2010 Ford F-150: jerking or lurching

Filed Aug 22, 2023 · Transmission · 125,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 40-50 MPH, the vehicle started jerking with an abnormal slamming sound coming from the transmission, but there was no warning light illuminated. While accelerating the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken an independent mechanic who stated that the vehicle was experiencing a similar failure as TSB Number: 14-0153 and 16-0032. The contact was advised to contact the local dealer. The dealer was contacted and stated that there were no recalls under the VIN. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Apr 10, 2023 · Engine · 120,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the brake pedal was depressed, and the vehicle started jerking. Additionally, when the brake pedal was released, the vehicle hesitated to respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle then accelerated independently. The contact stated that the check engine, seat belt, and ABS warning lights illuminated after the failure and then turned off independently. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not yet diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000. The contact stated that their truck is not on the recall list although other F-150s were repaired for the same two issues.

Filed Jan 19, 2021 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · TX

Just bought vehicle within 4 weeks, upon stepping on gas, transmission violent jerk in first gear from stop , has happened four times on entering onto highway

Filed Jun 4, 2020 · Transmission · 221,045 miles · OH

The truck when stopping has what is called a slip bump stop. Upon taking off if not fully stopped (light changes) the truck doesn't know what gear to go into. When it does this, the transmission forces it into a gear. When it does this, it chirps the tires and slams the transmission hard almost like a transmission mount is bad. Mounts are still good. Had transmission fluid replaced which was recommended by mechanic and said it would solve the problem. It did not. $160 wasted. It does not do it all the time but after the truck warms up. The slip bump stop which jerks the truck forward when stopping only happens while in gear. However can put in neutral and stop with no problem. I can't figure out what the full cause is. Every mechanic has a different opinion but that gets very costly. The slip bump stop has been an issue with ford for many years and should have been fixed. I know this truck is used and has high miles so I can't get it fixed but it should be a safety concern for ford as the trucks lunge forward when slowing to a stop.

Filed Dec 9, 2019 · Engine, Transmission · 136,000 miles · NC

While driving the vehicle the vehicle has very rough shifts, and not only that but while stopping or accelerating after a stop and the vehicle has been stationary for small time, the vehicle jerks with a rough shift. Also while trying to drive at an accelerated speed on a highway such as 55-70 the vehicle beings to shake more so the transmission area as though the gears are not shifting properly, and as this occurs my check engine light comes on.

Filed Feb 26, 2019 · Transmission · 78,189 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While reversing, the vehicle shook violently and the contact had to depress the accelerator pedal with force to get the vehicle to move. Consumer stated shifting into second gear began to jerk the truck like. I was being hit from behind. The same jerking sensation was felt while the truck was in reverse. The accelerator needed to be press far down for the truck to move in reverse. The vehicle was taken to liberty ford of maple heights (5500 warrensville center rd, maple heights, oh 44137) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 78,189. *tt

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Transmission · 151,000 miles · IL

My transmission downshifts at very wrong times causing major jerking and sudden deceleration. It doesn't happen all the time. It is random but it has done it atleast 3 times.

Filed Jun 1, 2017 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · AZ

Single owner 2010 ford f-150 fx4 with 58,000 miles at the time of the incident. I was driving down the freeway (I-10 in phx) at roughly 70 MPH during rush hour when suddenly the truck lurched as if I had just driven through a deep puddle. A few seconds later as I was looking in my rear view mirror the rear wheels locked up and the truck began skidding uncontrollably; there were 3 to 4 distinct skids lasting approximately 1 to 2 seconds at a time as I recall. Luckily for me the semi-driver behind me was paying proper attention to the road and noticed me skidding to a halt despite the absence of break lights. He swerved and narrowly missed rear-ending my vehicle at full highway speed. After the semi passed I began to limp over to the side of the freeway going about 25 MPH at this point, and I recall a few more jerky upshifts and downshifts while pulling over. By the time my truck was on the side of the freeway the dashboard wrench indicator was on and pressing the gas peddle had no effect. The truck had disconnected the throttle sensor input from the fuel injectors. After weighing my options for about 10 minutes I decided to turn the truck off and back on. Upon doing so the wrench indicator was gone, and the truck appeared to work normally. Since then I have driven the truck (cautiously and on high alert) another 1,500 miles and everything has performed nominally. I have had no other significant incidents with the vehicle prior to this one, nor have I noticed anything out of the norm prior to this incident. At the time of the incident I had been driving at similar speeds for about 20 minutes. The road conditions were both dry and very smooth and the temperature outside was low 80s at the time. The dealership has had my vehicle for 2 days and after a full diagnosis they have no clear explanation or fix for this potentially fatal malfunction.

