Vehicle downshifts violently in motion, freeway speed you reduce acceleration and gear shifts from 6 to 4; street speed from 3 or 4 to 1. similarities to recall notice 16V248000

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

I was driving down the road at 50mph when my transmission suddenly powered down and went to 1st gear. After doing reasearch the issue is lead frame to the transmission.

- Buckeye, AZ, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While driving 55 mph, the transmission downshifted into second gear and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 16V248000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to sisk family Ford (565 oak St, forest city, nc 28043, 828-245-1626), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.

- Boiling Spring, SC, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While driving 50 mph, the transmission slipped and the vehicle jerked so hard that the contact almost struck the windshield. Shortly afterwards, the gear shifted back into drive on its own. In addition, the speedometer malfunctioned and none of the gauges functioned on the instrument panel. The vehicle started to drive normally hours after the failure, but the service warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to shaker's family Ford Lincoln (831 straits turnpike, watertown, ct 06795, (860) 945-4900) where the dealer denied that the vehicle malfunctioned and that there was a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, but another appointment was made for next week. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.

- Waterburry, CT, USA

Vehicle downshifts from high speeds down to 1st or 2nd gear while driving at higher speeds. This causes rapid deceleration and high rpms. Also at times the transmission will also neutral out and I have no control over acceleration.

- Marlton, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the gear shifter became stuck when the vehicle was in reverse. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. Also, while driving at low speeds, the transmission slipped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission range sensor and transmission fluid were added, including a new filter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 138,000.

- Antelope, CA, USA

Sudden and random downshifting. While in drive, the transmission will suddenly downshift into a lower gear, completely at random. This causes a major lurch and "jump" in the transmission and speed decreases greatly. Happens at high and low speeds. Does not seem to be induced by "hard" driving or gentle driving. Cannot force it to occur. Have not taken it into dealer to be checked as no codes (engine light or gear) appears. This is a known recall issue for other F150's but my truck isn't covered, but is definitely having the same issues.

- Richmond, TX, USA

Started vehicle in garage, depressed brake, moved shift selector to reverse position and "R" indicator didn't light, vehicle wouldn't move in reverse. Would move forward & "D" indicator lit. Turn vehicle off, restarted, moved shift lever to "R" indicator and it lit and vehicle would move. This happened 3 times between 12/21/2018 & 12/25/2018. Had friend try shifting while I watched rear backup lights. They lit when "R" would light, and wouldn't light when "R" wouldn't light. Also on 25th, all shifter positions wouldn't light when returning home. Very scary!

- Saline, MI, USA

While driving my speedometer goes to dashes and truck fails to shift. I have to pull over and shut the truck off to try and reset it. It takes several times of doing this to reset the truck.

- Lowell, MI, USA

There was a recall / extension of factory warranty for the 2011 F150 related to failings of the output speed sensor on the vehicle's transmission lead frame. My truck has been diagnosed with failings of the speed sensor and the lead frame, and reportedly needs a new lead frame. The transmission controls have forced a downshift into first gear, causing a dangerous situation. The unit then goes into limp mode. This is a known problem by Ford has happened to my unit several times. It has led to the recall of certain units: F150's built in the Kansas City plant between 8/19/2011 thru 3/9/2012-mine was built in this plant on 10/2011 and should fall under this extended warranty / recall, but I have been told my unit is not included in this recall, which is puzzling.

- Eustis, FL, USA

While driving on the highway approximately moving at the speed of 60 mph the transmission automatically downshifted into 1st or 2nd gear. Causing my back tires to lock up. This occurred around 7:00 pm after the incident a wrench came up on my control center telling me to service the vehicle. I was able to drop the vehicle off at a Ford dealership approximately 5 miles down the road. Within that short distance it was still downshifting randomly.

- Allardt, TN, USA

2011 F-150 pick up has had 3 episodes of suddenly downshifting to first gear in highway speed & in town. Nearly caused an accident. Exactly as described in recall (16V248000), it has been towed to the dealer; absolutely unsafe to drive. Ford customer service told me it would not be included in the recall. Dealer wants $1400 to "fix" the problem.

- Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, USA

"2011 Ford F150 lead frame in transmission recall'. I was driving down the interstate when my speedometer dropped to 0, my mileage indicator was showing all dashes ------- and the transmission was stuck in gear someone between 2nd and 5th and my truck started slowing very quickly on its own. I pulled off to the side of the road and disconnected my battery to see if it would reset the readings. Which was unsuccessful. After calling Ford directly I was told my VIN # was not included in the recall that was noted in some other research I had done. I was told in order for it to even be considered it had to be diagnosed at a certified Ford service station. I took my truck in today and was told that it is the exact issue that was in the recall but my VIN was not covered under the recall, even though my truck was the same exact year and manufactured in the exact same place where some of vins were recalled. This is a very dangerous issue and I am grateful I was not rear ended on the interstate as a result of the sudden drop in speed. I want to be included in the request to have Ford broaden the recall that obviously my truck should be included in. If you need additional information please don't hesitate to reach out.

- Walton, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact was unable to immediately shift into reverse. It took approximately five seconds for the vehicle to respond. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle from moving on its own. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately fifteen times in two weeks. The vehicle was taken to jenkins & wynne Ford, Honda, Lincoln (2655 trenton rd, clarksville, tn 37040) where it was diagnosed that the transmission range sensor failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V190000 (power train, exterior lighting). The manufacturer provided case number: Cas-16590270. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

- Indian Mound, TN, USA

While driving, normal conditions, vehicle drops from higher gears to 1st gear. Rear tires locked up, speedometer went crazy. Checked code P0720. Happened multiple occasions. Latest incident, transmission made hard shift, speedometer, odometer and mpg indicator all went dead and the "wrench" icon appeared on the dash display. Read codes, came up with P0720 and P0722. After restarting, all gauges worked. Vehicle was drivable with caution. Researched recall notices, found 16N02 "molded leadframe extended warrantee", but it only covers F150's manufactured on certain dates at certain plants. My transmission is the same type and model number....6R80 as all F150 ecoboost made in 2011 and 2012. I called Ford and they stated my VIN did not show up under any recalls, and I was not covered because of "stipulations". I cannot comprehend that Ford will only cover certain criteria, even though the transmission is the same at all manufacturing locations. If a transmission model is faulty, it is faulty regardless of where or when it was installed in the vehicle. I am sure I am not the only one with this issue, and find it disturbing that Ford will allow these vehicles to remain on the road without them fixing them, or worse still, passing off the cost to the owners, many of whom cannot easily fork out the money or time to have them fixed at their expense. This is totally wrong and needs to be addressed as soon as possible. These vehicles with this malfunction occurring are not safe to drive.

- North, VA, USA

For the past couple months, I have been dealing with my truck downshifting on its own. The first time it happened, I was going 60 mph and it seemingly went from 6th gear down to 1st or 2nd making the truck feel like it had hit something and lost power. It didnt happen again for a month and a half and now happens more and more often. Diagnostics show it may be a output shaft speed sensor issue. I contacted Ford and they said there was indeed a recall but mine was from the wrong factory and was not included. Same issue as everyone else, but my factory didn't get included" convenient for Ford, it seems. I have spoken to several mechanics and no one really wants to take it on, it seems... go see a transmission shop one guy says... frustrating and rather scary when it happens at highway speeds. I am wondering if more trucks should have been included in the recall. Tsb 13-6-8. "

- Gillette, WY, USA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into reverse when prompted. Also, the "R" indicator did not illuminate on the instrument panel. Al bilton Ford (7621 old state rd, holly hill, SC 29059, 1-803-496-3150) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 12V190000 (power train, exterior lighting); however, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Consumer stated vehicle was repaired

- Elloree, SC, USA

Backed out of driveway and it would not shift into drive. Screen went blank to indicate gear. Very loud noise when it finally shifted into gear after several minutes. Dealer repaired and said it would be under recall. It took a couple of months to get parts and dealer said not to drive on highway.

- Shreveport, LA, USA

Bad transmission leadframe assembly as previously identified by Ford in a recall causing vehicle to lose power at 65mph requiring vehicle to be stopped and restarted; Ford has identified issue as 16V-248 but told me that my vehicle missed the campaign as my vehicle build date was 11 days prior to their recall dates; however, my vehicle was built at same plant (dearborn) and had same identical error codes for problem; Ford rep at 866-436-7332 told me that although problem seems the same nothing can be covered; to resolve cost me $751.27. Always occurred while vehicle in motion.

- Olive Branch, MS, USA

While driving 60mph on the interstate the vehicle suddenly downshifted to 1st gear causing the rear wheels to lock up and send it into an uncontrolable skid.

- Gainesville, GA, USA