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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 4 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 32,847 miles
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Transmission shifts into lower gears at highway speeds sometimes into reverse or neutral.
- Batavia, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted from 5th to 1st gear, causing the vehicle to stall and inadvertently lose motive power. The contact stated that the vehicle was restarted, and the contact was able to safely drive the vehicle to his destination. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer by phone and was referred to the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 116,000.
- Reno, NV, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the transmission shifted randomly. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 89,108.
- Hazlet, NJ, USA
The ford 2.7 liter eco boost engine has a design flaw that leads to the engine oil pan to leak around the seal which creates an environmental concern for leaking oil on the ground and also poses a fire risk as the oil could potentially contact something hot and could flame up. This is a known issue that many 2.7 liter eco boost engine owners have had to deal with and some of them have had to make the costly repair more than once. Ford only has issued a TSB 23-2083 for this issue and will not do a recall unless the NTSB says per their customer service at Ford corporate who handled my case that I had opened up.
- Downing, WI, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to 1st gear unintendedly. The contact veered to the side of the roadway. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact drove to the nearby residence and turned off the vehicle. The contact stated that he was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The contact stated that upon shifting into drive (D), the vehicle responded but jolted. Additionally, the shift indicator light was inoperable. The contact stated that he shifted into park (P) and shifted back into drive (D) several times, and the vehicle jolted and made an abnormal clunking sound. The vehicle then responded as needed, however, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that he used an OBD reader to determine that the failure was related to a transmission sensor. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 122,000.
- Glastonbury, CT, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while attempting to open the driver-??s side front door from inside the vehicle, the door failed to open. The contact attempted to open the passenger-??s side front door from inside the vehicle and the door failed to open. The contact called a family member to open the doors from outside the vehicle. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V652000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). Additionally, on another occasion while driving 80 MPH, the vehicle would not accelerate as needed with an unknown warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 80,000.
- New Orleans, LA, USA
My vehicle check engine light and wrench light came on suddenly. My transmission got stuck in 5th gear. Upon arriving to the stop light the transmission wouldn-??t downshift leading me to start off very slow. The car behind me almost rear ended me. Once I was up to about 50 mph, the transmission downshifted to 2nd gear obviously at high rpm-??s and it felt like someone rear ended me. I see this was an issue that had a recall issued on 2011-2013 F150-??s. I believe there is another issue or one that wasn-??t resolved. There are several complaints online about the part being on backorder for months, which was also confirmed by my dealership once the diagnostic was completed. My vehicle is a 2016 with only 59k miles on it. This $1100 repair should be covered by Ford Motor Company.
- Gilbert, AZ, USA
Unknown which system is failing as Ford is unable to repair it. The truck codes include underpowered, turbo, catalytic converter, misfire. Truck cannot accelerate. Happens sporadically. The spark plugs, manifold, catalytic converter, brakes, rotors and turbo have all been replaced. Truck continues to have issues accelerating and running. At several points the cab of the truck filled with exhaust. Another point radiator fluid spewed all over under the hood. This truck is a threat to the health and safety of those driving it. The F150 forum states it is a common occurrence and the dealerships are replacing the same parts every few months and the problem never full resolves. Please recall this truck. The date below is when the problem started occurring but has been ongoing since.
- Altha, FL, USA
Very harsh down shifting, one incident happened at about 40mph but was already slowing down for a light so nothing catastrophic happened but if I was traveling at a higher speed a crash would-??ve more than likely happened, and eventually threw codes: P0706, P0707, P1702, P1921 which is for the molded lead frame inside the transmission. Codes were pulled myself with my own devices and according to research all code descriptions are things that are faulty on the molded lead frame assembly
- Red House , WV, USA
Transfer case is corroding where the bolts are and leaking fluid
- Parma , OH, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, upon attempting to decelerate, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted from 3rd to 1st. The contact stopped the vehicle and turned off and restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle failed to shift out of neutral(N). The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact investigated and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V248000 (Power Train) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.
- Gulf Shores, AL, USA
Truck completely lost power while driving on the highway 4 times and 4 other times during morning commute through busy streets. Dangerous circumstance to be put in while driving. Codes given at Auto Zone: P2112 U3013-16 U0401-02 U0401-00 U0131-00 U0151-00 U0100-00
- San Antonio, TX, USA
Vehicle downshifted into 2nd gear at 65 mph. It only stayed in the lower gear for 1-2 seconds before shifting back up into 6th gear. Second incident involved downshifting to a lower gear at 55 mph. Also for 1-2 seconds before shifting up. I was unable to determine what gear it shifted down to since the display disappeared. Shifter display sometimes flickers and disappears. It has also shifted into neutral when in motion. Transmission shop was unable to determine the cause. I did get an error message which the technician determined meant the transmission range sensor had low voltage. When he checked the voltage to the sensor in the shop, it was the correct voltage. That may or may not be the cause of the erratic shifting. Going to a lower gear at high speed could lock up the rear wheels and cause an accident.
- Jackson, WY, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle downshifted unintendedly. The powertrain malfunction warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who informed the contact that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that parts were on backorder. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided information regarding the reimbursement process. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
- Van Buren, AR, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH and entering a ramp, the vehicle independently accelerated at high speed without warning. The contact desperately depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not decelerate. The contact shifted into neutral, and the vehicle started to decelerate. The contact pulled over on the side of the road safely and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and operated normally. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacture was not contacted. The failure mileage was 75,000.
- Camdenton, MO, USA
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after he attempted to auto start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to start. The contact was able to manually start the vehicle. The contact then stated that while driving at approximately 60 MPH, the service wrench powertrain malfunction warning light illuminated. The contact then stated that the vehicle downshifted from sixth gear to second gear and inadvertently decelerated to 30 MPH. As a result, the contact swerved around other vehicles while merging lanes to avoid an accident. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission lead frame failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer but was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000
- International Falls, MN, USA
2016 Ford F150 XLT 5.0 violently downshifted traveling at highway speeds. wrench and check engine light appeared. got off exit, turned off vehicle and unable to restart. waited several minutes and was able to restart vehicle. appears that there is an issue with the transmission range sensor and leadframe.
- Vandalia, OH, USA
Jerking when accelerating
- Newalla, OK, USA
While driving on a highway at a constant 45 to 50 miles per hour, the transmission suddenly downshifted into second gear which made the engine rev to approximately ~5000 rpm and suddenly jerked to car to slow down. This was followed by a orange wrench light and a message to see owners manual. The problem has not been reproduced because I have parked the vehicle until I can diagnose or take it to a mechanic. Our safety was at risk due to the violent and sudden nature of the shift which could have caused a loss of control if we had not been on a dry flat road.
- Leander, TX, USA
- Rochester , NY, USA