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Ford F-150 repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (16%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 3121 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the Ford F-150.

Ford F-150 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (2%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (67%)

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Chart based on 126 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2021 Ford F-150

Engine not specified

6000 mi Driveshaft insulation repair 

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2021 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 430hp 3.5L V6 Hybrid 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

8000 mi Replaced wheel/rim. It had a micro fracture 

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2019 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 375hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

13000 mi

US $200
There is a service bulletin, that I found later, that describes the appropriate repair. I will be returning. 
24000 mi Seat was wiggly. Part of TSB repair. 

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2019 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 325hp 2.7L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic RWD

32000 mi Tailgate latch sticking. Checked alignment; greased. 

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2019 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 325hp 2.7L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

47000 mi

US $25
Repair broken cover under the engine. 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 375hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

1240 mi Ford accessory gator back mud guards were rubbing in front tire in delivery. Dealer had to reinstall and adjust bracket 
9300 mi Doors freeze and wont unlock. TSB to address this issue but parts not available. Dealer to contact when parts come in. 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 325hp 2.7L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

1000 mi The passenger door did not close easily. They found it is not adjustable for that issue. The fit of the latches are determined by the assembly at the factory. Nothing could be done without body work by the body shop to help correct it. I decided to leave it alone. 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 450hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

28000 mi Door locks were freezing, causing the doors not to lock. Repaired on a recall. 
48000 mi The lock for the spare tire appeared to be keyed incorrectly. Dealer had to drill the lock out for access to the spare. The truck was left without a lock and an aftermarket solution was done. 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 375hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

26000 mi Right rear door popping, lobbed but still continues to pop when opening door. Dealer sprayed additional lube. After a few days popping noise happened again. 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 375hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

300 mi Driver side window wouldn't roll down. Dealer fixed immediately. Could have been due to ice knocking it off track. 

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2018 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 325hp 2.7L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

45000 mi Door latches inop in freezing weather, all 4 doors. No parts replaced TSB performed, problem not fixed. 

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2018 Ford F-150 4-door

turbocharged 6-cylinder automatic 4WD

3000 mi Frozen door locks and latches. nothing done yet. There was a TSB that covered up to the 2017 model year but didn’t apply to 2018 so the dealer couldn’t do anything under that TSB....basically just lube and keep an eye on whether it recurs. Of course then the weather warmed up so haven’t been able to replicate it yet. I did use Amsoil metal protectant which some people on the F150 forum have noted success with. 
30000 mi Door latch on front passenger didn't always latch. If door was repeatedly shut it would eventually latch. Dealer replaced latch assembly. 

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2018 Ford F-150 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

7000 mi Recall for automatic transmission shifter lever. 

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2017 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

6000 mi Remote tail gate release failed. 
7 mi Doors won't latch when below freezing 

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2017 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 375hp 3.5L V6 10-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

15000 mi Seat belt tensioner. It would not retract sometimes. 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 325hp 2.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

19000 mi

US $650
Drivers side mirror assembly was replaced after the mirror portion snapped like a geriatric sprinter's hamstring on a cold day. Two recall fixes were performed as well; seat assembly nuts, and door latch not working in cold weather. Also fixed defective Sync hardware module that prevented latest software update from working. 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

22000 mi Passenger door glass developed a oval/circular crack in the middle of the glass. Dealer determined it was defective and it was replaced under warranty. 
25000 mi

US $165
Noticed a shimmy. Tires were previously balanced but didn't fix the problem. Tech finally discovered tire was out-of-round, requiring a new tire. I had to pay for part of it since original tire has 20k+ miles on it. It didn't fix the problem so another appointment has been scheduled. 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

3700 mi unknown cause yet. shimmy at 55-65 mph and is not constant. rotated tires, balanced tires, not change. will be bringing it back for further diagnosis. 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

3720 mi Dealer installed shields on door lock actuator assemblies 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

15500 mi Back window blew out when remote start was used during winter. Defrost blew window out. Took two windows. First one wasn't sealed properly and leaked heavily. 
42000 mi recalls done fixing door icing and seat belt 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

35960 mi Performed TSB to correct door latches freezing up after it happened once a year into ownership. 
38000 mi Door latch would intermittently not securely close. There was a recall for this that was completed which resolved the issue. 

