Automatic Transmission Control Module problems of the 2020 Ford F-250

Three problems related to automatic transmission control module have been reported for the 2020 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2020 Ford F-250 based on all problems reported for the 2020 F-250.

1 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2023

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while in drive(d), the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was pumped gradually, and the vehicle accelerated as intended. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who retrieved dtc code: p0685. The contact was informed that the pcm relay needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,000.

2 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Failure Date: 09/13/2021

The contact's husband owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while her husband was at a stop sign, the transmission seized in 2nd gear and the vehicle failed to respond while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact's husband stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and "wrench" symbol was displayed on the instrument panel. On another occasion, the transmission seized in 7th gear and the vehicle was unable to make it up an overpass. The vehicle inadvertently started to roll back down the overpass. The contact's husband also had alerts on the Ford pass monitoring tool and received a “failure with pcm and 2nd gear bypassing during cycle" alerts on his cell phone. The contact drove the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

3 Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

Failure Date: 09/09/2020

Tl-the contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that when he starts his truck that when the vehicle switched gears the transition was rough. There are some times when the vehicle will remain stuck in a certain gear and then have a delay in shifting thus putting a strain on the transmission. When the contact used the vehicle to tow the issue was even worse. The dealer gene messer Ford lubbock 6000 west 19th, lubbock, TX 79407 (806) 793-2727 stated that issue may be with the pcm and ptm. They were going to check with the manufacturer and get back with the contact. The contact tried to call the manufacturer but the call disconnected. The vehicle remained unrepaired. The dealer reommended that the vehicle can be driven for now but not to tow anything. The failure mileage was 3,900. Tf.


Other Power Train related problems of the 2020 Ford F-250

Power Train problems
29
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems
3
Noises During Shifting problems
1
Transmission Noise problems
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