10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,847 miles

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problem #100

Dec 092022

F-150

  • 45,478 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 50-55 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to first gear, then drove as designed. The failure recurred twice more. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights started blinking. Additionally, the tachometer was flickering from red to white. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with an unknown wiring harness failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified about the failure, but no additional assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 45,478.

- Orange City, FL, USA

problem #99

Oct 232022

F-150

  • miles
While driving on a hilly and curvy 2 lane highway the engine lost all power. Warning lights came on such as a wrench and -??see manual-??, service advancetrac, hill assist not available. The car was steerable but stalled out in the traffic lane as there was no suitable shoulder to pull over. The car was idling a bit rough, but there was no throttle response. Turning the ignition off, the car then restarted and ran perfectly with no warning lights-??til it did it again a few miles later. Restarted it, drove to a safe place. Put a code reader on it. P2112 (Throttle actuator stuck shut). Took to a Ford Dealer where for $714 they replaced the Electronic Throttle Body. Driven about 1000 miles and no further problems as of yet. I believe this is a serious safety issue due to the unpredictable nature of the car stalling, and risk of accident while in heavy traffic.There should be a better -??limp mode-??, than to shut off all throttle response to what is otherwise a perfectly working engine. This truck has low mileage, trouble free (til now) and we-??ll maintained. Unfortunately I forgot to ask to see the removed ETB.

- Oregon, WI, USA

problem #98

Oct 082022

F-150

  • miles
Transmission refused to down shift from 5th gear or go over 55 mph. Truck began to shutter and the powertrain wrench error code appeared on the dash. Truck also began to have a clanking sound. The truck jerked violently at 50 mph causing the safety of myself and 3 other passengers at risk. The Marshal Mize Ford dealer in Hixson, TN confirmed the transmission lead frame was faulty, just like the Ford recall for the 2011-2013 F150 truck.

- Signal Mountain, TN, USA

problem #97

Oct 032022

F-150

  • miles
I was on my way to work the truck started just fine ran just fine the day prior. I was leaving my neighborhood and my truck felt like it was stuck in 3rd or 4th gear. So i pulled to the side of the road after existing the neighborhood. Nearly causing an accident. Shut the truck off. And started the back back up and seemed like everything was fine. I started to head toward work again and the dash lights lit up and the truck started to down shift really hard. I easy the truck off the road and called my father. As i waited for him to get there to plug the truck up. Once he plug in his scanner i got the p0706, p0705 code. The truck would not start back up. I had a toad to Ford and they Advise me that it was the lead frame the simiconductor Needed to be replaced. I don't understand why Ford is putting Customer's lives at risk This has been an ongoing problem with these transmissions some customers have to pay for them some customers don't. I believe #FORD should be held responsible. I could have been seriously injured. But since corporate America Holds all the power and persuasion this complaint will go on notice

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #96

Mar 232022

F-150

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly decrease gears causing the vehicle to abruptly reduce speeds. Also, the vehicle would not properly accelerate when pressing the accelerator pedal. During the failure, the check engine light had illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 110,000.

- Hollandale, MS, USA

problem #95

Sep 212022

F-150

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford 150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently downshifted to a lower gear. The contact pulled over and restarted the vehicle. While restarting the vehicle, the vehicle revved up to 3rd gear and downshifted to 1st gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist who retrieved DTC: P0722 and P0720 which were related to the wheel speed sensor however, the parts for the repair were on back order. The local dealer was contacted but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred him to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

- Springfield, PA, USA

problem #94

Jun 222022

F-150

  • miles
On the 2016 F150 - the first time it occurred I was driving on the interstate at 70 mph and all of a sudden the truck down shifted from 6th to 5th causing a slight lurch. Later it would not down shift from 3RD down. Causing the truck to start in third gear. I took to a repair shop and they indicated that it needed part #AL3Z7G276D, a -??connector-?? for the transmission and that it was not safe to drive. They stated that at any rate of speed it could suddenly down shift to 1st. Ford is the only place to get this part and they refuse to send it unless it is at one of their dealerships. The dealership has had the part on order for a month with no hope in sight because they refuse to complete the extra paperwork to get the part. So now I have a truck that is unsafe to drive with Fords unwillingness to ship The part. The dealership has told me that this has been a common issue on this transmission - was recalled on the 12-13 models and should be extended to other years.

- Pendleton, IN, USA

problem #93

Jul 152022

F-150

  • 99,800 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH and exiting the highway, the transmission erroneously downshifted causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate with the check engine warning light illuminated. After restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally however, the failure reoccurred and the vehicle stalled and would not immediately restart. After disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cables, the vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who performed a transmission software update but the failure persisted along with several additional electrical failures. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who diagnosed that the transmission leadframe was faulty and needed to be replaced; however, the parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 99,800.

- Webster, MA, USA

problem #92

Sep 062022

F-150

  • miles
Transmission slips into neutral and downshifts to first while driving sometimes. It also tends to kick when giving gas after stopping.

- Magnolia, TX, USA

problem #91

Jun 092022

F-150

  • miles
Sensors inside transmission shorted out and would cause forced down shifting at highway speed and tires to break traction on wet roads. Dealer stated this issue was recalled on most similar transmissions, but not on the F150. Engine went into limp mode constantly and transmission seemed to want to lock up. A wrench error code was on dash display. Symptoms started in June 2022 and repairs we made July 28, 2022 after a 3 to 4 week wait for replacement parts. Again, dealer informed me of TSB put out for most other vehicles with the same transmission. $1200 repair

- Oak Hill, FL, USA

problem #90

Jun 302022

F-150

  • miles
I was driving on the freeway 50-60 mph, my transmission downshifted suddenly, my rear tires locked up, causing my truck to slow down violently. I looked at my dash and the shift indicator was flashing. I had a wrench appear on my dash two days earlier and called my local Ford dealer for maintenance and was given an appointment in about a week, I was told that wrench could mean 400 things. I made my appointment the following wednesday and was told the lead frame connector was faulty and the part would be ordered. One month later still no part or repair. I was told it would be covered under my extended warranty I had purchased from Ford.

