Gen 3 · Audio system / speakers
Audio system / speakers: What Owners Report
Gen 3 Raptor owners report audio system / speakers problems most often: 14 of 86 defect complaints (16.3%).
- Complaints
- 14
- Share of generation
- 16.3%
Owner complaints, not failure rates.
Verified Complaint Excerpts
Verbatim, grounded excerpts only — every quote below was confirmed against the original NHTSA record. Names are never shown.
“When starting the truck, after about 3 seconds of sitting in the truck, the speakers made a really loud pop noise”
“Upon returning to the vehicle and leaving the parking spot, a loud crackle and pop sound came from the speaker system.”
“The audio system suddenly put out loud static noises from the speakers.”
“After starting the vehicle, I heard a loud pop and then loud static”
“Turned on radio, very loud pop over the speakers followed by static.”
Recalls & Service Bulletins
- Recall 26V468000
Engine compartment wiring could be damaged, causing a fire risk.
- Recall 25V488000
Electronic Brake Booster module may malfunction, causing loss of power brake assist.
- Recall 25V823000
Electronic Brake Booster may fail, causing loss of power brakes and increased crash risk.
- Recall 23V155000
Steering gear may cause increased effort or lock-up, risking crashes.
- Recall 22V675000
Incorrectly tightened lug nuts on 2022 F-150 Raptor with 37-inch tires could cause wheel separation.
- TSB 10201665
Some 2021 F-150 Raptors won't shift out of park if the outlet cover opens too much.
- TSB 10206865
Unsold F-150 Raptors need label verification; sold ones get owner refund.
- TSB 10209506
Ford refunds cost of BlueCruise Prep Kit due to issues with off-road performance.
- TSB 10210803
Some 2021 F-150s show USB Error 0 during software updates due to faulty APIM module.
- TSB 10212975
Refunds for unsold F-150 Raptors with BlueCruise Prep Kit due to software issues.
See the full Gen 3 reliability data or the full Reliability Index.