10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
18,722 miles

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problem #232

Jul 012024

F-150

  • miles
Transmission has been horrible for a couple of years, would down shift on its on while on highway at high speeds. Also would not not allow you to accelerate randomly nearly causing numerous accidents.

- Lafayette , LA, USA

problem #231

Jul 082024

F-150

  • miles
Cam Phasers went bad, was told that while some vehicles from other factories feel under an extended warranty this one did not although its the same make and model for what appears to be a widespread issue.

- Shinglehouse, PA, USA

problem #230

Jul 032024

F-150

  • miles
Vehical shifts hard and surges forward during shifts. After sitting for a least 8 hours, the shifting will stick at 7th gear and then cycle between 1st and 7th until finally issuing a power train warning symbol (wrench). Other times it stays in 7th gear at a complete stop. This causes a slow pull out at intersections ( pulling out in 7th gear) until it slams into 3rd gear and surges forward.

- Kingsland, GA, USA

problem #229

May 102024

F-150

  • miles
My wife was driving about 40 mph and the emergency collision alarm came on causing the vehicle to abruptly try to stop. San alarm went off in the dash indicating an imminent crash causing my wife to almost lose control of the vehicle. There was no vehicle in front of us and none in the opposing lane or behind us to trigger this response. My wife speculated maybe a bird flew across in front of us but I dodn, t see that. it was very alarming and almost caused her to lose control of the vehicle. I had this happen to me driving alone at about 40 mph. The only difference, there was a vehicle in front of m E but I was not close enough to trigger this safety alarm. The vehicle in front of me was not stopped and I was not close enough to trigger this response. I was at least4 or 5 car lengths away doing 40 mph. and they were traveling about the same speed. No rapid approach issue...

- Poolville, TX, USA

problem #228

Jul 082023

F-150

  • miles
This is submitted following the recent recall of 2014 F-150 trucks for uncommanded transmission downshifting incidents. Only July 8, 2023 while eastbound on Interstate 90 near Bozeman, MT., vehicle downshifted without driver command from tenth gear to third gear at approximately 75mph. Tachometer registered immediate increase with associated engine noise and vehicle deceleration. Vehicle maintained lane tracking and driver shifted to neutral before returning to tenth gear while still underway. NOTE: This transmission has exhibited numerous issues since vehicle was purchased most notably, lurching downshifts and jerking within gear range. Please be advised issues are not related only to earlier model F-150s...........

- Lakewood, WA, USA

problem #227

Jun 272024

F-150

  • miles
Hard and or lagging shift seems to have delayed shift then slam into gear

- Cranston, RI, USA

problem #226

Jun 012023

F-150

  • 130,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission erroneously upshifted and downshifted unexpectedly. The contact stated that the transmission had randomly shifted from 6th to 8th gear and from 3rd to 2nd gear unexpectedly. Additionally, while restarting the vehicle, the failure had self-corrected but the failure later reoccurred. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 130,000.

- Gafney, SC, USA

problem #225

May 312024

F-150

  • miles
10 speed Transmission bucks and jams when accelerating and bangs down shifting unexpectedly, creates an unsafe feeling with this action

- Biddeford , ME, USA

problem #224

Jun 272024

F-150

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and started to unexpectedly downshift. In addition, the vehicle failed to shift into gear properly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a failure with the CDF drive and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Ringgold, GA, USA

problem #223

Oct 132023

F-150

  • miles
Engine randomly ratted and sometimes sounds like a loud sewing machine when first started up. Transmission skips gears and bangs into gears. Transmission has downshifted while driving causes fear and momentary loss of control. Transmission over heats while towing my camper. Truck is rated tow my camper. Engine misses while under load. I fear I will be broke down along side the road. Trade in value for a truck that operates properly has left me with an unsafe situation and a financial loss.

- Monaca, PA, USA

problem #222

Mar 052024

F-150

  • miles
10 speed transmission shifting erratically between gears sometimes delayed shifts other times hard shifts. Transmission has also went into neutral while in gear. Dealer says my vehicle isn't affected by current recalls. I'd strongly disagree. Dealer says CDF drum needs replaced likely due to CDF clutch drum bushing movement blocking flow of fluid to properly operate transmission. Dealer was asked if there is an updated part number to fix issue of bushing movement. I was told no. I asked Dealer if it was likely this could happen again and was told yes. Vehicle currently has 62,137 miles.

