2011 Ford F-150: transmission slipping

Filed Jun 30, 2025 · Transmission · 228,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 MPH, the transmission was shifting rough. The contact stated that that there was a grinding sound coming from underneath the vehicle, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact stated that a mobile mechanic visited residence to diagnose the vehicle and the contact was informed that the transmission was slipping out of gear and downshifting unexpectedly. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired and an unknown recall repair needed to be performed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted while driving. Additionally, the contact stated that the rear end occasionally locked up while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 228,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2024 · Acceleration, Engine · FL

Purchased TRUCK at Gus Machado of Kendal Mia Fl. Informed dealership of downshifting transmission issues, I was told "there's No recall on my vehicle ", its normal that new truck has as breaking in period. AT 10,000 miles- Drove to Gus dealership for TRANSMISSION ISSUES, NO RESOLVE -AT 70,679 miles - 01/11/17 Drove AGAIN to Gus dealership, for severe engine and transmission issues. Dealership noted severe engine problems. Insurance.& warranty rep. and Ford rep. arrived at dealership and AGREED that ORIGINAL engine was BAD. Insurance would cover repair cost & Engine was replaced. R/O [XXX]-AT 71,429 miles 04/18/17, Drove to Gus Dealership noted my Transmission concerns, found driveshaft to be slipping and issues addressed. Transmission continues to date to be problematic. I researched ford forums and found that several ford owners also have similar Transmission Issues and FORD has recalls on Transmission, ONLY MY VIN ISN'T ON recall R/O [XXX]- 93,868 miles 05/28/19 Drove to Bill Jarrett FOR RECALL 19N01, In less than 15 minutes truck was returned INFORMED COMPUTER had to be reprogrammed. 11/19 I returned to Miami for surgery &treatment at the Miami VA. Truck continued to downshift, so I went into Gus dealership and they explained the recall fix. I was told there are no recall on transmission and eventually Transmission would streamline. AT 156,000 miles- Since reprograming truck has been double downshifting/bucking in first gear, which I have been stating to Ford dealership since purchase IS A SAFETY CONCERN. To date NO LIGHTS ON DASH DISPLAYS OF Transmission, but BUCKING/DOWNSHIFTING CONTINUES (A SAFTY CONCERN). 05/17/24, I called Ford and stated my concerns. I was told to go into dealership to have it checked. 05/18/24 went to Bill Jarrett where my concerns was noted. They Informed that there is NO RECALL on my truck and I would have to purchase a new transmission for$ 7,000.00. Filed complaint with Better Business Bureau INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION

Filed Sep 30, 2024 · Transmission · 117,000 miles · MI

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission slipped out of gear and unexpectedly downshifted to either 2nd or 3rd gear. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed immediately nearly causing a crash. The contact stated that the "WRENCH" symbol was illuminated. The contact pulled over and turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle returned to normal functionality. The contact stated that the failure recurred. The contact drove the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The contact called a dealer and was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.

Filed Jun 12, 2024 · Transmission · 199,000 miles · KY

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping between gears with an unknown warning light illuminated. The contact stated that when the failure occurred, the transmission intermittently became inoperable but then regained normal functionality. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer; however, the vehicle could not be repaired under Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01 (Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage) because the campaign had expired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 199,000.

