2023 Ford F-150

The involved vehicle sustained prior front bumper structural damage that directly compromised and interfered with the anti-lock braking system (ABS) sensors, wiring, and front-end integrity, severely degrading stopping capability and collision avoidance response. Furthermore, critical physical evidence has been subject to spoliation, as the vehicle and its compromised front-end collision/braking systems were disposed of or altered before a complete independent forensic and mechanical engineering evaluation could be performed to document the system failure.

NHTSA ID

11776564

Incident

Oct 11, 2024

On 10/11/2024, a 2023 Ford F-150 XLT (rented from Enterprise) suffered a catastrophic failure of the Forward Collision Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), and primary brakes, resulting in a severe rear-end collision with a semi-truck and life-threatening injuries (severed intestines requiring a Mercy Air lifeflight). Crucially, Enterprise's own rental agreement documented prior damage to the vehicle's front end from a previous accident. This exact location houses the ADAS and assisted braking sensors, meaning Enterprise knowingly rented a vehicle with a structurally compromised safety system. Following the crash, Enterprise intentionally wiped the vehicle's telematics and Event Data Recorder (EDR). To finalize the cover-up, they disposed of the vehicle through Copart Auto Auction within 31 days of the collision. This rapid, deliberate spoliation of evidence was executed to destroy telemetry data and conceal the sensor failure before the vehicle could be subpoenaed in our active federal (§ 1983) and state litigation.

NHTSA ID

11776563

Incident

Oct 11, 2024

While using adaptive cruise control in stop-and-go traffic on the Brooklyn Bridge, my 2023 Ford F-150 repeatedly loses track of the vehicle directly ahead and accelerates toward its set speed despite stopped traffic in front of me, requiring me to brake manually to avoid a collision. This happens every time I cross the bridge in traffic, most recently on October 26, 2026, at about 7:33 PM, at 37,293 miles.

NHTSA ID

11773843

Incident

Oct 26, 2026

BACKUP CAMERA IS BLURRY AND HARD TO MAKE OUT WHAT IS BEHIND VEHICLE

NHTSA ID

11773831

Incident

Oct 1, 2026

Spring of 2025 shortly after buying this truck I took it to Ford dealer to have theinspection for the axle bolts. They reported they were ok and closed the recall. On 10/5/2026 I took my truck to an independant mechanic for a leaking right rear axle seal. When he pulled the wheel off the axle bolt head fell to the ground. When he called me to let me know what was going on I told him about the recall and to wait untilI contacted Ford. When I called ford dealer who did the inspection they told me it was closed and no further action due by them. That I would be responsible for the repairs. They said they could not sell me new axles because they were kept for vehicles fixed under the recall. So, ai has my mechanic replace the sea, hub and bolt. A week later the seal failed again. I do not know if the bolt broke again or not I haven't had it to the garage yet. I have contacted customer service at Ford they refused to let me talk to someone higher up and hung up on me. I am currently driving the truck it is my main transportation. I contacted the social media group at Ford also they just gave me the run around and same answer - "the recall is closed and no further action required". My opinion Ford knows it is a costly design problem in that the bolt is insufficient for the load and they do not want to pay for the repairs.

NHTSA ID

11773362

Incident

Sep 23, 2026

Trace water accumulation routing from clogged/faulty drain plug to corroded DCN wiring connector during rainfall. Due to manufacturing design of '23 Ford F150 model windshield drain cowls, minor debris allowed for water to backflow into the Data Communication Network (DCN) wiring harness and Body Control Module (BCM) connectors, interior electrical components, and interior of the cab wetting the upholstery and flooring within the front passenger side of truck. Driver experienced electrical black outs within the dash and center screens, lighting failures, and multiple system alert misfires while driving the vehicle. Alerts consistently glitching on the dash screen included: Service Vehicle Soon, Pre-Collision Assist Not Available, Service Advance Trac, Rear Belt Monitor Fault Service Required. The issues were reported to Ford, whose representatives noted the history behind water damages associated with cowl/drain designs, but confirmed the issue has not been formalized for recall. This known issue presents buyers with financial and physical safety risks, known by Ford, and places full responsibility for poor engineering on new owners. The vehicle is currently at the dealership for repairs and parts replacement. All at the owners expense.

NHTSA ID

11772038

Incident

Oct 1, 2026

Ford recall #25SB7 notice from dealer. Took it in since my moonroof has the exact problem mentioned in the recall notice. For some reason, my truck has no recall notice.

NHTSA ID

11771427

Incident

Oct 9, 2026

Picking up the carseat out of the car, the handle became detached on one side which caused the seat to drop to the ground with child inside.

NHTSA ID

11770519

Incident

Oct 11, 2026

A Cloud Assisted Diagnostic based on connected vehicle information is available for this VIN. The presence of this confirmed DTC provides dealer authorization to perform the following repair - Confirm if a Gear Shift Module (GSM) fault is present. Repair Instructions 1. Note: This CAD was released to provide repair instructions for addressing a P164E voltage-sense circuit fault. 2. Clear DTC(s) and perform a module self-test. 3. If DTC P164E cannot be cleared replace the GSM.

A Cloud Assisted Diagnostic based on connected vehicle information is available for this VIN. The presence of this confirmed DTC provides dealer authorization to perform the following repair - Confirm if a Gear Shift Module (GSM) fault is present. Repair Instructions 1. Note: This CAD was released to provide repair direction to address GSM DTC P0605 Read Only Memory Error. 2. Clear DTC(s) and perform a module self-test. 3. Clear DTC(s) and perform a module self-test. If DTC P0605 is retrieved attempt to clear this DTC. If this DTC cannot be cleared replace the Gear Shift Module GSM.

A Cloud Assisted Diagnostic based on connected vehicle information is available for this VIN. The presence of this confirmed DTC provides dealer authorization to perform the following repair - Confirm if a Gear Shift Module (GSM) fault is present. Repair Instructions 1. Note: This CAD was released to provide repair instructions for addressing GSM DTC P0607 (Internal Module Performance Error). 2. Clear DTC(s) and perform a module self-test. 3. If DTC P0607 is retrieved attempt to clear this DTC. 4. If this DTC cannot be cleared replace the Gear Shift Module GSM.

A Cloud Assisted Diagnostic based on connected vehicle information is available for this VIN. The presence of this confirmed DTC provides dealer authorization to perform the following repair - Confirm if a Gear Shift Module (GSM) fault is present. Repair Instructions 1. Note: This CAD was released to provide repair direction to address a GSM DTC P06B8 non-volatile memory error. 2. Clear DTC(s) and perform a module self-test. 3. If DTC P06B8 cannot be cleared, replace the GSM.

Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may have diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P05B0 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM) during a self-test. An illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will be present on 2024-2025 vehicles with DTC P05B0 stored in the PCM. This may be due to a damaged lower active grill shutter housing end stops and/or vane lobe (allowing for over travel) or a lower active grill shutter actuator.

A Cloud Assisted Diagnostic based on connected vehicle information is available for this VIN. The presence of this confirmed DTC provides dealer authorization to perform the following repair - Confirm if a Gear Shift Module (GSM) fault is present. Repair Instructions 1. Note: This CAD was released to provide repair instructions for addressing a P164E voltage-sense circuit fault. 2. Clear DTC(s) and perform a module self-test. 3. If DTC P164E cannot be cleared replace the GSM.