When driving the transmission will shift to different settings forcing the rear wheels to lock up and sending the truck into limp mode. The wrench light will appear for a short amount of time and the truck will go back to running like normal. I was told by the dealer the Transmission Lead Frame needs to be replaced and my vehicle is currently in the shop facing a $1500 repair. I had the power train control module replaced a few weeks ago because the truck had similar problems but not to the extreme of what I faced yesterday [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Hinesville , GA, USA

This has happened quiet a bit I'm driving on the highway going 75mph set my cruise control and I go to pass or up a hill and the truck engine and tranny light start flashing the truck losses power it won't go even when u push petal to floor it also spits and sputters if u turn of the cruise control put the car n neutral and shut it off then back on it stops this seems to b an constant thing there's no engine light or tranny lights on after it happens

- Melvern, KS, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal rumbling sound was coming from the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was initially taken to a dealer where the transmission was serviced under warranty; however, the failure persisted. An appointment was made with the dealer to have the vehicle serviced. The contact rode along with an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission would shuddering due to a defect with the torque converter. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

- Wellston, OH, USA

Car abruptly switched gear and slowed down while driving. Stepped on the gas but the car did not move while the rpm was spiking

- Stoughton , MA, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the transmission became very difficult to shift into first gear. The contacted that the transmission was partially engaged. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart but the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the leadframe. The contact was informed that the leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but instructed the contact to call the NHSTA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 68,878. The VIN was not available.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

Faulty lead frame. Resulted in truck getting stuck in high gear while driving and after multiple occurrences the truck won't start. Transmission sensor malfunction has been confirmed by codes pulled. Very important safety issue that Ford has issued recalls on (just not my VIN) and also has known service bulletins on. Yet no one is fixing for customers or holding Ford responsible for this obviously known issue and ongoing failure.

- Longmont, CO, USA

Transmission stuck in low gear during highway speeds. Lead Frame failure.

- Keeanee, IL, USA

I have a 2016 F150 built in Kansas City that has the lead frame transmission issue noted in the attached PDF. I am being told that my truck does not qualify for the warranty coverage. Would like to understand why when this is a known is with these transmissions and my truck meets the requirements less than 10 years old and under 150,000 miles. VIN: [XXX] MILEAGE: 95,500 Please explain why my truck does not qualify? Thanks, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Phoenixville, PA, USA

On [XXX] while driving at Interstate speed of 70 MPH. Truck down shifted from 6th to 5th gear momentarily locking break brakes. Cross traffic light warning, blind spot warning, check engine light all illuminated at moment of downshift. The gear indicator light was no longer visible. The transmission position Drive, Neutral, Reverse etc. was no longer illuminated. Additionally, the climate controls loss lighting. The down shift was so violent, traffic had to swerve into the median to avoid rear end collision. After pulling to the shoulder, I turned the truck off. With the truck in the off position, I depressed the brake to efforts to restart the truck; however, the brake pedal was solid, and truck could not be restarted. You could only place truck into accessory mode. I disconnected the battery and waited 5 min and reconnected it. The truck then started and all dash alarms cleared. I cautiously drove home with no issue. On [XXX] I took the truck to Ford dealership Joe Cooper 600 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 475-9000. On the way to the Ford dealership the truck again down shifted unexpectedly. Knowing the truck would not restart I drove the truck in 5th gear at slow speed 25mph and the truck would not down shift lower that 5th. The Dealership was able to catch codes on a scan and told me it would be as early as 4/1 before they could investigate. The stated most of the time the reflash the system. This is unacceptable as a root cause. If the software is a fault and it can randomly become corrupt while drive at a random given date. This issue requires Ford to be held accountable. On 3/30 and I stood in shock when on CBS News a story came out that 2014 trucks are experiencing the same thing. I can prove my truck was in the shop and my story is documented from dealer prior to any news story. I hope my information drives further investigation and that it helps to save an accident or [XXX] a death. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Edmond, OK, USA

Transmission will down shift to first while driving on highway. Code come up for transmission speed sensor short. Same as in the 2011 to 2013 models. That tab should be extended to later models. It is unsafe and could cause an accident/ death in high speed driving.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

The rear seat not lock in seat position its very dangerous in accident. Another problem ist when the transmmission decelerate she past the 3 at 1 speed dirrectly and a knoging in the transmission. Can you expect that please

- Quebec , AZ, USA

A common transmission failure on these trucks is the lead frame. My truck threw two codes related to the input speed sensor failing which resulted in $2,200 in repairs on a truck with 24,500 miles. This is a common issue that is unresolved and could cause accidents, injury, or death due to truck spontaneously going into limp mode.

- Costa Mesa, CA, USA

The transmission gear selector light will go out and a see owners manual message pops up with a maintenance wrench. Then the truck will not shift gears or even goes into neutral while driving. Very unsafe when driving in traffic.

- Medina , OH, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to the residence. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission molded leadframe had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.

- Thawville, IL, USA

While traveling at high speed, 60mph plus, the vehicle unexpectedly shifts into fist gear causing rapid slow down and dangerous near miss condition.

- Niagara Falls, NY, USA

Galvanic corrosion forming on transfer case because of improper bolts used to connect steel bolts onto an aluminum case corrosion is bad will eventually lead to transfer case failure an safety concern

- Brighton , MI, USA

Transmission display went blank and truck shifted from 6th gear (?) to 1st gear (?) by itself causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate while on the highway This has been diagnosed to be a faulty lead frame issue

- Glen Allen, VA, USA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle abruptly downshifted to first gear while driving at high rates of speed with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the lights on the gear shifter used to indicate the gear position had failed to illuminate as designed. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed while depressing the accelerator pedal while driving at various speeds. The contact called several dealers for assistance but due to high demand, the vehicle was not diagnosed or inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

While Driving at about 25 MPH Powertrain light (orange wrench) came on indicating an issue with the powertrain. Pulled off road and turned truck off and attempted to turn back on, truck would not turn back on. Disconnected battery and reconnected the battery and vehicle started with a check engine light. attempted to put truck into reverse/drive, vehicle would lunge either forwards or reverse and make loud clunking noise. when radiator fan turned on, power train light would turn on. when powertrain light was on, the indicator for "PRND' would not show which I was in. had vehicle towed to dealership. Dealer ship diagnosed vehicle with Lead Frame failure. The 6R80 transmission is known to have these issues and has had a recall for the 2011-2013 F150's with this transmission. Same transmission, same issues, only one recall.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

Had to replace lead frame on the transmission.

- Spring Hill, KS, USA