When I try to accelerate I loose power and the truck reduces in speed dramatically.
2012 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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Driving down the road and heard an unfamiliar noise as I started to slow down I heard a loud pop and it felt as if the wheels locked up. After almost wrecking I got out to find that the ring and pinion was damaged.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle independently downshifted to a lower gear with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The vehicle was restarted and driven back to the residence. The vehicle was taken to surprise ford (16825 w waddell rd, surprise, az 85388 623‑792‑2522) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lead frame needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that similar vehicles were repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v248000 (power train) however, the vehicle was not eligible for the free repair since the mileage was exceeded. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.
Son of 19 was going around 60 on highway when his ford f150 shifted itself into first gear . Locking up rear end and sending it into a skid.. It was only through his excellent driving that he avoided an accident. Never had a notice of a recall on this transmission problem and ford will not honor recall as the truck now has 174358 miles on it. Said they only honor 150k or less. Bought truck from ford dealer at 124571 in 2-11-19 and should been address then. The company headquarters said to call a lawyer! This transmission "problem" could have been fatal and may have been for others!
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle down shifted from the sixth gear to third and then to the first gear. The contact also stated that while at a stop, the vehicle failed to move forward until it was turned off and was restarted. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to the auto nation, miami, located at (16800 nw 57th ave, hialeah, fl 33015) where it was stated that the vehicle was over the mileage limit. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the dealer could not be forced to do the repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 220,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while waiting at a red light, the vehicle failed to shift into gear. The contact had to push the vehicle in to a parking lot, waited approximately half an hour and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the dealer in fifth gear to brighton ford located at (8240 grand river rd, brighton, mi 48114), where it was determined that the vehicle needed a lead frame attachment. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not a part of the customer satisfaction program (tsb 16n02 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.
Traveling down the highway at 70 MPH (posted speed limit) when without warning my truck downshifts to first gear. Loss of power and speed resulted in the downshift. I went from 70 MPH to 35 MPH on a major highway quickly. My entire dash, besides the tachometer, went out as well as a result of this downshift. I was lucky I was traveling early in the morning (about 530 am) and traffic was light. Or else I am sure someone would have hit me due to rapid deceleration. The truck was traveling straight and not in a turn. After this deceleration, I was barely able to manage to get off to the shoulder of the highway because my truck would not shift out of first gear. It had no power to move the vehicle at highway speeds. It also felt as though it had affected the rest of the power items on the truck, steering and brakes especially. It felt as though my power steering was not working and took a lot of effort on the brake pedal to get the vehicle to stop fully. The ford recall # for this specific problem is 19s07, the federal safety agency # is 19v075000. My vehicle is no longer covered under what ford deemed as a "voluntary safety recall", repair estimates are $1185. I find it ridiculous this problem is a voluntary safety recall, the only reason I was not involved in a serious accident is because of the time of day I was traveling.
7/25/2019: southern california -- northbound hwy 101, headed home from glendale to oxnard. So-cal traffic being what it is, travel was stop & go, with brief bursts of actual speed-limit travel. I was doing about 55mph, coming to a bottleneck where traffic was accumulating. I gently pressed the brake pedal, when my truck downshifted. I was expecting a 5-4 downshift, but instead my truck slammed into 1st gear, tires locked. I skid to a stop, dumbfounded. During deceleration, there was a grinding noise, so I pulled over & checked things out. I'm not a mechanic, but I checked all the fluids and trans temp, which were all in operating range. I drove gently the rest of the way home, fearing that it might happen again, but it didn't. The next morning when I left to work, there was a loud whine that seemed to be coming from the transmission at higher RPM, just prior to upshift. I drove gently to work and back home later that evening. The following day was saturday, 7/27/19: took my truck to a local shop, where they told me that my transmission was showing signs of rapid failure and that if I continued to drive it that it might last another week, if I was lucky & that my truck would one day soon, leave me stranded on the side of the fwy. The following week I ordered a remanufactured transmission, to the tune of about $3000. A month later, my mechanic brother-in-law & I swapped out the tranny, including the torque converter & tranny cooler. Then I had to have it towed to the mechanic shop, so my ecu & tcu could be reprogrammed to accept the new tranny & updated to fix the recall. What recall? This was the first mention of any recall. So, my question now is: will ford reimburse me for the cost of transmission replacement, for what was a known faulty product? If so, who do I contact? Thank you for any assistance. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
After experiencing a speed sensor failure in my ford f-150, I took it to a local dealer to have the recalled part replaced (speed sensor/lead frame). They did not replace the part, instead flashed the sensor with new software. The next day, encountered a related issue, after taking it back, the service rep stated that it seems to be the lead frame and would be covered by ford but did not off an additional appointment, advised to call back if the problem persists. I have continued having these issues. Issue: vehicle stops shifting, locks into the gear that it is in, speedometer stops working, all data goes blank and transmission acts like it slips. Then, stop the vehicle, turn it off, restart, then runs fine until next occurrence. After much much research and agreed discussion with the service rep at 2 different dealerships, it displays the exact symptoms of the lead frame which is mentioned in the recall issued related to this issue. 2 different dealerships have now refused to replace the part because the error code is not present when I get the vehicle there and that is because I have to get the issue to clear so I can continue driving it. I have also contacted ford motor co. Customer service and have had the issue escalated 3 times, each time they come back with a response "there are no current programs available to assist" even though there is a ford issued recall issued in feb. 2019. I have also waited for a week for a call back from the service manager but no response. The issue persists with no action from ford. I am stuck driving my truck everyday in fear of being stranded and causing an accident. I have also sent an email to the general manager of peoria ford in phoenix az and have yet to receive a response.
