Automatic Transmission Control Module Problems of Ford F-150 - part 1

The automatic transmission has experienced repeated unexpected downshifts and other abnormal gear-selection behavior. Before the recall repair, the vehicle experienced multiple unexpected downshifts, including a shift from 4th to 2nd gear. Safety recall 26s28 was performed on July 20, 2026, consisting of a pcm software update. The problem continued after the recall repair. Approximately one week later, while operating in 3rd gear, the transmission momentarily shifted into 1st gear and then returned to 4th. On August 31, while operating in 5th gear, it again momentarily shifted directly into 1st and then returned to 4th. The vehicle was returned to an authorized Ford dealer in September for evaluation. The dealer road-tested the vehicle three times and scanned the pcm but could not duplicate the condition and found no diagnostic trouble codes. The dealer contacted Ford regarding the condition, but no additional repair was authorized because no qualifying codes were present. The problem has continued. I have manually limited the selectable transmission range to 4th gear in an effort to reduce the possibility of another unexpected downshift. On multiple occasions, without any driver input, the selected maximum transmission range has changed from 4th back to the full 1-6 range. On October 3, 2026, the vehicle experienced a hard shift into 4th and then shifted back and forth between 5th and 6th. During this event, the transmission range display went blank and subsequently returned. On October 4, I again manually selected 4th as the maximum gear. During a drive of less than three miles, the selected range independently returned to the full 1-6 range multiple times. There have been no warning lights associated with these events. The condition is intermittent and was not reproduced during the dealer inspection. The vehicle remains available for inspection. I am concerned about the risk of loss of vehicle control from an unexpected downshift. The condition has continued afte.

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Had recall 26s28 pcm reprogram done. After recall, check engine light on with code p0721, truck went into limp mode with wrench light after the gear quickly shifted down from a high gear. Dealer will not replace lead frame.

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2017 F-150 is dropping into limp mode due to code p0722 (oss sensor), but Ford's safety recall 26s28 framework fails to replace the broken hardware for this specific code. Dealership performed pcm update recall campaign 26s28/26v237. Charged me for a diagnostic fee because p0722 is not covered in the customer satisfaction program campaign 26n04, even though p0722 points to the same transmission molded leadframe failure. After the pcm update my truck will still drop into limp mode and can be dangerous if pulling onto highway and stuck in 3rd gear causing no power during taking off. It also will sometimes stay in 1st gear and I have to pull over and shut the truck off to get it to shift again.

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My vehicle was covered under recall 26n04 and 26v237 that addressed a violent unexpected downshift in the transmission while driving. The Ford dealer reprogrammed the pcm and stated that is all that could be done. This did not fix the violent unexpected downshift while traveling at highway speeds. My vehicle has done so several times since the 'fix'. Truck was taken back to Ford dealer and checked again. I was advised that Ford would not be fixing this issue because my truck did not have the correct code on their diagnostic exam. The lead frame is faulty and Ford refuses to fix even though they admit in their recall that the lead frame may be faulty.

This is a supplemental complaint to my earlier report regarding NHTSA campaign 26v237 / Ford safety recall 26s28. The recall remedy (pcm software update) was performed at w. C. Sanderson Ford in healdsburg, CA on xxx. The original downshift defect recurred within weeks, including a near-miss where I nearly lost control of the vehicle with my [xxx] son inside. Since then, I have had the vehicle independently scanned twice, including a full all-systems diagnostic scan. The scan shows a communication fault (u0401, "invalid data received from pcm") present across five separate control modules: abs, airbag/occupant classification system, power steering control module, tire pressure monitoring/body control, and the engine module. The scan's own assessment recommends repairing can-bus wiring and connections. I believe this network-wide wiring fault may be the actual underlying cause of the condition recall 26s28 was intended to fix — the recall's software update assumes a signal-loss problem can be resolved in software, but if the root cause is physical wiring, the remedy would not correct it. This would explain why the defect recurred so soon after the software update was installed. A second code, p2112 (throttle actuator stuck closed), also appeared spontaneously while the vehicle was parked. This code is documented in Ford's own technical service bulletin 16-0139 (issued 2018), indicating Ford had prior knowledge of related fault patterns on this vehicle range. Of particular concern, the airbag/occupant classification system is affected by the same communication fault. This system governs airbag deployment behavior based on occupant detection, and my son rides in this vehicle regularly. The vehicle is currently not safe to drive. I am requesting NHTSA evaluate whether the 26s28 remedy adequately addresses the underlying defect, given evidence that a wiring-level fault — not solely a software issue — may be the true root cause. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b).

