2011 Ford F-150: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 19, 2026 · Transmission · 225,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, the vehicle experienced a slight loss of motive power, and the transmission failed to shift in synchronization with the engine. The check engine warning light and the service vehicle soon warning light illuminated. A diagnostic scanner retrieved transmission code 6R80. A dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was 225,000.

Filed Aug 10, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · 159,599 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While driving 50 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear and the rear wheels locked up. The contact stated that while in third gear, the vehicle shifted to fourth gear unexpectedly. The transmission failed to shift above fifth gear. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift out of first gear. After turning off the vehicle, the vehicle resumed normal operation. The check engine warning light was illuminated, and the wrench symbol was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the failure was associated with the sensor. The transmission sensor was replaced; however, the failure reoccurred. The failure persisted over time. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case and confirmed that the vehicle was previously repaired in 2017 under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V248000 (Power Train). The manufacturer declined to provide any additional assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 159,599.

Filed Nov 1, 2024 · Transmission · 127,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked and jumped. The contact stated that the speed odometer seized, and the transmission downshifted to 4th gear. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact drove to the intended destination with the transmission in 4th gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was informed of Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01; however, the contact was informed that the program had expired in 2019. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,000.

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 Jul 15, 2024 · Transmission · 240,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was recently repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power with the wrench symbol illuminated. The contact stated that the speedometer went to 0 MPH. The contact depressed the accelerator pedal, but the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact pulled off the highway turned off and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle then started driving normally however, several miles later the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that when the failure reoccurred, the transmission failed to upshift past the third gear. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle and the vehicle drove normally. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The contact had not returned the vehicle to the dealer who had completed the repair under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

Filed Jun 26, 2024 · Transmission · 155,000 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission independently shifted. The accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the contact stated that the engine sounded abnormally loud. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure due to dirty transmission fluid. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Filed May 9, 2024 · Transmission · 129,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission module. The contact was informed that the transmission module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 129,000.

Filed Mar 31, 2024 · Transmission · TN

Was traveling down highway pulled into a gas station to get gas. Left gas station headed down road. Went to go pass a car when truck started to shift down a gear to pass it shifted all the way to 1st gear at 55 mph. It locked back wheels up for a moment but then released. Check engine light come on and I still on. Haven't drove truck but a few times since that happen. The truck is doing the same thing the ford recall of 2019. So I took it to ford where they diagnosed that it needed a new transmission and it had nothing to do with the recall. So it just been mainly seating in the yard.

Filed Aug 29, 2023 · Transmission · 121,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH, the transmission unintendedly downshifted to first gear, causing the rear wheels to lock up and the vehicle slid sideways. The transmission warning light was illuminated. The failure almost caused a crash. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who determined that the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The mechanic determined that the transmission output sensor needed to be replaced. The mechanic replaced the transmission output sensor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

Filed Aug 24, 2023 · Transmission · 280,000 miles · AL

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the powertrain warning light was intermittently illuminated while starting the vehicle. Additionally, the speedometer and the instrument cluster were inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle later went into LIMP Mode while driving. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced reduced power and the transmission failed to shift into the intended gear. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined that the transmission leadframe was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 280,000.

Filed Nov 2, 2022 · Acceleration, Electrical · 75,000 miles · WV

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the speedometer failed to properly show the speed after exceeding 10 MPH. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift properly. Additionally, the vehicle was slow to accelerate. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed the molded lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was contacted and referred her to the federal safety agency Hotline. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2022 · Transmission · 11,300 miles · LA

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated. The contact stated that the transmission failed to shift as needed. An unknown warning light was illuminated. Additionally, the instrument panel became inoperable. The contact pulled over, turned off and restarted the vehicle, the vehicle started operating as designed. The vehicle was diagnosed by the dealer and the contact was informed that the Leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 113,000.