I bought 2017 F-150 platinum from levittown Ford I own it less than 1 year and have now 15,000 miles on it. My problem first started around may of 2018 it was random happening off and on I was getting a grinding noise when I started the truck only when I stared in usually first thing in the morning or if it sat for more than 6 or more hours. The problem got worse as the summer progressed I made my first appointment with stevens Ford on 07/10/2018 after being told they had a back log of several weeks and this was the earliest appointment I could get. Well I picked up the car at night and the claim they did not hear the noise yet on the receipt it says due shop over load. So I made a appointment with the dealership I bought it from and the earliest date I could get was 07/25/2018 and they were finally able to diagnose the problem being the timing chain and cams as per attached paper work. I was without my vehicle for almost one month and now after picking it up I still feel a slippage in the engine as I drive it. Now after doing extensive research I have found that the 3.5 6 cylinder eco boost engine has had this problem dating back to 2004 and have really never fixed the problem. It usually effects the engine after the 60,000 warranty expires and I have rarely seen this occur in a truck as new as mine. I am fighting with Ford on all avenues to get my truck bought back by them because I have lost all confidence in this product.

- Farmingville, NY, USA

Vehicle has 23K miles and blue smoke billows from the tailpipe on cold startup. The dealership replaced the cylinder heads and various O rings and advised that the smoke should stop after 1-2 weeks. It did not. I returned the truck to the dealer in 2 weeks and they inspected the truck for 3 days concluding that it runs "as designed". blue smokes still billows from the tailpipe on cold startup with no apparent help from Ford or my local dealership!

- Lavon, TX, USA

Engine knocking on a cold startup. The knock is more easily heard from the passenger side of the vehicle. The knocking is the most noticeable for the first 30 seconds of startup. This occurs every day. The amount of knocking follows an increase in engine RPM.

- Yukon, OK, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. While driving 75 mph with the cruise control activated, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph without warning. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited the same symptoms as listed in tsb: Ssm46829 (electrical system: Integrated trailer brake control). The vehicle was taken to eddie preuitt Ford, Inc. (710 us-31 hartselle, al 35640, 256-773-2578) where it was diagnosed that the throttle sensor failed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 14,000.

- Hartselle, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer (vonderau Ford, 1912 N mechanic St, el campo, tx 77437) for the first oil change, the mechanic noticed that the oil pan leaked oil. The mechanic diagnosed that the plastic oil pan was cracked. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 7,300.

- Markham, TX, USA

With the vehicle in park, with the weight of the vehicle resting on the transmission's parking pawl, or resting on the parking brake, when the engine is started, there is an intermittent clunk that can be heard. It can vary from no clunk to a very loud clunk that can be heard from 40ft or more. This can happen when vehicle is hot, cold, driven short distances or long distances, on an incline or not. The 3 dealerships have reproduced the issue, but have called it normal or a characteristic. One dealership's service director says his demo vehicles make the same noise and that adding bigger tires and a lift kit made it worse. He also said and I quote "because its not abnormal, there is no fix". he stated that Ford techline says its normal as well. Videos I posted on youtube: Https://www.youtube.com/watch"V=affugorbwts 2017 F150 driveshaft clunking on engine start 3 level grade resting on brake https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=5fgkiolhceu 2017 F150 clunk can be heard 40 feet away on startup version 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch"V=O8U0sdnags0 2017 F150 driveshaft clunking on engine start 4 inclined resting on transmission in park

- Georgetown, TX, USA

The engine shut off and the truck rolled to a stop. Meanwhile, several warning messages flashed on the instrument panel and smoke began pouring from under the hood. I got out and looked under the vehicle and sparks were profusely flying. I walked away from the vehicle and the engine ignited within 5 seconds. The entire incident occurred within 10-15 seconds. The vehicle was totaled.

- Morrisville, NC, USA

Two different occasions I was driving 65 on the freeway, the engine compartment started violently shaking. The car lost acceleration and flashed the check engine light. Additionally I will be sitting at stop lights and you will get the same shaking from the engine compartment.

- Henderson, NV, USA

Engine stalls at stop (after letting up on brake and auto start stop re-starts the engine) followed by "hill start assist not available" error flashes along with other brake related errors; vehicle engine won't turn over/start unless transmission is put back into park. Upon restarting all engine error/fault messages are cleared and things seem back to normal. Today was the second time this has happened. The first time was about 7 days ago. This is dangerous should it happen entering an intersection. I reported the problem to livermore Ford and they said that since it is intermittent without a check engine light on they cannot diagnose it.

- Dublin, CA, USA

Took delivery 5/8. called dealer service department 5/17 to see about rough idle and a few minor cosmetic issues. Dropped off 5/25, service advisor called 5/26 to tell me it is blowing oil through the pistons and they are going to have to replace the heads per a tsb. I started research on the internet and found Ford tsb 17-0007. Seems that F-150S made between June and October 2016 might have this problem. The technician plugs the truck into the dagnostics machine and if your vehicle is one of the unfortunate ones, it either gives a code for head replacement or engine replacement. Why are these vehicles waiting to be sold before checking a code? here I have a month old "new" vehicle that has been down longer than driven. I have been communicating with Ford corporate since 5/30 requesting either a new engine or vehicle. Replacing the heads should not be an option when a consumer has 400 miles on an engine. Should be getting an answer from Ford in the next two days, but still, if I am forced to accept new heads, the reduction in value of the vehicle will be tremendous.

- Acworth, GA, USA

My waste gate has malfunctioned then replaced but has been back 3X in 30 days with my check engine light going on and sending the truck into limp mode while driving.

- Spring Valley, CA, USA

Ecoboost engine, auto stop/start option disabled by pushing dash button. Truck shuts off when stopped at stop light like the auto stop function is still enabled but the engine will not restart when you release the brakes. Have to put the transmission in neutral and manually restart the engine using the key. This has happened to me on 3 occasions within the last week.

- Hubbard, OH, USA

1. my raptor was made in 1/2017. 2. it took lots of calls and fed ex shipment over night to the dealer and 5 days from Monday to late Friday to get the raptor back. For a couple of days Ford could not say when the part would be available. 3. it does appear the leak is fixed. No leak found after driving lots since late Friday to this am. 4. parts replaced are as follows per work invoice: A. 7652661 oil dye ( used for testing after placement) B. hl3Z*9T516 tube asy C. bl3Z*6L625 oil cooler and filter asy D. *W716088*S900 bolt E. *W715565*S450 bolt Ford raptor 2017 oil leak continuation 1. I apologize as I was too optimistic to think my problem listed above was fixed. 2.I drove the raptor after picking it up late Friday afternoon home and around town and freeways over weekend for about 200 miles total. ( no off road riding, no 4 wheel driving, max speed about 75 mph, no stomping on tubes for extending periods). I checked for oil leak Sunday am, and today- Monday am-no leak. I turned on engine and left for a short errand after checking today-Monday. 3. when I came back I noticed a tire tread imprint and wet areas on driveway. I parked next to the driveway on pavers when I came back. I opened the garage to find a huge puddle of oil. 4. the brand new 2 week old raptor is back at the dealers. I will update as I find out info. I think I have a beautiful red raptor lemon!

- Chandler, AZ, USA