My 2011 ford f150 3.5 l ecoboost has suffered a problematic output shaft speed sensor issue (error code p0722) where my truck will suddenly downshift to 1st gear. The speedometer shows me going 'zero' and the odometer shows dashes instead of the mileage. A couple times I was going highway speeds when the downshift happened causing a lot of concern for my family's safety! I researched this and learned there was a recall for this problem but only if the truck was manufactured in dearborn or kansas city, which mine was not. (tsb13-6-8) my mechanic now tells me that this problem has grown, that I now need a new transmission. He quoted me $7,500 to fix this. I don't have the money but don't have a choice but to get it fixed. If this problem was only in the two fore-mentioned factories, then why did I suffer the same issue? That makes no sense. I suspect the problem is more widespread then just trucks from dearborn or kc.... I need help, ford!
2011 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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2011 f150 with recalled transmission 6r80 has problems described in recall but my VIN is not reporting in recall. The recall number in question is ford recall #16s19, the federal safety agency campaign # 16v248000. My transmission is downshifting to first at any speed causing tires to lock and skid as well as loose power completely while driving. Took truck to ted britt ford this morning and they concur with the issue but again VIN is not in recall. I feel this should be covered by recall. Truck is under 10 years old and 115k miles.
Driving on i95 traveling at 81 MPH, truck suddenly downshifted hard to around 30 MPH almost causing me to be rear ended by a semi. Wrench light came on, speedometer went to 0 and odometer reading went to all dashes. Was able to get to side of interstate. Was told there is an extended warranty on this problem established in 2016 with my year truck but was told because my truck was made in march of 2011 in kansas it would not be covered. If it was made in detroit in march of 2011 it would be covered. Outrageous. After research, I find this is still happening on this model and year of ford f150. Accidents have occurred and are still occurring but I can get no response from ford as to why this is not being fixed under this extended warranty. I want someone to know before a death occurs if one has not occurred to date.
On the morning of january 17th 2019 I was traveling eastbound on tx-114 between n kimball ave and e soutlake blvd traveling at the posted speed limit when my 2011 f150 downshifted into 1st gear causing the rear wheels to lock up and the rear end started to drift to the left. I regained control of the vehicle and pulled over to the right shoulder. I exited the highway and kept the speed below 30mph and drove directly to the grapevine ford dealership. I believe this is related to ford recall 16s19, the federal safety agency campaign # 16v248000. A few years ago the transmission was shifting hard and the lead frame was replaced at 5 star ford in lewisville, tx.
Vehicle downshifts violently in motion, freeway speed you reduce acceleration and gear shifts from 6 to 4; street speed from 3 or 4 to 1. Similarities to recall notice 16v248000
I was driving down the road at 50mph when my transmission suddenly powered down and went to 1st gear. After doing reasearch the issue is lead frame to the transmission.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 55 MPH, the transmission downshifted into second gear and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the same symptoms as listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to sisk family ford (565 oak st, forest city, nc 28043, 828‑245‑1626), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 50 MPH, the transmission slipped and the vehicle jerked so hard that the contact almost struck the windshield. Shortly afterwards, the gear shifted back into drive on its own. In addition, the speedometer malfunctioned and none of the gauges functioned on the instrument panel. The vehicle started to drive normally hours after the failure, but the service warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to shaker's family ford lincoln (831 straits turnpike, watertown, ct 06795, (860) 945-4900) where the dealer denied that the vehicle malfunctioned and that there was a recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired, but another appointment was made for next week. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.
Vehicle downshifts from high speeds down to 1st or 2nd gear while driving at higher speeds. This causes rapid deceleration and high rpms. Also at times the transmission will also neutral out and I have no control over acceleration.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the gear shifter became stuck when the vehicle was in reverse. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, it operated normally. Also, while driving at low speeds, the transmission slipped. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the transmission range sensor and transmission fluid were added, including a new filter. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dealer was not notified. The failure mileage was 138,000. *dt
Sudden and random downshifting. While in drive, the transmission will suddenly downshift into a lower gear, completely at random. This causes a major lurch and "jump" in the transmission and speed decreases greatly. Happens at high and low speeds. Does not seem to be induced by "hard" driving or gentle driving. Cannot force it to occur. Have not taken it into dealer to be checked as no codes (engine light or gear) appears. This is a known recall issue for other f150's but my truck isn't covered, but is definitely having the same issues.
