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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 2 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 1 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 18,694 miles
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My 2019 F150 is equipped with the 10speed transmission and as I see recalls for the same issue I do not have one for my vehicle. The transmission is jumping gears, hard knock/shift into gear and at times refuses to go into gear at acceleration
- Dumfries, VA, USA
I own a 2019 Ford F150 in mid 2023 I noticed my truck would jerk when 1st starting out. Ford said it was normal for the type of transmission that it has a 10 speed.. fast forward Feb 2025 starting hearing this thumping noise underneath when getting to speed at 50 mph or higher and within a week dropped the truck off to be told transmission has to be replaced that all components are no good so can't be rebuilt. Seeing there is an class action lawsuit for this same transmission in Illinois.
- Marshville , NC, USA
This truck still 50.000 miles but transmission failed this is unbelievable Ford should cover it there is tons of people complaining the same issue
- Woodland Park, NJ, USA
Have a 2019 Ford F-150 that began having hesitation issues at approximately in late 2023. Hesitation issues began occuring when the vehicle would sit for hours, then being started and allowed to warm for 2 to 4 minutes before putting it into gear. Once put into gear the vehicle would hesitate, then slip into gear, then seemed to slip into neutral and back into gear. At first the hesitation was very slight and seemed to occur more on inclines than flat surface. By mid 2024 the hesitation became more like a slight bucking and then slip into neutral for several seconds before slipping into gear. This caused safety issues when taking off from intersections and merging into traffic as the vehicle was unable to maintain acceleration and gain the necessary speed to merge, causing other vehicles behind to immediately slow or slam their foot on the brake. When taking off from a stop, the vehicle would slip into neutral, causing the rpms to rev to 6k + and then slipping back into gear, causing the wheels to immediatly spin faster and "spin out", then the vehicle would begin gaining speed but still experience hesitation for off and off for several minutes. Took the vehicle to a friend who is a retired Ford Service Manager who "guessed" that the problem was an EBT and sent me to the local Ford Dealer for proper diagnosis. The service tech at Ford called and said the truck needed a new transmission but at first did not explain why. While the vehicle was at the dealership getting a new transmission, we asked Ford about the transmission recall and he explained there wasn't one and then explained that the issue with our transmission was the CFD Drum. The service receipt we received from Ford at time of payment does not explain the reason for the transmission failure..just the retired service manager's guess. The mileage on the vehicle when the issue began was approximately 75k. The mileage at replacement was 88k.
- Marysville, CA, USA
Truck transmissions slams in 2nd and 7th gear causing truck to jerk losing control in wet conditions. It gets worst when put in wet / snow setting. It has also loss gear while trucks rpms increased. Causing no forward momentum when pulling out into traffic. Causing traffic problems. Almost hit twice. Reported to Dave Smith ford 4045 transit road williamsville ny 14221.
- Amherst, NY, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud thumping sound coming from the transmission before the transmission seized in fourth gear. Additionally, the RPM increased with an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had become a persistent failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. 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 74,000.
- Slidell, LA, USA
Transmission fail at 81,000 miles..need new transmission.. 10R80 model have issues with CDF drum, outer shell, valve bodies, torques converter and gear driven pump issues. It is a known issue but will not address the costly repair cost to consumer.
- Dallas , TX, USA
Evidently there is a problem with the CDF clutch cylinder. There is a bushing that will slip and can cause delayed or rough transitioning into gears. This is on the 10R80 transmission according Ford. We had no idea of this issue till we brought our truck in to Ford to have the system flushed. Which then the service tech asked had we had any issues and we said it has a delay when shifting into gears sometimes as well as when we put it in reverse it seems like it doesn't fully engage and and then when it does engage it is like a jolt and the truck goes at a faster pace since we was pressing the gas thinking we did not give it enough gas to go into reverse. Multiple times my wife has said that it does this when she is backing out of our driveway into the road also while she is backing out of her parking space at school. What is bad is there are no warning lights on the truck for this issue. There are multiple recalls on this transmission that involve updating the computer settings for the trasmission but the real issue is they have not done a recall for this issue which would stop the bushing from sliding causing the delayed/harsh shifts. Since this is an engineering design issue and potential Hazzard while drive this should be a manufacture recall. Ford has already resigned the cylinder in 2022 to address this issue but anything manufactured before that is suppect.
