10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
23 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
25 / 1
Average Mileage:
72,343 miles

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problem #797

Jan 192023

F-150

  • 89,000 miles
The contact-??s daughter owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on numerous occasions while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, the transmission intermittently failed to shift to first gear, second gear, and neutral. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission molded leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 19N01. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was transferred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

- Nacogdoches, TX, USA

problem #796

Jan 242023

F-150

  • miles
The automatic transmission unexpectedly shifted into low gear while traveling at 55 mph on a two lane road. This is similar to at least two other incidents that occurred prior to the two previous recall for the same problem. No other vehicles were around and I was able to safely pull to the side of the road. The issue has not been replicated this time and it will be 2/16/2023 before the dealer can inspect it. The issue occurred unexpectedly.

- Cottonwood , AL, USA

problem #795

Jan 192023

F-150

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 15 MPH. Additionally, the speedometer intermittently failed to operate while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was related to Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01 (Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage) however, the Extended Coverage had expired. The vehicle was not 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 130,000.

- New Palestine, IN, USA

problem #794

Nov 182022

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle unable to accelerate abruptly. Wont shift.

- Unknown, CA, USA

problem #793

Nov 012022

F-150

  • miles
So the safety recall dealing with the (OSS) I just had done. However, the 0720 or 0702 issue that Ford has implemented an Extended warranty on the Transmission Lead Frame is a fatality waiting to happen. This is every bit a safety hazard as the down shift issue. This issue causes your speedometer to go dead, all of your gauges except the gas to go negative and your gears will go from 1st to 3rd, or 1st to 5th. The issue with this, I cant count how many times I've been at a stop sign or light, waiting to pull into traffic when I have an opportunity, I pull out and my truck just Boggs down because it has shifted from 1st to 5th from a dead stop... now, I've pulled out into traffic with traffic approaching at speed and instead of being able to get up to speed myself I'm a sitting duck! This is crazy, you never know when it's gonna happen, but it happens to me at least 3-6 times a trip. Now I just had the recall updated today, but when they ran the diagnostics to confirm I have the 0702 issue and they can fix it under the extended warranty, the part is anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months out. LOL. That's rediculous. I clearly can't go that long without my vehicle. And Ford isn't gonna give any sort of compensation for a loaner car or rental car for this issue. So I'm stuck driving a vehicle that is a major safety factor everytime I'm on the road. If I could guarantee it wouldn't hurt anyone else, i wish I would get in an accident. Then we could hold Ford accountable for this safety issue. And with the mass numbers of consumers on line that say they're having this same issue, you'd think Ford could get the part out quicker. There are a lot of people with this same issue. I'd be crazy to think it hasn't yet cause major accidents! Class action law suit, I don't know what our options are, but I've tweeted Ford, and called corporate and they aren't doing anything other than the extended waranty. Took me nearly 2 months for a dealer to even get me in for the SAFTEY recall! SMH

- Lynnwood, WA, USA

problem #792

Jan 162023

F-150

  • 85,034 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the transmission downshifted to first gear and the vehicle lost forward momentum and stopped abruptly as if the brake pedal had been depressed with force. The contact stated that the check engine warning light and the wrench symbol was illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned the vehicle off and on and was able to resume normal driving. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was taken to an auto parts store who advised the contact that the vehicle failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train) and recommended the contact take the vehicle to a dealer. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 85,034.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #791

Dec 112022

F-150

  • miles
Truck downshifts too low gear while driving at highway speeds. Speedometer goes to zero and RPMs run high. Ford has a voluntary recall in place to replace the lead frame in the transmission, but the part is on back order and dealership has no idea how long it will take to receive the part. Ford refuses to provide loaner vehicle or reimburse for rental car. My truck has been at dealer awaiting part for over a month, but many others have been waiting for much longer.

- Missouri City, TX, USA

problem #790

Dec 192022

F-150

  • miles
The 19N01 safety recall -Lead Frame for transmission relacement part for 13' F-150. Ford has NO IDEA WHEN THE PART WILL BE IN STOCK, In taking my vehicle to dealership, they confirmed it needs to be replaced, however- I'm sh*t out of Luck for an expected ship date. The part is simply on back order. UNACCEPTABLE !!!!! My dealership stated the only reason they we're familiar with it was because they just had a F-150 come out of shop after 8 MONTHS !!!! Are you kidding me, Who can allow their vehicle to be out of service for that Long."?" not I- I need contact info for someone at FORD to be able to lite a fire under someone- This is ridiculous. TY Mr Shreve

- Meadows Place, TX, USA

problem #789

Dec 222022

F-150

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle independently downshifted while depressing the accelerator pedal. Additionally, the vehicle independently entered LIMP Mode with the powertrain malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the nearest exit and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #788

Mar 102022

F-150

  • 57,500 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the RPMs suddenly increased, and the instrument cluster went blank. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced hard shifting between the first and second gear. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the power train lead frame, but the hard downshifting continued. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission valve body was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 57,500.

