Automatic Transmission problems of the 2009 Ford F-150

2009 F-150 w/ @ 15,000 miles has erratic shifting and has a failing "park" gear. Approximately 20% of the time "park" will not engage and allows the vehicle to roll on an incline. No repair has been made at this time.

2009 Ford F-150 with an automatic six speed transmission rolls backwards when stopped on a grade if the gear selector is either in 2 or 3. Was advised by both my Ford dealer and Ford customer service that this was "normal". I have never owned a vehicle with an automatic transmission that rolled backwards like the vehicle was in neutral. Since Ford recommends driving in "3 " when on grade, the potential exists for rolling backwards an causing an accident after stopping. I have an email from Ford's customer service stating that this is "normal". If Ford is not going to fix this issue, they should at least prominently note the problem in their owners manual. I was not involved in an accident, but was shocked when this first happened. I would not have purchased the vehicle if this was a know problem.

My 2009 f 150 rolled backwards down a hill when in park with the engine off and no one inside. I took it to the dealer (under warranty) but they scratched their head and said use the emergency brake. I learned others (google search) had the same thing happen.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford f150. When stopped on a hill the vehicle does not go forward it rolls backwards and then the engine stalls. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer at least seven times and was given a letter stating this was a characteristic of the vehicle. He added that the failure was programmed into the computer so no repairs could be made. The failure mileage was 6,000. The consumer stated 1st gear would become inoperable after stopping and trying to take off. The engine would rev as if the gear were in neutral. Updated 02/11/10.