Vehicle shows huge wrench on screen. Speedometer/odometer stops working and only have 3rd and 5th gear. Next the truck violently downshifted to 1st gear. Took to the dealer to have recall fixed. They said they reset the computer and downloaded new software. 2 days later, truck was stuck in 1st gear. Pulled over, restarted it and seemed fine. Now about once a day, will suddenly shift into 1st at any speed again. Seems like they never fixed. Back in the shop now so let's see what happens. Loss of work, and my safety is a huge concern. Paying for a vehicle that is truly unsafe!

- Homestead, FL, USA

While driving at 60mph the transmission shifted into first without warning, causing a sudden loss of control of the vehicle almost causing multiple accidents as I was in the middle of rush hour traffic. The sudden down shift over spun the motor, resulting in a lower engine knock which a certified Ford technician believes is the result of a bearing failure. Even though the technician performed a cylinder leakage test in which no indication of valve interference was identified, the Ford engineer he was dealing with said he had seen this issue before! this is the same recall issue that has caused multiple accidents! there are dozens of blog posts where this issue has caused, at the very least, multiple trips to the dealerships and in rare cases (not including mine), engine failure. I have calculated the engines RPM's using the formula: Axle ratio X vehicle speed X transmission ratio X 336.13) / tire diameter = engine speed. At the time of the incident, the engine's RPM's were at an estimated 9,074 RPM's [(3.55 X 60mph X 4.17 X 336.13)/32.9]. the tachometer only goes to 7,000 RPM's! there are two recalls (19N01 and 19S07) that can cause intermittent shifting into first. The day before the incident, I went to the local Ford dealership and was told they couldn't get me in for recall fixes because they needed to "take care of their paying customers first." I have talked with four different Ford customer service representatives, the answer has been the same; "there is nothing Ford Motor Company can do for you at this time." I feel Ford has been very neglectful in taking responsibility of this issue, not only for myself but the countless other people that have had similar problems.

- Denver, CO, USA

Secondary timing chain link came apart soon after I bought the truck in 2015 at 66,000 miles my warranty paid for it. Now it is happening again but on the other side of the engine. 2 time chain links fall apart. Ford is not paying for this because my warranty was up 2 months ago and it is not a pre certified truck, miles are 120,066 miles. 2 timing chain links break in 4 years"??????" the technicians at santa maria Ford said they have never seen anything like this before. Ford is denying to pay for this repair!!!!!!!

- Santa Maria, CA, USA

My 2012 Ford F150 has an automatic transmission 6R80. While going 15-20 mph the transmission suddenly and violently downshifts from 2nd to 1st causing the rear tires to slide.this has happened repeatedly. The Ford dealership has completed all the known service bulletins which include a software update and a lead frame replacement. This is a dangerous issue on slick roads.

- Murphy, NC, USA

After the transmission recall, to prevent the vehicle from downshifting into first gear when at speed, the truck's mileage has dropped drastically. Although not a safety issue, it has not been addressed by Ford through complaints to it dealerships.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

Down shifts and ruck jerk so hard. When you go from stop and accelerate, if you let up at all or break, it will do it.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

Driving 75mph towing boat. Truck shifts into 1st gear. Redlined engine, many noises, slipping transmission, step on pedal to accelerate, it goes to 5K before shifting. Almost caused major highway disaster. Now my family is afraid to ride in vehicle. Also when first start up no brakes. Recalls where done for both, did not fix either.

- Renfrew, PA, USA

The truck was in park I had stepped out to check the mail with my children in the truck the next thing I knew my truck was moving like it was in gear I jumped in pressed the break and it still showed it in park I pushed into park harder and it stopped.. I was not on a hill or anything to make it roll and it was actually moving like it was put into gear

- Dongola, IL, USA

I purchased my vehicle used from a Ford dealership in 2017. I brought it in a few months after I purchased it due to rear tires locking up and a sudden downshift. Was told no codes were found wrong and they couldn't duplicate the issue. April 30, 2019 had to have it towed back in. Was informed of a recall on lead mane frame for first time. After replacing lead frame vehicle still will not preform properly and I have now been told entire transmission needs to be replaced. I haven't received any letter nor made aware at time of purchase of any recall. Ford continues to refuse any remedies to justify this problem. I'm a single mother of 3 and am outraged by the companies failure to notify me of this safety recall. The company refuses to help because my mileage is 152,000 miles. 2,000 over the extended warranty for recall. If I would have been notified in a timely manner of this faulty transmission and possibly deadly recall I would have immediately tended to it. My children are my world and Ford cares less about their safety and mine and it is wrong. Please help me and my babies.

