The truck on multiple occasions shifts into lower gear unexpectedly.
2010 Ford F-150 transmission problems
121 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 61,000. 10 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 121
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 61,000
- crashes
- 10
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission17
- Driveline: driveshaft2
- Transfer case (4-wheel drive)1
- Driveline: universal joint1
- Automatic transmission: torque converter1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford F-150 transmission problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2010 Ford F-150 transmission
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Jerking 18Hesitation 10Harsh shifting 9Shudder 7Won't shift 5
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2010 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My truck won't shift into 3rd gear. It hesitates when idling. When you accelerate it shudders. After a certain rbm it goes.
engine shout off while in travel. heavy traffic ,crazy driver's. no warning . nothing filed ... tow truck returned truck to home. no light's or warning. repair by owner. still incomplete.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 1st gear, and the service vehicle soon warning light soon illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle, and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the mechatronic unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,587.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after exiting a store and entering the vehicle, the contact secured the seat belt, depressed the brake pedal, and shifted into reverse(R), and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated across the parking lot. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was not depressed during the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle came to a stop after crashing into a guard rail, stopping the vehicle from driving into a pond. The air bags did not deploy. There was no injury sustained, and medical attention was not needed. There was no Police report filed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and a case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.
Slips out of drive
am concerned the 6r80 transmission has had problems with the lead frame.it has been acting up where causes not to go in traffic. Seen that my truck has numerous tsb & recalls for this trans.made at the Dearborn plant for f150 oct.11 2011 through feb 27 2012.see the multiple technical service bulletins for 6r80 16n02,19s07, nhsta 16v248000 & safety recall 16s19 powertrain control module programming. I believe this should also be also extended to cover my transmission.it is a safety issue also.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH with the cruise control feature activated, the power train warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear and the rear wheels locked up. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by a mobile mechanic with a handheld scanner and retrieved DTC: P0723. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 152,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while turning the ignition key to start, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The contact stated that the starter fuse was disconnected, and the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the lead frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the lead frame was not sold separately, and that the contact needed to purchase the valve body which included the lead frame. The failure mileage was about 120,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and shifted out of gear independently. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled into a parking lot and a tow truck was called. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The contact related the failure to Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01 (Vehicles Equipped with A 6R80 Transmission 6R80 Sudden Transmission Downshift); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 74,977.
Questions about the 2010 Ford F-150 transmission
Does the 2010 Ford F-150 have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 121 complaints about the transmission of the 2010 Ford F-150, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2010 Ford F-150 transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 61,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Ford F-150 transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford F-150 have bad transmission?
The Ford F-150 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2013 (1,346 complaints), 2018 (1,022 complaints) and 2011 (830 complaints).
Other 2010 Ford F-150 problems
Visibility 193Electrical 166Engine 138Body 92Brakes 58Fuel system 58Steering 48Acceleration 39Lights 32Airbags 19Tires 17Suspension 16Driver assistance 13Wheels 12Seats 11Seat belts 8Locks 7
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