Tl* the contact's husband owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 73 MPH, the vehicle downshifted into first gear without warning. The contact stated that the rear wheels seized, which caused the vehicle to lose control. The vehicle was taken to john vance ford (5400 s. Division street, guthrie, ok 73044, tel: 855‑558‑1905) where it was diagnosed that the leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). The manufacturer was contacted and notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 162,000.
2011 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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Transmission slipping
The speedometer begins swinging erratically then the truck automatically downshifts from 6th gear to 1st gear at full highway speed (70 MPH) causing the back tires to lock up and skid down the road. Extremely dangerous. Contacted ford and they said they were aware of the problem and there is actually a recall on this very problem, but not for my truck since it was not within the recall dates by a few months. Took the truck to two different ford dealerships and they said they don't know what is wrong with it, but could do the work outlined in the recall as long as I paid for it. See attached recall notice from ford's website- ford issues safety recall and customer satisfaction program for certain 2011-2012 ford f-150, and 2012 ford expedition, ford mustang and lincoln navigator vehicles in north america to update powertrain control module software and inspect for certain diagnostic trouble codes ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 202,000 2011-2012 ford f-150, and 2012 ford expedition, ford mustang and lincoln navigator vehicles for a potential issue with the output speed sensor on the vehicle's transmission lead frame. Under certain conditions, the transmission controls could force a temporary downshift into first gear. Depending on the speed of the vehicle at the time of the downshift, the driver could experience an abrupt speed reduction that could cause the rear tires to slide or lock up. This condition could result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Ford is aware of three reports of accidents and no injuries related to this condition.
I stopped to back into a parking spot, but when I put the shift lever into reverse the "r" indication would not illuminate, and reverse would not engage. This caused the check engine light to come on. When I attempted to shift into any other gear, the "prnd" lights would not illuminate. When the truck was put into drive, the gear would engage, but it seemed to be under limited power. When gears a changed, the transmission shifts very hard. If the vehicle is placed in park and turned off, when it is turned back on the gear selection illumination light shows, but once the transmission is placed in reverse, the issue repeats. A recall was done for this exact issue on this year, make, and model of vehicle, but the VIN does not show any active recalls.
Rear sliding glass window defroster stopped working around 90000 miles, ford dealer says I have to purchase a new rear glass. Transmission downshifts feeling as if someone ran into the rear of the vehicle. Traveling on I-10 at approximately 80 miles an hour went to pass a slower moving vehicle, when I accelerated to pass the transmission down shifted into 3 gear almost causing me to lose control. Transmission has a problem (no notice from ford) talked to several owners having similar transmission problems.
I have a 2011 f150 truck it's saying power steering assist fault, service advancetrac, when I turn the wheel it makes a loud noice still drivable but dangerous. I have looked everywhere online there is recalls on this exact same thing just not on my VIN for this truck but same year an truck has recalls. This is very dangerous an very expensive to fix your self . This is a ford default an they are not wanting to fix I'm willing to go through all levels to see to it they fix it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 15 MPH, the transmission downshifted from second into first gear independently and without warning. The failure recurred once or twice per day. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently serviced per a the federal safety agency campaign at veteran ford dealer in tampa fl. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the failure was now his problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The federal safety agency campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 13,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle independently shifted into first gear from fifth and sixth gear while being operated at 65 MPH. All the warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an unknown local dealer where it was determined that this was a common electrical issue with ford vehicles. A remedy was not provided. The contact stated the vehicle operated normally until it was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the dealers were independently owned and nothing could be done. The failure mileage was approximately 88,000.
Vehicle would not illuminate correct gear when inserting key into the ignition. The vehicle could not be started. After waiting 10 minutes, the p was illuminated in the instrument cluster and the vehicle started as normal. Soon after, the p would not illuminate. The vehicle could not be shifted into drive to move. This happened while driving and the vehicle downshifted to first gear. Took the vehicle to the dealership and they first inform me that the shifter must be replaced. After giving the go ahead, they inform me that the shifter is fine. They need to replace the lead frame in the transmission and the price is $750. My vehicle falls into the timeframe of ford recall 16s19 but they have told me the VIN does not match. After informing them that this is a safety issue and working with the dealership and ford service, there is nothing they can do for me. I am on my own to pay for these repairs and hope that it actually fixes the problem. Ford has lost a life long customer.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-i50. On several occasions, while the accelerator or brake pedals were depressed, the vehicle jerked and accelerated. The transmission failed to shift gears properly and the transmission warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls and did not offer any further assistance. The failure mileage was 165,000. *tt
The trek has had the problem of the drivetrain locking up in a tight turn causing the trk to slide instead of turning a corner. Really dangerous in winter driving or wet conditions. Also the rear drivetrain chatters when starting out from a stop which causes loss of traction in wet or snowy icy conditions. I could go on and on but this is a start. Have had the truck in at least six times with no results and lundgren motors in eveleth,mn told me ford wasn't going to fix it and I was welcome to take it to another dealer. This happens when vehicle is in 4x4 drive on streets in dirt grass snow blacktop cement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shifted from fifth to second gear automatically without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000.
Transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse 'r' position and the vehicle's transmission does go in reverse, the 'r' may not illuminate on the dashboard of the f-150. The backup lamp on the rear of the vehicle may not illuminate. This was a previous recall for this year model but I have been told my truck was not affected. Every symptom descrided is exactly what is happening to my vehicle. Any time I put the vehicle in reverse the "r" on the dash does not light up and it takes approx.5-10 seconds for the vehicle to go in to the reverse gear at which time a yellow wrench appears on the dash. The reverse lights do not come on and the reverse camera does not activate. After the wrench appears the transmission will not recognize any gear. I have to shut the truck completely off and restart for drive to function correctly.
As one is coming to a complete stop and even as one slowly comes out of a complete stop it feels like the power pops into the gear. The bump is only felt the moment just before a complete stop and the moment of coming out of complete stop. The popping happens 80% of the time while coming to a complete stop but 100% of the time while accelerating out of a compleate stop. Has not happened at all while driving through the other gears.
While traveling on a city street, my truck suddenly downshifted into a lower gear (3rd) causing the truck to suddenly slow in traffic. Transmission would not change gear after that. If I had been traveling at a greater speed or on a highway it may have caused my truck to lock the wheels and my have caused an accident.
On 1 april 2017 at approximately 12:00 pm the vehicle was merging onto the highway when a loud thud was heard and the vehicle suddenly began to decelerate. The operator applied pressure to the gas pedal and noticed the rpms on the tachometer reach approximately 5k to 6k with no acceleration, as if the vehicle had shifted into neutral even though the console showed 6th gear. The operator removed pressure to the gas pedal and gradually reapplied pressure to the gas pedal but rpms again reached 5k to 6k with no acceleration. After approximately 10 to 15 seconds of coasting on the highway the vehicle regained normal acceleration. This seems to be a transmission issue that has the potential to result in a rear-end collision at highway speeds. The vehicle had approximately 91,000 miles and the weather was 36 f with mixed precipitation at the time of the incident. The operator notes that the vehicle's transmission was replaced at approximately 89,000 miles after previously reported the federal safety agency complaint number 10970618. The transmission had been serviced once subsequent to its replacement for a hard shift between 2nd and 3rd gear which was reportedly resolved by the dealership with a software update. Prior to this incident, the vehicle had still been experiencing the hard shift between 2nd and 3rd gear.
On 12 january 2017 when returning from a normal oil change and tire rotation at a dealership the operator heard what sounded like marbles in a coffee can coming from the transmission and the vehicle experienced erratic shifts and loss of power. These conditions were reported to and noted by the dealership's receptionist to be followed up on the next morning. On 13 january 2017 on the commute to work when accelerating from a stoplight on a city thoroughfare the vehicle downshifted abruptly from a high gear and shuddered to a halt in the middle of the roadway. The incident was so dramatic that the operator had assumed the driveshaft had been lost. The operator limped the vehicle into a nearby parking lot where the dashboard showed various warnings (see exhibit 1) and a towing company was called to transport the vehicle to the dealership. The vehicle had approximately 89,000 miles and the weather was sunny and 42 f on 13 january 2017. The dealership diagnosed the issue as an internal failure by using codes p0763, p0764, and p0979, along with removing the transmission pan which showed fine metallic shavings (see exhibit 2); the transmission was replaced by the dealership. This transmission issue was fortunate to not have resulted in any injuries or additional damages which could have easily occurred.
My vehicle fits the exact description of a previous ford recall for 2011 f-150 with an output speed sensor on the vehicle's transmission lead frame that needs replacement. Previously and before the issued recall, my vehicle abruptly downshifted, shut off, and would not restart. I had the vehicle towed to the ford dealership where it was inspected and nothing was found wrong. They claimed that the computer just needed to be reset and were more than happy to charge for the incurred labor time. More recently, my f150 has failed to start on several occasions. After several repair attempts and a starter replacement, the ford dealership now tells me it is the sensor on the vehicles lead frame and that the entire thing needs to be replaced. I searched for the issue and found the recall that matches my issues as well as my truck's make, model, year, transmission type, and manufacture location. However, my manufacture date fell a few months outside of the recall manufacture dates. Calls to ford left me with 2 options: pay roughly $1000 repair bill and wait for them to file the issue and get back to me or leave with an unsafe vehicle while the issue is resolved (hopefully).