I had Ford safety recall 26s28 performed on my 2015 F-150 for the unintended transmission downshift issue. Since the recall, my truck has experienced multiple unintended downshift events. Today, this happened twice — the second time I nearly lost control of the vehicle and almost had an accident. My [xxx] son rides in this vehicle frequently, including on many of the trips where this defect has occurred. I have had the vehicle scanned twice since the recall service. Both scans showed stored codes u0401-02 and u0401-00 (pcm communication failure) and u3013-16 (control module input power circuit fault) — all in the same system the recall software update was designed to address. The dealership that performed the recall, w. C. Sanderson Ford in healdsburg, CA, has refused to diagnose the vehicle without an upfront fee I cannot afford. Ford customer relationship center has also declined to assist. I am no longer able to safely drive this vehicle information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

After Fords tcm recall the truck’s transmission has not acted correctly, very hard shifts, staggered shifting and warning lights for shifting issues or low power due to loss of signal from computer. It has gotten worse it now is sticking in 4th and 7th gear, acts as if slipping and completely stopped the truck in a busy intersection where I had to shut the vehicle off and restart before it would go in gear manually. Truck has lunged forward in reverse, went into low gear on the interstate and have given codes for fault detection. I’ve had the vehicle look at by a certified mechanic and his computer shows no connection between computer and transmission then shows partial connection and the full connection. Torque converter shows good and so do the cliches and solenoids. This is dangerous and could cause an accident if not fixed, whatever Ford’s update was has made my computer loose connection with the transmission and has put a fault that could possibly cause an accident or fire.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that vehicle was taken to the local dealer for a recall repair associated with the pcm reprogramming. Upon retrieval, the vehicle went into limp mode while driving. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, and the vehicle lost motive power. The dealer was contacted and provided the contact with an estimate for a diagnostic test. The contact spoke with a supervisor, but no additional assistance was provided.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from sixth gear into first gear. The powertrain warning light and malfunction indicator light (mil) illuminated after the failure. The contact pulled over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train), and the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where a pcm software update and leadframe wiring harness replacement were performed; however, the failure persisted, and the dealer confirmed that the vehicle could not be test-driven due to a safety hazard. The contact stated that the recall remedy failed to address the safety hazard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 186,214.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, and the vehicle lost motive power and decelerated. Additionally, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle with the power train warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was confirmed. The contact was informed that an unknown pcm software update was completed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred. The contact referenced an unknown recall; however, the VIN was not associated with a recall related to the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Component: power train / automatic transmission (6r80 6-speed) description of incident & safety hazard: my 2015 F-150 suddenly lost the ability to shift through its full range of gears and became completely locked between 3rd and 5th gears while driving. This sudden loss of power and gear range in active traffic created an immediate rear-end collision hazard. The vehicle threw diagnostic trouble codes p0720 (output shaft speed sensor) and p0722 (output shaft speed sensor no signal). I have photographic proof of these active codes. The safety recall loophole: I brought the truck to a Ford dealership for safety recall 26s28. However, the dealer only performed a pcm software update and did not replace the physical molded leadframe. Because safety recall 26s28 strictly excludes codes p0720 and p0722 from its replacement criteria, the dealer is completely unauthorized to replace the physical leadframe under this safety campaign, regardless of whether the codes are active. Inexplicably, Ford covers codes p0720 and p0722 under safety recall 24s37 (for older models), but forces 2015 owners with the exact same codes to rely on a non-safety customer satisfaction program (26n04) which carries strict time/mileage limits. This is a dangerous technical loophole. A software patch on a vehicle with a physically failing speed sensor is a temporary band-aid, not a permanent safety fix. The physical leadframe is still defective and will fail again, presenting a continuous safety hazard. Ford must expand safety recall 26s28 to mandate the physical replacement of the molded leadframe for all vehicles presenting with leadframe-related codes, including p0720 and p0722. The vehicle is currently available for inspection.

