4 Common Ford F-150 Issues To Look Out For

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For the most part, the Ford F-150 has proven to be an incredibly reliable vehicle, though, like any model, there are exceptions in terms of generation, configuration, and what sort of powertrain/drivetrain it employs. These days, the 11th and 12th-gen versions of America's favorite pickup are popular choices on the used vehicle market, offering up plenty of bang for the buck - though there are four specific problems prospective owners should look out for, according to Haynes.

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Sagging Headliner

It's a simple problem to fix, but sagging headliners typically plague F-150 pickups built between 2012-2013, generally either above the rear window or up at the front of the cab. Of course, there are multiple ways to fix this sort of problem, whether that be using some spray glue to fix the old one or just replacing it altogether, but sagging headliners are more of an annoyance than anything else.

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Transmission Noises

F-150 models built between 2004-2014 also tend to have issues with moaning transmissions, though this problem is limited to two-wheel-drive models. The root cause of the issue is the driveshaft center bearing, but thankfully, it's easy to fix by simply removing the 19mm shin if there's one in there.

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Noisy HVAC

Some owners of 11th and 12th-gen F-150 pickups have had issues with grinding noises coming from the HVAC system, typically when switching between modes. Luckily, this problem isn't too hard to fix either, as owners can lubricate a handful of select components to eliminate the grinding noise.

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Clicking Steering Rack

Finally, some F-150 owners of these particular generations have noted that their steering racks are making clicking noises, which come from the steering column while driving. This problem is caused by a worn upper intermediate shaft, which thankfully is also pretty easy to fix with a little direction from the Haynes manual.

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