general problems of the 2017 Ford F-150 - part 1

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted, and the power shift indicator area began flashing. The contact stated that due to the failure, the rear wheels unexpectedly locked up. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not yet available and advised the contact to park the vehicle until the remedy became available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Months ago, experienced loss of power, deacceleration and a grinding noise as it downshifted by itself. I ran an odb-ii on it and got 4 codes. Had it towed to dealership and was told it was the manifold arm and paid over $4,200 to replace it. Now, it'd happening again- with the same 4 codes and according to Ford whom I just talked to, states that this is the powertrain molded lead frame issue. It is a known issue(recall 26s28/26v237) and that is has no remedy. The current value is over $13,000 but it's been sitting at the dealership where I had to have it towed. With no end in sight. What are we supposed to do with a non-operative vehicle? how can Ford just say, "sorry- there's nothing we can do. " and the issue have been know for years. Where is the proof they are actively searching for a remedy??.

My 2017 Ford f150 has been downshifting unexpectedly now for weeks. There have been a few times when I literally lost control of my truck. I am afraid to drive on highway. I use my truck for work and everything else. The local Ford dealership here astro Ford in d'iberville, ms told me yesterday they will not repair my truck based on guidance from Ford. . . They recieved just a few days ago. . . . Saying the recall repair is inadequate and another remedy is being worked on. I cannot drive my truck to go to work to make money to pay bills. Based on what I have read they will also refuse to give me a car loaner of some kind for the time being. What xxx am I supposed to do now??????.

My vehicle is experiencing the exact severe safety risk detailed in NHTSA recall 26v237 (Ford campaign 26s28) - dropping gears and risking a crash. The dealer technician confirmed the lead frame has physically failed but is denying the remedy due to a technicality over ancillary speed sensor codes embedded in that very part molded lead frame.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from 6th gear to 2nd gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the torque converter was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the recall repair appointment could not be scheduled because the manufacturer had placed a hold on the recall on September 28, 2026. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Sudden downshifts too 1st gear and 3rd gear from highway speeds. Also goes into limp mode. The codes needed to replace the molded lead frame are present, was at the dealer yesterday and Ford will not let them make the needed repairs under warranty. Ford said I must wait an undetermined amount of time for them too try and find a fix for this before anything else can be done. Besides this being the only vehicle I have at the time too drive, it is totally unsafe to drive. Ford needs to come up with a fix now or replace the molded lead frame now so repairs will be complete and I will have a safe vehicle to drive. This problem is happening almost everytime I drive. It started on 9/26/26 and continues today.

Driving on interstate when my truck suddenly flashed a wrench light and downshifted to 5th gear. Truck went into limp mode limiting my gears to 3rd through 5th gear. Had vehicle towed to Ford dealership. They wanted $399 just to do a diagnostic and scan for codes. My truck was showing code p0720 (output shaft speed sensor) at my house before being towed. This output shaft speed sensor is integrated into the internal molded lead frame, which is the part that was recalled for replacement on safety recall notice 26s28/NHTSA recall 26v237. However, Ford will not cover this under the lead frame recall. My guess would be because they know it’s a loophole and they can still make money off of repairs for the same part.

My 2017 Ford F-150 is experiencing serious transmission issues that appear to be related to safety recall 26s28. The vehicle is shifting harshly, failing to shift properly, shifting only into 3rd and 5th gears, sometimes failing to engage 6th gear, and occasionally losing all power. A generic wrench warning appears on the dash with the message “see service manual. ” a code reader also displays diagnostic trouble code p0722. I took my vehicle to great lakes Ford of muskegon, where the dealership diagnosed the issue and confirmed that the lead frame needs to be replaced. The lead frame is the component addressed by this recall. However, the dealership stated that because the vehicle was not displaying a specific required code, they could not perform the repair under the recall. My vehicle is currently not drivable and is clearly exhibiting serious symptoms consistent with the issue addressed by the recall. Despite this, I have been told that I must pay approximately $1,500 out of pocket to repair a component that I believe should be covered under Ford’s recall. This issue presents a significant safety hazard. When the problem first occurred, I was making a left turn when my truck suddenly lost all power. I was nearly struck by oncoming traffic because I could not accelerate to complete the turn safely. Given the unpredictable shifting, loss of power, and other transmission issues described above, I do not believe this vehicle is safe to operate. My truck is currently at the dealership, and I am being asked to pay for a repair that appears to be directly related to the recall. I am requesting that NHTSA review this situation and determine whether Ford’s recall criteria are too restrictive if vehicles experiencing the same underlying defect are denied repairs solely because they do not register a specific diagnostic trouble code. I am concerned that this issue poses a serious safety risk to myself, other drivers, and affected vehicles should receive the necessary repairs.

