10 of the
1,304 complaints about the 2021 Ford F-150 are about the
equipment — 1% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
18,500 miles.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 45-50 MPH on the freeway, the navigation screen turned blank, and the speedometer decreased to zero. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear end of the vehicle was detaching. The dealer determined that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The vehicle was then taken to unknown local dealer, where it was determined that the rear axle was in good condition. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and denied the contact's buyback request. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
NHTSA complaint #11674326 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Largo, FL
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
Speaker system/amplifier created a loud sonic boom type noise while I was driving. Made my ears ring and felt very unsafe to drive afterwards. First time this happened, making an appointment with dealership to get it checked out. No error messages came up on the screen or dash. Still do not feel safe driving the vehicle if this can happen again.
NHTSA complaint #11621479 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the GPS was inoperable. Additionally, the interior lights failed to illuminate as needed. The contact stated that the battery had drained on three occasions. The contact replaced the battery. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the backover prevention camera needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer informed the contact that the manufacturer had not been contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000. The VIN was not available.
NHTSA complaint #11573945 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Ames, IA
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
Loud popping noise from radio. It sounds like gunfire.
NHTSA complaint #11565393 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fort Mill, SC
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
On occasions my F150 has without warning had my volume increase to the max volume when operating the vehicle. I have not adjusted the volume when this happens and I am unable to lower the volume until I turn off the vehicle and open the door to the vehicle. The decibel level when this happens is over 100 and it is absolutely terrifying. I took my vehicle to Ford and they told me because they are unable to recreate the issue that it is not their responsibility. I have had this happen 6 times over the 8 months that I have had the vehicle. Ford charges me $197 each time to simply look at the car but again refuses to fix anything. When this event occurs it is terrifying and the only resolution is to turn off my vehicle.
NHTSA complaint #11540599 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Las Vegas, NV
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
While driving with sound volume at normal setting (volume 8), speakers started to pop and static erratically, which startled me, almost causing an accident. The issue will randomly go away, no warning lights on screen or dashboard. The static and pop sounds still continued at volume setting one. The erratic static and pop goes away then it happens again 20 min later. My ears are ringing from the popping sounds
NHTSA complaint #11515470 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Chandler, AZ
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
Speaker Issue: When starting the truck, after about 3 seconds of sitting in the truck, the speakers made a really loud pop noise and then continued to make a loud static noise and cracking noise for the duration of my 15 minute drive home. If this happened on the freeway, it may traumatize someone or cause an accident. The problem has happened twice but it is not been replicable for a dealer or service center. The truck has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, or insurance reps. I read online that this is happening to a lot of 2021+ F-150s with the B & O Unleashed 18 Speaker sound package. Please recall this, it is the most dangerous speaker issue I have ever heard.
NHTSA complaint #11501697 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Utica, NY
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS
A deafening pop and static sound coupled with a burning electrical smell. Startled me nearly off the Rd.
NHTSA complaint #11499695 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.