Xxx: I scheduled an oil change online and selected the open transmission safety recall. [xxx] Ford executed recall 26s28 (pcm programming) under verification code rglkt7masipij. The truck had absolutely no shifting issues prior to this flash. Xxx: within two weeks of the software update, the truck began experiencing the exact erratic shifting and violent gear-dropping safety hazards described in the recall. I returned the truck to the dealer. Xxx: after days of complete silence, I had to initiate contact. First by phone, then by physically walking into the service desk on xxx to get answers because the dealer ignored my vehicle. Mid-xxx: after the truck sat on their lot for three weeks, they finally scanned it and retrieved code p2701. The dealer stated the recall wouldn't cover it and immediately quoted me $8,000 to rebuild or $10,000 to replace the transmission. They claimed they would submit the case to Ford corporate. Xxx: having heard nothing, I returned to the dealership in person. I was told they still had no response from corporate. The paperwork contradiction: the technician's notes on page 3 explicitly state: "no update so that one recall cannot be performed, must been updated at some point. " this proves the technician failed to look at their own shop's service history from xxx (page 2), where they signed off on completing the update. Furthermore, they condemned the entire transmission based strictly on a digital code scan; they never dropped the pan or performed any physical diagnostic work. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2015 Ford F-150 platinum, 6-speed automatic. Ford recall 26s28 (NHTSA campaign 26v-237, pcm software update for unintended transmission downshift) was performed at all star Ford, wichita falls, TX. Before the recall service, this truck ran smoothly, quietly, and flawlessly. After the pcm update, the transmission developed severe jerking and hard downshifting that never existed before the recall work. The dealership has held my vehicle since August 12, 2026. The mandatory post-update reset drive was skipped after the first update; the recall has since been re-performed twice and the malfunction persists - it was directly caused by the recall calibration. On October 5, 2026, the general manager stated the vehicle was "safe to drive" yet admitted he could not guarantee no further operational or safety issues would occur, and confirmed Ford engineers currently have no fix. I was also told Ford halted work because this recall update damaged my vehicle and thousands of others. I have been without my vehicle since may 2026. The recall remedy has rendered my vehicle unsafe to drive. I am filing so NHTSA is aware the 26s28 remedy is producing new transmission malfunctions.

I am filing a safety complaint regarding the transmission in my 2019 Ford F-150 equipped with the 5. 0l v8 and 10-speed automatic transmission. My vehicle currently has approximately 88,000 miles. The transmission began experiencing abnormal shifting, including skipping/hesitating between gears, harsh shifting, shuddering, and delayed engagement. At times it would appear to skip 2nd gear and go directly into 3rd. I brought the vehicle to a Ford dealership for diagnosis. Ford of spartanburg performed testing and a road test. Their written diagnosis states that the pcm was tested and had no related dtcs. The technician documented delayed 1-2-3, 2-4 and 3-4 shifts, a 400-500 rpm flare during the 2-4 and 3-4 shifts, and a shudder during the 1-2 shift. The technician checked the transmission fluid and documented that the level was good but that the fluid appeared “super burnt. ” the technician further stated “suspect cdf drum bushing shifted” and recommended replacement of the entire transmission assembly. The Ford dealership's estimate for the recommended transmission replacement is $8,737. 05. I am concerned that a major internal transmission failure involving the cdf drum/bushing can occur at approximately 88,000 miles and result in delayed, erratic, harsh or unexpected shifting. I am particularly concerned about the potential safety implications if the vehicle unexpectedly loses acceleration or does not respond normally while entering traffic, passing, or traveling at highway speeds. I am requesting that NHTSA document this complaint and investigate whether this represents a broader safety-related defect affecting Ford vehicles equipped with this transmission. I have retained the Ford dealership's diagnostic documentation and can provide it if needed.