Transmission shutters while shifting gears, makes me worry about possibly crashing.

My 2017 Ford F-150 v8 with the 6-speed automatic transmission has been experiencing a serious and recurring transmission malfunction. The truck has consistently, almost on a daily basis, gone into limp mode and become stuck in 5th gear. It also frequently fails to downshift to 1st gear when coming to a stop. Instead, it remains in 3rd gear, requiring the truck to pull away from a complete stop in 3rd gear. The dealership did perform the software update on 08/20/2026 ,yet the issues remain the same. The vehicle has set diagnostic trouble code p0722 for the transmission output speed sensor. I have been informed that the output speed sensor is molded into the transmission lead frame and cannot be replaced separately, requiring replacement of the lead frame. Today, the transmission malfunction created an immediate and potentially life-threatening safety situation. As I pulled out of my driveway, the truck remained in 1st gear and would not properly progress through the gears. It then abruptly jumped into 2nd gear and caused the vehicle to stall/lose forward progress while I was entering the roadway. Oncoming traffic was nearly upon me and I was almost struck. The vehicle eventually engaged the proper gear and continued moving, but by that time I was in a dangerous, life-threatening situation. This is not an isolated incident or an occasional inconvenience. The transmission has been repeatedly malfunctioning, including going into limp mode in 5th gear and failing to downshift appropriately when stopping. The vehicle's inability to properly select and engage the appropriate gear creates a serious risk when pulling into traffic, stopping, accelerating, or attempting to avoid another vehicle. Ford has a customer satisfaction program related to the transmission lead frame/output speed sensor issue. However, I was told that my vehicle is not covered because p0722 is not one of the diagnostic codes included for coverage.

The vehicle has a ten speed transmission. It started with the transmission making minor down shifts from 3 to 1 and then 7 to 1. Without any engine warning light. It has subsequently started a severe shift from 3 to 1 and 7 to 1 and the engine light has now come on. This creates a dangerous situation when it down shifts from 7-1 when your speed is 45 mph of above. I contacted a dealership regarding a repair but was told there is no recall and it would cost $215 to diagnose and from $4,500 - $8,000 for the repair. It is a known issue to the Ford dealers but without a recall they are gouging the consumers who is at risk of accident.

My vehicle's transmission changed gears suddenly and unexpectedly causing a slight difficulty to control. Following the sudden gear change, some lights on the dashboard began flickering erratically. I have video of the dashboard after the gear change. For this incident, I was driving about 25 mph. I experienced similar behavior before and at highway speeds. Since then, the vehicle was serviced by Ford for a safety recall notice 26s28/NHTSA recall 26v237. The service performed under the recall did not fix the problem. The local Ford dealer told me they would charge me to have the problem investigated, so I have not brought the vehicle in to them.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train); however, the failure occurred after the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission started slipping. The dealer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that a diagnostic test was needed to determine the cause of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

In 2025 my 2017 Ford F-150 started randomly downshifting. We took the car to the Ford dealer who could not assess what the problem was exactly (rowe Ford in westbrook, maine). They suggested a new transmission to be safe and clearly indicated that this was not a safe truck to drive at the time. We took the truck to another Ford dealer to try to get an actual determination of what was wrong (casco bay Ford, maine). They also advised that no codes were being given but that the truck was clearly downshifting and not safe. With no real alternatives or clear problem, we paid $8,000+ for a new transmission. Then, months later we get the recall notice: (campaign 26s28 / NHTSA recall 26v237) - Ford F-150's were downshifting. . . We had Ford do the software update as this is now a new transmission, but when we asked about the recall and if there was anything we could do about the $8,000 we just paid lower and upper management (we talked to both) advised that because they could not definitively put a label to the problem before we fixed the transmission that they could not attribute the downshifting to the same problem and so will not help or otherwise reimburse us for the cost of having to fix the problem that was recalled later. No remedy was offered by Ford.