Transmission shift jerk or hesitation when hitting the gas for some reason. This vehicle only have 41,000 miles. Not sure why it's doing it.
Tl* the contact was speaking on behalf of her son in law who owns 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, the vehicle gear downshift without warning to first gear then to neutral. The contact managed to veer to the shoulder of the road, turn the vehicle off and back on in order for the vehicle to resume back to normal. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (david mcdavid ford fort worth 300 w loop 820 s, fort worth, tx 76108 (817) 420-7990) where it was diagnosed that the oss failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. However, the failure recurred intermittently. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact mentioned the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train) as a possible solution to the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 181,057.
Hello nhtsb, my certified pre owned 2012 ford f-150 lariat 3.5l ecoboost 4wd supercrew has had the safety recall the federal safety agency 19v‑075 19s07 6r80 sudden transmissiondownshift powertrain control module programming on march 18 2019 and since that time the wrench symbol has appeared in the speedo cluster twice and sent the truck into limp mode in motion each time in the late afternoon I was able to limp the truck to the dealer, each time it was too late to have a tech connect the truck to the diagnosis machine ! And if the truck is turned off there is no stored trouble codes ! I continue to drive the truck every day with the erratic shifting issues iam in fear of my truck downshifting to 1st gear on the freeway at high speed !!! I have not felt any improvement to powertrain since the recall repair was preformed, and I see no statemeant that the transmission lead frame was replaced ! Thanks for your help. Best
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While traveling approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle shook and downshifted into first gear. The vehicle was repaired on august 6, 2019 at beach ford (855 jason blvd, myrtle beach, sc 29577) per the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The same dealer was contacted via phone for the recent failure. The manufacturer was notified of the repair failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 75 MPH in fog, the contact attempted to pass a tractor trailer. The vehicle hesitated, failed to accelerate, and decelerated to 60 MPH. In addition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated, the rpms fluctuated between 2000-4000, and the gear shifted from fourth to sixth gear. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 51,000.
My transmission sticks in one gear, shifts very hard, and down shifts unexpectedly. There is a recall for this, but ford has not started to fix this problem. It is causing additional damage to my vehicle the more I drive it. The recall was started in febuary of 2019.
The truck has a recall 16n02 open on it. I just purchased the truck and a few years ago it was in an accident at 99,000 miles and the passenger bedside was replaced, but insurance company totalled it so it has a branded title. Dealer and ford are refusing to do the repair due to the title status.
While going over speed bumps around 10 MPH the truck tends to make a "clunk" sound and the engine revs real high - as if it missed a gear.
The automatic transmission suddenly downshifts to an extreme lower gear while driving in city traffic. The occurs when you first let off the gas. (I understand there may have been a recall for this year and model truck).
