10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,970 miles

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problem #410

Nov 022018

F-150

  • 140,000 miles
I have 3 issues to report: 1. the oss output speed sensor manufacturer recall number 19S07 in November 2018 I was sitting at a red light I went to go when the light changed and the truck felt like it was going to stall I tried to get to the side of the road and then the truck seemed to go into gear and seemed fine no warning lights or anything 8 hours later on my way home from work the powertrain malfunction light came on wrench light I stopped and had it checked codes 0720 and 0722 came up output speed sensor I took it to my shop where they gave me the technical service bulletin and told me to take it to a Ford service center which I did they ran another diagnostic and said they found the transmission lead frame faulty and charged me $1526 and now I find out there is a recall for this issue. 2. tsb15-0061 windshield wipers continue to operate in low intermittent when the switch is in the off position. Installed new wiper/multifunction switch twice and still have the problem. 3. the same time my wipers started acting up my horn stopped working both when you push down on the horn switch on the steering column and when you go to set the alarm. I asked the service mechanics about this and I was told it could be the (BCM) body control module Ford is recalling some BCM in Ford F150 but doesnt show up when I put my VIN number in.

- Clayton, NJ, USA

problem #409

Jan 012018

F-150

  • miles
Transmission unexpectedly shifts into lower gear. Was informed by Ford dealer in writing that I needed to replace the lead frame assembly. Brakes fail on cold start. Vacuum pump replaced by dealer. Brakes still experience issue (as described in Ford's campaign) was informed by Ford that there was an issue with the brake booster.

- Capistrano Beach, CA, USA

problem #408

Feb 142019

F-150 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 76,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated and lost power in the middle of traffic. The contact had to apply extreme pressure to the brake pedal to avoid crashing into other vehicles. The vehicle fishtailed and was able to move to the side of the road. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to plaza Ford (1701 bel air rd, bel air, md 21014, (410) 838-3100) to be diagnosed, but no failure was located. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 76,000.. consumer stated while driving the engine became idle. They was no indication of problem and no check engine light. Consumer feels vehicle should be included in the recall.

- Port Deposit, MD, USA

problem #407

Jan 232019

F-150

  • 175,000 miles
My truck has the 6R80 transmission and exhibits a transmission engagement in 5th gear when starting. I get a wrench indicator and my speedometer read zero and the odometer displays dashes while driving. After turning the ignition on and off a couple of times the issue is corrected.

- Rowlett, TX, USA

problem #406

Jan 162019

F-150

  • 45,000 miles
Truck transmission down shifts to a very low gear jerking the truck and losing control. I have had it into the local Ford dealer four times since 2011. Still downshifting suddenly. Ford just recalled in recall # 19507 February 2019 certain trucks for recall for the downshifting. My VIN# was excluded. Ford assigned case# cas-17164754-N-T2C3 and told me to pay for the parts myself and keep the receipt in case Ford recalls my VIN#. Ford has excluded millions from this recall that are dangerous to operate with this defect. I tow a travel trailer with my grandchildren so you can understand my fear of the downshift at highway speeds. Ford needs to be held responsible as they have known about this issue since 2011 and have chosen a half baked response to the problem.

- Bluffdale, UT, USA

problem #405

Feb 142019

F-150

  • 162,000 miles
While driving, sometimes down the highway at 60 miles an hour plus the truck will without warning downshift to first gear. This has caused significant control problems when the weather is bad as roads are slick. We also loose our speedometer. We have taken our truck into Ford and they twice reprogrammed the truck. The first time failed right away the second time they said it was good and while driving home with our kids in the car it once again downshifted without warning on the highway at 60 miles an hour. We now have serious concerns about having our family in the truck for fear of loss of control without warning. This started happening when we first purchased our truck in July of 2018 at 148,000 miles it now has 162,000 and is happening more frequently.

- Bigfork, MT, USA

problem #404

Feb 012018

F-150

  • 80,000 miles
The contact owns a Ford F-150. The contact states the transmission was malfunctioning by rapidly shifting to a lower gear while travelling at highway speeds 45 to 50 mph. The contact had to quickly slam on the brakes brakes and pull over to the side of the road. The manufacturer stated simply that the vehicle was not included in a recall so they would not cover the repairs. The dealer had not been contacted. The failure mileage mileage was 80,000.

- Nanticoke, PA, USA

problem #403

Feb 112019

F-150

  • miles
I recently discovered that there is a problem going around with Ford in their transmission 6-speed transmissions automatics in years 2011 to 2014 I would like to know if my vehicle is on this recall list so I can take it in for service and would like to know what is the usual scenario regarding repairs to this problem

- League City, TX, USA

problem #402

Feb 022019

F-150

  • 117,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While driving 45 mph, the gear shifted from fourth to first gear unintentionally. Also, the check engine and power train fault warning indicators illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the rear wheels seized and the gear selector was not engaging into the selected gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission range sensor circuit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 117,000.