- Millsboro, DE, USA

problem #787

Jan 022017

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle down shifts on its own at various speeds causing a major jerk in the vehicle. ACcording to dealer this is called lead transmission which sounds like Ford is aware of issue but isn't doing anything about it. Vehicle accelerates rapidly from stop or idle on its own. Instrument panel goes dead except RPM guage.

- Woodstock, IL, USA

problem #786

Jan 052023

F-150

  • miles
The transmission is downshifting going down the road causing us and the drivers behind us danger of a very bad wreck When it does this the engine light comes on throwing a code PO720 the powertrain control module output speed sensor. I've read online about the 2011 to 2013 f150 with 6speed transmission had a recall due to the transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear regardless of the vehicle speed and this is what my is doing!! Can you tell me how to have mine put on this recall that came out? My truck has only 72,000 on it and I bought new. 19s07 and 19n01

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #785

Oct 132022

F-150

  • miles
Transmission malfunction. Ford extended the warranty on the Transmission Lead Frame due to issues with unanticipated downshifting at highway speeds and being locked in first gear. My truck was inspected on October 13th, 2022 by Ford and determined to need this repair. After over three months of waiting the part is still not available. This is a major safety risk since the vehicle may rapidly slow due to downshifting or may not accelerate normally to blend in with traffic. Ford will give me no date as to part availability.

- Peachtree City, GA, USA

problem #784

Jul 012022

F-150

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission erroneously downshifted from fifth to first gear. Occasionally, the vehicle would not shift from fifth to sixth gear as designed. The contact indicated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Columbia, MO, USA

problem #783

Apr 132021

F-150

  • 124,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH and above, the RPM-??s fell to zero while accelerating. The contact stated that the transmission then failed to shift as needed. The contact had to coast to the side of the roadway. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that after several attempts the transmission shifted into first gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the contact was informed that the leadframe needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that the repair was no longer covered under warranty due to the mileage on the vehicle and that the part was on back order. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

problem #782

May 012021

F-150

  • miles
lIGHT COMES ON, AND YOU LOSE POWER, WITHIN 10 MIN. YOU HAVE POWER BUT NO INTEROR LIGHT, DASH, SPEED ETC. I had the work done on the transmission, to take care of the problem..What I want to know if this pertains to any recalls. I found there were 2- recalls and I was never notifyed by Ford

- Houston, TX, USA

problem #781

Dec 222022

F-150

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train) however, the failure recurred. The contact stated while driving approximately 40-50 MPH, the transmission inadvertently downshifted to first gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the PCM needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was then taken to Duncan Ford (19999 Virgil H Goode Hwy, Rocky Mount, VA 24151) however, no error codes were retrieved. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

- Gretna, VA, USA

problem #780

Dec 202022

F-150

  • miles
I pulled in to traffic and all of a sudden the truck went into limp mode. I barely missed being hit. I pulled up on the median strip with cars going 60 MPH past me. I parked the truck for 30 minutes. The wrench light came on. After sitting for 30 minutes the check engine light came on. I edged off the median and limped the truck to the next exit for a mechanic. The mechanic pulled the code P2112 Throttle Actuator Control System Stuck Closed. This was incredibly dangerous and I could have been hit. In checking on line, it appears to be a common problem that FORD knows about and it should be a recall!!

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #779

Nov 072022

F-150 8-cyl

  • 109,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle completely stopped in the middle of the road independently. Additionally, the engine was surging; however, the vehicle would not move. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle would not exceed 5 MPH while driving. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission molded lead frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to Ford Campaign Number: 19N01. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no availability for the vehicle repair and the part was on back order. The contact contacted a second dealer, Ford's Garage Plano (3904 Dallas Pkwy, Plano, TX 75093) who advised as the first dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

- North Richland Hills, TX, USA

problem #778

Jul 062022

F-150

  • miles
My Ford F-150 has an extended warranty recall of Transmission lead frame where by sometimes it doesn-??t change gears and stays on one gear. The recall was done in 2019 & I was not the owner when I bought it I was not aware that-??s in 2021. Until July it started having issues and I went to a ford dealership who diagnosed it but been more than 3 months and they have refused to fix it. It dangerously to drive but I keep driving it as I don-??t have another car to take to work.

- Worcester , MA, USA

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