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Execution of manufacturer safety recall service resulted in immediate, catastrophic transmission malfunction and sudden loss of motive power upon leaving the franchised dealership, creating an imminent road hazard. Details of the incident: recall intake: on xxx, the vehicle was driven into the authorized Ford dealership cloninger Ford of morganton in [xxx] under its own power for an open manufacturer safety recall involving the transmission molded leadframe and pcm software update to prevent sudden, unintended downshifts. Immediate failure post-service: after technicians completed the recall service and returned the keys, the vehicle was driven out of the dealership lot. Upon reaching normal road speed and shifting from 3rd to 4th gear (less than 0. 2 miles from the service bay), the transmission violently malfunctioned, lost forward drive engagement, and rendered the truck completely disabled and undrivable in active traffic. No road test was performed by the dealership prior to releasing the vehicle. Safety risk: the sudden failure and inability to shift gears properly left the vehicle stranded in roadway traffic, presenting an immediate collision risk. The vehicle had to be limped back into the dealership service drive immediately. Remedy failure & denial: the dealership acknowledged that the recall-mandated pcm software calibration update triggered the severe transmission failure. However, both the manufacturer and the dealer are now claiming the failure is a "pre-existing condition," refusing to complete the safety remedy without charging the owner $7,000 for a full transmission replacement. The safety defect that prompted the recall was not remedied and was instead exacerbated to total mechanical failure during execution of the recall procedure. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

I am filing a formal complaint regarding improper service practices, breach of safety recall protocols, and severe resulting vehicle damage committed by fox grand traverse Ford. On April 23, 2026, independent facility kinney’s complete auto repair replaced the lead frame connector on my vehicle. During service, the transmission pan was dropped and inspected. The transmission was certified clean, free of metal shavings, and operating normally. On August 3, 2026, a mobile service technician from fox grand traverse Ford performed safety recall 26s28 (pcm software update) at my workplace parking lot. Ford motor company’s official support guidelines explicitly state: "Ford mobile service is unavailable for recall 26s28. " servicing requires in-dealership pcm reprogramming and post-flash adaptive calibration. Because the service was performed in a parking lot, the technician omitted the mandatory post-flash adaptive learning drive cycle. The vehicle immediately suffered harsh shifting, hydraulic pressure spikes, and forward rolling while in reverse. Fox Ford now demands $7,883. 73 for a complete transmission replacement, falsely claiming there metal shavings in the gear box and that the damage was a "pre-existing condition," despite the recent clean pan inspection from April 2026.

The vehicle experienced an uncommanded, severe downshift from 5th gear directly into 1st gear while traveling at approximately 45 mph on a public road. This caused sudden, violent engine braking and an immediate drop in speed, creating an extreme rear-end collision hazard and potential loss of vehicle control. This vehicle previously received the pcm software update under Ford safety recall 24s37 (NHTSA campaign 24v444). The software update failed to prevent the sudden downshift event caused by the failing output shaft speed (oss) sensor on the transmission molded lead frame. When contacting Ford corporate customer service and local dealerships, Ford refused to cover diagnostic scanning or hardware replacement, claiming the recall is marked "completed" in their database because the software patch was installed more than 12 months ago. A software update that fails to prevent a 5th-to-1st downshift leaves a defective physical sensor on the road. Ford is refusing to evaluate or remedy a persistent, life-threatening recall failure on a 6r80 transmission.

