Vehicle has loud ticking noise when cold started, seemed to be coming from passenger side catalytic converter. Took vehicle to dealer for warranty emission repair, dealer stated turbo had gone bad and wiped out turbo. Vehicle has 63,000 miles just outside of the power train warranty, dealer declined assistance and wanted $2500 to repair turbo and would then replace the catalytic converter. Vehicle is very well maintained have all records, if turbo were to fail while driving it could have possibly destroyed the engine stated the dealer. Why is an essential part of the engine failing at such low mileage? Vehicle also has intermittent shifting problem around 40-45mph seems to shift erratically, dealer says transmission lead frame could be issue or ECM/PCM programming, they have not done any of those repairs yet.
2013 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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Transmission recall for model year 2011-2013 ford f-150. The transmission in my 2013 f150 would down shift unexpectedly almost stopping abruptly. It happened twice but afterwards, on numerous occasions it would up shift without warning leaving the vehicle unable to accelerate basically stalled in the street. Twice it happened while driving on the highway at speeds above 45 MPH, leaving me only able to coast onto the shoulder. The vehicle was diagnosed at waldorf ford and I was told that it needed a new speed sensor located on the lead frame of the trans. I had the work completed but later realized that there's a recall on the vehicle for the same problem. I was told that my truck was not included but was not informed why. It's with in the model year range, diagnosed by ford with exact same problem and symptoms but for whatever reason not included. I've contacted ford on a number of occasions. If you could assist in resolving this issue it would be greatly appreciated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle, it downshifted into first gear unexpectedly. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to york ford inc (1481 broadway, saugus, ma 01906 (781) 231-1945) where the recall was not remedied as the software update was not available. The contact had retrieved the vehicle from the dealer and was advised via the manufacturer to continue driving the vehicle until the remedy was available. The failure had worsened since the contact retrieved his vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving various speeds, the contact heard loud abnormal noises then the vehicle downshifted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Tyler ford (2626 s sw loop 323, tyler, tx 75701, (800) 788-7876) previously repaired the vehicle per the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The vehicle had not been repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,000.
I was traveling north-bound on an interstate at 70 MPH when the vehicle suddenly down-shifted to 1st gear. As a result, the rear tires locked up and skidded across the pavement until a slower speed was reached. I was able to maintain control of the vehicle and no injuries/accidents resulted from the occurrence.
"output speed sensor" the recall was put out on feb 12th 2019 and at this point they still don't know when the software will be available to correct the issue. This truck is our daily driver and I am traveling with our child - they say the recall could cause the transmission to drop from 6th gear to 1st gear - this does not make me feel safe. We are going on 3 months now - I called today and they still have no idea when the software will be available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 65 MPH, the wheels seized and the vehicle hesitated. As the vehicle slid, the transmission gear downshifted and the contact lost control of the vehicle. The contacted swerved off the road and was able to brake. When the vehicle was turned off and restarted, the contact was able to drive home safely. The contact also stated that the check engine indicator remained illuminated for an entire weekend. The vehicle was taken to perry ford national city (2050 national city blvd, national city, ca 91950, (619) 477-2711) where it was in the process of being diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 98,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle downshifted into third or second gear and then into neutral. The contact stated that the gear went back into drive independently. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. Once restarted, the vehicle was able to drive normally. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v0750000 (power train). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called speedway ford (located at 1710 n expy, griffin, ga 30223, (888) 324-4186) and was informed that the part was not available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 167,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to purvis ford lincoln (3660 jefferson davis hwy, fredericksburg, va 22408, (540) 898-3000) to be repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The repair failed to remedy the vehicle. While driving 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle did not respond. In addition, the power train fault and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The contact shifted into second gear and the vehicle was able to move onto the shoulder of the road. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred. The same dealer was contacted and informed the contact to drive the vehicle for 500 to 1000 miles and the vehicle would reprogram itself. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The failure mileage was 94,000.
