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2014 F150 w/~55,000 miles- (1) 7/30/19- carrying light load in bed (200 lbs+/-) & 2 people including driver, on major highway during rush hour accelerating up hill, had driven 15 minutes without issues. Vehicle suddenly lost all power and tachometer red lined. Did not notice if any warning lights on as was trying desperately not to be dead due to 18 wheeler right behind me. Just as suddenly resolved after about 10 seconds. (2) 7/6/19- truck in park with emergency brake engaged, facing uphill on boat ramp with lightweight boat trailer in tow & in "tow/haul mode". (no boat, only driver & 200-300 lbs load in bed) disengaged emergency brake & vehicle rolled backward while still in park. Braked. Put in drive & vehicle rolled backward before finally engaging & able to accellerate up ramp. (3) frequently, since truck brand new, hear a "thunk" when shifting from park to drive (on flat surface) & especially loud, every time I shift from park to reverse (also on flat surface) & always doing either if on a hill. Took to dealer when still under warrantee who says this is normal. I live in a very flat area so only discovered that transmission hesitates &/or slips on these occasions, after warrantee expired. Taking it to my trusted mechanic who employs a certified Ford truck master mechanic & has no financial reason to downplay issues.
While driving, an unexpected downshift into first gear causing the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash. This is the exact same issue that Ford issued a recall on for the 2011-2012 F150's. there are many issues I have read about recently with other people and this issue will likely kill someone before anything is done. Imagine driving 75 on the interstate and it shifts into 1st gear out of nowhere. This will cause an accident with the potential of death to one or more people if you cannot control this vehicle.
I am experiencing symptoms like those outlined in the recall affecting 2011-2013 F-150 trucks (among other vehicles) with the 6R80 transmission. It shifts erratically and abruptly, and today, I had it downshift from 6th to 1st on the highway as I was changing lanes. Thankfully the tires didn't lock up. The engine revved freely all the way to redline when this occured, given the history of these documented and reported issues, I'm unsure if the second wave of recalls from earlier this year managed to include all of the affected vehicles.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear without warning. The contact stated that the ignition was cycled off and on and the vehicle operated as intended for approximately 20 miles of driving before the failure recurred. The contact used an odb code reader to perform a diagnostic test on the vehicle, which indicated a P0722-output speed sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Nick mayer Ford (located at 6200 mayfield rd, mayfield heights, oh 44124, (440) 449-1000) was contacted by phone and notified of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000. Piir= Y.
Periodically speedometer starts moving erratically at constant speed. As a result of this the engine starts shifting gears rapidly. This week while driving 60mph on the highway, the engine shifted abruptly from 6th to 1st gear causing a very dangerous situation.
- Mendham, NJ, USA
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I have 45K miles and was driving and the compression fitting on the transmission hose at the radiator sheared off. It sprayed transmission oil all over engine and roadway. There was a motorcycle behind me who luckily didn't go down due to the oil. I had to replace the transmssion line and fluid. I also needed to rent a car since I was out of town.
Transmission down shifts while moving, from 6th gear down to 1st, all gauges go to zero but truck does not power off. Can accelerate but does not pick up speed. Similar symptoms for the 2011-2013 F150 recall out now.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and failed to engage past third gear. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 159,000.
Transmission. Sudden, unexpected downshift into lower gear while driving at highway speeds. While traveling down a mountainous canyon on an interstate highway my vehicle abruptly and unexpectedly shifted into a lower gear. The engine rpms increased dramatically. I put the transmission into neutral and after some seconds cautiously switched the gear shift back into drive. Fortunately, the transmission had returned to the higher gear, and I proceeded to my destination. I'm concerned that Ford's recall affecting 2011-2013 model years for sudden downshift, crash concern may not be broad enough since my 2014 model year appears to have experienced the same issue. This is a safety concern of paramount importance; if I had not been able to return the vehicle to a higher gear I could have experienced numerous hazards on a steep, busy, and winding canyon road at interstate highway speeds.
This vehicle has shut down during operation on several different occasions. The first, was a minor repair. The second, caused over $11,000 in damages, and now it has happened again. Each time it occurs, the loss of power causes a decrease in the ability to steer and all systems shut down. With our children in the vehicle, we have been in fear for their lives as we have had to quickly steer the vehicle out of the lane of traffic and hope that we are able to come to a complete stop.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle downshifted from fifth into first gear intermittently. The vehicle was taken to smail Ford (5110 us-30, greensburg, pa 15601, (724) 900-2107) where it was test driven, but they were unable to replicate and diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired and was unsafe to drive. The contact stated that the vehicle was exhibiting the same failure as listed in NHTSA campaign number: 19V057000 (power train). The VIN was excluded from NHTSA action number: RQ17010 (power train) and the recall based on the year by the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000. Consumer stated it happened one time on 4/3/19. Parts were installed on 2014.
As I was entering an on ramp to the freeway, the vehicle suddenly downshifted from 5th gear to 2nd and the speedometer jumped from around 45 to less than 20 and back up again. After getting on the freeway, the vehicle seemed to have paused, the speedometer again jumped from 65 down and up again.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle decelerated and both rear wheels seized. The steering wheel also seized and became difficult to steer without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normally, but the failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 80 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear and two unknown warning indicators illuminated. The contact continued driving 5 mph off the freeway, then coasted over to the side of the road and powered off the engine. The vehicle was restarted and was able to drive normal. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 136,627.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle suddenly downshifted into first gear. The failure occurred on several occasions. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate properly. The vehicle was taken to corwin Ford (3241 S. glenstone ave, springfield, mo) to be diagnosed, but the failure could not be duplicated. After the contact retrieved the vehicle, the failures continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 70,000. The VIN was invalid.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 55 mph, the transmission downshifted independently and caused the vehicle to shift gears. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 35,520. Consumer had 2 incidents while driving 30mph when I heard and felt the transmission downshifting very rapidly also happened second time when driving 55mph.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving at low speeds, a grinding noise was detected and the vehicle automatically shifted into second gear. The vehicle was taken to allan vigil Ford (6790 mt zion blvd, morrow, ga 30260, (678) 364-3673), but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was referred to another dealer. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle downshifted and shut off without warning. The vehicle was taken to watson quality Ford (6130 N I-55, jackson, ms 39211, (601) 977-4557), but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 108,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was engaged in park, it rolled away on its own. The contact had to get inside the vehicle to depress the brake pedal and engage the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.
The transmission intermittently shifts down to 1st while driving or will shift to 5th while at stop light and will be hard to take off from the light. The very first time I had a wrench come up on the cluster display. It has happened 4 different time since November. When it shifts to first on its own it is while in motion. When shifting to 5th it always at a stop light or stop sign.
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- Bluffton, SC, USA