Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) Problems of Ford F-150

Ford F-150 owners have reported 4 problems related to automatic transmission control module (tcm/pcm/tecm) (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the F-150.

1 Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem of the 2021 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 03/03/2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the vehicle was started, and several unknown warning lights illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift into neutral while the vehicle was being towed. In addition, the contact stated that the gear shifter was stuck in park(p). The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with powertrain control module failure. The contact was informed that the powertrain control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. 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 102,000.

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2 Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem of the 2015 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 06/01/2024

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, there was a misfire coming from the engine. The contact stated that the ignition coils had melted and were replaced four times. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the pcm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.

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3 Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem of the 2016 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 05/01/2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact used a handheld diagnostic machine and retrieved a code indicating a failure with the catalytic convertor. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. In addition, the contact became aware of an unknown recall repair for the powertrain control module software was reprogrammed. The contact had experienced the failure several times. The contact stated the failure reoccurred 30,000 miles after each software reprogramming. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

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4 Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problem of the 2019 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 02/13/2022

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle had experienced harsh driving and harsh shifting between first and fifth gears. Additionally, the vehicle experiences sudden deceleration while shifting gears. The check engine warning light and the wrench symbol were illuminated, and the transmission temperature gauge was elevated to high. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who reprogrammed the tcm, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50.

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