Ford recall number 19s07. 3.5 l engine. Vehicle in motion. City street and highway speeds. Problem. Unintended downshift into first gear causing abrupt wheel speed reduction. No available remedy from ford motor company.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to steven's ford (located at 507 ny-112, east patchogue, ny 11772, (631) 475-1133) where it was determined that the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified. The part was not available for the recall repair. The failure mileage was 68,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 75 MPH, the vehicle downshifted into first gear. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that there was damage to the transmission from the downshifting. The vehicle was towed to cornerstone ford chrysler dodge jeep ram (located at 17219 us-10, elk river, mn 55330, (763) 441-2300), but was not repaired. The dealer provided case number: cas-1767520924t7s4 and stated that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
Driving on a two-lane highway, vehicle shifted into first gear at 35 - 40 MPH resulting in a sudden jolt, speedometer went to zero. After the jolt, vehicle shifted back up into third gear and speedometer started working. This has happened at least three times, always at a similar speed and when coasting (no throttle, no brake applied). Recent software recall has been done and the problem persists.
2013 ford f-150 ecoboost with 62000 miles. Currently giving cel code p0016. This is the timing chain stretch issue. Makes it difficult to accelerate to pass a vehicle. Should not have this issue with 62k miles. Now that I am 2k miles out of power train warranty it is not covered even though I had it to dealer for service and nothing was ever mentioned with this issue. I have had the rattle for some time.
While driving the 2013 ford 150 ecoboost, it suddenly lost power,the wrench light came on.... Tried accelerating but was not able to...had to find a way to move out of the street before something happened and have someone crash the back....horrible experience..after finding a place to park, turned the truck off...when turned it back on was working fine again while driving the 2013 ford f150 ecoboost. It suddently lost power, the wrench light came on, I tried to accelerate but was not able to. I had to pull over to the side of the road, turn off the truck and turn it back on. When I turned it back on it was working fine again. This has happened multiple times during the week. And ford is no help unless the check engine light comes on. It's is super unsafe to drive, yet ford says to keep driving the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received an unknown recall notice regarding the power train. Kendall ford of wasilla (2701 e mountain village dr, wasilla, ak 99654) was contacted and stated that the parts for the repair would not be available until june of 2019. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the vehicle downshifted into first gear independently. The failure mileage was 109,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received an unknown recall notice regarding the power train. Kendall ford of wasilla (2701 e mountain village dr, wasilla, ak 99654) was contacted and stated that the parts for the repair would not be available until june of 2019. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available. The contact stated that the vehicle downshifted into first gear independently. The failure mileage was 109,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While operating the vehicle, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the steering area. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train); however, the recall notice stated that there was no remedy yet. The manufacturer was notified. The contact felt that the manufacturer had not provided a solution other than replacing the same oem rack and pinion part that could fail again. The approximate failure mileage was 69,542.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). The contact called henry curtis ford at 707‑769‑2310 (located at 1120 auto center dr, petaluma, ca 94952) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
One of the current recall issues. At any speed transmission shifts from whatever gear it's in to 1st gear. Happened to me at 70mph. Ford is aware issue. Will not have a fix for 2 to 3 months. They still recommend driving vehicle even though at any time this could happen. They offer no rental or loaner support. If you keep driving vehicle this way it will also ruin transmission but they will not fix it.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the gears shifted on their own. The contact received an unknown recall notice regarding the power train. Paul clark ford (464046 fl-200, yulee, fl 32097) was contacted and stated that the parts would not be available until june of 2019. The manufacturer was also contacted and stated that the parts were unavailable; however, the federal safety agency stated that the vehicle was safe to drive. The failure mileage was 117,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle spontaneously downshifted into first gear and the check engine indicator illuminated. The contact called sunset ford (11700 gravois rd, st. Louis, mo 63127, (314) 843-4431) and was informed that diagnostic testing was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 208,000. The VIN was not available.
