While in motion on the highway and city streets the transmission downshifts from high gear to low gear. This causes the vehicle to dramatically decelerate and over rev the motor. A code does not appear when the event happens. Occasionally a code appears that looks like a wrench. When this code appears the speedometer quits working. The code will not stay on long enough to have it checked out.. I have taken it to the service department. They have done a bump start and changed transmission fluid / filters. It was good for a month then started again.

- Alvin, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle shifted into first gear on its own, the brakes seized, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to four seasons Ford (601 duncan hill rd, hendersonville, nc 28792, 828-693-4281) where it was diagnosed that the output speed sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,596. The VIN was not available.

- Hendersonville, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While operating the vehicle, the check engine indicator illuminated and the transmission erroneously downshifted into third gear, which caused the speed to decrease. After the failure occurred, the transmission only shifted into fifth gear and the vehicle would only accelerate from a standing start in third gear. As a result, the vehicle would stall and the speedometer would not operate. After restarting the engine, the vehicle operated normally. Bubba ousalet Ford Lincoln (246 N. broadway St, jennings, la) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 87,000. Consumer stated lead frame was replaced it was recalled in 2011,2012, 2013.

- Eunice, LA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that this was the third time the failure occurred. The vehicle was taken to parkway Ford Lincoln (311 commercial pkwy, dover, oh 44622) 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 96,000.

- Beach City, OH, USA

Output speed sensor failure causing transmission to get stuck in gear. Occasionally it will shift down in gear as you are accelerating causing a stalling effect to the truck. Has happened several times to my young son while driving on the highway at full speed. Speedomoter will also go completely dead. Usually pulling over cutting off the truck, waiting and restarting will take it out of the 5th or 1st gear it is stuck in. Sometimes this takes several tries. Very unsafe on the side of a busy road! had 2 transmission shops run diagnostics and it is the faulty speed sensor requiring entire lead frame to be replaced. Both shops told me to reach out to Ford before I pay to have it repaired with them. Same problem as previous Ford truck models '11 and '12 that Ford has recalled but Ford will take no liability for this malfunction. Called 2 Ford dealerships that both played dumb to the well documented problem. Called Ford itself and spoke to a csr I presume in another country from the broken english that said only there is no recall...absolutely no help or information from Ford. I am having this repaired on my own dime as it is threatening the life of my son and everyone else on the road. Shame on Ford!

- Clayton, NC, USA

We were driving at 60 mph and all of a sudden it down shifted into first gear expectantly locking up the rear tires and almost causing us to crash. Turned the truck off then back on and it took me to work. Later that day went to lunch and the transmission will slip and not go anywhere, turn it off then back on and it will go again not far, but will go and has no power the dash goes dead the speedometer goes to just ------------- this a huge wrench comes up on the dash. Took it to Ford and the say the trans is broken. I notice many other Ford are recalled for this.. please expand this to the 13 year model as I cant afford 4,000$ when the recker came to get it, he drove it up onto the flatbed, he put it in park and proceeded to get out and it rolled down the recker (in park) please help, somebody's gonna die soon!!

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

When starting the truck and putting into drive, the transmission will shift into 5th gear and remain there. I have to pull over, stop the vehicle, place the transmission into park and restart the engine to clear this error. Also, while driving on the highway yesterday, my truck suddenly shifted into third gear. I then recovered shortly into fifth gear before going into 6th gear. The shifting is now intermittently wonky.

- Minneapolis, MN, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 60 mph, the gear shifted from high to low gear without warning and the vehicle jerked. The vehicle was taken to planet Ford hd truck shop (888-501-9013, located at 20332 holzwarth rd, spring, tx 77388) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. The failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The contact was referred to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 25,000.

- Spring, TX, USA

The frightening issue I experienced on January 7, 2019 is identical to the reports I have since read regarding this vehicle and the frequent issues that led to the recall for 2010-2012 Ford F-150's for unexpected transmission downshifts [NHTSA recall no. / mfr recall no. : 16V-248 / 16S19]. while driving 65-70 mph on the interstate, speedometer suddenly and rapidly fluctuated between 40 and 70, then transmission abruptly dropped from 6th/5th gear to 1st gear. As a result, my wheels locked and caused the vehicle to skid into the lane to my right, forcing other cars to swerve out of my way to avoid a high speed collision. It happened so fast, and without warning, that it was difficult to understand what was actually occurring. Once stopped (in the middle of the interstate), I drove to the median, turned the engine off, sat for a few minutes to gather my thoughts, restarted the vehicle and drove it slowly to my Ford dealership (not on the highway). After inspecting my truck, the Ford dealership verified the issue and stated the following (written report attached): Ran koec got code P0720 oss sensor circuit fault, ran pinpoint tests, found open in oss sensor which is part of the molded lead frame attached to the valve body, removed the valve body, dissasembled, cleaned and inspected the value body, all valves and bores are ok, reassembled valve body with new molded lead frame assembly and new revised separator plate gasket, installed new clutch feed tube seals and seal between valve body and fluid pump, installed new fluid filter and pan gasket, filled transmission with new fluid reprogrammed PCM and cleared dtcs, verified repairs. Despite parallels to the previous recall issue, Ford informed me it is not covered (there is nothing I could have done to prevent it) and the total cost to me was $1,418.83. Please expand the recall - it will save lives.