Filed Feb 2, 2023 · Transmission · NC

Hello, I purchased this Ford F150 new 12-2011. It was taken into in a Ford dealership for service/repairs from 1-x-2020 to pick up date of 2-x-2020 with 112,xxx miles on odometer. I have the original receipt listing the work. Noted on my receipt is "C/S trans slips at random". The dealership completed, as noted on my invoice, "perform recall 19S19 powertrain control module reprograming" and (second line item), " perform recall 19S19 PCM reprogram clear code4S". The transmission periodically shifted hard/slip after this re program, and eventually went into low gear (2022) without any driver command while on a highway, towing a loaded trailer in which I had to immediately pull onto the shoulder/shut off the vehicle. Restarted, and it functioned as expected. The last time it went into limp mode was while driving, luckily around 35mph, and was towed into a FORD dealership 11-2022 and where it currently resides. With the latest service they "re-flashed" the PCM 11-2022 and asked why a second re-flash" was told it was a "new software update". I asked that the core problem be fixed, a LEAD FRAME transmission component and was told it was covered under a FORD program "OASIS". A few weeks later was told "not covered" and cost would be on me. The part is now on national backorder with "18,000 on back order, no estimate of ship date" per FORD dealer emp. this week. My truck "possibly" may be driven and service tech implied as much, since the second re-flash, having been told that "a mechanic drove it and it didn't malfunction" but I requested that the root problem (LEAD FRAME TRANS COMPONENT) be fixed so the transmission doesn't go into low gear at highway speeds, towing. I feel it it an inherent danger to myself and others on the roads and I am concerned it may downshift into low gear at higher speeds until the proper repair can be completed. 19S07 Thank you for your time.

Filed Dec 29, 2019 · Transmission · 83,000 miles · TX

When accelerating the vehicle transmission slips into a lower gear, downshifting improperly causing a bump in the ride and a danger in clean acceleration. This issue occurred multiple times and is a contributing power train issue.

Filed Dec 28, 2019 · Transmission · 177,000 miles · MN

It down shifts really hard for no reason. It happened the 1st time on 12-24-19 when I was doing approx. 30 MPH and for no reason it just slammed down. Then again on 12/28/19 again I was doing about 30mph. Suddenly my dash display just showed dash lines and a picture of a wrench on it. About 10 seconds later is just slammed down again. I pulled over and shut the vehicle off for 60 seconds and then started it back up again and it was fine. The tranny also seems to be slipping on occasion

Filed Jun 21, 2019 · Transmission · 115,996 miles · AL

I am an owner of a ford f-150 platinum. The VIN is (xxxxx). I received a notice of a recall with fix for my pickup last year. I took my pickup with the notice that I had received in the mail to our local ford dealership, baugh ford in clanton, alabama. I had an appointment with the local dealership on or around september 5, 2018 to resolve this issue. Prior to this repair, I had not noticed or experienced any problems with the transmission. However, following the repair, I noticed the transmission slipping or for lack of a better term forgetting what gear it was in. This seemed to happen while traveling slowly as in a parking lot, then letting off of the accelerator. As soon as the accelerator was depressed there was a brief pause followed by a loud metal to metal pop and jolt as if someone had hit the rear of the vehicle. This occurred infrequently and I could not make this happen, not reproduceable. This occurred approximately six times since september last. On june 15, 2019, while traveling on interstate I-65 north just north of montgomery, alabama at highway speed, I noticed the transmission seemed to momentarily slip or go into neutral. The gear selector was still in drive position and remained in that position through out this incident. Then it seemed as if the transmission started shifting gears. At some point the rear tires locked and the vehicle veered to the right and I and the truck abruptly left the interstate. I went down a steep embankment. I finally managed to stop my vehicle, without hitting any other vehicle or highway signage, near a secondary road. I then moved the gear selector from drive into the park position and then back to the drive position and drove a short distance to a safer location. I exited my vehicle and walked around and looked underneath the vehicle. Additionally, there no warning lights, no error/malfunction codes. 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)

Filed Jan 8, 2019 · Transmission · 97,000 miles · CT

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.

Filed Dec 31, 2018 · Transmission · 138,000 miles · CA

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

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Transmission · 157,000 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v248000 (power train), but the contact stated that the transmission slipped after the repair. The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,000. *tt updated 9/21/18

Filed Jan 17, 2018 · Acceleration, Transmission · 136,000 miles · FL

2011 ford f150 traveling at 65 MPH straight down the highway the transmission seemed to slip out of gear and then down shifted to first gear causing the wheels locked up and loss control of the truck and ran off the road into a dry ditch. Research show a safety recall for this exact problem. Safety recall notice16s19/the federal safety agency recall16v-248. Ford motor company say my vehicle is not covered in this recall. Also fords info for this recall states that 2011 f150 built at dearborn plant between the dates of february 11 2011 to september 8 2012 are covered in this recall. My vehicle falls into this category but is not covered. If I were to have been on a heavily traveled road this could have cause a serious accident