2017 Ford F-150: jerking or lurching

Filed Oct 9, 2026 · MN

During light deceleration or light acceleration in the 10 speed gear ranges of 3 to 5, my transmission gives a sudden CLUNK noise and jerk. I have about 85K miles of light in town and highway use. The last date of occurrence is documented in additional details.

Filed Aug 10, 2026 · Transmission · FL

While driving the trucks transmission gets stuck on a gear and then eventually shifts making the car jerk so hard that it cause some serious head banging. Scared to drive from horror stories of truck down shifting while on the highway. 10r80 problems.

Filed Aug 5, 2026 · Transmission · NC

The 10-speed transmission exhibits severe and dangerous shifting behaviors. It frequently shudders and jerks extremely hard when shifting between gears.Most critically, the transmission fails to properly engage into gear. While driving, I came to a complete stop at a red light in active traffic. When the light turned green and I attempted to accelerate, the transmission would not engage into gear, leaving the vehicle completely immobilized and just sitting there in the middle of traffic. Because the truck failed to take off and move forward, it created an immediate road hazard and almost caused me to be severely rear-ended by the traffic behind me.This transmission hesitation and failure to engage poses an immediate and severe safety risk of a high-speed collision.

Filed Aug 3, 2026 · Wheels · OH

While driving on the highway on several occasions, the transmission drops from 6th gear to a lower gear, either seeming to slip, or locking the wheels causing a bad jerk. i have an appointment in two days , but am concerned that there may be more damage to my vehicle that will show up later due to this issue. I had another dealership try to charge to to repair my truck. i am hopefull that the new dealership will do right by me.

Filed Jul 27, 2026 · Transmission · FL

Our 2017 Ford F150 Raptor is having issues with hard shifting. It does a clunking and jerking noise while changing into certain gears, 3rd and 4th. It sounds like the transmission is about to fall out. Ford has had to do a software diagnostic on it. It will work for a while then will hard shift again. It has been doing this on and off again since 2021. This issue is not remedy by a software update for it. We (my husband and family with us) have been driving on the interstate picking up speed to change lanes and it shift so hard it scares myself and my adult children. I am scared to drive it on the interstate because one day I am afraid it is going to do it so bad and cause us to have an accident! This is dangerous. It will even do it now at low speed in the city! I want to know why the F150's and the F150 Raptors have not been recalled for this! Even our Ford service advisor mention we may want to make a complaint to the federal safety agency.

Filed Jul 9, 2026 · Transmission · 89,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train); however, the part to complete the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to perform the recall repair. The contact stated that when attempting to make a left turn and depressing the accelerator pedal, the RPMs increased to the redline indicator, and the contact immediately released the accelerator pedal. The failure occurred twice, and the vehicle jerked while the accelerator pedal was depressed and proceeded forward. While driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle failed to shift into sixth gear, and the failure became persistent. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle failed to shift into sixth gear and suddenly downshifted to third gear. The wrench warning light illuminated intermittently and became persistent. A local dealer was contacted and confirmed that the recall remedy was unavailable. An appointment was scheduled to inspect the vehicle, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 89,000.

Filed Jun 17, 2026 · Transmission · 118,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle jerked and unexpectedly downshifted. The powertrain warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was restarted, and the powertrain warning light remained illuminated. The contact continued driving to the residence; however, the transmission was only shifting through third and fifth gear. The failure reoccurred on several occasions after the initial failure. The contact stated that while at the residence, a handheld diagnostic machine was used to retrieve a failure associated with the output speed shaft sensor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed May 24, 2026 · Transmission · PA

Unexpected hard down shift for no apparent reason at abourt 45-50 mph, hard, jerky up shifting at times, usually in the first few gears

Filed May 8, 2026 · Transmission · AL

As I was leaving work and I went to pull out onto Hwy 45 in Columbus Ms and the transmission in my 2017 F150 jerked and hesitated between 1st and 2nd gear and almost got me hit on the driver side by oncoming traffic at a speed of 65+

Filed May 6, 2026 · Transmission · CA

Vehicle is a 2017 Ford F-150 equipped with the 5.0L engine and 6R80 automatic transmission. The transmission has developed repeated harsh and abnormal shifting behavior, primarily during upshifts between 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th gears. During these shifts, the vehicle lurches/kicks forward abruptly and feels as though it is driving over a bump or being struck from behind. Condition is more pronounced when transmission is cold and worsens significantly under load, including while towing or driving uphill. Issue has persisted despite transmission fluid service/triple flush, adaptive relearn procedure, and replacement of spark plugs/ignition coils to rule out engine-related causes. Independent Transmission Shop has inspected vehicle, confirmed abnormal transmission operation, and advised that internal transmission wear/failure is likely. Transmission fluid was reported to be excessively dark/dirty for mileage. No warning lights or transmission fault codes are currently present. The harsh and unpredictable shift behavior creates a safety concern because the vehicle can surge/lurch unexpectedly during acceleration, particularly when merging into traffic, climbing grades, or towing. Sudden driveline shock during gear changes may affect vehicle stability and driver control, especially in wet/low-traction conditions or while towing. Transmission remains installed in vehicle and is available for inspection upon request. Vehicle has been inspected by an independent transmission repair facility; manufacturer has not inspected vehicle at this time. Symptoms first became noticeable at approximately 70,000 miles and have progressively worsened. Photo attachments of conclusion by Independent Transmission Shop have been uploaded.

Filed May 5, 2026 · Transmission · 185,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact received the recall notification letter for the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V237000 (Power Train). The contact stated that the vehicle skidded; the occupant was lunged forward into the steering wheel. While driving at 55-65 MPH, the steering wheel lurched out of his hands. The vehicle was difficult to control. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle locked up. The vehicle went into limp mode. The RPM increased to high. The wrench symbol was being displayed. The contact stated that his anxiety had increased while utilizing the vehicle. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The BBB was contacted, and a claim was opened, which was later denied. The manufacturer was contacted regarding a loaner and a buyback. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.

Filed May 5, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · VA

going down highway (60mph) a sudden rear wheels lock up jerking the steering wheel out of my hand sudden down shift causing me to be put in the median...wrench symbol pops up trucks in limp mode... no 1-6 gear light or light to show if i am in P.R.N.D.M.1.2. Truck won't start back up until it wants too if you cut it off in limp mode (factory reset) unhooking negative battery cable dosent work. Check engine light appear had is scanned showed issues with body control, modules power control modules and the Transmission range sensor power steering loss of voltage.. It constantly does it when ever it wants to with no warning with conditions getting worse truck now pops out of gear when stopped if in limp mode. Wrench symbol never disappears still no 1-6 light on the dash.the sudden down shift only occurs sometimes but down shift is called a money shift its catastrophic to all mechanical components (Transmission.Motor. Rear End) truck being diagnostic at Ford in a few days..Cooperate contact has been made multiple times with no help!!!