2013 Ford F-150 Seat belts Problems

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the speedometer dropped to zero and the instrument cluster became inoperable. The power train warning light and the seat belt warning light were illuminated. The contact turned off the vehicle, and opened and closed the driver's side door. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the instrument cluster became operable. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle jerked, and the transmission downshifted from 6th to 2nd gear unexpectedly. The contact stated while coasting to the side of the road, the transmission shifted to the proper gear and the contact was able to continue driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was previously repaired under Ford Campaign Number: 16S19; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 19V433000 (Power Train) and 19V075000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 103,290.

NHTSA ID

11611529

Incident

Aug 26, 2024

Mileage

103,290 mi

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while unfastening the seat belt, the locking mechanism detached from the seat. The nut and wires had detached. The seat belt warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the latch and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 103,991.

NHTSA ID

11544098

Incident

Sep 10, 2023

Mileage

103,991 mi

MY TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED FROM 5TH GEAR TO 1ST GEAR IN NOV 2018. THE TRANSMISSION THEN WOULD NO LONGER SHIFT DUE TO THE DAMAGE IT CAUSED. I HAD THE TRANSMISSION REBUILT BY FORD. SOON AFTER THE REPAIRS FORD RELEASED A SAFETY RECALL FOR THE EXACT PROBLEM. I TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND THEY PERFORMED THE RECALL SERVICE. I ASKED ABOUT REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE PRIOR REPAIRS AND WAS TOLD YES IT WOULD BE COVERED BECAUSE IT WAS CAUSED BY THE RECALL. THE TRUCK CONTINUED TO RANDOMLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL OR SKIP GEARS. I TOOK IT BACK IN. THEY SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY THE REAR MAIN SEAL, THIS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH SHIFTING. THE TRANSMISSION HAS NEVER LEAKED. THE ISSUES CONTINUED ON UNTIL ON FEBRUARY 27TH THE TRANSMISSION DROPPED TO 1ST GEAR ON THE HIGHWAY (65 MPH) NEARLY CAUSING A MAJOR ACCIDENT AND THROWING ME AGAINST THE STEERING WHEEL. I JUST CONTACTED FORD RECALL DEPARTMENT AND INQUIRED ABOUT FULL REIMBURSEMENT AND TO NOTIFY THEM THAT THIS HAPPENED AGAIN. THEY SAID THEY WOULD NOT REIMBURSE ME ANY $ AND IGNORED MY COMPLAINT ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING LIKE THAT AGAIN. I AM NOW SITTING WITH A SORE BACK, $4,000 REPAIR COST AND A TRUCK THAT MAY PUT MY LIFE AND ANY PASSENGERS LIFE IN DANGER WHILE IN THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ID

11316536

Incident

Feb 27, 2020

Mileage

152,000 mi

THE SEATBELTS IN THIS VEHICLE HAVE CONSTANTLY GONE BAD THEY HAVE BEEN CLEANED OUT AND REPLACED AND THEY'RE CONTINUING TO GO BAD THEY DON'T MAKE FULL CONTACT THEY DON'T CLICK ALL THE WAY AND IT'S $200 TO REPLACE EACH SEAT BELT EVERY TIME THEY GO BAD AND FOUR OUT OF THE FIVE HAVE GONE BAD ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION ALEX PLEASE STOP

NHTSA ID

11084717

Incident

Jan 1, 2018

Mileage

70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2013 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT RAN A RED LIGHT. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE ROLLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT REMAIN FASTENED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE NECK AND BACK THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD AND DEEMED DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.