On xxx, my [xxx] son was driving this 2017 Ford F-150 when the transmission suddenly downshifted while traveling on the road. The downshift was severe enough that the rear tires lost traction and the vehicle fishtailed, nearly resulting in an accident. The vehicle was taken to an authorized Ford dealer on 8/18/2026. We reported the sudden downshift, but the dealer was unable to duplicate the condition. The dealer performed Ford recall 26s28/NHTSA 26v-237 and campaign 19g01, and the vehicle was returned on xxx. On xxx, only two days after the recall repair, the engine unexpectedly shut off while the vehicle was being driven. It restarted afterward. On xxx, the engine again unexpectedly stalled while the vehicle was moving. When the engine stopped, power-steering assist was lost and the driver had to coast the vehicle safely to the side of the road. The engine restarted immediately. When attempting to drive away, the transmission appeared to be starting in approximately third gear rather than first gear. After the vehicle was moving, the transmission eventually began operating normally again. Ford customer relationship center was notified on xxx and formally documented these incidents. The vehicle is available for inspection. I am concerned because the original sudden downshift closely resembles the safety defect addressed by recall 26v-237/26s28, and serious intermittent stalling and abnormal transmission operation have continued after the recall remedy was performed. I am requesting that NHTSA document and evaluate these post-recall safety symptoms and whether the recall remedy adequately addresses the underlying defect. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after receiving notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train), the dealer was contacted, and a mechanic was sent to the residence to perform a software update on the vehicle. After the software update was performed, the vehicle experienced hard shifting, and the gear became stuck in 5th gear and 3rd gear on occasion, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission leadframe was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was 155,062.

I purchased a 2017 Ford F-150 on July 9th. It is covered under safety recall 26s28 (NHTSA campaign 26v23700). On July 25th, the vehicle entered highway limp mode due to an output speed sensor failure (code p0722). A Ford dealership performed the 26s28 software flash but left the failing physical lead frame hardware in the vehicle. On August 15th, the truck reverted to a dangerous limp mode on the highway due to the same unaddressed p0722 hardware failure. Ford corporate is refusing to authorize the physical hardware replacement under the safety recall framework, leaving the vehicle fundamentally unsafe to drive.

My 2017 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10r80 10-speed automatic transmission experiences repeated harsh and unpredictable shifting. The transmission will hesitate or delay during shifts and then engage very hard, sometimes producing a severe bang or jolt through the truck. It also experiences abnormal gear hunting and inconsistent shifting behavior. These symptoms can occur during normal driving and create a safety concern because the transmission does not always respond predictably to driver input. Ford has issued technical service bulletins addressing harsh engagement, delayed engagement, harsh shifting, and delayed shifting on 2017-2020 F-150 vehicles equipped with the 10r80 transmission. My vehicle is experiencing these same types of symptoms. I am reporting this because I believe the 10r80 transmission in affected 2017 F-150 vehicles should be investigated for a potential safety defect.

I scheduled an appointment for a recall on my truck. The appt was set for Monday. The dealership in pensacola, FL picked up my vehicle and claims they do not have the ability to service the recall. However, prior to scheduling the appt, the truck was driven from seguin, TX to pensacola without any issues because we have a family emergency with my father in the hospital. Upon arriving in pensacola, the issue that has the recall started so I immediately set the appt. The dealership has had my truck for 3 days and plans on holding it for an unknown amount of time as they do not know how to service the recall. The recall service would fix the issue my truck is experiencing, and I know the remedy does not take multiple days to perform. I need my truck back, but the dealership does not understand that I need to go back to texas with my truck functioning properly. So, I just wanted to make a complaint about the dealership in pensacola, FL having little to no knowledge about to perform the recall remedy and attempting to perform multiple services that will cost me money I do not have because I was not prepared to pay when the recall service should be free. Highly disappointed with them and the fact that I have no way to go back to texas with my truck.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle had not experienced a failure associated with NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train); however, the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be inspected and serviced under the recall repair to keep the vehicle up to date. The contact stated that after the recall repair was performed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, and the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer due to failure, and it was diagnosed with transmission failure and that there was oil leaking through the transmission. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to be serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train); the vehicle started making a loud clunking sound while shifting from reverse or drive. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,782.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, there was an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle, and the vehicle failed to move as intended while shifting gears. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle suddenly unintendedly accelerated while shifted into drive(d). The vehicle was restarted as a temporary fix, and the vehicle was parked in a nearby parking lot. The local dealer was contacted, and an authorized Ford mechanic arrived on scene to take the vehicle back to the local dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure; however, the manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 181,000.

