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2018 Ford F-150 engine complaints
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Engine makes awful rattling and consumption of oil is ridiculous even after I had them supposedly fix problem which was change the dipstick and reprogram the PCM I believe that's it and now the rear end is being changed for the 2nd time in a year. All the oil is still being consumed somewhere no leaks and my engine shakes and bogs and makes noises like driving a standard. Transmission is lacking on shifting and hard shifting for sure. It needs to be on a recall to fix transmission and engine issues. I barely got 87k and I got it at 56k and I have had all this crap. Done with it.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH and merging onto the highway, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle hesitated and then surged forward. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was idling roughly while stopped at a traffic light and almost stalled. The contact stated that during a stop at an intersection, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the intersection. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was shifting hard from third gear to fourth gear. Additionally, while shifting gears the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failures to Customer Satisfaction Programs: 21B10 Control Module Reprogram for Cam Phaser Rattle (Engine) and Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03 Cam Phaser Replacement (Engine). The failure mileage was approximately 97,000.
1) My 2017/2018 Ford F-150 has had numerous mechanical issues since I purchased it in May of 2018. The issues were initially repaired by the "dealer" as it was under either factory or extended warranty. The most note worthy issues, which is the purpose of my correspondence as it potentially could lead to a vehicle fire, is the leakage of oil from the oil pan (second time being repaired) and the driver's side valve cover (first time). The issues are reportedly caused, says Ford, due to faulty material used in the gasket of the oil pan and poor material used in the manufacturing of the valve cover (leading to cracking and subsequent oil leakage). These issues, if not repaired at great cost, can result in a vehicle fire. 2) No fire has been experienced nor has the vehicle been examined by an independent mechanic. 3) The only warning I had of a mechanical problem with the engine, again, was oil droplets on my driveway. There was no indication of the faulty driver's side engine valve cover until the Ford mechanic brought it to my attention just this week. It is unknown how long the valve cover has been leaky oil on the top of the engine. 4) My vehicle is currently at the Ford dealership as the necessary repairs at great expense are being conducted.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle made an abnormal clicking sound. The contact drove the vehicle to the residence. The contact inspected the vehicle but could not determine the cause of the abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a failed cam phaser sensor. The dealer determined that the cam phaser sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 76,100.
While I was driving slow on a dirt road and after driving for like an hour on an Interstate road engine just shut off and got a message on my dashboard. I tried to upload the picture I took and the message appeared on my dashboard but it’s not letting me.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound. The contact stated while driving 55-70 MPH, the rattling sound became worse. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed cam phasers and that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.
The truck currently has 75xxx miles on it. I've had it in at the dealership before for transmission issues. The repairs/fix they did lasted for a while before the same problems came back. It started as rough shifting/jerking. Recently the truck will, when accelerating, jump out of gear completely while indicating on the dash that it is in gear, and the engine will rev up on its own (up to 3500 rpm) for several seconds before violently jerking into gear. I worry that the engine may try to rev up while actually in gear and cause rapid acceleration and possibly an accident if it's unable to be stopped in time.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with failed cam phasers and that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.
While idling at a stop light I could smell an oil burning smell. I continued to monitor the smell the rest of the day and determined an excessive amount of oil dripping from the bottom of the vehicle and also excessive oil puddling near the driver side valve cover in the engine compartment. The amount of oil in the engine compartment is enough to warrant a fire hazard. Diagnosis is a cracked valve cover. No engine warning lights appeared, however excessive oil consumption and a possible fire hazard remains. Vehicle is scheduled for service, however it will takes a few weeks to get a service appointment and parts in stock....
There was a recall on Ford F150 cam phasers years 2017-2020, but my VIN was not included. Our cam phaser has gone bad. It rattles and shakes. Please include our VIN in the recall so our engine doesn’t go out.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that while driving and stopped at a traffic light or STOP sign, the vehicle started misfiring and idling roughly. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated along with two DTC codes for the cam shaft and crank shaft positioning sensors. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first but had become a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 21N03 - Engine Cam Phaser Replacement (Engine). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 101,000.
Vehicle makes a violent rattle at every startup(Cam Phasers)but quiets down after a couple of seconds.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after cold starting the vehicle, he heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle started warming up and the rattling slowly dissipated and eventually ceased. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was started, he observed a knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the knocking lasted for approximately three to four seconds and then disappeared. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 55,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on the initial start-up of the vehicle, the vehicle was shuddering. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact coasted to the side of the road and after several attempts was able to regain functionality of the vehicle. The failure was persistent. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed the failure was related to TSB: 10189763 (Engine and Engine Cooling) and 10199482 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the TSB had since expired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the recall had expired. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline to file the complaint. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission experienced rough shifting. Additionally, the contact was consistently adding engine oil due to the vehicle consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, no cause for the failure was found. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: 19-2365 (Excessive Oil Consumption). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where the vehicle failed an oil consumption test. The dealer performed Technical Service Bulletin: 19-2365 (Excessive Oil Consumption). The failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was 112,000.