NHTSA ID

11054935

Incident

Mar 11, 2016

Mileage

60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A RECARO PERFORMANCE SPORT VIBE (NA) REARFACING INFANT SEAT, MODEL NUMBER: 386.01.VIBE. THE SEAT WAS MANUFACTURED ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2014. THE SAFETY SEAT WAS BEING UTILIZED IN A 2013 FORD F-150 LIMITED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LATCH THAT ADJUSTED WITH THE HEIGHT OF THE CHILD COULD BE EASILY MANIPULATED BY A CHILD. THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED. THE CONTACT PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER IMMEDIATELY TO READJUST THE HARNESS. THE FAILURE WAS PERSISTENT. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE CHILD WAS ABLE TO REACH THE LATCH, WHICH WAS OFTEN CHANGED DUE TO THE CHILD USING HIS BODY WEIGHT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA ID

10785093

Incident

Sep 19, 2015

SEAT BELT LATCH FAILED, CAME APART ON IMPACT. *TR

NHTSA ID

10611355

Incident

Jul 16, 2014

Mileage

17,000 mi

WIND NOISE OF 85+DBA IN THE CAB COASTING DOWN HILL. I LIVE IN TENNESSEE, FOUND ON THE INTERNET AUTO DECIBEL DATABASE,RATED THE F 150 AT 61-70 DBA NOT TO PACIFIC BUT SOME NUMBERS TO WORK OFF OF,"THANKS" NO ONE I TALKED TO AT FORD MOTOR COMPANY COULD COME UP WITH THAT INFORMATION?? DAA GO FIGURE NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC IS WHAT I WAS TOLD, BULL BUTTER IF I HAD BEEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEMS OF THESE TRUCKS I WOULD NOT HAVE BOUGHT IT, YOU THINK? AND SO DID THE DEALER SLOAN FORD ALONG WITH FORD MOTOR COMPANY. BLIND SPOT PLUM SCARY.TO THINK OF HOW MANY KIDS AND SENIORS HAVE TO DIE, BE FOR ANYTHING IS DONE?? 60+KIDS & 50+ PEOPLE OVER 70 DIE EVERY YEAR FOR $$$$$ YEARS OF KNOWING & YEARS HIDING THE TRUTH & FACTS MONEY FOR ONE SMALL GROUP&TRAGEDY FOR THE OTHERS WHO MAKE PAYMENTS WITH THEIR MONEY AND LIVES SO SAD BACK SEAT IS A DEATH TRAP YOU CAN'T GET OUT IF THE FRONT DOOR IS CLOSED.MY WIFE COULD NOT REACH THE FRONT DOOR HANDLE FROM THE BACK SEAT. STUCK INSIDE WITHOUT AN EXIT SCARY; ACCIDENT WITH A FIRE OR IN WATER?? THE ANCHOR POINT FOR THE FRONT SEAT BELTS ARE THE BACK DOORS IN A FRONTAL OFF SET POOL CRASH OR SIDESWIPE ACCIDENT YOU COULD TEAR THE DOORS OFF AND THE BELT IS FASTEN ACROSS YOUR BODY IN A ROLLOVER HOW MANY TIMES DOES THE DOORS FLY OPEN AND BE TORN OFF THE DESIGN OF THE TRUCK ALLOWS THIS TO HAPPEN PRESS DOWN ON THE TOP AND THE DOORS WILL POP OPEN LIKE A BANANA SO CHEAP HINGES & LATCHES WE THE PEOPLE NEED PROTECTION FROM THE CAR COMPANIES WITH THIS KIND OF PRODUCT UNFORGETTABLE AND UNFORGIVABLE FAR TO TRUSTING FAR TO LONG THE THINGS PEOPLE WILL DO FOR MONEY DO WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO KNOW THE WHOLE TRUTH ABOUT ANY PROBLEM WITH THAT COMES WITH A PAYMENT BOOK FOR FIVE YEARS YOU THINK SO MUCH NOISE YOU CAN NOT CARRY ON A NORMAL CONVERSATION AND RIDE IN THE TRUCK TWO DIFFERENT & DISTINCT NOISE ONE ON EACH SIDE OF YOUR HEAD YOU HAVE TO ALMOST YELL TO BE UNDERSTOOD PLEASE HELP! *TR

NHTSA ID

10596649

Incident

Nov 27, 2013

Mileage

100 mi