Ford F-150 jerking problems

Filed Nov 4, 2026 · Transmission · WA

I am experiencing the following issues: - Hard shifting and a noticeable thud when coming to a stop - Jerking and bumping that causes vibrations inside the cabin - Hard shifting when shifting into reverse or park

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Transmission · OR

I am reporting a safety-related transmission problem I experienced with my 2020 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 automatic transmission. While driving normally, the transmission suddenly lost power engine revved up and started to buck . This occurred while I was going down the coastal range pass while towing my boat, creating a potentially dangerous situation because the truck did not respond as expected when I needed predictable acceleration or propulsion. I believe this incident may be related to the known 10R80 CDF clutch-cylinder/sleeve problem. Ford technical information identifies axial movement of the CDF sleeve that can cause hydraulic-circuit leaks and harsh or delayed engagement and shifting. This condition can result in slipping, RPM flares, delayed engagement, unexpected gear changes, harsh downshifts, lurching, or loss of propulsion. This is a safety concern, not merely a transmission quality or reliability issue. Unexpected loss of propulsion or unpredictable shifting while merging, accelerating into traffic, crossing an intersection, turning, or traveling at highway speed can create a collision hazard. Because I personally experienced this unexpected transmission event, I request that the federal safety agency investigate the 10R80 CDF clutch-cylinder/sleeve condition in Ford F-150s. Please review Ford warranty claims, dealer repair records, transmission replacements, consumer complaints, and field-failure data to determine whether this is a safety defect requiring a recall. I believe owners should not have to wait for a potentially dangerous transmission failure before this known condition is addressed. Thank you for your consideration.

Filed Oct 31, 2026 · Transmission · NY

9/28/2026 - Driving at approximately 35 mph and the truck jerked hard forward while moving. Weather was sunny and clear and dry. 10/1/2026 - Driving at approximately 45 mph and the truck jerked hard forward while moving. Weather was sunny and clear and dry. 10/13/2026 - I put the shifter in R and backed up. When I went to put it back in D the gear did not engage into D even though the column showed the truck in drive. Note: I was also no longer in R since it wouldn't move backwards either. I kept pressing the accelerator to DRIVE forward and nothing happened for about 10 seconds and then the truck violently jerked forward causing whiplash to myself and my front seat passenger. The weather was clear and dry.

Filed Oct 30, 2026 · Transmission · TX

A sudden transmission slip or hard shift into 8th gear every time. feels like someone is hitting the brakes just slightly when driving 40-50mph transitioning from 7th to 8th. sudden jerk when shifting into 4th more irregular but once a day at least.

Filed Oct 29, 2026 · Transmission · CA

The transmission has been replaced once covered under Fords extended warranty at 90,700 miles by the previous owner in 2022. Today the transmission has 82,000 miles on it and requires to be replace again. This 10r80 Transmission has a known issue of in early models from 2017-2020. I was stopped at a stopped at a 3-way stop, and began to pull out into the intersection to make a right. Half way through the turn the truck would not go into 2nd gear and felt like as if it was in neutral and I lost power for about 6-8 seconds. During this period, another truck coming from the left, stopped at a stop sign as well, honked impatiently and then decided to go, driving in front of me. Just then my truck slipped into gear and lurched forward almost colliding with the other truck. On top of that there was a bystander waiting to cross the street, on the other side of the crossing truck, who would have sustained serious injuries if I could have not been able to stop by truck in time. Later when it would not slip into gear a wrench light came on and the transmission was stuck in 6th gear even at a stop. This light only went away once the tuck was turned off then on and the truck shifted from 1st to 3rd gear under a heavier acceleration. I took it to the dealership the next day, and they confirmed the issue and quoted ~$9,900 to rebuild the transmission. Again, this had been done previously. The service advisor mentioned they have a lot of these transmission issues with the 10r80. I noticed a gear slip over the last few weeks and found out about this "known" but neglected issue by Ford, and they have only offered resetting the Adaptive Shift Strategy in the past.

Filed Oct 27, 2026 · CA

Transmission. Down shifting and jerking. Paid out of pocket to have transmission replaced. Had to bring back to ford within 60 days for continued issues with transmission. Truck has 80,000 miles on it.

