Automatic Transmission Control Module Problems of Ford F-150 - part 2

Transmission: sluggish upshift (vehicle feels like it is being pulled backwards), hard shifting and sudden downshifts at speeds in excess of 35 mph. Narrowly avoided getting rear-ended during rush hour traffic. I have not taken the vehicle to the dealership due to being afraid to drive it. No warning lamps, but symptoms started about two weeks ago but were very intermittent and easily resolved with a tcm relearn. Symptoms are similar to the known issues with the Ford 10r80 cdf drum issues. I will be having the vehicle towed to the service center next week for a diagnosis and way forward. On 18 June 2025, I was traveling home from work. I stopped at a red light and waited for the light to turn green. The light turns green and the line of cars (roughly 20, with the lead car approximately 5 ahead of me) begin to proceed through the light. As I passed through the intersection and began to pick up speed, my vehicle shifted into 6th gear at about 40 mph. Less than 2 seconds after shifting into 6th, it shifted down to 1st gear, lost all power to the drivetrain, and almost caused a collision between me and the car behind me in a busy residential area. Pressing the accelerator only revved the engine. I turned my hazards on and shifted the vehicle to manual and was able to get it going again but the same symptoms happened at my next stop and have persisted since.

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The faulty output shaft speed sensor (oss) causes a signal loss between the sensor and the powertrain control module (pcm), leading to a sudden downshift into first gear, regardless of the vehicle's speed. This sudden downshift can cause the rear tires to slide, potentially leading to a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash. There is already a recall for the 2014 models and my 2013 is having the exact same issue. This has been an ongoing problem since I bought the truck in December 2024.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from a higher gear into a lower gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and dtc: p0721 (output speed sensor circuit range/performance; tcm)was displayed. The contact was informed that the transmission leadframe was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 175,000.

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Truck suddenly downshift into 5th gear and bucked for second starting out to get up to 60 mph wrench light comes on transmission at 60 mph. Holding back due to communications from the output sensor and the pcm. Took it to a Ford dealer and had transmission flushed it was diagnosed with code po722. Dealer said earlier years of these type of transmission on f150 had same problems.

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The component that failed was the transmission and the power train control module. The vehicle and component is available for inspection. My self and passenger were at risk while pulling out onto the highway and the vehicle had a sudden transmission downshift. This disabled the vehicle in the highway while merging into oncoming traffic. The problem has been confirmed by the Ford dealership and a repair estimate has been provided for the transmission and pcm (powertrain control module) the vehicle component has been inspected by Ford the manufacturer. There were no warning symbols, lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to they failure.

Safety issue. Engine code p0720 which means the output speed sensor sends erratic signals to the power train module or pcm. There is a recall on this truck for this exact thing. What happens is the gears in the transmission don’t shift smoothly and what happened to me was I was driving 70mph all of sudden the truck made a loud bang and I was in 6th gear and the truck went from being in 6th gear just dropped into 1st gear and at 70mph it’s pretty frightening. The brakes locked up and I managed to stay calm and regain control of the vehicle and pull over. Immediately I seen a big yellow wrench on the dashboard along with the check engine light so I turned it off and restarted it thinking maybe the computer will reset. The truck is literally stuck in like 3rd or 4th gear because I can’t go past 40 mph. I was only 5 mins away from home as soon as I got home I use my code machine and the engine code I received was p0720. I contacted my larsen Ford in lakewood NJ they informed me about the recall but told me that they’re not paying for any repairs because it’s past 10 years. It ended in January of 2024. I didn’t buy the truck until July 2024 I had no idea about any recalls. I’m not the original owner. I just assumed since it’s a safety issue that the manufacturer must be responsible for all repairs regardless of how long it’s been. I bought the truck with only 38,000 miles on it presently it has 40,000 miles on it now but I don’t think it’s fair that I have to pay for everything to be fixed myself.

Issue: some 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 3. 3l engine may exhibit an illuminated mil in the instrument panel cluster (ipc) with otc p0171 stored in the powertrain control module (pcm). This may be due to the software level of the pcm. To correct this issue, follow the service procedure to reprogram the pcm to the latest software level using the Ford diagnosis and repair system (fors). Description: 2021-2023 F-150 3. Reprogram the appropriate modules as required by the software update and service procedure (do not use with any other labbr operations) Ford has current recalls for this issue but my vehicle was not included.