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2016 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

7000 mi rear window trim fell off / rear window would not open 

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2015 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

4000 mi vibration in rear. Tires were road force balanced. problem persisted until I rotated tires 

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2015 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

14000 mi Back door not shutting properly in cold weather due to faulty gaskets they did a temp fix while waiting for replacement kit to arive 
15000 mi Had to replace gasket and latches on driver side doors related to a known issue with 2015/2016 f150s. 

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2015 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

62500 mi

US $170
Replaced warped lug nuts on all 4 wheels 

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2015 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

23200 mi Backup camera occasionally fails. Updated Sync system. Repair unsuccessful. Always just the backup camera. Other 360 degree cameras always work. 

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2015 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

49600 mi

C $10
Washer fluid hose 
23700 mi Door check replaced. Drivers window replacement due to delamination. 

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2015 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

23000 mi Door locks were freezing up in cold weather. TSB out for this concern, and parts are on order. 4.9 hours labor, glad it's under warranty! 
26000 mi Parts for door locks only came in after I'd gotten rid of the truck. 
27000 mi 3.) One of the power windows would randomly reverse direction when moving up. That was fixed. 

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2015 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

45000 mi

US $108
The power running boards seized up. Replaced the motor and hinges on both sides of the truck. 
9500 mi Passenger massaging seat lumbar bag had a hole in it causing a hissing noise and the air pump to run every time the truck was started. Replaced under warranty. 
13000 mi Steering wheel vibration during auto-telescoping movement when turning car on or off. Turn signal also did not disengage about 30% of the time after left turns. Steering wheel mechanism was lubricated and adjustment made to turn signal lever mechanism. Operating correctly now. 
Rear seat belt stuck 

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2015 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 325hp 2.7L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

8000 mi Tail gate hinge bushing damaged from freezing. 

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2015 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

28000 mi Door latch recall 

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2015 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

385-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Drivers door will not latch in cold weather. Dealer found a TSB for this issue but did not replace parts as directed. Dealer did not repair issue and door still doesn't latch when cold. 

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2014 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

6200 mi Noise coming from front left suspension area. First diagnostic was the universal joint on steering column, that did not fix the problem, found 1 broken bolts on cab rubber mount, noise still present, 
8680 mi Same old creaking not fixed, waiting for a solution from Ford, looks like they will jack the cab off the frame, drill the floor at 3 different location .... to change the remaining cab mount (3) one done already,so not repaired yet 

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2014 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

302-horsepower 3.7L V6 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

The front middle seat belt would not retract and had to be replaced. The replacement was covered under the factory warrenty. 

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2014 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

13900 mi Lower trans cover keeps falling off of the quarter turn screws. This has been reported as an issue per tech. No fix. Just keep putting it back on the one that falls out 
11000 mi Later reattached the cover myself. The quarter turn nut design is a poor selection for this application. It is very easy to not get the fastener seated properly. Then left it off because pointless and it needlessly complicates fluid changes. 

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2014 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

21080 mi

C $114
Back Glass shattered on drivers side on christmas day in the morning when defroster was turned on during the cold weather.. i read online where this is a common problem on fords and some suv's 

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2014 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

19000 mi Fuel door return spring broke. Ford replaced the fuel door under warranty. 
Upon closing the drivers side door the glass fell out of the mirror. Dealer replaced it free of charge. 

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2013 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

6200 mi tonneau cover latch mechanism keeps letting go 

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2013 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

19300 mi Fuel filler door loose. Replaced fuel door housing. 