- Freeport, TX, USA

problem #221

May 302024

F-150

  • miles
Truck would down shift to 1 no matter what gear I was in and jerk. It would also shake and/or stall at random times. I was almost t-boned pulling out of my of my neighborhood and it stalling. I was also close to being read ended when truck was in 5th and jumped to one going down the road.

- Owensboro, KY, USA

problem #220

Mar 012024

F-150

  • miles
At cruising speeds on the highway, the transmission will shift from 10th to 1st gear. This has occurred on several occasions, forcing me to pull over onto the shoulder. The transmission will then be stuck in 1st gear until I place it in Park. I sometimes have to shift from Park to Drive several times before it will proceed again. The transmission will also lag between gear shifts when accelerating from a stop. It feels like it goes into neutral and abruptly upshifts. When attempting to accelerate under normal driving conditions on the highway, there is a violent down shift. All of this causes the transmission to overheat. I cannot drive in the city under stop and go conditions for more than a short period of time before it overheats and I have to pull over. I have notified the Ford Dealership and they have confirmed my experience. They have stated this is a common issue but no recall has been issued.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #219

Jan 102024

F-150

  • miles
My transmission started slamming down into first gear while driving down the road and almost caused me to get it hit. It also was having hard shifts and slamming into gears. I tried to get ahold of ford and they said they were months out from getting it in the shop. They finally got me in to get it looked at and they said my transmission needs replaced and it-??s gonna cost almost $9000!! My truck only has just over 60,000 miles and they said they won-??t cover it.. I seen where they have had recalls on all the year models except for the 2019. This needs to be addressed they obviously know these 10 speed transmissions are junk..

- Athens, TN, USA

problem #218

Jan 012019

F-150

  • 110,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the vehicle was jerking with an abnormal thumping sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was difficult to shift into gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that a software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact was informed that the vehicle was performing as designed for a 10-speed transmission. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

- Keysville, VA, USA

problem #217

Jun 032024

F-150

  • miles
The transmission on my 2019 F-150 truck hesitates and slips out of gear. This started in 2020 and is occurring more frequently now. About 2 weeks ago I was traveling on the highway at approximately 55mph when the transmission unexpectedly seemed to slip into Neutral and the truck no longer responded to the gas peddle. I had not touched the gear at all. The vehicle began to coast and I felt I had no control of it, putting my safety at risk of a crash on the highway. Before I could attempt to pull off the highway, the transmission shifted back into drive and began to respond to me pressing the gas. In 2020 the vehicle was taken in for assessment for gear slipping and I was told nothing was wrong with it. I recently went for repairs this week and the dealership indicated that there is a likely a transmission problem, however, they are so backed up with transmission complaints that they can't get to me until mid-July. There are/were no warning lights illuminated.

- Homewood, IL, USA

problem #216

Apr 152024

F-150

  • miles
I was driving 75 when it first happened. My transmission went from 10th gear and down shifted to 1st gear. Then threw my check engine light and reduced power. I pulled over shut the truck off and the reduced power went away. However the check engine light stayed on. It-??s happened multiple times. I took it to a ford dealership to check it out and they wanted 1k-1200 just to tear into the transmission to see without identifying that was 100 percent gonna fix it. I-??ve seen where other 10 speed 5.0s have had the same issues. It got to where you can-??t even drive it bc it would shift down while you would turn into an intersection a downshift putting you in major danger of ther vehicles. so it-??s at an independent shop right now.

- Bridge City, TX, USA

problem #215

Mar 182024

F-150

  • miles
Hard transmission shifting and hesitation. It puts the driver and others in danger from the hard shifting and unexpected shifting and hesitation when shifting.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #214

Mar 012024

F-150

  • 128,000 miles
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving 60 MPH, the transmission inadvertently downshifted to first gear, causing the vehicle to come to a complete stop. The transmission then inadvertently upshifted back to fifth and sixth gears. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanics and the dealer, where it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.

- Laurel, MS, USA

problem #213

Apr 142024

F-150

  • miles
On April 14th i was traveling on the Interstate I39 north coming home from Nashville, TN the cruise control was set at approx 75mph, my truck was in 10th gear. I suddenly heard a loud clunck, looked at the instrument cluster and the gear indicator showed i was in 3rd gear, I promptly pulled over and stopped to inspect for any type of damage. There was none so i proceeded to a nearby exit and gas station, put the truck in park, shut it off for a more thorough inspection. Nothing was found so i cautiously proceeded the remaining 75 miles to my home, i have not had that issue again, yet. 2019 Ford F150, 85,000 miles. One owner vehicle.

- Hinckley, IL, USA

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