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Component affected: power train / electrical system / transmission description of incident: my 2016 Ford F-150 was taken to a licensed Ford dealership to resolve safety recall 26s28 / NHTSA campaign 26v237000 (pcm software update to prevent sudden downshifts). Prior to the recall, the truck drove fine with no issues. Immediately after the software update was performed, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic, uncommanded downshift from 4th gear into 1st gear while traveling at highway speeds. This caused the rear wheels to violently lock up, mimicking a sudden slam on the brakes in active traffic and nearly causing a severe rear-end collision. Diagnostic scans show codes p0720 and p0722, indicating a failure of the output speed sensor, which is integrated into the transmission molded lead frame assembly. The recall software remedy actually caused this life-threatening downshift, and the vehicle remains entirely unsafe to drive. The manufacturer's remedy did not resolve the safety defect. Ford has refused to repair this safety issue and say that it only qualifies for free repair if it throws codes p0705, p0706, p0707.

Vehicle information: year: 2014 make: Ford model: F-150 component: power train (transmission / powertrain control module) dealership involved:midway motors Ford, 2075 e kansas Ave, mcpherson, KS 67460 complaint description:I am filing a formal safety complaint against Ford motor company and midway motors Ford in mcpherson, KS, for failing to provide a free remedy under active federal safety recall 24s37 (NHTSA campaign 24v444). My 2014 Ford F-150 was brought to the dealership to complete safety recall 24s37, which addresses severe, sudden transmission downshifts. The dealership performed a software update to the powertrain control module (pcm). Immediately following this update, the truck's drivability severely deteriorated, and the transmission began violently slamming into 3rd gear, locking itself into a dangerous transmission fault "limp mode. " the diagnostic scans post-update indicate a failure of the molded lead frame/speed sensor. According to Ford's official technical service bulletin for recall 24s37, physical replacement of the molded lead frame is an explicitly authorized remedy when diagnostic codes appear following the software flash. However, both the local servicing dealership (midway motors Ford) and Ford corporate customer service are actively refusing to perform this physical safety repair free of charge. They are wrongfully claiming that because my vehicle has over 200,000 miles, it is disqualified from financial assistance. They are confusing a federal, non-expiring safety recall with an older, expired warranty extension program (19n01). By refusing to replace the defective lead frame that their own software update triggered into an active failure state, the manufacturer and dealer are leaving my vehicle in an unsafe, undrivable condition and violating federal recall mandates. I request that NHTSA intervene to compel Ford to complete the mandatory safety recall remedy at zero cost to me.

I have a 10 speed automatic transmission that intermittently works in 2nd and third gears. It began doing this at 60,000 miles. I'm not sure if it is the adaptive learning transmission control module (tcm) or the transmission itself. Ford dealer wants over $10,000 to replace transmission. The car is unsafe when pulling into traffic and it won't accelerate half the time.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at slow speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into second gear. The check engine warning light illuminated for a while before the power train warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train). The vehicle was taken to a dealer for the recall repair; however, during the repair, the dealer burned the pcm twice, and the recall repair was not performed. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

The transmission intermittently enters a failure mode where the wrench warning lamp illuminates and the transmission locks into its current gear, with no further shifting. This has happened multiple times without warning, including at highway speed. It sometimes recovers on its own and resumes normal shifting, then fails again later. The safety risk is loss of gear selection while moving. Depending on the gear it locks into, the vehicle cannot accelerate to merge or maintain traffic speed, or the engine runs at high rpm with no upshift available. The manufacturer has issued a safety recall for this vehicle line citing unexpected transmission downshift as the hazard, which is the same underlying condition. My family rides in this vehicle and I no longer consider it safe. A Ford dealer confirmed the failure. Codes p0715 and p0717 (input/turbine shaft speed sensor circuit) were retrieved from the powertrain control module. No gear ratio codes and no slip codes were present, indicating an electrical fault rather than mechanical failure. The dealer performed the pcm reprogramming remedy under safety recall 26s28. The condition recurred the same day, on the drive home from the dealership, and has continued since. A software calibration cannot repair a degraded electrical connection, so the remedy did not address the failure on this vehicle. The manufacturer's stated root cause is degradation of electrical connections within the transmission molded lead frame. The transmission range sensor circuit and the turbine shaft speed sensor circuit both run on that same lead frame and terminate at the same case connector. Customer satisfaction program 26n04 covers lead frame replacement only when transmission range sensor codes are present. My vehicle is exhibiting failure of the same component through a different circuit on that component, and is excluded from the program despite the same part failing in the same manner.