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle downshifted unexpectedly. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the wrench icon and malfunction indicator lamp were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The contact also mentioned receiving a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train) in march of 2019 after the vehicle was repaired. In may of 2019, the contact received a customer satisfaction program letter (number: 19n01) highlighting the terms of the program, which included the failure that occurred. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 24280289. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
While accelerating onto a highway, the vehicle completely lost power and the engine stopped and could not be restarted. Had to coast to a safe spot to pull of the road. After investigating the problem, I discovered that the fuse for the fuel pump had blown and melted the fuse block where the fuse is inserted. This is a known problem at ford for this vehicle and they have issued a technical service bulletin for their dealerships to move the fuel pump fuse to a different block within the fuse panel and install a fuse block that will handle the required amperage. This is a problem that should definitely be a recall by ford because of the nature of the failure. Losing complete power, including power steering and braking capability is a safety issue and should be urgently addressed by ford. The federal safety agency should force ford to recall these vehicles and fix this issue before more people get killed.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 MPH up a hill, the transmission abruptly downshifted and smoke was present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the connect in the transmission line malfunctioned and caused transmission fluid to leak from the vehicle. The transmission lines were repaired, but the vehicle continued to malfunction. While driving up a hill, the transmission abruptly downshifted. While driving down a hill, the transmission would not properly shift. The vehicle was taken to bob maxey ford of howell (2798 east grand river ave, howell, mi) where the lead frame was replaced. The contact was informed that metal shavings were also present inside the transmission, which was not repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired per service program number: 19n01b to reprogram the transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 24445319. The failure mileage was 96,000.
I was casually driving on the highway just outside of atlanta when all of a sudden I felt a jolt in the rear end and my advanced traction control turned on and stated that there was a problem. I pulled over and called a tow truck to take it to the ford dealership for service. The dealership advised me that somehow my rear axle differential had snapped on the rear driver side. They stated that usually they see that in high lifted trucks or with towing something heavy. My truck is standard lift and I do not tow any trailers and I am thinking it could possibly have been a factory defect as my truck is still pretty young and has only 114000 miles
Tl* the contact called on behalf of [xxx] who owns a 2012 ford f-150. While the vehicle was reversing out of a parking lot, the steering seized and the service advancetrac warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to harrison ford (820 n main st, wellington, oh 44090, (888) 684-4989) where it was diagnosed that the power steering gear was faulty and needed to be replaced. Vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v316000(steering), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 120,000.*pm*jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle downshifted independently and the engine revved to 4,000 rpms. The contact immediately decreased the speed to 60 MPH and the vehicle independently shifted back into drive. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact took the vehicle to byers ford (1101 columbus pike, delaware, oh 43015, (888) 350-4405) where it was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). While leaving the dealer, the contact noticed that the gear shifting was different and it would slowly shift into gear. The contact also noticed that the brake pedal felt spongy and difficult to depress. The vehicle failed to respond when the brake pedal was depressed. Within the past three months, the contact had to add four bottles of antifreeze to the transmission and the engine overheated. In addition, the service brake, engine hot, and transmission hot warning indicators illuminated. Occasionally, when the vehicle was stopped or idling, the air conditioner blew hot air and the windows failed to function. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and was informed that there was a failure due to manufacturer recall number: 19s07 (power train). The repair was incomplete and the contact was informed that the vacuum pump failed and the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the brakes operated intermittently. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.
While driving my truck will automatically change gears and the speedometer will go to zero. Sometimes it will drop into a low gear, sometime it will jump into and higher gear. On two occasions now my truck has gotten stuck in 5th gear while driving on the highway. When I come to a complete stop it wont downshift below 3rd gear. Both times this has happened the speedometer seems to short out as well and goes to zero. If I turn the truck off when this happens the transmission resets and all gears work until the next time it occurs while driving. Overall this has now happened 4 times over the past month. I took the truck to the dealership for a transmission related recall, they reprogramed the transmission and the issues has continued to happen. This is a safety hazard and should be address immediately by the ford motor company.
Upon startup engine makes a terrible rattle knock noise , upon investigation we came to the conclusion that timing chain stretched and or tensioners and cam phasers may have failed. That is until the oil pressure is high enough to correct this issue
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). Butler county ford (400 s main st, butler, pa 16001, (724) 287-2766) performed the recall repair. After the repair, the speedometer malfunctioned and several unknown warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer the following day. The dealer stated that the manufacturer would not authorize additional repairs to replace the molded lead frame because the vehicle had a restructured title. The contact wondered why the dealer did not inform him of the restructured title during his initial visit. The failure mileage was 88,400.
Vehicle shows huge wrench on screen. Speedometer/odometer stops working and only have 3rd and 5th gear. Next the truck violently downshifted to 1st gear. Took to the dealer to have recall fixed. They said they reset the computer and downloaded new software. 2 days later, truck was stuck in 1st gear. Pulled over, restarted it and seemed fine. Now about once a day, will suddenly shift into 1st at any speed again. Seems like they never fixed. Back in the shop now so let's see what happens. Loss of work, and my safety is a huge concern. Paying for a vehicle that is truly unsafe!
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