Started vehicle in garage, depressed brake, moved shift selector to reverse position and "r" indicator didn't light, vehicle wouldn't move in reverse. Would move forward & "d" indicator lit. Turn vehicle off, restarted, moved shift lever to "r" indicator and it lit and vehicle would move. This happened 3 times between 12/21/2018 & 12/25/2018. Had friend try shifting while I watched rear backup lights. They lit when "r" would light, and wouldn't light when "r" wouldn't light. Also on 25th, all shifter positions wouldn't light when returning home. Very scary!
While driving my speedometer goes to dashes and truck fails to shift. I have to pull over and shut the truck off to try and reset it. It takes several times of doing this to reset the truck.
There was a recall / extension of factory warranty for the 2011 f150 related to failings of the output speed sensor on the vehicle's transmission lead frame. My truck has been diagnosed with failings of the speed sensor and the lead frame, and reportedly needs a new lead frame. The transmission controls have forced a downshift into first gear, causing a dangerous situation. The unit then goes into limp mode. This is a known problem by ford has happened to my unit several times. It has LED to the recall of certain units: f150's built in the kansas city plant between 8/19/2011 thru 3/9/2012-mine was built in this plant on 10/2011 and should fall under this extended warranty / recall, but I have been told my unit is not included in this recall, which is puzzling.
While driving on the highway approximately moving at the speed of 60 MPH the transmission automatically downshifted into 1st or 2nd gear. Causing my back tires to lock up. This occurred around 7:00 pm after the incident a wrench came up on my control center telling me to service the vehicle. I was able to drop the vehicle off at a ford dealership approximately 5 miles down the road. Within that short distance it was still downshifting randomly.
2011 f-150 pick up has had 3 episodes of suddenly downshifting to first gear in highway speed & in town. Nearly caused an accident. Exactly as described in recall (16v248000), it has been towed to the dealer; absolutely unsafe to drive. Ford customer service told me it would not be included in the recall. Dealer wants $1400 to "fix" the problem.
"2011 ford f150 lead frame in transmission recall'. I was driving down the interstate when my speedometer dropped to 0, my mileage indicator was showing all dashes ------- and the transmission was stuck in gear someone between 2nd and 5th and my truck started slowing very quickly on its own. I pulled off to the side of the road and disconnected my battery to see if it would reset the readings. Which was unsuccessful. After calling ford directly I was told my VIN # was not included in the recall that was noted in some other research I had done. I was told in order for it to even be considered it had to be diagnosed at a certified ford service station. I took my truck in today and was told that it is the exact issue that was in the recall but my VIN was not covered under the recall, even though my truck was the same exact year and manufactured in the exact same place where some of vins were recalled. This is a very dangerous issue and I am grateful I was not rear ended on the interstate as a result of the sudden drop in speed. I want to be included in the request to have ford broaden the recall that obviously my truck should be included in. If you need additional information please don't hesitate to reach out.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact was unable to immediately shift into reverse. It took approximately five seconds for the vehicle to respond. The contact had to depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle from moving on its own. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately fifteen times in two weeks. The vehicle was taken to jenkins & wynne ford, honda, lincoln (2655 trenton rd, clarksville, tn 37040) where it was diagnosed that the transmission range sensor failed and needed replacement. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v190000 (power train, exterior lighting). The manufacturer provided case number: cas-16590270. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
While driving, normal conditions, vehicle drops from higher gears to 1st gear. Rear tires locked up, speedometer went crazy. Checked code p0720. Happened multiple occasions. Latest incident, transmission made hard shift, speedometer, odometer and mpg indicator all went dead and the "wrench" icon appeared on the dash display. Read codes, came up with p0720 and p0722. After restarting, all gauges worked. Vehicle was drivable with caution. Researched recall notices, found 16n02 "molded leadframe extended warrantee", but it only covers f150's manufactured on certain dates at certain plants. My transmission is the same type and model number....6r80 as all f150 ecoboost made in 2011 and 2012. I called ford and they stated my VIN did not show up under any recalls, and I was not covered because of "stipulations". I cannot comprehend that ford will only cover certain criteria, even though the transmission is the same at all manufacturing locations. If a transmission model is faulty, it is faulty regardless of where or when it was installed in the vehicle. I am sure I am not the only one with this issue, and find it disturbing that ford will allow these vehicles to remain on the road without them fixing them, or worse still, passing off the cost to the owners, many of whom cannot easily fork out the money or time to have them fixed at their expense. This is totally wrong and needs to be addressed as soon as possible. These vehicles with this malfunction occurring are not safe to drive.
