Table 1 shows one common air brake related problems of the 2011 Ford F-150.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Brake Wheel Speed Sensor problems |
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving on an access road 30 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, and the “maintenance required” warning light was illuminated. The contact immediately stopped the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted and driven to a local independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the output shaft speed sensor was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 157,000.
The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to first gear. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of first gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The mechanic retrieved a fault code for a failure with the output speed sensor. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.