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I have a 2016 F150 built in Kansas City that has the lead frame transmission issue noted in the attached PDF. I am being told that my truck does not qualify for the warranty coverage. Would like to understand why when this is a known is with these transmissions and my truck meets the requirements less than 10 years old and under 150,000 miles. VIN: 1FTFW1EF3GKF01409 MILEAGE: 95,500 Please explain why my truck does not qualify? Thanks, -Tom Chesky
On [XXX] while driving at Interstate speed of 70 MPH. Truck down shifted from 6th to 5th gear momentarily locking break brakes. Cross traffic light warning, blind spot warning, check engine light all illuminated at moment of downshift. The gear indicator light was no longer visible. The transmission position Drive, Neutral, Reverse etc. was no longer illuminated. Additionally, the climate controls loss lighting. The down shift was so violent, traffic had to swerve into the median to avoid rear end collision. After pulling to the shoulder, I turned the truck off. With the truck in the off position, I depressed the brake to efforts to restart the truck; however, the brake pedal was solid, and truck could not be restarted. You could only place truck into accessory mode. I disconnected the battery and waited 5 min and reconnected it. The truck then started and all dash alarms cleared. I cautiously drove home with no issue. On [XXX] I took the truck to Ford dealership Joe Cooper 600 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73114 (405) 475-9000. On the way to the Ford dealership the truck again down shifted unexpectedly. Knowing the truck would not restart I drove the truck in 5th gear at slow speed 25mph and the truck would not down shift lower that 5th. The Dealership was able to catch codes on a scan and told me it would be as early as 4/1 before they could investigate. The stated most of the time the reflash the system. This is unacceptable as a root cause. If the software is a fault and it can randomly become corrupt while drive at a random given date. This issue requires Ford to be held accountable. On 3/30 and I stood in shock when on CBS News a story came out that 2014 trucks are experiencing the same thing. I can prove my truck was in the shop and my story is documented from dealer prior to any news story. I hope my information drives further investigation and that it helps to save an accident or [XXX] a death. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Transmission will down shift to first while driving on highway. Code come up for transmission speed sensor short. Same as in the 2011 to 2013 models. That tab should be extended to later models. It is unsafe and could cause an accident/ death in high speed driving.
The rear seat not lock in seat position its very dangerous in accident. Another problem ist when the transmmission decelerate she past the 3 at 1 speed dirrectly and a knoging in the transmission. Can you expect that please
- Quebec , AZ, USA
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A common transmission failure on these trucks is the lead frame. My truck threw two codes related to the input speed sensor failing which resulted in $2,200 in repairs on a truck with 24,500 miles. This is a common issue that is unresolved and could cause accidents, injury, or death due to truck spontaneously going into limp mode.
The transmission gear selector light will go out and a see owners manual message pops up with a maintenance wrench. Then the truck will not shift gears or even goes into neutral while driving. Very unsafe when driving in traffic.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60-65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact veered to the side of the road. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drive to the residence. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission molded leadframe had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact related the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 92,000.
Galvanic corrosion forming on transfer case because of improper bolts used to connect steel bolts onto an aluminum case corrosion is bad will eventually lead to transfer case failure an safety concern
Transmission display went blank and truck shifted from 6th gear (?) to 1st gear (?) by itself causing the vehicle to suddenly decelerate while on the highway This has been diagnosed to be a faulty lead frame issue
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle abruptly downshifted to first gear while driving at high rates of speed with several unknown warning lights illuminated. Additionally, the contact stated that the lights on the gear shifter used to indicate the gear position had failed to illuminate as designed. The contact also stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate as needed while depressing the accelerator pedal while driving at various speeds. The contact called several dealers for assistance but due to high demand, the vehicle was not diagnosed or inspected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.
While Driving at about 25 MPH Powertrain light (orange wrench) came on indicating an issue with the powertrain. Pulled off road and turned truck off and attempted to turn back on, truck would not turn back on. Disconnected battery and reconnected the battery and vehicle started with a check engine light. attempted to put truck into reverse/drive, vehicle would lunge either forwards or reverse and make loud clunking noise. when radiator fan turned on, power train light would turn on. when powertrain light was on, the indicator for "PRND' would not show which I was in. had vehicle towed to dealership. Dealer ship diagnosed vehicle with Lead Frame failure. The 6R80 transmission is known to have these issues and has had a recall for the 2011-2013 F150's with this transmission. Same transmission, same issues, only one recall.
On 2/18/2019 took the F-150 to Mathews Ford Marion Ohio service to address several issues. First, the tailgate had unexpectedly opened striking a trailer jack and damaging the tailgate. Tailgate opening while driving with cargo could result in cargo falling onto roadway. Damaged tailgate remains on the truck and is available for further inspection. Second, the owner heard rubbing/grinding noises when switching in and out of 4 wheel drive. The service technician could not replicate either issue. On 11/29/2023 took the F-150 to Leroy's Service Center in Delaware Ohio as the dashboard indicated several messages including required oil change (although odometer showed an oil change was not needed for another 3,000 miles compared to oil change sticker on windshield), a large yellow wrench adjacent to required oil change message, a small yellow wrench below required oil change message, and a yellow check engine light. Twice there was sensation of slipping (applying gas but no movement). Once parked in Leroy's lot the truck could not be started. Service technicians suspected LEAD frame failure. Service technician replaced the original LEAD frame with Ford Part numbers 2592734 and aL3z-7g276-d 1x (off replacement part box). I retained malfunctioning part for inspection if desired. Numbers off the malfunctioning part include aL3p-7g276-ak a9-21416-0998 c108p; Ford b556d; 3264 487 321 09 330743; Continental 3a8214160008 a2c53308751. Malfunctioning transmission while driving could cause unexpected vehicle slowing or stoppage. In summary, experienced unexpected tailgate opening, History of transmission issues (unexpected sounds when switching into or out of 4 wheel drive), and failure of the LEAD frame with slipping and inability to start vehicle after it was parked.
Vehicle is experiencing delayed shifting and down-shifting at inappropriate times. Rear wheels will occassionally lock-up causingthe truck to slide sideways. Orange wrench light is on and the check engine light as well. It shows the following codes--P0706-00, P0707-00, P1702-00, AND P1921-00.
The transmission Lead Frame has failed. This is the same problem we had with our 2013 F150 under campaign number 19N01. This is a common problem with the ford transmission that continues to occur. Ford should be made to support this issue since it can lead to severe accidents if the transmission was to lock up or shift to a lower gear abruptly while in motion.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle independently shifted gears. The contact stated that the gears independently shifted from any gear to neutral. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with lead frame failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 136,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 80 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently shifted into an unintended gear and the vehicle jerked. The contact then stated that the service warning light illuminated and then disabled other undisclosed functions on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and produced code: P0705 due to the transmission range sensor circuit malfunctioning. The contact was informed that the transmission range sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
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- Keeanee, IL, USA