Ford F-150 Trailer Hitches Problems
- 10
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 5
- Years with records
- 1999–2015
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 10 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- trailer hitch · 9 records
- trailer hitches · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Trailer Hitches
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. The contact noticed that the trailer hitches would not latch. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bergstrom ford of oshkosh ([redacted], oshkosh, wi 54901, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the trailer hitches needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file…
ODI 11197132
Structure · Trailer Hitches
2015 ford f-150 manual on page 263 has instructions for proper setup of an equalizing hitch for towing a trailer. The instructions call for return of the front fender height 25% of the way from height when loaded with trailer to height with no trailer. This is the opposite of recommendations of the hitch manufacturer who recommends front fender height to 75% of the way from loaded to unloaded condition. In the words…
ODI 10705966
Trailer Hitches
2004 ford f15, unit 1 was eastbound in far right lane of the ohio turnpike. The ball of trailer hitch became disengaged from power unit. Unit 1 trailer separated from the power unit and traveled onto inside berm, striking barrier wall, causing car a top trailer to slide forward off of trailer. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0072-90)*jb updated 04/22/11 *bf
Crash reported
ODI 10394953
Trailer Hitches
2004 ford f-150 trailer hitch broke. Consumer states that when the trailer hitch broke he lost control and went off the right side of the road. *kb ohio traffic crash report # 10-0344-91. *jb updated 05/26/08. Consumer sent in addition voq complaint. *kb 06/25/08.
ODI 10229534
Trailer Hitches
I own a 2004 ford f-150 supercrew (new body style). It came equipped w/factory install trailer tow package. I have since purchased a rockwood travel trailer, which i towed many miles last summer. I kept checking and rechecking my weight distribution/sway control setup because, while towing, the trailer seemed to sway more than it should, especially when being passed by tractor trailers. I worked w/reese customer…
ODI 10147783
Equipment · Trailer Hitches
While turning into a parking lot the vehicle's ford hitch broke on both sides. *nm the trailer was taken to a welding shop were they said there wasn't any penetration on the weld, which was welded part way and to take the old receiver to the dealership. The consumer then took the receiver to the dealership, where they claimed the trailer which weight is 2500 lbs was too big, had caused the failure. 2500 lbs, is less…
ODI 10119953
Trailer Hitches
F150 lariat with tow package purchased new. Tires on the vehicle were goodrich passenger tires with proper weight rating. However, when pulling a 24 ft. Travel trailer; the truck and trailer would aggressively sway when hit with light breeze or passing vehicles. Nearly lost control of vehicle several times. Tested all hitch/trailer/center of gravity/weight aspects and all tested okay. Tested pulling trailer at low…
ODI 761526
Labels · Trailer Hitches
Recall 99vo39000/fmvss 301. Recall notice received, but dealer was unable to honor recall because of the trailer hitches. Manufacturer informed consumer that they will not do recall repairs because of the trailer hitches.*ak
ODI 857520