Ford motor company put out a recall on the pcm. I had the recall performed and it has caused more damage to my truck. It now has eratic shifting, stuck gears, and going into limpmode. Ford forums show that this is an ongoing issue after the reset is performed creating an unsafe vehicle to drive. The check engine light is now on and was not prior to this recall reset.

Did Ford pcm recall, 2-3 days check engine light failed ignition coils $500, filed complaints with dealer and Ford now o have another check engine light with faulty catalytic converter a recall for a faulty part from Ford should be all inclusive in its repairs it’s unfair for me to be out of pocket $2500.

On Thursday, xxx, at approximately 5:10 am, I was driving my Ford F-150 XLT (VIN: [xxx]) eastbound on [xxx]. While exiting the elevated bridge at the intersection of [xxx] and [xxx] at 55 mph (6th gear), the vehicle experienced a sudden, uncommanded transmission downshift directly from 6th to 1st gear. This caused immediate extreme deceleration, engine over-speed, and locked the rear tires, causing tire slippage and an absolute loss of traction control on a high-speed highway. This severe event put my life and my wife's life in imminent danger of catastrophic injury. After safely pulling over, the malfunction indicator light (check engine) and the powertrain fault warning light (wrench icon) illuminated. The electronic cluster froze and failed to display the gear position. Drive (d) mode was completely unresponsive. I managed to vacate the active roadway using manual (m) mode. While driving in 4th gear in manual mode under extreme caution, a second violent, unintended downshift to 1st gear unexpectedly occurred, confirming the persistent, dangerous nature of this failure. Consequential mechanical damage includes severe transmission clunking noises during gear engagement and a constant internal metallic knocking sound from the engine block caused by the forced over-speed. This failure perfectly matches the technical failure mode described in NHTSA safety recall campaign 26v237 (oss to pcm signal loss). On xxx, at 11:10 am, I personally visited arceneaux Ford inc. (authorized dealership in [xxx]) to report this safety defect, open a service case, and request a safe vehicle inspection and loaner. The dealership explicitly refused to open a case or take action, stating that "Ford motor company does not currently have an engineered solution for this problem," leaving me stranded with an unroadworthy, highly hazardous vehicle. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

My truck has shown wrench on dash multiple times, dropped gear several times suddenly. Less than 10 years old but over 150,000 miles so Ford has agreed to a fix under extended warranty program 26n04. Unfortunately they were allowed to add the phrase whichever comes first. This eliminates me from getting them to fix the cause which is the lead frame module. A pcm will not fix a bad part. This is a dangerous safety issue that should be fixed by Ford. Please save lives and get them to replace all lead frame modules if code finds it bad. It could affect anyone’s family member if an accident results.