The torque converter has malfunctioned and the vehicle is currently at the dealership for repairs. The truck experiences significant vibration and shuddering at speeds above 45 mph. There is an existing recall for this exact issue; however, our VIN is not included in the affected vehicle population. With only 60,000 to 70,000 miles on the truck and less than 10 years of service, a major component such as the torque converter should not require replacement, especially on a vehicle that has been properly maintained throughout its life.

While driving at highway speeds, with my family in the truck, the 10-speed automatic transmission suddenly and violently executed an uncommanded, unrequested downshift from 9th gear down to 2nd gear. This caused severe, abrupt vehicle deceleration and immediate safety hazard on a public roadway. I was fortunate that no other cars were near me and I was not turning at the time, otherwise it could have been catastrophic. No warning lights or fault codes appeared on the dashboard prior to or during the event. I immediately brought it to a reputable transmission shop which test drove it and stated that the cdf drum bushing had likley shifted as it is a well known problem with this model and year and that it was dangerous to drive without replacing.

The transmission started skipping 4th gear a couple days later started randomly changing gears from 1st through 10th, and neutral while driving after reaching speed limits. While making a left hand turn it went into neutral and was almost hit broadside by an 18 wheeler with my grandson in the truck. There is a TSB and 3 class action lawsuits on this issue. My vehicle is a 2017 f150 with 50,365 miles which is extremely low miles for its age. I asked for goodwill assistance but was told no by the dealership and customer support. I called executive affairs twice and have yet received a call. I written a letter to Ford consumer affairs about my situation with contact information but have not received a response. A vehicle with this mileage should not be having a major issue regardless of its age. This is a life threatening safety issue that needs immediate attention. My vehicle is currently at the dealership having this 8600 dollar repair. Ford should be waving this charge or at least financial assistance with it but all I get is being told no or ignored.

Hello. I recently went in for Fords recall regarding 2015-2017 6r80 transmissions and their limp mode and sudden downshift issues. I got the recall done July 31st (if memory serves) but the fix did not work. I came back in September 3rd to complain and ask them to diagnose and asked if they would fix it this time under the same recall. After 3 hours of waiting they said that my code “p0722-00” does not qualify for lead frame replacement nor did they attempt another fix. I believe this is entirely unprofessional and borderline dangerous. Not everyone can afford a 1200$ repair, especially not for something that should’ve been fixed under the recall. I’ve heard of other potential reports just like this one and wanted to make our voices known. This took place at the Ford dealership in eden nc. (tri city Ford) but there is one major thing I’d like to add. The staff was extremely professional and welcoming and explained everything thoroughly, just simply nothing they could do at this level. I do not want anyone to be fired or anything like that. I simply want my truck to be safe to drive again, since they claim it can suddenly downshift and break the wheels lose. It is my only car.

I am reporting a vehicle safety failure and dealership diagnostic non-compliance regarding safety recall 26s28 (NHTSA campaign 26v237000) on my 2017 Ford F-150. While accelerating, the vehicle suddenly lost its transmission output shaft speed sensor signal, dropping the truck into a dangerous, low-power fail-safe "limp mode" that locked the transmission into 3rd/5th gear. An advanced diagnostic scan prior to dealership service confirmed stored trouble codes p0722 (output shaft speed sensor) and p061a. I brought the vehicle to a certified Ford dealership for the safety recall remedy. The dealership applied a software update and dismissed my hardware failure complaint, stating no active codes were present. Because this is an intermittent electronic defect, it rarely throws a permanent dashboard light at idle in a service bay. The dealership appears to have only run a basic surface-level scan, failing to check the deeper continuous memory diagnostic trouble codes (cmdtcs) or permanent code menus where intermittent transmission safety faults are archived. The dealership's failure to deeply investigate verified safety defect codes before clearing computer memory leaves consumers exposed to recurring power loss on active roadways. I am seeking a mandated dealer rescan of the deep-set modules or a formal tracking document of this failure to protect my warranty coverage when the hardware fails again.

