Ford F-150 recalls by year & common problems

THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE HOUSING EMBOSSMENT RETAINING THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE SPRING MAY FRACTURE DURING NORMAL USAGE RESULTING IN INSUFFICIENT SPRING FORCE TO RETURN THE HANDLE TO THE FULLY STOWED POSITION.

The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER…

THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 114, “THEFT PROTECTION.” THE TRANSMISSION CAN BE SHIFTED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION WITHOUT PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL DUE TO BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK SWITCH PROBLEM.

THESE VEHICLES WERE INSPECTED USING INTEGRATED DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (IDS) THAT HAD A CUSTOM SOFTWARE ROUTINE TO READ THE SUSPECT BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) SERIAL NUMBER. BASED ON THE SERIAL NUMBER THE BCM WAS EITHER NOT AFFECTED OR REPLACED.

DURING A SIX-DAY PRODUCTION PERIOD, THE SUPPLIER OF THE BODY CONTROL MODULE MANUFACTURED MODULES THAT MAY HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT.

The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

INCORRECT SOFTWARE FOR THE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM MODULE (OCSM) WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES EITHER AT THE TIME OF MANUFACTURING OR DURING THE COURSE OF REPLACEMENT OF THE MODULE AS PART OF A SERVICE REPAIR.

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER…

The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.

A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear.

A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on these vehicles.

The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.

The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly.

The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted. As a result, the brake lights may illuminate with a delay or not at all.

The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving.

A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.

The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.

During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.

The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision.

The affected vehicles may be equipped with driver or front passenger seat belt anchorage assemblies whose pretensioner cable was not properly crimped. As a result, the seat belts may not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.

The affected vehicles may have been built with a steering upper intermediate shaft that was improperly riveted.

The affected vehicles may have loose or missing underbody heat shields.

A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.

The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

The incorrect location could put the heater too close to hot engine components, possibly resulting in a damaged cable.

During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

Loose power seat adjuster pivot bolts may cause the front seat cushions to detach and not properly restrain the seat occupant in the event of a crash.

The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.

The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision.

The seat back frame may have insufficient welds which may not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

The front passenger seat Occupant Classification System (OCS) that calibrates the air bag deployment level may incorrectly classify an adult as a child when the seat massage feature is activated.

The instrument cluster may lose power after initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate.

A loss of signal between the transmission range sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear.

The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.

During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

The pin that attaches the transmission shift linkage to the transmission may come out, preventing the transmission from responding to movement of the shift lever.

The doors on these vehicles may have a bent or kinked actuation cable or the door latches may freeze after water gets into the latch. Either condition can result in the doors opening while driving although they appear to be closed.

The seat belt anchor may not be adequately welded to the seat cushion frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages," and 207, "Seating Systems."

The air bag inflator within the passenger frontal air bag module may rupture in the event of a crash.

The left rear inflatable seat belt buckle assembly may be inadequately attached to its mounting bracket. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."

In the event of a crash, the seat back frame may not restrain the occupant due to having inadequate welds.

These accessory door handle covers may cause the doors to unlatch in a side impact collision.

In these vehicles, the instrument cluster may lose power after the initial vehicle start-up in cold ambient temperatures. Several gauges, including the transmission gear position indicator, may not illuminate.

Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral.

When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended.

The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

The tailgate latches may unlatch unexpectedly while driving.

On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.

The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms.

During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

If a front seat belt pretensioner deploys as the result of a crash, the sparks may ignite materials such as carpeting or insulation within the B-pillar area.

These vehicles have high pressure fuel pump assemblies with welds that can fracture, which may cause an oil or fuel leak.

The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.

A roll pin may not have been installed in the transmission, potentially causing a loss of the "Park" function.

The cylinder heads may have been machined without lubrication supply holes for the camshaft bearing journals.

Quickly moving the shift lever from Park to Drive may cause a loss of gear indication on the instrument cluster display and a momentary selection of an unintended gear, such as Reverse or Neutral before the vehicle achieves Drive function.

The structural roof braces may be missing rivets at the attachment of the roof rail, thereby reducing the structural integrity.

When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended.

A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist.

Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms.

During the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.

Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.

When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended.

A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

An incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive (B+) power supply cable to the starter motor, possibly affecting the electrical conductivity, resulting in excess heat and electrical arcing.

The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.

The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…

The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.

The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist.

Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms.

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function.

The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.

The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.

Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.

An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.

The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

A single vehicle may have been assembled without a fuel tank front attachment resulting in an unsecured fuel tank attachment strap.

The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.

Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.

The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash.

The front seatbelt webbing may be incorrectly routed.

The electronic brake booster may leak brake fluid into the electronic control unit, which could result in reduced braking performance.

The steering gear may have internal damage, which could result in difficulty steering, or the inability to rotate the steering wheel while driving.

The two-piece driveshafts may have been improperly assembled, which could result in driveshaft separation.

During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash.

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function.

The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.

The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.

The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."

The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

The parking lights may flicker when the headlights are activated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

The right-side instrument panel cover may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to not deploy as intended.

The lug nuts on the wheels may have been incorrectly tightened.

Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

The power-adjustable telescoping steering column connector wiring may be too short. Wiring that is too short can become damaged or separate if the adjustable steering column is extended all the way.

Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

Underbody heat and noise insulators may loosen and contact the aluminum driveshaft, which could damage the driveshaft and cause it to fracture.

The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to be obstructed by the infotainment home screen menu when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function.

The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.

The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

The steering wheel clock spring may have an insufficient weld, causing a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.

Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.

The instrument panel top cover on the passenger-side may prevent the air bag from deploying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."

The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.

When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function.

The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

The steering gear assembly may have been assembled with an incorrect rack, which can cause the gears to fracture.

The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 212, "Windshield Mounting."

The steering column lower shaft may have been secured to the steering gear assembly with an incorrect fastener, which can result in the separation of steering components and cause a loss of steering control.

The front seats may have been improperly secured to the vehicle.

The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.

When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function.

The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Contact with the engine coolant hose may chafe the engine wire harness or cause a pull out of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector pins, causing the engine to stall.

The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach.

The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.