery saver on' and "audio off" indicators and after jumpstarting the vehicle will start with the key in the "on" position and in some cases such as mine, the vehicle will not shift out of 5th gear until the ignition is cycled off and then on again. This vehicle has left me stranded requiring me to find someone to jumpstart it. There are an increasing number of complaints on this year model for the exact same issue with no resolution from ford.
Rear windshield exploded when defroster was on (drivers-side only). Temprature was around 30-35 degree's outside. Truck had been remotely start and running for approximately 10 minutes before shattering.
Hvac is costing a fortune. Continually in dealership to repair but stops running. No heat or air
The apim or advanced protocol interface module went bad this is the computer screen. The heat would kick on high and blow on high speed and it would get so hot inside the vehicle on a hot day that we literally felt like passing out. There was no way to control the heat or air conditioning system and we had to open all the windows and sunroof just to cool down and it was still so hot. We had to keep opening the sunroof so many times it broke and was not covered under warranty. The truck only had 99,000 miles on it. Buyer beware the apim unit is only covered for 5 years from warranty start date and I was never notified by ford that this was a recall service bulletin m202. The sunroof would have never went bad had the apim unit not malfunctioned because we never opened it before the unit went bad. Total cost of my repair 2400 for sunroof and 1000 for apim unit replacement. This is a safety hazard because you have to drive with all windows down and it gets so hot you will feel sick.
I have had rear window issues since I bought the truck. First was when the rear defrost/mirror defrost wasn't working. They replaced the window in 2014. Second time was in april of 2017. We had a heavy frost and I couldn't see out the back window or the side mirrors, so I turned on the defrost. About ten minutes later I was driving down the highway and heard what sounded like a gunshot. I immediately started looking around thinking someone shot at me. I didn't realize right away due to the rear headrest covering a large portion of the window, that the drivers side stationary section of the back window had exploded. The glass stayed intact, however tiny slivers of glass fell onto my daughters car seat which was in front of this window. Ford did replace the window, reluctantly and I paid an insurance deductible, even though the internet is full of people having the same problem. I recently went to turn on my rear defrost again, and found the same issue as the first problem, where the defrost wont work and the likely fix is replacing the rear window. This will be the fourth window in four years. Is this something I should expect to do like oil changes and tires? This is ridiculous. The exploding window can really be an issue. Someone may panic and think its a gunshot, and cause an accident or if someone was sitting there, they could get glass slivers on them. This appears to have been a known issue for years with these windows. Why haven't they been forced to redesign it?
Traveling at various speeds on highway. The orange wrench waring lights came on, speedometer went to zero, mileage indicator went out , gas dte indicator quit working, speed reduced. Switched vehicle off after stopping, switched back on everything reset - vehicle ran fine until the next time, same thing reoccurred. This has happened several times. Took it to dewitts automotive repair, windsor, va. Dianostic report indicates wiring harness and module sensor for powertrain needs replacing. Must be replaced by ford repair shop.
2013 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to defective water pump. *ld the consumer stated the water pump failed at 60,000 miles. The battery became low at 65,000. The guages were illuminated even the vehicle was off. After some research, the consumer discovered the failure was with the switch in the shifter. The vehicle was repaired. Updated 11/15/2017
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