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2013 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

Defective tire(s). The sidewalls had dry rot cracking on all 4 tires. These are the Dunlop scorpion ATR tires. 

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2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

29140 mi knocking noise when closing front passenger door trunk/bed door lock not working 
30340 mi HID beam too high 

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2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

12300 mi could not change flat tire because a wheel was frozen on the hub 

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2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

53000 mi

US $140
retractable running boards fail to remain retracted. problem recurred almost immediately. 
54000 mi

US $150
running board would not retract when put into drive. again needed cleaning and lubrication. Evidently this is a common problem with automatic running boards. Winter weather and off roading cause excessive grime and dirt to get into the pivot points. This extra drag acts like it hits something and activates the automatic safety retraction. Eventually they may fail over time and that repair is expensive. 

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2013 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD w/low range

71900 mi

US $100
Once again the power running boards were gooped up. The dealership had to clean them out of debris and then lube. 

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2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

67000 mi

US $110
Fuel door spring hinge broke. Dealer replaced the mechanism. It was not covered under ESP warranty. 
125000 mi

US $175
Wheels: during tire rotation, lug nuts found to be swollen and stripped. Apparently a common feature with these OE parts. 24 total at $7.50 a pop, replaced at no additional charge when tires rotated. 
16000 mi Plastic cowling under engine dropped down and was scraping pavement. One of the thumbscrews that holds it in place just backed out. Easy to fix once we figured it out. 
21000 mi Engine cowling fell off again 

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2012 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

38440 mi

C $100
Extended cab rear door has a rod that goes to the top latch that broke. Common defect in f150. 
15360 mi Upgraded seat track passenger front seat. 
24800 mi Tailgate Torsion bar (driver side) was noisy when dropping the gate (snapping sound). Was replaced. 

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2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Water leaking into exterior bed light lens. 

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2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

41700 mi

US $300
Fuel filler door spring fell off, which leaves door swinging open while driving. Had to remove fuel filler and replace spring on door hinge. 

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2012 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

136000 mi Tailgate doesn't close properly. Required refitting tailgate. This is a followup to the June 2021 repair. 
40000 mi Passenger seat seemed loose, would squeak on turns and bumps. Upon inspection chair railing was broke. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

114000 mi

US $333
Lug nuts were bad - the outer shell broke off of two of them while rotating tires. 
26000 mi

US $300
unable to lower spare tire 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

2000 mi Vibration at any speed 
166000 mi

US $760
I turned on the defrost and the rear window shattered 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

turbocharged 365hp 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

39300 mi Rear window shattered due to cold and electric heating element. I found many cases reported on Internet of a similar incident. In the end it was covered under my extended warranty. 
11160 mi Driver side power seat making squealing noise when adjust forward or backward. Seat track broken, replaced 
13000 mi cover plate under engine came loose and hung down. fasteners failed. 
70680 mi

C $25
Air deflector on underside of transmission continues to come loose on the driver's side front corner. I have had this repaired 2x at the dealer and once myself. I expect the hardware will break again. 
77300 mi Fuel door started making noise when opened. This is due to the hinge assy coming apart. Pulled fuel door assy from car and re secured the hinge pin and then made a locking pin to prevent from happening again. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

411-horsepower 6.2L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

67000 mi

US $211
Fuel door spring broke. Required new fuel door housing assembly because spring is not available separately. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

40000 mi

US $60
Fuel door hinge broke. Replaced fuel filler assembly. Hard to disengage assembly catches. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

360-horsepower 5.0L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

41100 mi Gas Tank door stopped stay close. Dealer wanted $200 to repair. It took me about 45 minutes to take care of it. No parts required. I have to mention that a person who came up with this design is an idiot. 

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2011 Ford F-150 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

45000 mi right side rear door needed to be readjusted 

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2010 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

61000 mi Passenger side portion of rear slider window randomly shattered. No evidence of any kind of impact causing the damage. Suspect it may be from the extreme cold this winter along with use of the rear defroster frequently. Insurance covered. 