Filed May 22, 2017 · Engine · SC

About april 2017 I noticed a ticking noise coming from the engine area of my truck. I also noticed hesitation when I accelerate and my fuel economy has dropped. There is a distinct jerking sensation when driving. My concern is that the vehicle does not want to accelerate in certain gears and I feel this is a safety concern. My truck has the ford 5.4l v8 engine and upon my own research, this engine is notorious for the cam phaser going bad, along with other related issues.

Filed Jan 3, 2017 · Transmission · FL

Reoccurring issue with transmission fluid leakage. My 2010 ford f-150 xlt supercrew engine 4.6 l at 89k miles with all its maintenance done like clockwork and driven like a baby required its automatic transmission seals replaced (transmission fluid leakage around the transmission bulkhead connector sleeve) 01/02/17. The dealer said that the current repair is not covered under warranty as the truck is passed its 60k power train warranty that previous repair completed back on feb 2015 (completed under warranty as the truck had 57k miles at the time). Even though they have to do the same thing as back in feb 2015 where they have to bring the transmission down and re-seal it in addition to the new repair of the transmission bulkhead connector sleeve. I can not understand why ford and its techs whom are aware of the tsb 14-0069 (attached) *a known issue prior to 2014* did not "replace repair" this part back on feb 2015 so that the customer would not find himself in this situation with a $721.04 repair bill. I'm highly disappointed and dissatisfied with the purchase of my truck I have never owned any vehicle that within 6 years or less the transmission and drive shaft had to be repaired so often (this f150 is not used commercially and its well cared for maintained). My family and I have owned ford's and honda's in the past and never has anyone in my family and I had to replace or repair so often a transmission. This is not the 1st issue I have had with the automatic transmission of my truck I had taken it in to doral lincoln while it was still under warranty as it was jerking on gear changes they lubricated the transmission and draft shaft additionally I had the drive shaft coupler/boot replaced at sawgrass ford as well it was out of warranty this repair cost me $185.90 on 09/17/2016.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Acceleration · 66,650 miles · TX

I was driving along the highway, at approximately 60 MPH, attempting to pass another vehicle. When I pressed on the accelerator it got stuck, the gas pedal went to the floor and truck accelerated rapidly on it's own. I mashed the brakes to the floor and the engine continued to rev and over power the brakes. I put my truck in neutral, and after an abrupt jerk, I pulled over to the far lane as the tires screeched to a stop. There was no shoulder and there were guard rails blocking me from getting to the median and no exits nearby, all the while the truck is continuing to rev out. I shut my truck off with the key, as soon as I could, to avoid damaging the engine or transmission due to the high rpms. After we sat, stopped, on the far lane of the highway for about 30 seconds (cars flying by honking) I tried to start the truck back up and it wouldn't start, turned it over again and it started. Obviously, this was a very dangerous situation, as we were on a 4 lane highway with traffic going 60+ MPH all around us, my wife and 2 small children were in the truck at the time. There should be some kind of brake override for an unintended and out of control acceleration like what we experienced. I woke up the next morning with a crick in my neck, hopefully it's just stress and not an actual injury. I'm thankful no one was seriously hurt. Ford, you need to do something about this before someone gets injured, or worse.

Filed Nov 27, 2011 · Acceleration · 30,275 miles · FL

As I was traveling on I-95 today at 1pm at 75mph my truck suddenly jerked me forward as I let off accelerator it downshifted from 6th to first violently locking me rear brakes up and fishtailing me into the shoulder. The car then stalled and I coasted safely to a stop. The car would start back up and run but I called roadside assistance and was towed to the dealer/ this was a very scary and dangerous situation. Had it been raining or wet conditions I would have been in a serious accident and even died. I do not want to understate this occurrence. This had to be looked in to immediately.