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I am the current owner of a 2013 Ford F-150 king ranch, which I purchased in 4-2019. In 2025, the truck began to experience sudden, harsh downshifting while driving, sometimes dropping from 6th gear to 1st without warning. This created a major safety hazard, especially at higher speeds. The problem was diagnosed and confirmed by greenbrier Ford in lewisburg, west virginia. They identified the issue as related to the transmission's oss sensor and pcm programming—consistent with Ford’s csp 19n01 and TSB 16-0008. The repair was completed at my expense because I was never notified of the csp, even though I was the legal owner at the time. Before the failure, I experienced intermittent rough shifting and hesitation, but during the major incident, a “wrench” light appeared on the dashboard, and I suddenly lost power while driving. This happened without warning and created a serious safety risk. That’s what prompted me to take the vehicle in for service, where the issue was linked to the transmission and matched symptoms covered under Ford csp 19n01. The issue was confirmed by greenbrier Ford in lewisburg, west virginia, where all my mechanical work has been performed since I purchased the vehicle from them in 2019. I would like a refund as this is related to a dangerous recall.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 30-35 mph, the vehicle jerked while in first gear and briefly lost motive power before slamming into gear. The gear shifter notification disappeared. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle was restarted; however, the vehicle was driving rough before downshifting to first gear. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the transmission lead frame was damaged, which short-circuited the pcm (power train module) and caused the transmission to fail. The contact was advised that the pcm and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and transferred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle lost motive power and had downshifted independently to first gear and nearly stopped due to the rear wheels almost locking up. The contact pulled over and turned off and restarted the vehicle and regained normal transmission operation. The contact stated that no warning lights were illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer who advised the contact that the pcm software needed to be updated. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was downshifting unexpectedly but was only downshifting to third gear. The contact stated that the "wrench" symbol was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle back to the same dealer and dtc p0722 (output shaft speed sensor, no signal) was retrieved. The contact was advised that the leadframe on the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact informed the dealer that he had received a letter for NHTSA campaign number: 24v444000 (power train); however, the contact was informed by the dealer that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the issue and the contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 121,000.

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Issues with transmission hard clunking and or shifting between certain gears. Dealer has inspected transmission, and they confirmed issue. They reset the pcm on the transmission and has not corrected the problem. They recommend rebuild of transmission. No warning lamps.

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I've been having problems with the power train on the f150 10 speed transmission. There are times that the vehicle loses power and the engine speed drops to nearly zero. This has happened on several occasions while I'm driving into an intersection, or ongoing lane. The unexpected loss of acceleration is extremely dangerous as the oncoming vehicles aren't expecting my vehicle to come to a stop. I believe Ford is aware of this problem, yet nothing is being done to alleviate the issue. It can be an expensive repair. They would have to replace the pcm module and reprogram the vehicles electronics. They have offered up alternative fixes, but none of them seem to work and the alternative fix can be expensive to the consumer. The problem started far in advance before my warranty ran out and yet Ford would deny the problem and I couldn't get any Ford dealer to remedy the problem. Any help would be appreciated.

The vehicle while driving at all speeds is exhibiting harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shifting. I have completed the recommended service of the software update to the pcm however the vehicle continues to have harsh engagement, delayed engagement, harsh shifting and delayed shifting.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the transmission shuddered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was informed that a tune-up was needed. The tune-up was performed; however, the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed with catalytic converter failure. The contact was informed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under an unknown recall and the pcm was reprogrammed. The unknown recall repair was performed the day prior to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,400.

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to properly shift into gear as needed. The vehicle would downshift to 3rd or 4th gear intermittently. The contact stated that the transmission was shifting rough, causing the body of the vehicle to shake abnormally. Additionally, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating as needed. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed the vehicle with transmission failure. The dealer reprogramed the tcm; however, the failure persisted. The dealer determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 149,873.

The contact's husband owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact's husband stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. The contact's husband stated that the engine warning light and maintenance reminder light were illuminated. The contact's husband drove the vehicle onto the shoulder of the residence. The contact stated that an employee from the dealer stopped by the residence and updated the power control module (pcm). The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was provided with the manufacturer recall number: 25s37; but the vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was unknown.

