10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,609 miles

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problem #673

Nov 212023

F-150

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owned a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle suddenly jerked, causing him to lose control of the vehicle and swerve into the next lane. As a result, the contact's vehicle was T-boned on the passenger's side by an oncoming vehicle. The air bags did deploy. A police report was filed, but no injuries were reported. The contact stated that although he did not seek treatment the day of the accident, he scheduled an appointment the following day after feeling soreness in a nondescript location. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard and deemed a total loss. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number:?19V075000 (Power Train), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #672

Mar 022023

F-150

  • 107,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the transmission shifted unintendedly. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. The vehicle was diagnosed that the lead frame rail or valve body needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 107,000.

- Monroe, NC, USA

problem #671

Nov 072023

F-150

  • miles
Lead frame and output speed sensor are going out, if not out already. It-??s ridiculous.

- Springtown, TX, USA

problem #670

Oct 032023

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle shifts into 1st gear while truck is moving and will not shift tkk ok any other gears. Known issue at dealership, but says it-??s out of warranty. If less than 10 years or 150000 miles, they had a recall providing parts and labor. If a vehicle going 60 mph downshifted into 1st gear, it-??s a safety issue and in my opinion should not have a time/mileage limitations. Thank you

- Moultrie , GA, USA

problem #669

Feb 272018

F-150

  • 65,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shifted into first gear and became stuck in the first gear. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and restart the vehicle after multiple attempts. The check engine and wrench warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer to be diagnosed; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was not under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Klickitat, WA, USA

problem #668

Oct 202023

F-150

  • 248,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted. The contact stated that the sensors were inoperable. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and drove the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed lead frame harness. The contact was informed that the lead frame harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 248,000.

- Eden, UT, USA

problem #667

Sep 012023

F-150

  • miles
Transmission Range Sensor issues causing the truck did not recognize the gear correctly. Cluster did not recognize(light did not turn on) when the car is on gears. I called the dealer and they recognize is a issue on the F-150 of year 2011 - 2012.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #666

Sep 232023

F-150

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to first gear. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of first gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved a fault code for a failure with the output speed sensor. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

- Salisbury, MD, USA

problem #665

Sep 192023

F-150

  • miles
Check engine light came on, truck tried to downshift running 70 mph. OBD reader says transmission range sensor a. This could have caused me to wreck or crash into someone else. As far as I know, it has never been inspected, called a local ford dealership and they say it-??s not a recall.

- Purvis, MS, USA

problem #664

Sep 142017

F-150

  • 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked and upon shifting into reverse (R), the vehicle failed to respond, and the gear shift indicator light failed to illuminate. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an unknown dealer, where grease was added to the transmission rim; however, the failure recurred while attempting to reverse two years later. The contact stated that he continuously moved the gear shifter between the gears until the vehicle responded as needed; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring increasingly. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle would respond as needed after several attempts. The contact stated that he connected an OBD reader to the vehicle several times and DTC code 0705 was retrieved, indicating a transmission range sensor malfunction. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V190000 (Power Train, Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

- Farmersville, TX, USA

problem #663

Aug 262023

F-150

  • miles
Just out of no where the vehicle stoped and wouldn-??t go into gear

- Dallas , TX, USA

problem #662

Aug 252023

F-150

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission inadvertently downshifted into first gear with the transmission warning light illuminated. The transmission then seized in first gear. Additionally, the vehicle went into Limp Mode; however, the contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was later towed to the dealer, and the contact was informed that Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01 (Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage) had expired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

- Pomona, CA, USA

problem #661

Jul 102023

F-150

  • 128,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when he started up the vehicle and attempted to shift into reverse, the gear shifter was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission range sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

- Maiden, NC, USA

problem #660

Jul 262023

F-150

  • 121,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unintendedly downshifted to first gear, causing the rear wheels to lock up and the vehicle slid sideways. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The failure almost caused a crash. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The mechanic determined that the transmission output sensor needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the transmission output sensor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

- North Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

problem #659

May 012021

F-150

  • 280,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the powertrain warning light was intermittently illuminated while starting the vehicle. Additionally, the speedometer and the instrument cluster were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle later went into LIMP Mode while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced reduced power and the transmission failed to shift into the intended gear. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the transmission leadframe was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 280,000.

- Decatur, AL, USA

problem #658

Jul 092023

F-150

  • miles
A Recall Repair (19S07) was performed on 4/24/2023 at which time the truck had 161711 miles. Prior to the Recall Repair I had not experienced any issues at all. I had only brought the truck into Ford Service for a different repair at which time they took care of the Recall (19S07). On 7/9/2023 the truck would not start (No Crank/No Start) A Tow Truck Service was called at which time confirming that the battery was in good condition, however at the time he came, the truck was able to start. Later that week, we experienced this strange issue again (intermittent no crank) and the truck was driven into a local service center where no service codes were showing because the truck was in working condition. Out of concern for the safety of the future reliability of this intermittent starting, the mechanic suggested we consider changing the batter cables, and felt considering the age of the truck that we could consider changing the starter. With concern, I decided to move forward with those repairs. Two days after the new battery cables and a new starter was placed, the truck once again would not start. I had the truck towed back to this mechanic where he was then able to confirm it was an issue with the Transmission Lead Frames communication and that the truck thinks it is in park. I then called the Ford Service Department where the Transmission Lead Frame Recall was performed to report the issue and was told that indeed the recall repair/or issues with the recall could be the issue, so I had the truck towed back to them where they confirmed the issue and reported that this issues were considered part of the recall issue but now that my truck was out of the mileage warranty, I would have to pay for the repairs. The truck had 161711 miles when the original recall was performed. It had 167174 miles when the new repairs were done. There should be a warranty on the recall repair work performed. I have already paid for the repairs. Can you help me?

- Lincoln, CA, USA

problem #657

Aug 022023

F-150

  • 137,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the vehicle jerked and lunged forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 137,000.

- Denver, CO, USA

problem #656

Aug 092023

F-150

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle down shifted independently with the check engine and power train warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over and shut off the vehicle. After several attempts the contact was able to restart the vehicle, but the vehicle would only shift into drive. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and the contact was informed that the molded leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty on the vehicle had expired and advised to contact NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 120,000.

- Wheaton, IL, USA

problem #655

Jul 182023

F-150

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to first gear as the speedometer disappeared on the instrument panel. The contact also stated that the power train and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

- Hamden, CT, USA

problem #654

Jul 272023

F-150

  • 160,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the speedometer failed to function, and the contact removed her foot from the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle quickly accelerated. Additionally, the RPMs fluctuated, and the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the contact that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

- Bartlett, IL, USA

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