2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
78,368 miles

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problem #2

May 012022

F-150

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact used a handheld diagnostic machine and retrieved a code indicating a failure with the catalytic convertor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact became aware of an unknown recall repair for the powertrain control module software was reprogrammed. The contact had experienced the failure several times. The contact stated the failure reoccurred 30,000 miles after each software reprogramming. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Minocqua, WI, USA

problem #1

Mar 262023

F-150

  • 56,736 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on various occasions, the transmission was downshifting into first gear and causing the vehicle to come to sudden stops. The check engine and power train malfunction warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module (TCM) and lead frame needed to be replaced. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 56,736.

- Fargo, ND, USA