Antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Wheel Speed Sensor problems of the 2012 Ford F-150

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 70 mph, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to first gear. The wrench symbol was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic retrieved dtc code: p0500. The mechanic related the failure to a wheel speed sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 161,000. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to first gear and the vehicle slowed to 20 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the wheel speed sensor had malfunctioned. The contact stated that there was a customer satisfaction program and an extended warranty coverage for the failure; however, the VIN was not included. Additionally, the vehicle had exceeded the mileage limitation. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,960.