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2010 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

16520 mi Dark spot behind mirror surface 
15500 mi

C $125
Complained of vibration between 50-60 mph. Dealer balanced all tires and replaced 1 tire that was out of spec. 

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2010 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

56200 mi

US $50
The gas door hinge spring broke so door would not stay shut. I bought new hinge with spring and it was installed in 15 minutes. 
23300 mi Driver seat retracting feature was noisy during operation. 
17000 mi Fuel filler door came off of its hinge. Dealer had to take it out and reset it onto the hinge. 

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2010 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

26040 mi

C $100
Tailgate lock seized 

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2009 Ford F-150

Engine not specified

6200 mi My windshield was also replaced at that time, as it was broken during the speaker replacement somehow. 

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

44900 mi connecting rod to latch that opens the rear door came off. opened inside door trim and reconnected 
12000 mi

US $65
Flat tire. A prior flat repaired with a plug. Washboard road, gravel, plug blew out tearing tire. Tire was "replaced" with same size spare. "Take off" replaced spare...  

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

15300 mi Driver door not unlocking properly all the time, problem was found to be the door latch assembly. Dealer replaced latch assembly 
84000 mi driver seat motorized lumbar broken 

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic RWD

17000 mi Reported a positioning problem with the rear seat/shoulder belts to FMC. Said they could do nothing until I took it into the dealer. Problem is that the rear shoulder belts cut into my 5' tall wife's neck and my 5'2 mothers neck. Sent pictures, nada. 

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

310-horsepower 5.4L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

65000 mi

US $4000
Platinum has mechanical side steps. They stay in the down state even when driving. In the cold they will not return to up position. In the snow its impossible even with mechnical assistance. 
84000 mi

US $340
Tailgate torsion bar and bushings wore out. 

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2009 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

292-horsepower 4.6L V8 6-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

66700 mi cab brake lite leaked again. 

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2008 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

88000 mi and shift lever was sticking in Park. 

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2006 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

231-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

64600 mi ashtray would not come out after pushed in. returned to dealer and fixed with parts ordered under extended warranty. 
49600 mi Drive side power window does not work. 

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2006 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

39000 mi Third brake light it was leaking water into the back of the cab. 

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2006 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

95300 mi

US $34
Gas filler return spring boss broke. Replaced gas filler door mounting assembly 

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2006 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

59000 mi

US $100
Power driver's seat control sounded like gears were stripped Driver's side exterior mirror vibrates with road imperfections. Motor was replaced but problem still there. Have not returned for re-repair. 
61000 mi Told mirror vibration not a problem. 

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2005 Ford F-150 4dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

68200 mi

$150
Front passenger seatbelt was not deploying. 

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2005 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

146000 mi

US $15
Plastic tailgate handle broke. Tabs that engage the metal latch rods are weak and break easily. Inexpensive part but many torx screws have to be removed to access. 
89000 mi

US $150
Fuel door would not close. Replaced the assembly 

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2005 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

74000 mi

US $400
Window cable snapped - window fell down in track 

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2005 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

71000 mi

US $150
Power window regulator cable broke and window was stuck down. Took door apart and replaced with an OEM power window regulator unit. 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

82000 mi

US $20
Rear suicide doors would not open as door cable plastic ends cracked and broke on both doors. Replaced with metal ends. Cheap parts, but painful process especially when torx bolts could not be easily removed. 
113500 mi

US $30
Fog lamp housing leak. 
140000 mi

US $23
Drivers side rear door not opening. Repaired latch cable with ebay repair kit. 
147000 mi

US $30
Rear door would not open. Replaced rubber cable boots with aftermarket aluminum parts. 
163000 mi

US $20
Thermostat stuck open 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

184650 mi

US $25
Windshield Washer would not spray windshield - found "y" connector in washer supply line under cowl to be deteriorated and crumbled - replaced 'y' and reassembled cowl. 
83000 mi