While driving the trucks transmission gets stuck on a gear and then eventually shifts making the car jerk so hard that it cause some serious head banging. Scared to drive from horror stories of truck down shifting while on the highway. 10r80 problems.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while accelerating at 70 mph, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of motive power followed by transmission gear hunting and hesitation, causing the transmission to improperly downshift. Additionally, the wrench warning light illuminated. The contact associated the failure with a recall notification received for NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train). The dealer was contacted; however, the parts to complete the recall repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the failure by phone. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The 10-speed transmission exhibits severe and dangerous shifting behaviors. It frequently shudders and jerks extremely hard when shifting between gears. Most critically, the transmission fails to properly engage into gear. While driving, I came to a complete stop at a red light in active traffic. When the light turned green and I attempted to accelerate, the transmission would not engage into gear, leaving the vehicle completely immobilized and just sitting there in the middle of traffic. Because the truck failed to take off and move forward, it created an immediate road hazard and almost caused me to be severely rear-ended by the traffic behind me. This transmission hesitation and failure to engage poses an immediate and severe safety risk of a high-speed collision.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted and the powertrain warning light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the recall repair was performed; however, after leaving the dealer, the powertrain warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the gps became inoperable with the "navigation fault" message displayed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 162,000.

The vehicle experienced intermittent transmission-related drivability issues before the recall remedy was available. The vehicle had delayed/hard shifting, an intermittent wrench warning light, and a reduced power/limp mode condition where the transmission would not shift normally. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized Ford dealer on multiple occasions, including diagnostic visits on 10/09/2023, 05/12/2025, and 02/09/2026. Ford later issued recall 26s28 involving the powertrain control module/transmission control system, and the recall remedy was performed. After the recall repair was completed, the original drivability concern continued, including sluggish shifting and delayed engagement between gears. As a second attempted repair related to the wrench warning light and transmission concern, the dealer identified the possibility of a faulty transmission lead frame and reviewed replacement under the applicable coverage. However, the dealer refused to replace the lead frame because the related fault code was not currently present during their inspection. The intermittent nature of the failure causes the code to clear after the vehicle is restarted, making it difficult to capture during a dealer visit. I provided photographic proof showing the wrench warning light was present after picking up the vehicle on the same day the recall repair was supposedly completed. Despite this evidence and the continued symptoms, the lead frame replacement was not performed. The vehicle has not been involved in a crash, but the intermittent loss of normal transmission operation creates a safety concern, especially during acceleration, merging, or uphill driving. The issue has been reported to Ford and inspected by a Ford dealer. Repair documentation, photos, and service records are available.

Vehicle is affected by the sudden transmission downshift recall (recall 24v-473). The manufacturer states that the remedy is not yet available. The dealership refuses to provide a safe loaner vehicle, forcing me to drive a truck with a known, catastrophic risk of a highway wheel-lockup.

Failing transmission lead frame on a 2017 F-150 with a 6-speed transmission causing sudden, violent downshifts into low gears at highway speeds, risking severe rear-end crashes. On xxx, an authorized Ford dealership retrieved diagnostic trouble codes p0720 and p0722, confirming hardware component failure. The official dealership repair order explicitly states the transmission lead frame requires removal and replacement. This specific hardware failure is explicitly covered under Ford recall 26s28 / NHTSA campaign 26v237. Page 4 of the official part 573 safety recall report mandates that if a vehicle exhibits these specific codes prior to receiving the software update, dealers must replace the lead frame at no charge. The manufacturer and dealership are refusing to perform this mandatory safety remedy, citing 'advanced notice' status, leaving a verified unsafe vehicle on the road. Video evidence of hydraulic lock link: [xxx] video evidence of hydraulic lock link 2: [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Ford f150 10 speed transmission failure, third replacement of defective oil pan, and replacement defective rear main seal. Transmission was taken for service/repair while still under warranty. Local dealer advised problem not found. Hard shifts and skipped shifts persisted until recently I had to pay for tranny rebuild and third replacement of defective oil pan. Ford should have to reimburse me for these repairs. It is a known fact that Ford knew about this problem for years and has had thousands of complaints.