- Mankato, MN, USA

problem #401

Feb 112019

F-150

  • 23,000 miles
Engine completely turns off or dies and all instruments also turn off. Not able to steer or navigate the vehicle at all. It's completely dead. Also transmission lurches forward with no warning at low speeds causing you to slam on brakes or hit whatever is in front of you.

- Hillsboro, MO, USA

problem #400

Feb 012019

F-150

  • 163,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 16V248000 (power train). The contact stated that the transmission would unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of the vehicle speed. The failure occurred intermittently and an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to O'reilly auto parts and the contact was informed that the speed sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 163,000.

- Thibodaux, LA, USA

problem #399

Jan 072019

F-150

  • 145,180 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the transmission automatically downshifted. The first, second, and sixth gears were skipped. The vehicle was taken to deacon jones Ford-Lincoln (3301 mclain St, goldsboro, nc 27534) where they informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V248000 (power train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 145,180.

- Pikeville, NC, USA

problem #398

Jan 032019

F-150

  • 125,000 miles
As I drive my F-150 as a daily driver and everyday it is the same problem. But as it snowed the other day I proceeded to the grocery store on a state highway and I was traveling at about 35mph with a 50 mph posted speed limit and as it downshifted unexpectedly I lost control and the vehicle spun around and ended up facing the wrong way on the road. Thankfully there was no other vehicles involved

- Bellingham, WA, USA

problem #397

Feb 042019

F-150

  • 102,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the check engine and wrench warning indicators illuminated and the vehicle downshifted into first gear. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the shoulder, shut off the engine, and called a tow truck. The failure occurred the first time in December of 2018 and worsened. The vehicle was taken to thoroughbred Ford (8501 N boardwalk ave, Kansas City, mo 64154) where it was diagnosed that the molded lead frame failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

- Liberty, MO, USA

problem #396

Dec 012018

F-150

  • 181,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle downshifted and the rear wheels seized. In addition, the RPM gauge decreased to zero and the wrench symbol illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V248000 (power train). The failure mileage was 181,000.

- Foster, RI, USA

problem #395

Apr 052018

F-150

  • miles
The Ford F-150 with a 6R80 transmission was down shifting while drivingi it. Had to have it repaired by Ford. They said there was no recall on this transmission. Ther has been trouble with this transmission. Several times the alst 2 years

- Somrville, OH, USA

problem #394

Dec 012018

F-150

  • 170,000 miles
My 2011 Ford F150 3.5 L ecoboost has suffered a problematic output shaft speed sensor issue (error code P0722) where my truck will suddenly downshift to 1st gear. The speedometer shows me going 'zero' and the odometer shows dashes instead of the mileage. A couple times I was going highway speeds when the downshift happened causing a lot of concern for my family's safety! I researched this and learned there was a recall for this problem but only if the truck was manufactured in dearborn or Kansas City, which mine was not. (tsb13-6-8) my mechanic now tells me that this problem has grown, that I now need a new transmission. He quoted me $7,500 to fix this. I don't have the money but don't have a choice but to get it fixed. If this problem was only in the two fore-mentioned factories, then why did I suffer the same issue? that makes no sense. I suspect the problem is more widespread then just trucks from dearborn or kc.... I need help, Ford!

- Gillette, WY, USA

problem #393

Jan 232019

F-150

  • 2 miles
2011 F150 with recalled transmission 6R80 has problems described in recall but my VIN is not reporting in recall. The recall number in question is Ford recall #16S19, NHTSA campaign # 16V248000. My transmission is downshifting to first at any speed causing tires to lock and skid as well as loose power completely while driving. Took truck to ted britt Ford this morning and they concur with the issue but again VIN is not in recall. I feel this should be covered by recall. Truck is under 10 years old and 115K miles.

- Vienna, VA, USA

problem #392

Jan 102019

F-150

  • 119,000 miles
Driving on I95 traveling at 81 mph, truck suddenly downshifted hard to around 30 mph almost causing me to be rear ended by a semi. Wrench light came on, speedometer went to 0 and odometer reading went to all dashes. Was able to get to side of interstate. Was told there is an extended warranty on this problem established in 2016 with my year truck but was told because my truck was made in March of 2011 in Kansas it would not be covered. If it was made in detroit in March of 2011 it would be covered. Outrageous. After research, I find this is still happening on this model and year of Ford F150. Accidents have occurred and are still occurring but I can get no response from Ford as to why this is not being fixed under this extended warranty. I want someone to know before a death occurs if one has not occurred to date.

- Lancaster, SC, USA

problem #391

Jan 172019

F-150

  • 103,000 miles
On the morning of January 17th 2019 I was traveling eastbound on tx-114 between N kimball ave and E soutlake blvd traveling at the posted speed limit when my 2011 F150 downshifted into 1st gear causing the rear wheels to lock up and the rear end started to drift to the left. I regained control of the vehicle and pulled over to the right shoulder. I exited the highway and kept the speed below 30mph and drove directly to the grapevine Ford dealership. I believe this is related to Ford recall 16S19, NHTSA campaign # 16V248000. A few years ago the transmission was shifting hard and the lead frame was replaced at 5 star Ford in lewisville, tx.

- Roanoke, TX, USA

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