10.0

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

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problem #857

Aug 252023

F-150

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the transmission downshifted and locked the rear wheels, nearly causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the engine long block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #856

Aug 232023

F-150

  • 132,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle downshifted from 6th gear to 3rd gear abruptly and the vehicle jerked off the roadway. Additionally, the odometer turned off and the RPM was elevated to 6,000. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, the vehicle was stuck in 3rd gear, and the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission molded leadframe output sensor had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was no longer covered under Ford Campaign Number: 19N01. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.

- Key West, FL, USA

problem #855

Sep 112023

F-150

  • miles
Transmission stays in first shift

- Adel, IA, USA

problem #854

Sep 072022

F-150

  • 196,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, the transmission failed to shift into first gear. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The "Return to Park" message was displayed. The contact diagnosed and retrieved DTC Code: P0731 (Gear 1 Incorrect Ratio). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01 (Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage) had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 196,000.

- Kennett, MO, USA

problem #853

Sep 052023

F-150

  • 124,558 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH on a busy highway, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated. The contact stated that the vehicle would not properly accelerate while depressing the accelerator pedal. During the failure, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was later driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission leadframe was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the Extended Warranty Coverage for the failure. The failure mileage was 124,558.

- Rosharon, TX, USA

problem #852

Sep 012023

F-150

  • miles
Every time I drive my truck, it has a hard time shifting from 1st gear. The gauges will go crazy then stop all together and it will go into what seems to be low power mode. Several times while driving, it will try to shift, and cause me to skid, or will not speed up above 10 to 15 mph.

- Columbus , GA, USA

problem #851

Jul 252023

F-150

  • 135,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle shifted into an improper gear unintendedly. The PCM warning light was illuminated during some of the failures. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the leadframe connecter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

- Greenville, NC, USA

problem #850

Mar 212023

F-150

  • miles
This vehicle has a faulty lead frame assembly that is causing it to unexpectedly downshift at any speed. Additionally, the vehicle is unable to shift out of first gear without cycling the electrical system. At the time of writing (8/18/23), I reported this problem nearly five (5) months ago without any resolution from Ford Motor Company.

- Edinburgh, IN, USA

problem #849

Aug 142023

F-150

  • miles
Vehicle downshifted into first gear while at freeway speeds, locking up the rear wheels. Vehicle had a defective speed sensor in the molded transmission lead frame. Defective software in the vehicle allowed this to happen.

- East Helena, MT, USA

problem #848

Jul 202023

F-150

  • 163,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH with the transmission in 6th gear, the transmission inadvertently downshifted to 5th gear. The contact stated that the speedometer and odometer went blank. The wrench warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle had been diagnosed by an independent mechanic and it was confirmed that the power train sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.

- Morgantown, KY, USA

problem #847

Aug 022023

F-150

  • miles
The truck slammed into 1st gear going 55 mph on the interstate. Through investigation a speed sensor warning was the culprit. Not being able to have truck service for a month due to Ford Dealers being backed up Cavalier Ford sent a mobile mechanic out to me. He spent about 10 minutes on my truck handed me the keys and told me he did something with the computer mo parts are needed. He never test drove it to ensure the problem was corrected. When I went to drive the truck, the wrench light was still on and was worse than before. Actually stuck in first gear. After going around and around I was informed by Fors Customer Service they did their part, anything else I wanted done would be my responsibility financially because of the mileage. I didn't not think recalls had a mileage limit but they are insistent after 150k they were no longer responsible. Cavalier Ford marked the recall as complete but it wasn't. My case number with Ford is CAS44213098 transmission fluid leaking recall was not on there but I am leaking that as well. I don't want something for free, I just want them to correct their defects

- Norfolk , VA, USA

problem #846

Aug 042023

F-150

  • 170,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F150. The contact stated while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle downshifted on its own and the instrument panel was no longer illuminated. The vehicle decreased in speed causing the contact to strike the front windshield with the head. The contact was able to over on the side of the road and shut down the vehicle. When to contact restarted the vehicle, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to dealer that stated that the vehicle was experiencing similar failure as NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train) but that the vehicle was passed the mileage and that the dealer would not cover the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 170,000.

- Byhalia, MS, USA

problem #845

Aug 072023

F-150

  • 165,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated and shifted into LIMP Mode. The service required a warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the speedometer fluctuated erratically. Additionally, the contact stated that he used a code reader to diagnose the vehicle and retrieved DTC code: P0720. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the lead frame assembly failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the Extended Warranty had expired. The failure mileage was approximately 165,000.

- Flossmoor, IL, USA

problem #844

Aug 072023

F-150

  • miles
As you are driving the vehicle will randomly down shift into first gear, causing the vehicle to potentially slam into first while in mid drive almost as if you hit a wall, this causes the vehicle to lose any information on the dash including speedometer. There are no warning lamps on prior to incident. Took it to a dealer to have it diagnosed and diagnosis was recorded as Transmission speed sensor which was common for recalls recently. Uncertain, how or when it started happening there was an elderly couple who owned the vehicle before me. This incident occurs frequently but not all the time.

- Big Rapids, MI, USA

problem #843

Jul 032023

F-150

  • 190,000 miles
The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while her husband was driving 40-50 MPH, the vehicle downshifted unexpectedly to 1st gear. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact's husband shifted into neutral (N), veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle and shifting into drive (D), the vehicle experienced a hard shift and was stuck in 1st gear. The contact's husband manually shifted into 2nd and 3rd gear, and the vehicle shifted hard and made an abnormal clunking sound. The contact stated that the vehicle was stuck in 3rd gear. The contact's husband was able to drive to the residence. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. Additionally, the contact stated the engine power reduced and the speedometer turned off when the power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics, where it was diagnosed that the transmission lead frame had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train). The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

problem #842

Dec 222022

F-150

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle downshifted and decelerated rapidly. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed that the power train control module (PCM) needed to be updated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that they could not assist because the warranty had expired. The manufacturer referred the contact the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 140,000

- Enigma, GA, USA

problem #841

Jul 242023

F-150

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while at a stop light, the contact attempted to accelerate, and the vehicle hesitated. The contact stated that the vehicle would not downshift and the check engine light was blinking. Additionally, the instrument panel screen became inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the lead frame module and speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts not being available. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the warranty had expired. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Dubuque, IA, USA

problem #840

May 292023

F-150

  • miles
What-??s driving and all the stiff on the instrument panel stop working and down shifted in to first gear got a six speed transmission in it was going 55 sometimes it goes faster by it-??s self just started out of nowhere

- Bentley , MI, USA

problem #839

Jul 132023

F-150 8-cyl

  • 88,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated and downshifted into first gear. The contact pulled off the roadway, turned off and restarted the vehicle. The service engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated and downshifted into 5th gear. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the vehicle needed to be taken to the dealer. The dealer was notified of the failure and the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission molded leadframe had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that the VIN was included in the Customer Service Satisfaction Program: 19N01; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000

- Wolcott, CT, USA

problem #838

Jun 202023

F-150

  • 220,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a recall repair. After driving two blocks away after the repair, the vehicle downshifted unintendedly. The vehicle revved up, but speedometer became inoperable. The check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

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