2010 Ford F-150: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Feb 11, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · NE

My truck won't shift into 3rd gear. It hesitates when idling. When you accelerate it shudders. After a certain rbm it goes.

Filed Jul 18, 2024 · Transmission · IN

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

Filed Feb 13, 2019 · Transmission · TX

Transmission or torque converter causes the truck to shakes and shudder. It also down shifts and is a kicking feeling. At times feeling like someone has rear ended ya. Throws head back it's so violent. The shaking and shuddering typically starts at around 38-54 MPH. Then for no reason at different speeds up to 80 MPH. Anytime there is a uphill grade it constantly downshifts and shakes even more. The shudders are so violent the mirrors can't be used to see anything. I can feel it in my teeth. This happens on city streets and on the highway. Have taken in several times for this problem since it was new. Even when talking on bluetooth phone- others have said they could hear it over the phone. Ford has refused and never fixed this problem and told me this is normal for the transmission to protect itself. What bs. I've never had a vehicle that did this on purpose. There are thousands of complaints about this from before 2010. Why isn't my year model truck covered and those before mine?? Now there's a recall for this very thing for 2011-2013 year models. My truck is dangerous and a pain in the butt to drive. Ford needs to fix all of the vehicles produced with this problem not just 3 years. 🤬 I'm doing this on my phone. I have records and if needed you can come drive with me and see for yourself. Sure hope me or one of my family members doesn't get hurt driving this truck because of this crap. Sorry, really pissed that ford is going to continue to get away with screwing folks over. Happens from 2010- to present. (2019)

Filed Sep 8, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 36,000 miles · CO

I have 2010 ford f150 fx4. I have 36000 miles on it and am the original. Bought it new from dealership. Today I was towing my horse trailer with 2 horses in it and came through the residential area near the barn. Speed limit is 30 miles an hour and I was doing 25 and was actually braking to slow it down to 20. I heard a weird engine noise and suddenly the truck surged and took off. We hit almost 50 miles an hour in this residential 2 lane road in a matter of seconds and I was standing on the brakes with both feet. My friend in the truck was downshifting (automatic) for me in an attempt to slow engine down. We managed to get it to 2nd and with me standing on brakes we were able to keep it at 40 MPH. Neutral had no effect and rpms way too high for first gear-every time I slightly lifted my foot of the brakes slightly, we surged to 50 and the truck kept trying to go faster. Nothing we tried could get it to stop, slow or return to normal. We tried neutral and nothing happened. It was not the floor mat or the tow feature. Did not have speed control on. Scariest ride of my life and with two horses behind me. I was prepared to hit a tree or rock wall as we were running out of road. I was terrified of jack knifing. We finally hit an incline for a hill and we slammed it into neutral again,pulled the emergency brake and shut off the engine when we got to the top. Think my brakes completely burned out and smoke was coming from my engine. Numerous people that we had terrified pulled over with us once we got the runaway truck stopped. Called tow truck and had towed to dealership and will see what they say tomorrow. I shudder to think what could have happened had someone pulled onto the road in front of us or a deer stepped out. I am terrified of this truck now.

Filed Feb 21, 2012 · Transmission · 14,350 miles · VA

I have had the vehicle in the shop 4 times since new with various transmission problems, including harsh shifting, shudder, and now the drivetrain locking up or violently downshifting, etc. The transmission has been removed twice for evaluation and inspection. While driving to work on 2/2/12 the vehicle violently decelerated to a stop, rear wheels were locked up after slight depression on brake pedal preparing to make a turn. The speed was approximately 35 MPH. The truck was stopped in road and would not move. Turned vehicle off and restarted and was able to drive from incident. Ford responds that they cannot duplicate the problem; therefore no corrective action is recommended. Web message boards report a similar problems that have been identified as violent downshift from 6th gear to 1st gear. Ford will not provide an assessment on vehicle safety, declining to comment either because the person speaking for them is not qualified, or that they cannot assess unless they can reproduce the problem. At this time, I will not put my family in this vehicle.

Filed Dec 20, 2010 · Transmission · 2,000 miles · FL

2010 ford f-150 6 speed auto transmission shifts hard and shudders when shifting between 1st and second and downshifting between 2nd and 1st. Often times so hard it chips the tires. On wet roads this will cause you to lose control. Transmission also shutter at 30 MPH. Ford claims this is normal operation of this transmission. There is no fix for the problem. Transmission is in 09-11 f150 and expeditions.

Filed Jun 17, 2010 · Steering, Transmission · 1,200 miles · CO

A) 03.15.2010. Ford f150 platinum extended cab. Steering is extremely stiff/spongy/hard to turn off-center. Must constantly fight side winds and road crowns. As if only 10% power assisted. Dangerous as required constant attention to steering. Others who have driven it comment the same and will not drive truck again. Dealer claims it's "normal" for all ford f150's with no correction. Dangerous as when transferring to other vehicles with full power assist, one over-steers and quickness and is difficult to re-acquaint. B) drive line/transmission/etc. Does not engage on inclines, slips & chatters into "full" engagement, shudders 1-3 times at stopping & starting. Ford dealer cannot locate problem...no repair attempted. Independent trans. Repair firm says it's a drive line bind releasing...possibly a drive line miss-alignment at transmission out-put shaft spline, and or loose engine/transmission mounts. Danger that transmission may disengage without warning at any time.