The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift out of park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted several times to move the gear shifter, but the gear shifter failed to respond. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.
2010 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. The transmission failed to shift out of first gear immediately as needed. The vehicle then lost motive power. The transmission warning light was illuminated, and the traction control message was displayed. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle had not yet been diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
When turning and taking off the vehicle shudders and vibrates in transmission. Have had three mechanics look at it and cant seem to find source of problem but all agree it is a transmission issue
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 60–65 MPH, the vehicle violently surged forward. The contact stated that the vehicle felt like the rear end was being snatched. The driver pulled over to the median and the wrench symbol was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact shifted to neutral or reversed and the vehicle to work as designed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several times however, the transmission had seized in first gear. The vehicle was towed to two transmission specialists, who were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that there were no open recalls on the VIN. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The contact stated that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
On April 25th, 2024 on Interstate 75 in Findlay, OH my truck had the back end lock up briefly and started to hop and fish tail. The engine RPM's went way up and the Service Light came on in the truck and the ignition was shut off (automatically and not by the key) truck had electrical power but engine was no longer running and the truck coasted to a stop on the side of the highway. I had the truck towed back to my house and I went to check for codes with my snap-on computer and no codes were present. I started the truck up and no issues were noticed. I took the vehicle to a local repair shop for further investigation. The rear differential was drained as was the transmission oil. Also the brakes were inspected. The mechanic didn't find anything that could explain the issue. He saw a rear brake pad that wasn't moving as freely as it should but explained that didn't sound like that's what the issue was. Nothing abnormal was noticed in the differential fluid or transmission fluid either. I know that Fords are having issues with the transmission shifting into first gear on its own and am wondering if that is the true issue. That is the only thing that explains what happened that day. The truck is currently running ok. I talked to the Ford dealership today and they said that they would have to confirm that that is what is happening, but it sounds highly likely that that is what happened and since the truck is currently not covered under the current recall the bill would be around $3400. I am filing this so that they and you are aware that it is possible that it is happening to the 2010 model years as well.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the transmission shifted to a lower gear and the vehicle came to a complete stop. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was then towed to a dealer where the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds, the transmission inadvertently downshifted to first gear and the wheels locked up. The vehicle was steered to the side of the roadway and restarted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to first gear, and the vehicle abruptly decelerated, almost causing a crash. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and a case was opened. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 191,000.
The vehicle was placed in 4 wheel drive (high range) and operated normally. Stopped the vehicle and placed it back into 2 wheel drive (indicated on dashboard as in 2 wheel drive). Placed transmission setting into "Park" but did not apply emergency brake. Turned off engine and exited vehicle. Vehicle proceeded to roll backwards down a slight hill until it crashed into tree (damage was limited to body panel). In summary, although the transmission was in park, it acted like it was in neutral. After several attempts of placing the vehicle in and out of 4 wheel drive, it did reestablish the Park mechanism. I have been able to recreate the situation with it continuing to fail.
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.
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle decelerated unintendedly. There was no further information provided. The contact veered to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 167,000.
Throttle body is bad.
Reverse Gear Band broke in transmission
The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 - 65 MPH, the transmission inadvertently downshifted to first gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The contact restarted the vehicle and continued driving; however, the failure reoccurred several times while driving. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics who could not replicate the failure; however, an unknown sensor was replaced. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that they could not assist since his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
4x4 transfer case motor failure. System will not engage on eectronic 4x4. Failure appears when parked or moving when trying to engage the 4x4. Appears to be a current fairly high failure rate according to local dealer. 4 this month.
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
When shifting into park there is a minute or two delay in shifting. Also in the higher gears its hesitant.
