8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
5,350 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most common solutions:

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problem #2

Sep 262022

F-150 XLT 5.0L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,870 miles

So this vehicle was purchased in September 2022. Shortly after purchase, I noticed the transmission shifting harshly, skipping gears and a clunking noise. I reported this to the dealer where it was purchased, they did the standard reset of the adaptive learning. I returned a few weeks later reporting the same issues. I was told, this is normal behavior. They also stated they receive 20 to 30 complaints per month about the transmission. I find this incredible that Ford refuses to acknowledge the problem with this transmission when it's been happening since 2018. I see complaints on forums and other internet sites. I have talked to other F150 owners who report similar problems. I am hopeful the latest class action lawsuit will force Ford to own up to this and provide remedy to owners.

- Kenneth A., Herndon, US

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problem #1

Jun 152021

F-150 XLT 5.0L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 800 miles

Several problems with the 10-speed automatic. Poor shifting - skipping gears, going into gear with hard engagement and an abrupt "clunk". The first time this occurred, I was coasting down a small hill toward my driveway, then gave it a bit of gas to turn in. The noise was so sharp I literally looked in my mirror to see if I had hit something, or if something had broken off. This issue occurs occasionally between 1st to 3rd gear (often 2nd is skipped), and from 4th down to 3rd, with the downshift being the worst.

Also, there is a lot of drag in the transmission. The truck has tremendous power but driving is is like the parking break is on. Like riding a thoroughbred with an anchor. It wants to go but something is holding it back - drag through the drive train. (Yes, parking brake is off, it's in normal mode, 2H etc.). It's easy to test when coasting - coast in gear and it is slowing down, put it in neutral and it coasts unrestricted. It feels like you are either accelerating or decelerating.

An internet search shows this is probably the 10 speed shared by GM and Ford with known issues. I took it to the dealer who was useless: I called Ford Care which was more than useless.

Bottom line, I would not have bought this truck like this, and cannot recommend it to others.

- Wayne R., Macon, US

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