I drive a 2011 platinum with the 3.5 l eco junk when driving on the highway the truck looses all power and shakes and doesn't want to shift up when accelerating hard it will stick in 3rd or 4th gear at 70 MPH and when it finally shifts it takes off fast and hard these trucks with the ecoboost are junk and they should just recall the whole truck considering ford can't figure out how to fix there problems
Ford f-150 recall - 2011 f-150 transmission recall (the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v248000 (power train). Been back to dealer twice for same, today the vehicle downshifted into a lower gear, driving on freeway at 62 MPH. "wrench" symbol appeared and transmission would not shift except from 3rd to 5th. Dash disappeared too.
According to the research I have done to this point the fist recall that I believe applies to this vehicle is tsb 13-6-8, and the 2nd is tsb 13-8-1. Both of these symptoms are prevalent to my vehicle but ford fails to act on this tsb and fails to make the necessary repairs that will remedy these issues. Once again this vehicle is now part of a field service action (15n05) for the electric vacuum pump, and will return the vehicle on 3/24/2017 to see if they will respond in this action, and once again bring these tsb's to there attention as previously done to see if they will repair the vehicle to an acceptable operating standard. If ford fails to respond to the tsb's and to the field service actions, what are my options to see these repairs take place, and my vehicle is in a safe and proper working function?
Was driving at about 40mph when the vehicle suddenly dropped into 1st gear. The wrench light and check engine light came on. The speedometer did not work and had dashes displayed instead of numbers. After shutting the vehicle off for an hour, it was working fine after restarting. Check engine light recorded output sensor error.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. The dealer diagnosed that the lead frame harness was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v248000 (power train), but the VIN was excluded. The failure mileage was approximately 94,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that there was an intermittent issue that would cause an unexpected downshift into first gear, which caused the vehicle to slow down. The dealer informed the contact that he would have to pay out of pocket for the diagnostic testing and repairs. The contact also stated that there was a recall regarding the power train, but the contact's vehicle was excluded. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 144,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-15. While driving 58 MPH, the transmission shifted independently without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v248000 (power train); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the check engine indicator illuminated. The diagnostic indicated that the power train control module heated oxygen sensor failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 147,000.
Ngine was racing wide open with tachometer pegged way beyond the highest number listed. No warning, no check engine light, nothing. I was able to exit and stop in a park and ride lot and call my wife. I was extremely shaken and afraid to continue drive. She agreed to pick me up. I was able to limp back to my office at 15 MPH but was scared to death. This had never happened before and only after a fix that was supposed to prevent this from happening. I believe damage may have been done to the rear-end, transmission and engine not to mention my hip and shoulder are sore and painful from the seat beat locking. It honestly felt like I had been rearended! I will not return to that dealer as I feel they will cover their mistake and not be honest about what damage was done to my vehicle based on their mistake. A complaint will be fled with ford motor and the national highway transportation safety adminisratation as well as the consumer protection agency. I have lost all confidence the truck and honestly feel I can never drive it again. I won't even drive it to a shop at this point. The recall fix caused this accident to happen and has caused damage to my vehicle. If the computer logs data I welcome an investigation to see what the computer says has happened.
I almost lost my life just leaving work. Made a right onto hwy & almost got smashed, no power in the peddle, with a semi coming at me full speed I'm sitting there trying to go, he blew his horn passing me in left lane... Crazy!!!!!!! This really should be a recall, not just cuz of me but for the safety of everyone!!! Not cool!!! Without a doubt this is a safety defect! Reduced power during hard acceleration the federal safety agency preliminary evaluation #pe13018 status: closed date opened: may 22, 2013 date closed: april 07, 2014 recall: no recall issued component(s): engine engine and engine cooling summary: on may 22, 2013, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened pe13-018 to investigate 95 complaints alleging incidents of reduced engine power during hard accelerations.
It starts shuddering, shaking and rapidly losing power while accelerating.
Jan. 27, 2017 we were pulling away from a stop light got to around 40 MPH and the vehicle down shifted out of gear making a lot of noise and started bucking. We could hardly get it to the side of the road as it would hardly move. We had not had any issues before this. It was not drivable. We had it towed to the local ford dealership. In regard to recall 16s19 and 16n02, the vehicle did exactly what the recall stated in regard to the downshifting however as per the mechanic who repaired, this issue could have been the reason the planetary gears went out as well and we had to replace the transmission at considerable cost. Ford service indicated it would take at least a week to two weeks for repair as there were other transmission jobs in front of ours at both dealerships. We made the decision to have it towed to another transmission repair shop as we could not be without our vehicle for up to two weeks. Ford is now refusing to help pay for repairs/replacement since repairs were not done at a ford certified repair shop. We even kept the transmission for ford to take a look at in regard to this recall...they weren't interested. This vehicle has only 104,000 miles, this should not have happened.
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