- Lake Charles, LA, USA

My vehicle was serviced for recall 19S07 regarding unexpected downshifting in to first gear while driving. After my vehicle was serviced, my truck began downshifting in to first gear while driving. A new recall 19S19 was issued for improper/insufficient repair of original recall 19S07, however my vehicle's VIN is not yet showing up under this new recall, but my vehicle is still downshifting in to first gear while driving

- Austin, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear on its own. The contact had to pull the vehicle over to the side of the road. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, but the same failure occurred. The vehicle was towed to bishop Ford (1440 us-6, bishop, ca 93514) where it was diagnosed that the lead frame of the transmission failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,392.

- Mammoth Lake, CA, USA

Times when I'm driving I used get jerks when shifting gears, I took it to the Ford service center they told me that there was recall to adjust the software update. This has been happening since 2012 few months after I had purchased the vehicle. I gave it to the Ford service center to update the software. Few days after I felt it again but didn't felt it again some time. After a month wiles driving from 4th to 6th gear shift, I got a big jerk from 4th to 6th gear shift as if I thought the transmission might lock in the middle of the road while I was driving. Right after that I took it back at the Ford service center and they schedule an appointment for me on Monday june17th 2019. I'm writing this because I asked few people I know who owned F150 and they told me the same thing. This could have severe accident wile driving in the middle of the road.

- Charlottesville, VA, USA

Complaint involves recall 19S07/NHTSA 19V-075. I have had my vehicle in to the Ford dealer for service when 1st purchasing and upon receipt of this recall notice. This problem has not been remedied in my vehicle and poses a safety concern. My vehicle still suddenly downshifts or bucks. Feels like I am being rear ended. This has happened on multiple occasions, usually at low speeds(05-15mph). Transmission does not shift at normal RPM's since recall servicing.

- Newtown, PA, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the instrument panel indicated that the vehicle downshifted from sixth to first gear and the tires skid. As the contact continued to drive, the vehicle went back into gear; however, the failure recurred. The contact called superior Ford (located at 4303 la- 19, zachary, la 70791, (225) 654-2611) and was informed to schedule an appointment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 30,800.

- Zachary, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19V075000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to william mizell Ford (located at 330 us-25, waynesboro, ga 30830, (706) 554-2114) where the recall repair was performed. As soon as the contact left the dealer, the transmission started to jump when downshifting, and the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and test driven, but the failure could not be duplicated. The contact stated that he was not aware of the diagnostic testing, but was informed that he would need to drive the vehicle for a while for it to drive normally. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

- Millen, GA, USA

Jerks at low speeds when shifting if not on the gas. Really bad clunk, made our truck hit a pole. Keeps doing it and feels like transmission wants to drop out. Seems like 1st and second gears.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

Tsb 15-0131 timing chain stretches and makes a loud rattle upon starting and eventually leads to loss of power and engine damage. The known cause of this is all the phasers, the intake and exhaust phasers. This is my main concern. Everyone I know who owns this vehicle has this problem. The other complaint is that I get 14 mpg.

- Freeport, PA, USA

I had the latest programming recall performed on my 2012 Ford F150. Since having this performed my truck has gotten worse, when it rains it has down shifted multiple times. It has down shifted from 6th to 2 or 3 when going down a short incline, on level ground or going up a incline at speeds of 45 to 60 mph. The recall made my truck worse also I received a letter today extending the warranty on the output shaft speed sensor to 10 years. If the warranty of a part has been extended to 10 years because of sensor failure problem the sensor may needs to have a recall on it. We have had a rainy year so far, I'm afraid that the problem is going to cause me to have an accident. I'm a senior and dealt with dealerships for many years, I've had automobiles sit in dealerships and never get touched other than they drive around the shop and then state problem could not be duplicated on the paperwork when I pick it up if not for that I would be back to the dealership for a do over. Thank you

- Jasper, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving low speeds, the vehicle downshifted to first gear and then decelerated without warning. The failure happened intermittently. Dick witham Ford located at 2033 la porte rd, waterloo, ia 50702 (319) 234-4200, was made aware of the failure but did not diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 61,000.

- Waterloo, IA, USA

The truck often times will not shift out of 1st gear. The RPM will rise and the truck will accelerate quickly then slow back down. When it gets out of 1st gear it will often go back to 1st gear randomly. Wrench and check engine lights are frequent. Limp mode engages often and the dash will become inactive. Fuel economy screen will clear out and all information will be displayed as dash lines. I took the truck to Ford to have them look at it under the 16N02 recall and they would not cover it. The coverage only extends to 150,000 miles, but my truck has 163,000. The coverage only covers it if the truck is displaying symptoms and mine did not display anything until this last week.

- Fort Smith, AR, USA