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2017 Ford F-150 engine complaints

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Filed May 19, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · MD

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?

Filed May 12, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · MA

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.

Filed May 10, 2022 · Engine · TX

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.

Filed Apr 20, 2022 · Engine · 71,300 miles · OR

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.

Filed Mar 23, 2022 · Engine, Transmission · MO

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.

Filed Mar 5, 2022 · Engine · MA

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.

Filed Feb 25, 2022 · Engine · OH

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 the federal safety agency 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.

Filed Feb 18, 2022 · Engine · PA

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.

Filed Feb 11, 2022 · Engine · KY

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.

Filed Oct 31, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · CO

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.

Filed Sep 2, 2021 · Engine · VA

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.

Filed Aug 30, 2021 · Engine · MI

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.

Filed May 21, 2021 · Engine · 45,846 miles · MT · fire

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.

Filed Apr 19, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 50,000 miles · CO

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

Filed Mar 7, 2021 · Engine · 70,000 miles · CO

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?

Filed Feb 4, 2021 · Engine · NY

Vehilce has a chronic unrepairable oil pan leak, indicative of engines produced in the kansas city or dearborn plants, the federal safety agency id#10143101 jun22,2018, ford has replaced the vehicles oil pan four times.

Filed Jan 4, 2021 · Engine · 16,000 miles · AK

The drivers side valve cover cracked with less than 17,000 miles. Ford would not replace as the warranty expired 4 months ago.

Filed Dec 22, 2020 · Engine · TX

Mvct phaser rattle at 60k miles. Dealership wants 4-6k to repair the timing chains.

Filed Dec 10, 2020 · Engine · NJ

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.

Filed Dec 4, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 60,000 miles · MI

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!

Filed Nov 10, 2020 · Engine · 55,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Oct 19, 2020 · Engine · 34,450 miles · TN

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.

Filed Sep 24, 2020 · Engine · 41,000 miles · WI

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

Filed Sep 11, 2020 · Engine · 17,200 miles · NY

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.

Filed Sep 11, 2020 · Engine · 60,000 miles · IL

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.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Engine · 35,200 miles · CO

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.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Body, Engine · 35,000 miles · LA · crash · 3 injuries

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

Filed Feb 19, 2020 · Engine · 32,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Dec 31, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 31,000 miles · TX

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

Filed Dec 12, 2019 · Engine · 21,500 miles · MO

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.

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