After recall 24s37 was performed on my Ford F-150 to address potential sudden downshifting to first gear, my truck began experiencing serious transmission issues that had never occurred prior. The recall required pcm reprogramming, and immediately afterward, the vehicle started hard shifting and unexpectedly downshifting at highway speeds (one example 5th to 3rd gear and also while passing or decelerating). This was alarming and unsafe. Before this recall, the transmission operated perfectly with no symptoms, warning lights, or signs of malfunction. I returned the truck to the Ford dealership that performed the recall. Their road test confirmed the issue, and they diagnosed it as damage to the overdrive clutch. However, they stated the damage was “likely present before” the recall work—despite no prior symptoms—and recommended full transmission replacement at a cost of nearly $10,000, which I declined. The issue clearly began immediately after Ford’s recall remedy and fits the exact risk the recall was supposed to prevent. The vehicle is available for inspection. I believe the recall work either caused or triggered the failure and that Ford should be held accountable.

Background: I’ve had my f150 for 7 years. For 6. X years though, the truck was operating with improper software in the powertrain control module (pcm) that managed the emissions system’s control and monitoring. This is according to the Ford recall notice in Feb 2025 (2e14) stating the above. To address the recall, a Ford technician came to my house, performed the software recall update, and immediately afterwards, my check engine light came on. Days later, back at the Ford dealer, they charged me a $200 diagnostic fee, and concluded my catalytic converter was bad and needed replacement. And the $2000 repair would be my responsibility since my mileage was (now) over the emissions warranty limit. My question to them was: “when did the catalytic converter fail”? dealer answer: not sure. The old/incorrect software couldn’t detect when it went bad. My comment: so the converter may have failed in year 1 ,2, 3, 4 or 5 (still in warranty term) and just not flagged it back then? dealer answer: it’s possible, no way to know for sure. Point there’s a good chance the part actually ‘failed’ during the warranty period. How can Ford logically assign responsibility to me when the software was ‘incorrect’ for 6 years?? I don't like driving a truck that's polluting more due to a failed catalytic converter, but the dealer wasn’t able to explain why it failed after the warranty period. I feel that Ford should replace the converter at their cost since the point of failure was most likely during warranty, but never triggered due to the defective/recalled software that the truck had for it's entire life. There are online people saying similar. Got the recall done, then was told they needed a $2000 repair to the converter. I suppose many will just continue to drive with the non functioning catalytic converter.

Received safety recall notice 24s37/ NHTSA recall 24v444 for my 2014 f150. Recall appears to address a safety issue resulting in the pickup downshifting into 1st gear while driving. My pickup was doing this back in 2022. It sat at the dealer for 3 months because it was too dangerous to drive (or sell) and needed a new lead frame to correct the problem, but Ford was unable to supply this part. I ultimately had to take it to a transmission shop, where they installed an after market lead frame that fixed the problem at that time (for around $1200). At that time there was a recall for 2015 models and up, but not 2014 models. Recently my pickup began going into safe or limp mode while I was driving, with a big wrench icon appearing on the dash. My mechanic said the engine code indicated the transmission was not communicating with the engine, and that it appeared to be related to this recent recall. Dealership updated the pcm, but this did not fix the problem. Ultimately, had to get a new lead frame installed ($1400). Error codes p0721 and p0722 were found, which would seem to apply to the recall. Supposedly the dealership was told that the truck was too old (2014) and and the mileage was too high (102,000) to cover the repair (although, this is a fairly recent recall). Ford customer service told me that the recall only covered the update, not any repairs to fix the underlying problem. Ford will not reimburse me for any of these repairs, but they appear to be related to exactly what the recall was for. Curious what the NHTSA's opinion is. I believe that I put in a complaint with NHTSA for this issue when it first happened. Thanks for your time.

Ford motor company issued a recall for my truck (the transmission could suddenly shift into neutral), stating that they needed to update the pcm, and my local dealership service center said they could send an employee out to fix it remotely. I had not experienced the shifting into neutral prior to the "fix". Less than a week later, as I was driving around 35mph, the speedometer dropped to 0 and the transmission stuck in 3rd gear. I waited until the next stop sign and turned off the engine and started it again and it went back to normal. The next day the same issue occurred. The speedometer would drop to 0 and the transmission would stick in whichever gear it was last in. This time is was 5th gear on a highway. I had to pull over and restart it 3 times before it resumed normal driving. I went back to the dealership and they said the electronic update wouldn't have caused the oss to malfunction and that it was a coincidence that the exact issue I was having was the same as the cause and reason for the recall. I went to an independent transmission mechanic to have the oss replaced and it has now been over a month and the problem has not returned. I don't know if the cause of the oss malfunctioning was a coincidence or if it was related to a faulty electronic update (like if the Ford mechanic didn't disconnect the battery or overloaded an electric charge when he updated the pcm). The warning sign of a wrench did appear each time the oss would drop to 0. The check engine light went on the first time but not after that.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. Additionally, the speedometer failed to function as intended. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The dealer was made aware of the failure and the contact provided the cost for a diagnostic test. In addition, the contact stated that three days prior to the failure the dealer performed an undisclosed recall repair and the pcm was reprogrammed. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred two miles after leaving the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 92,295.