Transmission failure/malfunction (known issue), harsh/delayed shifts, downshifting erratically, loss of power on the highway. I stopped driving the truck after having random loss of power going 75 mph, to having no acceleration and almost getting rear-ended twice. I took the truck in to holmes tuttle Ford in tucson, arizona to get the tcm reflashed. They confirmed the harsh/delayed shifting and told me it got worse after the reflash, but they were not able to reproduce the random loss of power. Whenever I experienced the truck going into "limp mode" there was a wrench warning lamp turning on. This is a known defect on the 10r80 transmissions, yet there is no safety recall on it. The truck has 100,242 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, the tires were dragging, and the engine temperature was high. The check engine warning light illuminated. The contact's father performed a diagnostic scan on the vehicle and retrieved a diagnostic trouble code indicating a pcm and engine cooling system failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the coolant hose was replaced, and coolant was added to the vehicle; however, the failure recurred while leaving the dealer 5 minutes later, and the vehicle failed to exceed 10 mph. The vehicle was driven back to the dealer, and it was determined that the coolant temperature sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the failure might be related to NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

In April of this year my 2016 f150 began having issues related to the automatic transmission. Symptoms included unexpected and irregular downshifting from 6th gear into 4th gear while traveling on the highway, random and irregular shifting from gear to gear, and not gearing down below 3rd gear when coming to a complete stop. While these symptoms were happening the truck displayed the mil and powertrain warning lamp. These issues put myself and others at risk because having the vehicle unexpectedly downshift while traveling at a high speed causes the vehicle to become difficult to control, increasing the risk of a crash. It is also difficult for the vehicle to increase speed in a timely and safe manner when it is starting out in 3rd gear. In may I received a recall notice from Ford, eventually in July having the dealer closest to me perform a pcm software upgrade. While waiting for Ford to make this software upgrade available I received a notice from Ford referencing customer satisfaction program 26n04. This notice states that if my vehicle set a mil and/or powertrain warning light (which my vehicle did both) I may need to get the transmission molded leadframe replaced as part of this recall program. When I picked up my vehicle from servicing dealership I was informed my vehicle "did not have the appropriate code" to warrant this repair. However, the software upgrade performed has done nothing to fix the problem I am experiencing. My vehicle still downshifts randomly and unexpectedly while displaying a powertrain warning light, and making my vehicle unsafe for highway travel.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, causing the powertrain warning light to illuminate. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train), and the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the pcm software update was completed; however, the failure recurred two days later. An independent mechanic was contacted, but the contact later received a remedy notification letter that the molded leadframe would be replaced as necessary under an extended coverage program. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the leadframe had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the recall or program because the diagnostic trouble code did not match the required specifications. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact stated that the manufacturer had failed to honor the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 185,000.

On may 10, 2026, my 2016 Ford F-150 (6r80 transmission) went into limp mode and displayed a wrench warning light while driving. The truck lost normal transmission function and would not shift properly, creating a hazardous situation in traffic. The pcm has stored active output shaft speed sensor codes p0720 and p0722, confirmed by a paul miller Ford ids diagnostic scan, indicating a failing molded leadframe inside the transmission. When the oss signal drops out at road speed, the pcm can command a sudden unintended downshift into a low gear, causing abrupt deceleration and potential rear-wheel lockup and loss of control — a serious safety hazard. Ford recall 26s28 (26v-237) / program 26n04 for 2015–2017 F-150s only covers a pcm software recalibration for the transmission range sensor codes (p0705/p0706). It does not replace the leadframe hardware for the oss codes (p0720/p0722) my truck is actually throwing. Ford's system auto-rejected the claim, and a dealer sssc prior-approval request was denied. I am being told to pay out of pocket for a known defective part. For 2014 trucks, Ford replaced this same leadframe for free under recall 24s37 when p0720/p0722 were present. My 2016 has the same transmission, same part, and same failure, but the current recall remedy is software only. I'm filing so NHTSA has documentation that the oss leadframe failure is occurring on 2015–2017 F-150s and to request the remedy be expanded to cover leadframe replacement. No crash or injury occurred; the defect was confirmed by a Ford dealer.