- Fayetteville, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was initially purchased, the vehicle drove rough. The contact stated that recently while driving 74 MPH on the highway, the vehicle lost motive power. The wrench light illuminated. The contact stated the vehicle was downshifting hard, with a clunking sound while driving 50 MPH. The vehicle was driven for 5 miles and then turned off. The contact then restarted the vehicle and drove to the residence. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed with transmission failure, and metal shavings inside the oil pan. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.
- Corpus Christi, TX, USA
Transmission failure. The transmission skips gears when accelerating. Which is especially not good when you are trying to merge into traffic and the vehicle lurches you as it skips gears. Had it diagnosed at the Ford Dealership and they are saying the truck needs an entire new transmission. Skipping in 2nd-3rd gear and while driving in 10th gear it will drop. We purchased this vehicle used and it now has 103k miles on it. Because we are over a 100k Ford will not help us replace the transmission. I am not sure why there is no recall when this is a reported issue (that I wish I knew of before purchasing the truck).
- Deatsville, AL, USA
Had new transmission for a little over a month still shifts bad. Same thing as orignal transmission.
- Gibsonburg, OH, USA
I had trasmission replaced and am still having problems with new transmissions. Won't shift gears, especially on highway. Will go from 10 to 1 or jump around.
- Gibsonburg, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the power train warning light had illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated while her husband was driving 65-70 MPH on a mountainous road while the contact was occupying the front passenger's side seat, the transmission was stuck in a gear. The contact stated that her husband informed her that upon depressing an unknown pedal, the pedal was stiff and failed to travel down. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle started swerving, and the vehicle nearly swerved off the road. The contact's husband was able to regain control of the vehicle. The contact's husband was able to pull to the side of the road. The power train warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to AutoZone, where the contact was informed that the failure was related to the ten-speed transmission. The contact stated that upon restarting the vehicle, the power train warning light was no longer illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a transmission CAD drum defect. The dealer informed the contact that it was a factory defect. The dealer determined that the transmission needed to be taken apart to replace the CAD drum, or the entire transmission needed to be replaced with a new transmission that did not have the factory defect. The dealer notified the manufacturer of the failure, but the manufacturer offered minimal assistance in covering the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Ford TSB Number: 22-2428. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.
- North Las Vegas, NV, USA
Traveling at 75 MPH with cruise control on the transmission shifted into 1st gear. I slowed down and reset the cruise control to 65MPH. A couple of minutes later the transmission again shifted into 1st gear. This happened after driving for about an hour. There is no recall on my F-150. WHY NOT? Thank you for your help.
- Tehachapi, CA, USA
Intermittent hard, delayed shifting, and a high-speed stumble. Sometimes coming out of 3d under a moderate acceleration, it feels like someone stabs and releases the brakes hard enough to lock the seat belt retractor.
- Gray, GA, USA
The vehicle shifted from drive to neutral by itself while driving at high speeds on an expressway, unable to accelerate for a short period of time, and then shifted back to gear by itself with the driver almost losing control of the vehicle. At low speeds, several times, the vehicle also shifted erratically between gears, such 1 to 4, 7 to 2 and then back 6 etc.
- Bloomsbury, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle started to lose motive power. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting incorrectly, and the vehicle lost power to the rear wheels. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal; however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The vehicle was driven to a dealer and was pending a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 46,000.
- Manor, PA, USA
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that whenever the transmission was shifting between 3rd to 4th and 9th to 10th gear, there was a lag while upshifting. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate while idling, and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle had been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.
- Allendale, MI, USA
The truck delays with automatic shifting and stalls. It will go from 10th down to 1st. This is extremely dangerous and we were quoted 7,000 for repairs. It's a 2019 with 60,000 miles! It should NOT be doing this.
- Weirsdale, FL, USA
- Zolfo Springs, FL, USA