Driving my 2010 ford f150 and it downshift driving at around 35 to 40 on a city street. I stopped and shut the truck off. Upon turning it back on I had the check engine light, traction control and the wrench light that put the truck in safe mode. Also the mileage would flash ---- instead of numbers. I took it to midwest superstore in hutchinson, ks and they found codes p0720 & p0722 which lead to the diagnosis being the lead frame needing to be replaced. I was told that the leadframe and value body are one piece and would have to be replace together. I found that 2011-2013 ford f150 have the exact same problem and a recall 19s07 for this exact issue. I called ford customer service and informed them that my truck is doing the same exact thing and they will not help due to no recall for this year. Case number [xxx]. This is not handled to my satisfaction and is a huge safety hazard. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH and hauling a boat, an abnormal sound was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated that the rear wheels ceased and the vehicle reduced speed independently before the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to corwin ford located at 1225 n. Auto plex way pasco, wa 99301, however the cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 102,000.
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.
The normal camshaft phaser issues are occurring. Loud knocking, vibrating while idling, and general rattling from the motor when the truck isn't above 1000 RPM's. While this may not directly cause accidents, in intense rattling and knocking can cause other issues to arise which in turn can cause major safety concerns for the federal safety agency. If ford doesn't decide to take on this issue and repair it, then it can be expected that every 3 valve ford motor made since 2005 will eventually succumb to these major issues. As we all know ford has had issues designing motors in the past, primarily the 6.0, 6.4 and 5.4 motor that I currently own, but it is time for ford to step up and handle the mechanical problems that their designers negligence caused. It is not too much to ask that an auto manufacturer stands by their product and repairs or replaces the faulty part when the time comes. Additionally in the part you wherein you asked for the date of the incident, I will put the most recent occurrence but please note that this issue is reoccurring and you should expect knocking and vibration every time you drive.
Power steering out - fluid leak under hood - in driveway
The two driveshafts that connect together with the center boot broke apart while driving. Luckily when this happened I was only traveling 3 miles an hour. This is a major safety issue that should be addressed, either have a one piece drive shaft or the sleeve should be better secured. I feel that if this had happened while I was traveling on the expressway, my family and others could have been in serious danger
Takata recall: my 2010 ford raptor with the 6.2l motor has been having a wrench light come on and I have had two quotes stating the neutral position sensor or transmission range sensor is bad. I've noticed that many recalls have been made on the ford f-150 models starting in 2011-2014. With my vehicle being produced mid year of 2010. I feel my vehicle is part of that recall. But doesn't show in any systems. My vehicle will stay stuck in a certain gear or not start at all. I can be driving down the high way and the vehicle will shift down to first gear when the vehicle is still in drive while going 60mph. It makes the vehicle reach redline on rpms and hard to stop the vehicle.
Takata inflators. I was driving back from charlotte when my transmission got stuck in first gear be. At 3000 to 4000 rpms and won't go down at 40 and 50 miles.I was in motion at the time it was around 7:30 to 8pm. And it still stuck in 1st gear. It start on a city street and I had to drive home on a hwy and it was still go rmps at 3000 to 4000 at any were from 40 to 50 on the high way. I don't want to push it with my transmission.
My 2010 4.6 2wd shuts down while driving at 40mph on the street. I've changed so many things and now just ordered thottle body yo see if it helps. No one can diagnose this problem because no check engine light. I lose power steering and all power to the vehicle. This needs to be recalled by ford because it is very dangerous and almost caused me to have accidents with my kids inside. (xxxxx) VIN parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving 70 MPH, the transmission suddenly downshifted into first gear. The contact quickly shifted into neutral gear since the rear wheels locked up. The vehicle was then coasted to the side of the road. The contact attempted to shift into drive again and the vehicle started to move, but shifted back into neutral. The contact shifted into second gear and was able to slowly drive home. The check engine indicator illuminated. The dealer (inskeep ford, 2651 w main st, greenfield, in 46140, (317) 462-1470) stated that there was no recall and advised the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 193,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle downshifted. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and it returned to normal speed. The contact stated that the failure began approximately one year ago and had become worse. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 114,000.
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
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