Filed Oct 23, 2026 · Acceleration · TN

On XXX at approximately 6:50 AM, I was backing out of my driveway. After entering the roadway, I came to a complete stop and shifted from Reverse to Drive while in Normal drive mode. Immediately upon shifting into Drive, the vehicle lurched forward and rapidly accelerated without any accelerator pedal input. My foot was not on the accelerator. The vehicle accelerated to approximately 15-16 MPH and continued moving under power. I had to quickly steer to avoid striking my brick mailbox. The vehicle continued moving until I applied the brakes and brought it to a complete stop. After stopping, the engine RPM returned to normal and the vehicle then operated normally. No warning lights or messages were displayed. This event created a significant safety hazard and nearly resulted in a collision. In addition, the vehicle has experienced intermittent transmission and driveline issues since it was new. Symptoms include harsh upshifts and downshifts, gear hunting, shuddering, driveline clunks, RPM fluctuations under steady throttle, and jerking during acceleration and deceleration. Some downshifts have been severe enough to make the vehicle lurch as if lightly rear-ended. Other events have felt similar to placing a vehicle in Park while still moving. I have experienced abrupt downshifts while slowing from approximately 40 MPH, rapid multiple-gear downshifts accompanied by shuddering, harsh shifts while coming to a stop at low speeds, and repeated gear hunting in traffic. The symptoms occur intermittently, often at low speeds, during the first few miles of driving, and sometimes while traveling uphill. I have returned the vehicle to Ford of [XXX] three times for these concerns. The dealership has been unable to duplicate the condition and no repairs have been performed. I am concerned that the unintended acceleration event and longstanding transmission/driveline abnormalities may be related to an underlying powertrain, transmission, or electronic control defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Transmission · AR

So, the transmission is slipping and causing the truck to lose power and jerk and not shift properly. I have had it looked at found out that the same transmission that was on a recall for other trucks is the same that is in mine, yet NO recall has been made. I have had no warning signs or any warning before it started shifting different.

Filed Oct 17, 2026 · TX

In July of 2024 I took my truck into Cleburne Ford in Cleburne, Texas for transmission issues. The vehicle registered 39, 581 miles at that time. My complaint was mainly clunky issue regarding shifting when down and upshifting. The dealer test drove and advised completing transmission rebuild IAW with TSB 24-2176. The truck stayed at the dealership for approximately one month closing out the work order on 8/6/2024. I drove the truck for approximately two years until experiencing a serious issue that was extremely dangerous. On a road trip to to El Paso from Glen Rose with the cruise control set travel at approximately 80 miles per hour, which is the legal limit on that stretch of road. The vehicle started lunging, lurching, and hunting! it was extremely unnerving and could have caused a lesser driver to lose control of the truck, because at that speed it only takes one small issue to happen and a grave accident could have occurred. The service engine soon indicator light then came on the dash. The cruise control was deactivated and we were near a rest stop where we stopped. When I turned the truck back on the service engine soon indicator light was off. For some reason I thought maybe it has something to do with the cruise control, so I did not turn it on again for the remainder of the trip there and back. The truck seemed to be ok, but I wanted to take it in again to have it checked. I took it to Triple Crown in Stephenville Texas, because I felt upset to think I might have experienced another transmission issue just two years ago. They system identified code P 07F7 and determined TSB 26-2226 was required. They commenced to do another rebuild replaced everything again. They did not find evidence of the CDF or trash can being bad. They said its also important to replace the pump and valve body to mitigate the possibility or reoccurrence. Ford paid approximately $1,800, because of a request from the dealership and I paid approximately $2,200 out of my pocket.

Filed Oct 12, 2026 · Transmission · MS

I own a 2022 Ford F-150 FX4 with the 5.0L engine and 10R80 automatic transmission. The vehicle experiences repeated severe and unexpected transmission malfunctions, including extremely harsh upshifts and downshifts between multiple gears. The most serious safety concern occurs when the transmission unexpectedly locks or abruptly engages a lower gear while the vehicle is in motion. During these events, the rear drive wheels can momentarily lock or skid, causing loss of traction and affecting vehicle control. This condition has occurred while slowing for intersections, making turns, and during normal driving conditions. On multiple occasions, the transmission's sudden downshift or lockup was severe enough that the rear tires chirped, skidded, or lost traction while the vehicle was moving. This created an immediate concern for loss of control and increased crash risk. The transmission frequently slams into lower gears when decelerating and approaching stop signs or traffic lights. The condition is unpredictable and creates a significant safety hazard because it can cause the vehicle to lurch, skid, or lose stability in traffic. The vehicle has been inspected and repaired previously by a Ford dealership; however, the condition persists. I am concerned this defect could lead to a crash, especially on wet roads, during turns, or in situations requiring controlled braking and steering. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate this issue and determine whether similar complaints involving the Ford 10R80 transmission indicate a broader safety-related defect.