Three problems related to transmission sensor have been reported for the 2013 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2013 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2013 F-150.
Automatic transmission problem. Twice while traveling on the highway in 6th gear at greater than 65 mph the vehicle shifted from 6th to 4th gear for no apparent reason which caused the tires to squeal and the entire vehicle jerk and slow significantly. No warning or error or warning lights were illuminated. Five other times while traveling at about 15 mph the automatic transmission controls attempted to shift from 2nd gear to 5th gear which significantly bogged the vehicle down and almost stalled. Ford error code p0722, obd-ii trouble code associated with the transmission output speed sensor came in. The vehicle was serviced and it was determined the molded lead frame connector was defective and needed replaced.
Vehicle will abruptly downshift to 1st gear at highway speeds of 65 mph causing rear tires to lock up and skid. Dtc codes p0720 and p0722 indicate faulty transmission sensor. Extremely unsafe!.
Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Ford f150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the transmission down shifted into second gear and vehicle abruptly decelerated. The failure was experience several times. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer. The dealer performed a diagnostic that located a failure code a the transmission load sensor. The transmission load sensor was replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN information was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000. Li.