This was the letter I initiattly include dthe [email protected] to ford. Dear Ford Motor Company, I'm writing to you as a concerned parent of a 6-year-old child and consumer of your product regarding critical safety issues reported in the 2017-2020 F150 model, and I'd like to ask Ford to please take action. I compiled some research from numerous affected vehicle owners across various states, highlighting alarming and potentially hazardous health concerns and issues that pose significant risks on highways. Just so you know- I noted the same issues I am having with my vehicle and now have to take my car back to the dealer once again. •Grinding noises and pronounced thumping sensations resembling towing a trailer. •Issues reported from critical sections such as the engine solenoid, transmission, flyer axle/Cam Shaft, deceleration noise, oil consumption, leaks, power loss during turns, and truck bogging down. The research highlighted in the attached document indicates widespread reports across different states and model years (2017-2020), emphasizing the urgent need for immediate attention and resolution. I urgently request: •Initiate a thorough investigation, partnering with the federal safety agency to address these reported concerns promptly. •Encourage proactive involvement from Ford's leadership, including the CEO, advisors, board members, and affiliates, to prioritize consumer safety and resolve these critical issues. •Collaborate transparently with affected consumers and stakeholders to ensure a swift and satisfactory resolution. * Plus there were oil leaks and fumes coming into the cab which can effect me Given the ongoing class action lawsuits around these or similar issues, we stress the gravity and urgency of this situation and implore swift action to prioritize consumer safety and uphold Ford's commitment to excellence. I am awaiting to hear from you and the measures to address these pressing concerns.
Rattling when cold start. Was told I need new cam phasers and timing components. Told me it’s a common problem.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that there was an oil leak coming from the engine. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The contact was informed by the dealer that there was a Customer Satisfaction Program: 21N03 related to the failure however, the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the vehicle made an abnormal rattling sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers had failed. The dealer determined that the engine needed to be disassembled, and the cam phasers and other unknown related parts needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the failure was related to Ford TSB Number: 23-2143. The contact was awaiting a call back from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shook abnormally and then stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with a failed camshaft. The contact was informed that the camshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the vehicle had been serviced by the dealer five times within four years for the same failure and the dealer had replaced several parts of the engine and the failure continued to reoccur. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 5,245.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the oil pressure warning light illuminated. The vehicle then made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the oil drain plug had detached, causing all of the engine oil to leak out of the oil pan. The mechanic added oil to the engine; however, the check engine warning light illuminated while driving. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic, but the check engine warning light was no longer illuminated. The independent mechanic determined that the crankcase ventilation system had disconnected; however, no repair was performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 64,000.
When cold starting the vehicle, it makes a loud knocking noise for several seconds. I looked this up online and apparently it's a problem with the Cam Phasers. A recall was issued for trucks made in two of their plants. Left unrepaired, this will cause slack in the timing chain, which can lead to severe engine damage. I was never notified of this recall. When I began to hear the noise, I went to the dealer to get the diagnosis and repair. The dealer informed me of the recall and that it had expired. My repair estimate is $3600 + tax. In the 4 1/2 years I've owned the vehicle, I moved 4 times, which may have been why I never received the recall notice. I believe since this is a known manufacturing defect, it should be covered no matter the circumstances.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the engine made an abnormally loud rattling sound. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford Campaign Numbers: 21B10 and 21N03. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
We have had several problems with this vehicle since we bought it in 2020. It uses way too much oil for it to be new. We were told it was a common issue, but if the oil level ever gets down to a certain point, the truck acts weird. We have to put 3-5 quarts of oil in the truck in between oil changes (3,000 miles). We have put the truck in the shop several times for different issues, specifically engine knocking that we were told was "just how the motor is, all of the 5.0L engines do this," and oil issues. We also just had purchased it, and the timing belt broke while driving. We understand that used vehicles often come with problems that cannot be diagnosed before purchasing, but the vehicle only had 30k miles on it. My husband was driving down the highway today and the truck flashed "auto start/stop disengaged" and the truck died. DOWN THE HIGHWAY. Luckily, he was able to pull over and restart his truck. The 5.0L motor and the 2018 F150s are trash. As you are - or should be - aware, there are SEVERAL lawsuits against Ford that coincide with the issues that we have had out of this truck, yet no recalls have been made. Can't they see that it is a lemon? PLEASE take our complaint (and those of many others) and have this vehicle recalled before someone is killed due to a faulty vehicle. I should not have to constantly worry about my husband driving this vehicle. It makes me sick to my stomach knowing that it is a ticking time-bomb.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the engine made a rattling sound. The contact stated while driving the vehicle and or while the engine was idling, the engine was idling rough and seemed to experience a misfire. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and received a repair under an unknown Customer Satisfaction Program related to the cam phasers. The dealer re-flashed the computer; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle rattled excessively. The contact stated that after the fluid levels increased, and the vehicle warmed up, the rattling ceased. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that all the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle began to sputter. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cam phaser needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Crown Motors, at 555 Cypress Ave., Redding, CA 96001, where it was diagnosed that the cam phasers needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who informed him there was no warranty coverage on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 72,909.
The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that during a cold engine start-up, an abnormally loud ticking sound was coming from the engine. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact called the dealer and was informed that the failure was a common issue linked to the cam phasers. The manufacturer was also notified of 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 140,000.
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