1. Ford F-150
  2. Problems
  3. Traction Control System

Ford F-150 Traction Control System Problems

10
Owner complaint records in our dataset
6
Years with records
2006–2018
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
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • traction control · 6 records
  • power steering · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
100–150k mi4
30–60k mi1

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • June 18, 2018 · 3,600 miles

    Traction Control System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2018 ford f-150. While driving 45 mph in the rain, the driver hit a small bump in the road and lost control of the vehicle. The traction control failed to engage and the vehicle fishtailed and spun out of control. The driver was finally able to control the vehicle before striking a metal pole on the road shoulder. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to mcclary…

    ODI 11110984

    2018 records in this system

  • May 28, 2018 · 143,000 miles

    Traction Control System · Turn Signal

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving and attempting to make a u- turn, the anti-traction warning indicator illuminated. The contact also stated that the turn signal failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to higley ford sales company (1065 3rd ave, windom, mn 56101, [redacted]). The contact was informed that there were no recalls pertaining to the vin and the failures could not be duplicated.…

    ODI 11098408

    2011 records in this system

  • December 15, 2017 · 107,000 miles

    Steering · Traction Control System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 65 mph, the power steering and traction indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. Also, the power steering lost power for up to thirty seconds. The failures occurred several times within the past few weeks. There were no recalls associated with the vin. The contact reached out to the dealer (krause family ford, 195 woodstock pkwy, woodstock, ga 30188) where…

    ODI 11063067

    2012 records in this system

  • August 2, 2017 · 146,540 miles

    Steering · Traction Control System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 mph around a curved road, the steering wheel became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle started to jerk and the power steering assist and advance traction system warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and was able to drive home despite the difficulty steering. The contact called preaus ford motor…

    ODI 11023366

    2011 records in this system

  • November 30, 2016 · 110,000 miles

    Traction Control System

    Tl* the contact owned a 2006 ford f-150. While driving approximately 5 to 6 mph and turning left, the vehicle slid on wet pavement and crashed into a wall. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The contact was injured and required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed and towed. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 110,000.

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10937998

    2006 records in this system

  • December 1, 2014 · 20,000 miles

    Steering · Traction Control System

    Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While operating the vehicle, the traction control light would illuminate and the power steering would suddenly malfunction. The steering wheel became very difficult to turn. The power steering failures occurred on multiple occasions and eventually went out completely. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the electronic power assist assembly…

    ODI 10870271

    2013 records in this system

  • November 17, 2012 · 52,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving under 30 mph, the traction control warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle decelerated without being prompted. The brakes engaged and the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 52,000. Updated…

    ODI 10884806

    2012 records in this system

  • May 24, 2012 · 5,000 miles

    Service Brakes · Traction Control System · Vehicle Speed Control

    Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving various speeds and making a left or right turn, the traction control system warning indicator illuminated. When the brakes were engaged by the system, the vehicle's speed was severely reduced and almost caused several crashes. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a recording device was attached, indicating that the contact depressed the brake pedal when, in…

    ODI 10949730

    2012 records in this system