Ford F-150 loss of power problems

Filed Nov 6, 2026 · Transmission · TX

"| own a 2022 Ford F-150 with approximately 69500 miles and am reporting recurring problems with the 10-speed 10R80 automatic transmission. The transmission has experienced .Hard downshifts into 3rd gear rpm flaring upshifts from 4th and 5th gear. These incidents have occurred when timing to a stop and during acceleration . This issue happens more often than not and I feel like at any moment the transmission could fail when it downshifts hard . The problem has occurred starting around 55000 miles , and the vehicle has Taken to my local ford dealer where it had the CDF drum replaced various clutch plates , as well as a driveshaft that was damage due to the hard shifts . Basically an overhaul at 59000 miles . Here I am today at 69000 miles and the hard downshift are happening again with occasional flared shifts . I am concerned that the transmission may unexpectedly change gears, lose power, or behave unpredictably while driving, creating a potential safety hazard for the driver, passengers and others on the road. I am asking the federal safety agency to document this complaint and investigate whether these recurring 10R80 transmission problems, including possible CDF clutch drum or sleeve issues, represent a safety defect affecting Ford F-150 trucks."

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Transmission · FL

It will lose all power sometimes during 1-2 or 1-3 shift and not complete the shift causing you to be powerless in front of oncoming traffic while turning left on green across traffic. Then eventually slams into gear violently. This last time was not the first but two of my kids were in the truck this time. I have not had it to the dealer yet but after much research online this is a known problem and I have a pretty good idea of what they’re going to tell me. No check engine light.

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 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 28, 2026 · Engine, Transmission · UT

I am filing a safety complaint regarding a known manufacturing defect in the Variable Cam Timing (VCT) system of my 2019 Ford F-150 equipped with the 2nd Generation 3.5L EcoBoost engine. The vehicle currently has approximately 80,000 miles. The vehicle is experiencing severe cam phaser degradation due to failing internal locking pins, a widespread issue previously acknowledged by Ford under Customer Satisfaction Program 21N03. This mechanical failure causes a violent rattling noise upon cold starts, indicating a lack of oil pressure retention. More critically, as the component degradation worsens, it causes significant engine lag, severe hesitation during acceleration, and intermittent stalling. This presents a severe safety hazard, as the vehicle has experienced sudden power loss and hesitation while attempting to merge into high-speed highway traffic and execute turns, creating an immediate risk of a collision. Despite this being a well-documented factory defect in the 2017–2019 model years, Ford corporate has declined out-of-warranty or goodwill assistance to resolve the issue. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate this systemic powertrain defect, as the unpredictable loss of propulsion and stalling poses a direct threat to driver and passenger safety.

Filed Oct 26, 2026 · Electrical, Engine · TX

My 2016 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 has experienced repeated failures involving the transmission gear-position system and inability to start. During the most recent incident, I was stopped at a traffic light when a wrench warning illuminated on the dashboard and all transmission gear-position indicators disappeared. The vehicle remained operational but exhibited significantly reduced performance when accelerating. Concerned about the malfunction, I turned off the ignition to attempt a restart. The vehicle would not restart, leaving me stranded. This failure created a serious safety concern because the vehicle could have become disabled in active traffic. Previously, the vehicle experienced a similar no-start condition. An independent repair facility replaced the starter, negative battery cable, and shift lever. Although the vehicle initially operated normally, the problem returned. The repair facility subsequently reproduced the failure and retrieved diagnostic trouble codes consistent with Ford's transmission-related safety recall. The underlying defect remains unresolved. The vehicle is currently undrivable and located at an authorized Ford dealership, where it is available for inspection. Ford customer service informed me that the recall remedy has been paused because the existing fix is ineffective. The dealership cannot perform its own diagnostic evaluation until December. Despite the vehicle being undrivable due to a suspected recall-related defect, both Ford corporate customer service and the dealership have declined to provide a loaner vehicle, rental assistance, or an expedited diagnostic evaluation. I am concerned about the risk of unexpected transmission behavior, loss of power, and vehicle immobilization in traffic. I am requesting that the federal safety agency investigate this safety defect and the lack of an available effective recall remedy.

Filed Oct 22, 2026 · Airbags, Brakes · NC

Driving on highway lost power to gas pedal truck dash flashed and turned off. Bunch of lights and a gear turned on. I drove to dealership immediately and left the truck there. Was later told I have a 4 serious safety hazard recalls and one that is paused and because of this can’t be fixed and leaves the truck unusable. Leaving me without a vehicle and risk of job loss for the last 3 weeks going on 4 now

Filed Oct 21, 2026 · Transmission · MI

My 2017 Ford F-150 is experiencing serious transmission issues that appear to be related to Safety Recall 26S28. The vehicle is shifting harshly, failing to shift properly, shifting only into 3rd and 5th gears, sometimes failing to engage 6th gear, and occasionally losing all power. A generic wrench warning appears on the dash with the message “See Service Manual.” A code reader also displays diagnostic trouble code P0722. I took my vehicle to Great Lakes Ford of Muskegon, where the dealership diagnosed the issue and confirmed that the lead frame needs to be replaced. The lead frame is the component addressed by this recall. However, the dealership stated that because the vehicle was not displaying a specific required code, they could not perform the repair under the recall. My vehicle is currently not drivable and is clearly exhibiting serious symptoms consistent with the issue addressed by the recall. Despite this, I have been told that I must pay approximately $1,500 out of pocket to repair a component that I believe should be covered under Ford’s recall. This issue presents a significant safety hazard. When the problem first occurred, I was making a left turn when my truck suddenly lost all power. I was nearly struck by oncoming traffic because I could not accelerate to complete the turn safely. Given the unpredictable shifting, loss of power, and other transmission issues described above, I do not believe this vehicle is safe to operate. My truck is currently at the dealership, and I am being asked to pay for a repair that appears to be directly related to the recall. I am requesting that the federal safety agency review this situation and determine whether Ford’s recall criteria are too restrictive if vehicles experiencing the same underlying defect are denied repairs solely because they do not register a specific diagnostic trouble code. I am concerned that this issue poses a serious safety risk to myself, other drivers, and affected vehicles should receive the necessary repairs

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 21, 2026 · Transmission · NJ

while driving on the highway, my 2020 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 transmission experienced a sudden and catastrophic loss of power. The transmission failed to shift slipped gears, and left the vehicle completely neutralized in traffic. This sudden loss of propulsion created an extremely hazardous situation on the road, nearly causing a severe collision before I could safely pull over.