US $80
Fuel door became unhinged 
135300 mi

US $375
Replace passenger window bracket, window fell down inside door. 
41000 mi

US $330
Driver's side window fell down on it's own and wouldn't go back up. (Power Window) 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

41000 mi

US $400
Rear passenger window came off internal track. Track had to be replaced. 
73000 mi

US $250
rear window lift mechanism broke 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

178000 mi

US $49
Front driver and rear passenger windows mechanism replacement 

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2004 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

300-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

55500 mi

US $60
Plastic part of the window regulator assembly broke. I found an after-market part (new) for $60 shipped. I replaced it myself to save dealer labor. 
55000 mi I had another window regulator plastic part break (common on these F-150's). I haven't repaired it yet. I've seen online where there's a possible two cent fix for the problem by using a screw to replace the broken part. 
77000 mi

US $125
Gas filler door replaced for 2nd time 
90000 mi

US $160
fuel door hinge 
67200 mi

US $250
Had to replace another electric window assembly this summer , maybe July. The service manager gave it to me for $250 as he felt bad that the problem continues. Overall, all four window assemblies have been replaced and this is the second the drivers side. 

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2003 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

61600 mi

US $100
Rear drivers door stopped opening, replaced aged plastic cable ends with aluminum replacements which solved the problem (did passenger side rear door as well knowing it was apt to fail soon). 

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2003 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

182000 mi

US $10
Replaced hood latch. 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

285000 mi

US $178
Seat belt latch would sporadically release the seatbelt. A clip was replaced inside the latch. 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

133000 mi

US $875
Fuel pump failed, no pressure in line to start engine. Towed to shop where did start after sitting 30 minutes, but because about to go on extended holiday drive (plus hesitated on start 2 days prior) opted to replace pump rather than risk issue on road 
183000 mi

US $5
Rear extended cab door on driver's side stopped opening. Checked youtube for similar issues, pulled door panel - plastic tensioner on latch cable broke. Fashioned my own with a couple wire ties and replaced panels. 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

88040 mi

C $225
body mount rotten on truck body 
124000 mi

C $200
soft spot on frame - welded 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

supercharged 340hp 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

8213 mi Replace both fog lights which fell out 

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2002 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

166000 mi

US $300
Spare tire winch failure to lower spare tire to the ground not repaired. 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

260-horsepower 5.4L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

96000 mi

US $400
repair actuators for automatic door locks; replaced gas tank filler neck which had developed a leak 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

105000 mi

US $20
Loud noise from exhaust started suddenly. Head pipe had separated from the muffler due to corrosion and stress from vibration damper and its U-bolt. Modified the damper & added a new U-bolt, patched the gap with pipe wrap/clamp mechanism 

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2001 Ford F-150 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

72000 mi Ordered part replaced.  

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2001 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

202-horsepower 4.2L V6 5-speed manual RWD

174140 mi

$200
I was hearing a clunk sound coming from near the gas pedal every time i hit a speed bump. Same for the passenger side. Took out the carpet and the metal floor was cracked in the driver and passenger side. Had to weld it back together. 

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2000 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

220-horsepower 4.6L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

92000 mi

US $353
driver's seat latch release broke. dealer had to order the part and said it would be 2-3 days to get the part. 

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2000 Ford F-150 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

205-horsepower 4.2L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

122000 mi

US $5
Tail Gate would not open 

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1999 Ford F-150

Engine not specified

112300 mi Response to a fuel tank support corrosion recall; This vehicle has 2 supports; one totally fell off; the other was badly corroded. 

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1999 Ford F-150 2-door

8-cylinder manual 2WD

43000 mi Following replacement of power window motor, driver's door lock did not operate correctly. Corrected by dealer, who had done window repair. Driver door lock could not be unlocked following motor replacement. Shop corrected the problem. 

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