For the past couple months, I have been dealing with my truck downshifting on its own. The first time it happened, I was going 60 MPH and it seemingly went from 6th gear down to 1st or 2nd making the truck feel like it had hit something and lost power. It didnt happen again for a month and a half and now happens more and more often. Diagnostics show it may be a output shaft speed sensor issue. I contacted ford and they said there was indeed a recall but mine was from the wrong factory and was not included. Same issue as everyone else, but my factory didn't get included? Convenient for ford, it seems. I have spoken to several mechanics and no one really wants to take it on, it seems... Go see a transmission shop one guy says... Frustrating and rather scary when it happens at highway speeds. I am wondering if more trucks should have been included in the recall. Tsb 13-6-8. ?
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift into reverse when prompted. Also, the "r" indicator did not illuminate on the instrument panel. Al bilton ford (7621 old state rd, holly hill, sc 29059, 1‑803‑496‑3150) was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 12v190000 (power train, exterior lighting); however, the vehicle exhibited the same failure as listed in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. *tt consumer stated vehicle was repaired
Backed out of driveway and it would not shift into drive. Screen went blank to indicate gear. Very loud noise when it finally shifted into gear after several minutes. Dealer repaired and said it would be under recall. It took a couple of months to get parts and dealer said not to drive on highway.
Bad transmission leadframe assembly as previously identified by ford in a recall causing vehicle to lose power at 65mph requiring vehicle to be stopped and restarted; ford has identified issue as 16v‑248 but told me that my vehicle missed the campaign as my vehicle build date was 11 days prior to their recall dates; however, my vehicle was built at same plant (dearborn) and had same identical error codes for problem; ford rep at 866‑436‑7332 told me that although problem seems the same nothing can be covered; to resolve cost me $751.27. Always occurred while vehicle in motion.
While driving 60mph on the interstate the vehicle suddenly downshifted to 1st gear causing the rear wheels to lock up and send it into an uncontrolable skid.
Evidently as you all are probably aware, the 2011 f-150 6r80 transmission was recalled on a lot of trucks. The speed sensor or trans range sensor or lead frame is was/bad so a satisfaction program was initially made 'one free lead frame' offered for under 10 years or 150k miles . Now there is no recall on my truck but a. It's 2011 b. It was produced from the kansas plant, one of two plants which initiated the recall. C. The infamous p0705 code is reading. Pretty much what I'm getting at is my head ache of a truck deserves a recall evaluation, at the very least a new lead frame please contact me asap. I think my truck slipped through the cracks and it needs fixing! By the way this causes my truck to drop to low gears(innapropriate gears) at high speeds and causes it to not work at all at times!!!
While driving my 2011 f150 I got of i99 at the tyrone exit. While slowing to a stop at about 35 MPH the truck shifted from 5thgear to 1st which cause the wheels to squawk and slide almost causing me to lose control, I pulled over in the bk parking lot shut it off an restarted once I put it in gear to drive it showed I was in 5th gear so I shut it off again waited a few minutes s td started it again and this time it was in 3rd so I repeated. The next time it was in first so I drove home the back roads to be safe as I got up to speed it started to act up again the speedometer show I was going 0mph but I was going 25mph again the truck slammed in an out of gear I took it to my local ford deal they diagnosed it as a lead frame hope this fixes the problem as I'm scared to drive my truck. I do have videos of when its acting up but I cant figure out how to upload them.
Vehicle downshifts while driving abruptly and without cause. This has occurred at highway and city speeds as well as with and without a trailer in tow. The front end still is all over the road, following tire replacement, brake replacement and alignment.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift into the reverse position as the gear shifter failed to indicate the reverse position. The contact stated after few attempts the vehicle finally operated normally. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnosis. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it failed to drive in reverse and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. In addition, when the gear shifter was in the drive position, it failed to display on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted into the wrong gear and lost power. An unknown warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact shut off the vehicle and it would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced an electronic sensor inside the transmission, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to speedway ford (1710 n expy, griffin, ga 30223, (888) 324-4186) where it was diagnosed that the valve body of the transmission was leaking and losing pressure. The dealer also stated that the computer needed to be replaced. The valve was replaced, but the failure recurred. The computer was in the process of being reprogrammed and may need to be replaced. The failure mileage was 136,000.
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