Ford F-150 stalling problems

Filed Nov 1, 2026 · Brakes, Electrical · MO

Truck was shut down while driving. I was unable to apply brakes in a safe manner, truck was hard to stop and steering wheel was impossible to turn. Something in the steering wheel column ALWAYS breaks on Ford F150 model trucks. There are 3 F150's in my family right now and ALL 3 have had the same exact problems. Something in the electrical system makes the batteries go bad prematurely. The air conditioner compressors and the dryers all go bad prematurely. The door locks on ALL Ford models break and doors cannot be opened. The gear shifters will not go all the way into park and vehicle rolls posing a danger to anyone standing nearby. I nearly got run over by this Ford F150 slipping out of gear and rolling backward, had there not been a planter with plants in between me and the truck I would have been run over by my own truck and DEAD! There AbSoLuTeLy DOES NOT need to be a KILL SWITCH installed on ANY vehicle, as it endangers all drivers and all passengers in the vehicle, as well as poses a danger to any surrounding motorists!!!!!! This is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS for an elderly driver or inexperienced driver!! Maybe before FORD installs a kill switch, they need to correct the JUNK they have been making for years (YEAR AFTER YEAR)!!!! ALL of theses issues have occurred in 6 FORD model vehicles, ranging from 1999 - 2013, to include a 2013 Ford Taurus, 2000 Ford F150, 1999 Ford F150, 2000, Ford F150 Lariat, 2006 Ford 500, 2010 Lincoln MKX. My 76 year old Mother has a friend her age that has a Mercury Sable (Ford 500 Style) that has had the same problems as well. I also spoke with a man at Auto Zone last Sunday, with a Ford Taurus, same problems.

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Fuel system · PA

I first experienced an issue on this truck in XXX while vacationing in [XXX]. While attempting to cross a 4 lane highway with a median, the truck almost stalled and .was almost T boned. Upon returning to [XXX] the vehicle was taken to my servicing dealer and diagnosed with a fuel pump issue which within a few days was determined in a recall. I have been in constant contact with Ford only to be told no fix is available at this time and to keep the fuel level above a half tank. This hesitation / stalling has occurred many times since this first occurrence. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · UT

I am filing a safety complaint regarding a known manufacturing defect in the Variable Cam Timing (VCT) system of my 2019 Ford F-150 equipped with the 2nd Generation 3.5L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle currently has approximately 80,000 miles. The vehicle is experiencing severe cam phaser degradation due to failing internal locking pins, a widespread issue previously acknowledged by Ford under Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03. This mechanical failure causes a violent rattling noise upon cold starts, indicating a lack of oil pressure retention. More critically, as the component degradation worsens, it causes significant engine lag, severe hesitation during acceleration, and intermittent stalling. This presents a severe safety hazard, as the vehicle has experienced sudden power loss and hesitation while attempting to merge into high-speed highway traffic and execute turns, creating an immediate risk of a collision. Despite this being a well-documented factory defect in the 2017–2019 model years, Ford corporate has declined out-of-warranty or goodwill assistance to resolve the issue. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate this systemic powertrain defect, as the unpredictable loss of propulsion and stalling poses a direct threat to driver and passenger safety.

Filed Oct 28, 2026 · Transmission · WA

My transmission hard shifts and stalls out. It was also low on fluid in January 2026, but it was not leaking. When pulling out from intersections with oncoming cars the transmission stalled. It has also stalled on the freeway. Yes, a ford dealership confirmed it. No warning lamps. I was told ford probably won’t cover the whole cost of this repair even though it’s a known issue

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Electrical · WA

The truck continuously went into limp mode upon acceleration. Numerous warning lights wrench, I have a 2016 2.7 with 159k miles that is stalling, loosing all power, stuttering and showing these codes on heavy acceleration. When I turn off the ignition and restart all codes go away.

Filed Oct 7, 2026 · Engine · GA

I am submitting this complaint because my 2013 Ford F-150 3.5L EcoBoost developed a serious and potentially life-threatening engine defect that placed me and my family in immediate danger. While traveling on a major interstate/highway, the engine warning light and wrench light illuminated, and the truck subsequently lost power and stalled while I was driving. This occurred in active highway traffic, creating an extremely dangerous situation. My family and I were almost killed because the vehicle unexpectedly lost propulsion while we were traveling at highway speed and surrounded by other vehicles. The defect is especially hazardous because the failure can occur without providing a safe opportunity to move the vehicle out of traffic. An unexpected engine shutdown on a major interstate can leave the vehicle disabled in an active travel lane or in an unsafe location, exposing the occupants to a high risk of being struck by another vehicle. The loss of engine power also compromises the driver's ability to accelerate away from dangerous traffic situations. The condition is consistent with the **timing-component degradation and engine performance/stalling concerns described in Ford's technical-service information, including TSB 18-2305**, concerning the 3.5L EcoBoost engine. The timing components can deteriorate to the point that the engine experiences serious drivability problems and may stall. In my case, this was not merely a warning light or minor mechanical issue—the vehicle actually **stalled while being driven on a major interstate with my family inside**. This defect represents an immediate **hazardous safety condition** because an engine that unexpectedly stalls at highway speed can cause a driver to lose the ability to maintain speed, merge, maneuver, or safely remove the vehicle from traffic. The danger is substantially increased when children or family members are passengers. Ford is well aware of this defect. I am asking the federal safety agency to investigate

Filed Oct 6, 2026 · Transmission · FL

Premature transmission failure under 45k miles. While driving transmission will not shift gears causing the vehicle to stall and then suddenly engaging propulsing the vehicle forward unexpectedly. Multiple complaints online, Ford will not fix.

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Fuel system · MI

fuel pump has failed, vehicle shut off while driving, ford dealership has confirmed failed fuel pump under the 25s75 recall, check engine light illuminated with fault code P008A (fuel system low pressure) fault code moments prior to vehicle shutting off, vehicle would not restart

Filed Sep 29, 2026 · Engine · FL

On September 10, 2026 about 9:10 am, I experienced an engine stall as I was approaching an intersection. I was slowing down and entering a left turn lane. Vehicle bucked like a horse and stalled. No warning lights or codes. It costed to a stop at which time I attempted a re start. The motor turned over for about 10 seconds and then started up. It seemed like there was a loss of fuel. This incident reminded me of a recall letter a got in the mail last year. After research I saw recall #25V455 with no fix yet. Called my local dealer and they said there is no codes so they would probably have to charge me a diagnostics fee of $250.00 and nothing they can do about the recall. Made an appointment and then I cancelled it. What is a person supposed to do? Drive until something bad happens? Take chances and pray for the best?

Filed Sep 27, 2026 · Transmission · IL

Transmission would go from 7th gear to 1st gear causing stalling in busy traffic. Also the truck would be stuck at 7th gear when coming to a stop light and when the light turned green would not shift down to one which caused a power loss. This is a known problem with ford transmission, the dealership diagnosed the issue as a hydraulic circuit leak, which is caused by the cdf cylinder sleeve. This can be found in Ford TSB 25-2126