Was driving my eco boost while towing a 26 foot travel trailer and while in 4th gear truck instantly and without warning shifted into 1st gear causing rpms to be dangerously high. The truck/trailer combo instantly slowed and truck would not ,automatically or manually, shift out of first gear. We continued driving in first gear for a short distance when we smelled transmission fluid. We stopped the truck to investigate and found our transmission line had busted which leaked fluid all over the road. We had truck towed to local ford dealership who told us that the transmission shifting issue is related to a current recall but ford has not issued a fix for the recall. The dealer then charged me $568.21 to fix the transmission line stating that ford has not included the transmission line fix in their related recall. Ford is refusing to pay associated towing expenses, as well. I called ford customer relations to lodge a complaint regarding this issue and was told the dealer makes final decisions. Case id # cas-17653886. Ford tells me I need to continue to drive this truck knowing there is a transmission issue until ford releases a fix for these transmissions. I feel it is completely unsafe to drive knowing this could happen at any given moment while driving and especially for a truck that is already known to have had this happen.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the tachometer went from 1200 rpms to 3500 rpms. The vehicle then downshifted to 15 MPH. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently for seven months and worsened over time. The vehicle was taken to classic ford/lincoln (8540 tyler blvd, mentor, oh 44060) where it was determined that the remedy was not available. The dealer informed the contact to continue driving the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: cas 17396519. The approximate failure mileage was 154,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). While driving, the transmission suddenly downshifted into a lower gear three times in one day. Jordan ford (609 e jefferson blvd, mishawaka, in 46545, (574) 259-1981) stated that the recall remedy would not be ready until approximately june of 2019. Another dealer (zeigler ford lincoln elkhart, 2525 bypass rd, elkhart, in 46514, (574) 294-1563) stated that they could not perform the recall repair. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that they did not have the software update to repair the transmission and the remedy would not be available until approximately june of 2019. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
2013 ford f-150 ecoboost 6-cyl with six speed transmission. A few weeks ago I received ford recall 19s07, stating that the vehicle may unexpectedly downshift to 1st gear increasing the possibility of an accident. It also stated that the software needed to correct this condition was not expected to be completed for several months and that I would be notified when it was ready. Since receiving the recall notice, the vehicle experienced the issue noted in the recall. This happened while my 17 year old was driving on a two-lane road at 55mph - the vehicle downshifted without warning, causing the vehicle to skid abruptly, nearly throwing him against the steering wheel. We immediately took it to the dealership and they said 5th gear was cracked. The dealership told me I would be responsible for the repair and that it would cost between $3500 and $5000. I contacted ford via their website to tell them that I should not be responsible for this. I was told the vehicle was out of warranty and that if I had issues I should communicate with the dealership. The vehicle remains at the dealership because I'm assuming it is not safe to drive until repaired.
Truck will shift from 1 to 3 when starting. It will also shift from 1 to 5 when starting, creating a dangerous condition when pulling into traffic as it will barely get moving. The truck will also sometimes will not shift out of 1 from a start. Shutting off the engine and allowing the computer to reset usually fixes the problem temporarily.
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving 60 MPH, the gear downshifted into first gear and caused the rear tires to seize. The contact received an unknown recall notice regarding the power train. Woltz and wind ford (2100 washington pike, carnige, pa 15106) stated that there was no remedy for the recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 75,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Vehicle intermittently sputters when accelerating from a stop and also when the vehicle is in motion. I replaced the ignition coil and spark plug in cylinder 3. Unfortunately, the intermittent sputter continues to be an issue as well as the check engine light being activated. Accelerating in traffic and from a stop is dangerous and requires additional attention and driving techniques to prevent a potential rear end collision caused by a vehicle approaching my vehicle from the rear.
Driving down road truck shifts from 6th gear to 1st gear. Feels like hitting a brick wall. Brought to ford dealer ship told me part of recall part won't be out till april. Called ford company told me nothing they can do for me to drive the vehicle like that. Voiced my safety concern due to power train being main part of vehicle as well as danger of truck down shift at high speed. Ford motor company still stated they can not help me even though part of recall
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