The faulty output shaft speed sensor (oss) causes a signal loss between the sensor and the powertrain control module (pcm), leading to a sudden downshift into first gear, regardless of the vehicle's speed. This sudden downshift can cause the rear tires to slide, potentially leading to a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash. There is already a recall for the 2014 models and my 2013 is having the exact same issue.

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted and the malfunction warning light illuminated. The transmission downshifted to first gear and the contact lost control of the vehicle. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the transmission failed to shift out of first gear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a pcm software failure and molded lead frame failure. The contact was informed that the pcm software needed to be updated, and the molded lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was informed that in June 2019 the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign number: 19v075000 (power train). In addition, the contact stated that the software update was performed again two weeks prior, and the contact had to pay out-of-pocket for the repair. The contact referenced a recall for the lead frame; however, the warranty for the recall had expired in 2019. The contact stated that the vehicle was inoperable. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 87, 866.

I just want to provide support for others that have this safety issue, as my 2021 f150 powerboost also has this issue. When making a turn, usually a righthand turn, onto a busy road, the vehicle will fail to accelerate. The delay is not turbo lag, but more so a dead space or lag of any response from the power train. I have found that if I disable the advance trac and traction control, the issue is no longer present. Just wanted to reinforce the confidence at the start and how dangerous it is. You get this false sense of security that the truck is going to accelerate a certain way, then falls flat at a very risky time. Fyi, I am running the latest pcm code and modules updates available from Ford, via fdrs. . Read more...

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving at various speeds the vehicle downshifted intermittently in fourth and first gear, and did not accelerate as intended. The air bag and power train warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the pcm module needed to be reprogrammed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure reoccurred two days later. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure milae was approximately 104,000.

On [xxx] while attempting to take a trip to wv we were traveling on [xxx] nearing waynesboro, va. While driving up the mountain on [xxx] near the rockfish gap overlook I noticed our F-150 seemed to mis-shift or slip. As we’d experienced issues during a previous trip that required the transmission to be serviced under warranty I switched the display to the transmission temperature near 245 degrees. I attempted to put the truck in eco mode and slowed below the speed limit to the top of the mountain. While going down the west side of the mountain I left the truck in cruise. Past the [xxx] exit I noticed smoke which began to increase. I then checked the temperature again which reported 267 degrees. The wrench warning light came on indicating reduced power. I also received the notification on the Fordpass application. The truck quickly slowed down and would not accelerate forcing me to hastily move to the shoulder in heavy traffic. We pulled over at stopped right in front of mile marker [xxx]. A large amount of transmission fluid observed pouring out from above the bell housing onto the exhaust. It appeared and smelled like it was possible to catch on fire so I did not park over grass, remaining on the concrete shoulder. After a dealer tech simply reset the computer and stated it was fine we drove the truck home, but did not feel safe or sure that it would make the trip. The transmission temperature remained below 220 the trip home but did have delayed shifts. The next day I had three incidents after exiting the interstate of a failure to find a gear for a moment as I attempted to take a turn. Our dealer that we trust has already completed two TSB actions related to the transmission. The other dealer cleared the computer and did nothing to repair the issue. They also attempted to charge me for a diagnostic fee, even though it’s under warranty and clearly had issues to include gear ratios being wrong and ecm/pcm and bcm communication failures. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia.