- Franklin, TN, USA

Vehicle erratically shifts from 6 gear to 1st gear, causing tires to lock up. Same issue is recalled in 2011-2012 F150, but not covered in 2013. Very dangerous issue.

- Fairgrove, MI, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving 60 mph, the transmission shifted from fifth to first gear without warning. The contact was able to drive home and parked the vehicle. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls; therefore, the contact would need to pay for the repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000.

- Klamath Falls, OR, USA

The truck gets stuck in first gear and will not accelerate until the vehicle is shut off and turned on again. The vehicle was in motion on a city street and would not advance to second gear.

- Cheyenne, WY, USA

Transmission lost power at 75 miles per hour on the highway. The wrench sign came on dash and then all displays showed -----. additionally, the speedometer stopped working and the air bag light illuminated. When transmission reengaged, it was in 3rd gear, causing wheels to lose traction. I was able to navigate heavy traffic to get to the shoulder, where truck shifted to 5th gear once stopped. I was able to make it off the highway, however, the truck would shift randomly between 3rd, 4th and 5th gear but would not shift in to 1st, 2nd or 6th. Grapevine Ford dealership pulled code P0722 from 6R80 transmission and determined transmission lead frame was faulty. Ford does not accept responsibility and will not pay for this known problem. The 6R80 lead frame has been recalled on 2011 and 2012 F150's but has not yet been recalled on 2013 F150's.

- North Richland Hills, TX, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle decelerated to 30 mph without warning. The vehicle was taken to eide Ford Lincoln (800 E bismarck expy, bismarck, nd 58504, 701-222-3500) where it was diagnosed that the lead frame failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 82,190.

- Bismarck, ND, USA

Tranmission will start shifting between 2nd and 5th gear while drive at any speed causing the tires to lock up and chirp. Other times the transmission will not shift out of 1st gear. Other times while driving 60mph+ the speedo needle will go to 0mph and transmission is unresponsive. In all cases the vehicle must be pulled over, tuned off and restarted to correct he issue. It is a safety concern when there is no safe area to pull off of the road. This has been an on going issue for a few months. Suspected lead frame failure.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

While driving at highway speed the transmission abruptly down shifts to first gear. In the winter with snow/ice on the road this causes the rear wheels to lock-up. I do not want someone to run into the rear of my vehicle or loose control. The truck was assembled in Sept of 2012. The engine is a 3.7 liter w/ 6 speed auto. 4 wheel drive. In June of 2018 (6/22/2018) I brought this truck to copper country Ford, houghton mi. And had the service department "reflash" update the tcm ( transmission control module)

- Laurium, MI, USA

On 4 different occasions while in reverse truck immediately stopped as if I had backed into an object parking lot. Two times while driving aprroximately 45 to 50 mph my vehicle immediately increased rpms, again it felt as if someone rear ended me. Most recent vehicle would not shift. Manual shift option worked. Restarted motor 4 times hoping to resolve the issue. Vehicle never shifted out of 5th. As traveling, speedometer stopped working, airbag light came on, odometer display went to dashes, traction control stopped working, wrench light came on, display for gears was either 5th or 3rd depending on speed. At about 55 mph the vehicle performed a hard jerk, high rpms, almost bringing me to a complete stop in heavy traffic highway. Again as if someone rear ended me. Finally limped home. Now I'm afraid to drive the vehicle. My 5 year warranty expired 10-23-2018. Contacted Ford dealer not in recall and warranty out so it's money out of my pocket. This is so disheartening to know it's a factory default yet Ford will not honor the repairs.

- La Porte, TX, USA

My 2013 F-150 is experiencing the exact same symptoms that are covered under a Ford recall for 2011 thru 2012 F150S 16N02 molded leadframe extended warranty recall. The transmission will downshift into first gear all by itself, even at highway speeds, resulting in rear wheel skidding and transmission lock-up.

- Greenwood, MO, USA

Delayed shifts, loss of power, speedometer not working, engine wrench illuminated, po 720/722 lead frame replaced very scary losing power at high speeds and revs in red line

- Edmonton, WA, USA

Issues with the transmission that was diagnosed to be with the lead frame, similar to those described with the 2011-2012 recall. I had random issues where it would slip from 2nd to 5th starting from a stop. Then I had it suddenly downshift from 4th to 1st when going about 50mph, enough to chirp the tires.

- River Falls, WI, USA