Took my 2017 Ford F-150 in for a diagnostic on may 8 2026 for wrench symbol check engine light and issues down shifting and sliding tires shop manager and technician claimed the vehicle is unsafe to drive and talked to the service manager deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive wanted it grounded do to the safety concerns related to recall 26s28 (pcm/trs) stated the down shifting is cause catastrophic failure to all mechanical components transmission engine and rear end kidding the tires especially in wet weather the truck would cause a accident. . Cause the sliding of the tires. . So my truck is at apple Ford of lynchburg grounded as of may 9 2026 I still owe on the truck and have no ride dealer nor manufacture was willing to pay for a rental that cost $65 a day wanted me to pay then reimburse me once a remedy was available I cant afford that. . 1600 a month we are roughly 2 months away from hopefully a remedy being available stated by recall website. . So if my truck is showing all the signs of the described in the recall(26s28) has stated in it why is Ford not putting a do not drive on the recall for all these trucks if the technician seems them unsafe. . I shouldn't have to pay for a rental I cant afford cause Ford is lacking a remedy and wont even buy it back cause of safety issues codes po732 inccorect 2nd gear ratio.

Ford corporate will not reimburse for the repairs that need to be made or provide a loaner car until the recall equipment is available. Need vehicle to drive to work. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the automatic lead frame has gone due to the pcm recall for my Ford 150 2016 vehicle safety or the safety of others put at risk? family in the car driving to an event has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes it has been identified by a local service center with the computer codes were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? yes, orange wrench light came on, sudden downshifting of the vehicle, the traction control would shut off, the gear and drive lights would shut off powertrain control module pcm reprogramming recall incomplete recall service not available right now. We have a remedy but parts are not available right now. We will inform you when the service is available. Or, you can contact your dealer. Issue date 2026-04-14 campaign 26s28/26v237 description on your vehicle, an unexpected downshift to a lower gear may occur and cause an abrupt wheel speed reduction for a short duration. In some cases, this could cause the rear tires to slide until the vehicle speed slows down. You may also experience a malfunction indicator lamp mil andor a powertrain warning lamp wrench symbol in the instrument panel cluster prior to an unintended downshift occurring. Safety risk this may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy a remedy is not yet available. Ford motor company is working to provide software for this repair. When the remedy becomes available, Ford motor company will notify you via mail to schedule a service appointment with your dealer for repairs to be completed free of charge. The remedy is anticipated to be available in July 2026.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission downshifted and upshifted erratically. The power train and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v237000 (power train), and the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the pcm software update was performed; however, the failure persisted. The contact later received a notification that the molded leadframe would be replaced as necessary under an extended coverage program. The vehicle was returned to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the leadframe had failed and needed to be replaced; however, the contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the program because the diagnostic trouble codes did not meet the required specifications. The contact stated that the manufacturer failed to honor the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the repair would be at the owner's expense, and the contact was advised to retain the receipts. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000.

Bought that as used at low milage with good service history indicated with pcm twice made me believe to trust as reliability and regular check ups. Carfax is not really honest, as well as I learned that powertrain itself has nothing to mechanism but actually programing meaning actual pcm itself has troubleshoots and not at its stability. It caused no speed on dash board sometimes even though got served but aftermath it gets more worse. I experienced collapsed in middle of high speed traffic to full stop. But the odd that mpg got great better than only during trouble times like first time ever seen over 15 mpg that reached between 16. 4 to 18. 7 for over a week. Now backward to 14 mpg. On the trouble occurances were r080 downshift to first gear notch caused by faulty outpost shift speed loss sensor. Also code of 19s 07 needs reprogram the powertrain control module has been common and I don't believe wiring is the issue thus the sensor is but reprogram itself is factor although it caused various issue like noise installing from park notch to drive notch, cannot increase or stay constant stead on speed, sometimes caused vibration that had no equality the pcm does not make correct specific of the fault. I checked with auto zone to do diagnosis code on mine was much unspecfic and inaccurate fact in which was not fact thus the manufacturer fails to program the correct troubleshoots. Pcm is very bad. I had to stay under 65 mph either stay at 60 mph sometimes and if I increase the truck has been feeling alike unstead and maybe could get collapsed for a weeks far.

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