My truck will suddenly downshift when driving at highway speeds to a lower gear, causing the rear end to lock-up. Same issue that Ford is addressing with the 2014 F-150's with recall 24s37, where they are replacing sensors & reprogramming the pcm. This is going to cause an accident and potential loss of life if this is not fixed by Ford. The recall that was issued should have included many other model years. My truck only has 60k miles on it and have heard of many issues around the same mileage on other years.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving between fourth and fifth gear, the vehicle experienced hard transmission shifts. The contact stated that the failure increased progressively while driving. The contact stated while driving at various speeds and exceeding 4th gear, the vehicle experienced an unintended transmission downshift to first gear, and the engine revved to 5000-6000 rpms even though the accelerator pedal was released. Additionally, the rear wheels locked up. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The contact was able to resume driving; however, the failure recurred several times while driving. The power train warning light was illuminated, and the message "transmission failure - see dealer" was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed to respond upon shifting in reverse(r). The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the tcm was rebooted; however, the failure increased. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA action number: pe25002(power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that only a third of the repair fee would be covered; however, the manufacturer later denied any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked extremely hard and then the vehicle lost motive power. Additionally, the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred several times within two weeks however, the check engine warning light recently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the diagnostic test was performed, and the dtc code: p068a was retrieved. The contact researched the diagnostic code and determined that the code indicated the pcm failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,155.

A recall was issued for an intermittent failure of the transmission speed sensor (oss), campaign 16s19. I took the truck to a Ford dealership, mike reichenbach Ford, in florence SC. The technician reprogrammed the pcm. This did not resolve the issue and the truck continues to downshift or not shift at all. I spoke with the dealership and with the Ford motor company. I believe this truck was taken to a dealership more than once without the issue being resolved. I am respectfully request Ford make good on the safety recall of a known issue.

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I received the NHTSA letter campaign number: 24v-4444 dated June 24, 2024. I took my 2014 Ford F-150 to my local dealer for service along with the NHTSA letter. The dealer told me the power train:automatic transmission:control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) was ok and did not need to be changed or replaced. Obviously I'm still concerned that a downshift to first gear could cause a major issue. How would you advise me to proceed? VIN [xxx] . [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] January 10,2025 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, with the transmission warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact stated that the vehicle resumed normal operation after restarting the vehicle. The contact used a code reader which determined that the speed sensor would not connect to the powertrain control module (pcm). The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 19v433000 (power train). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after the dealer had performed the pcm software update under NHTSA campaign number: 24v444000 (power train); the power train warning light illuminated the following day. The contact stated that the power train warning light was illuminated while driving and shifting from 3rd to 4th gear. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving uphill and shifting from 3rd to 2nd gear. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 60 mph and depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle unintendedly downshifted to 2nd gear. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission lead frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the recall remedy caused the transmission failure and had failed to correct the transmission issues. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

My 2014 f150 XLT experienced recall s4s37. I brought the truck in for the recall after experience a sudden downshift into 1st gear while driving at 70mph. The pcm software update was installed during my first visit to my local Ford dealership (team fod in steubenville, OH). The issue occurred once more after the pcm update and team Ford dismissed me after they could not replicate the issue. The sudden downshift happened twice more and I was again dismissed as team Ford could not replicate the issue. After the downshift had occurred 4-6x, team Ford reached out to Ford support at my request to resolve the issue. They informed me I should consider replacing the lead frame. With the ongoing recall issues of the 2011-2013 f150s (which included a lead frame replacement as part of the recall), this should have been recommended at my first appointment. The sudden downshift continued over the course of 6-8months prior to team Ford recommending I replace the lead frame which then led to my transmission blowing. 1. The lead frame should be included as part of recall s4s37. 2. My transmission should be covered by Ford as the ongoing sudden downshift while team Ford failed to inform me of the correct fix inevitably resulted int he gradual deterioration of my transmission. For reference, my vehicle has 65,000miles. Ford knows the lead frame was the fix for the 2011-2013 models and cheaped out on 2014 (and potentially other years) due to the quantity of vehicles that experienced this recall.

The 10 speed transmission left the factory as a failure waiting to happen. It will up shit and down shift numerous/many gears without notice. At 45 mph will downshift to 1st gear without any warning, going around turns, in the rain and snow it will make for a hand full to drive. I have taken up numerous lanes to trying to keep from crashing and hurting anyone. To keep from overrevving the engine and kicking the rods out of it, one must immediately slam on the brakes. It will hold numerous gears at once, when this happens the trans fights itself internally and 100 % of forward motion is lost. Not fun when making a left turn getting up to speed. It will also slam into gears when up shifting and downshifting, it will startle you and you will have to stop accelerating to let it hunt for a single gear ( hopefully not first ). Ford suggests resetting the tcm and ecm and removing any codes. New this wouldn't help but what did I have to loose. No better after the relearn. (I'm an ase master tech ) worked on them and built them for the past 45 years.