- Hot Springs, AR, USA

problem #89

Jul 062022

F-150 8-cyl

  • miles
2016 Ford 150 6R80 auto transmission. I was driving downhill on a paved county road coming to a stop. Pulled onto 2 lane highway, accelerated, then tranmission hard down shifted unexpectedly to limp mode. Engine ran in high idle and would not shift up. Wrench light lit up. I'm lucky nobody was coming up behind me or I wouldn't be here to submit this! The dealer was relatively close, so I went directly, and slowly, there. Dealer pulled codes P0706, P0707, P0720, P0722, P1921, P1702, P0722. They confirmed it was a faulty molded lead frame. Dealer was not able to get transmission to shift, and then it wouldn't start at all. $1300 repair. This happened July 6. Part is not available till Aug 30"???!!!! I'm a carpenter. This truck is my living! Thank God this didn't happen at full highway speed like it has to others. This problem was a recall in 2011-2013 models. How is this not a safety recall now" This is dangerous! Get your stuff together, Ford! The contact stated it doesn-??t appear they are including enough model years to resolve the issue fully.

- Muscatine, IA, USA

problem #88

Jul 082022

F-150

  • miles
The transmission is malfunctioning. The vehicle loses power, and can not accelerate or maintain speed while driving. I have had to pull over on expressways multiple times to shut vehicles off to reset the issues. The vehicle has been inspected by a Mechanic and determined the P0722 Output Sensor is bad. Also, report error code P061A. I have spoken with and attempted to schedule appointments with two different Ford Dealerships that have stated the part is not available and they will not/can not schedule an appointment to repair the issue. This is a recurring issue.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #87

Jul 082022

F-150

  • 80,100 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was unable to downshift into first gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with lead frame failure. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,100.

- Robins, IA, USA

problem #86

Jun 272022

F-150

  • miles
My 2016 Ford F-150 will periodically stall. The stall could occur while stopped (at a light or to make turn), while in park and only idling, or when the vehicle was in motion at less than 25 mph. If it stalled while starting a turn, then there was a serious risk of major collision from oncoming traffic. If the oncoming vehicle did not recognized the vehicle was stalling, or had otherwise failed to properly evaluate the situation early enough then a collision would be likely. A scan of multiple Internet web sites found thousands of people, with similar model years and the same engine, 5.0L Coyote, having the same or similar issue.

- Wallingford, CT, USA

problem #85

Jun 202022

F-150 8-cyl

  • 68,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the PCM warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing and the contact was informed that the lead frame needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not under recall and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the lead frame is needing to be replaced because it was not insulated.

- Port Gibson, MS, USA

problem #84

Apr 202022

F-150

  • miles
Transmission shifts hard or may shift up or down when it shouldn-??t. Get warning message in dash. Took to dealer a couple months ago. Was told part was back ordered and didn-??t know when they would get it. My research online indicates this is a common problem. I believe this is a safety issue that could cause an accident.

- Mount Vernon, IL, USA

problem #83

May 252022

F-150

  • miles
The problem that is happening to my vehicle and other 2016 F150s is Galvanic corrosion on the transfer case and transmission housing that is causing the housings to leak fluid and can cause catastrophic failure of either the transfer case or transmission. The Galvanic corrosion is happening due to non-coated steel fasteners being used on an aluminum housing. Which is not industry standard. See article below posted on SAE.org This vehicle is available for inspection upon request. This corrosion has caused a leak in the transfer case and could cause failure of the transfer case and/or the transmission which could in turn cause severe bodily and property damage if this occurred while operating the vehicle at highway speeds. The problem is being reproduced on all 2016 F150s that share the same non coated fasteners. See links for examples of the problem happening to other owners: https://www.f150forum.com/f118/transfer-case-corrosion-leakage-505822/ https://www.f150ecoboost.net/threads/transfer-case-corrosion.84551/ This component has not yet been inspected. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior. The SAE has an article on this topic and how manufactures should prevent galvanic corrosion. See link below: https://www.sae.org/publications/technical-papers/content/932357/#:~:text=Although%20aluminum%20on%20its%20own, can%20lead%20to%20severe%20corrosion. That article was written in 1993. Ford should not have sold a vehicle that had components that would absolutely fail and knowing it could be prevented. Thank you for your time I hope we can help all the owners that are experiencing these problem and we can help avoid people from being injured by getting ford to recall this defection.

- Sebago, ME, USA

problem #82

May 112022

F-150

  • miles
While driving, the transmission sticks or will not shift. A wrench flashes and has only produced a check engine light one time. Code P0715 - Irregular signal coming from the input/turbine speed sensor in transmission. If it does shift, it is hard and jerks the vehicle. This has only happened a few times while driving but I found a Ford TSB for earlier models (2011-2013) having the same issue.

- Brownwood, TX, USA

problem #81

Mar 042022

F-150

  • miles
Front differential grinding when driving. Ford Replaced IWE check valve and problem came back about a month later. Windshield washer fluid pump failed.

- Ephrata, PA, USA

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