Power Train Problems of Ford F-250 - part 2

The tie rod broke while the vehicle was in motion. This caused the vehicle to lose control and crash into another vehicle, causing damage to both vehicles. There was no warning and no sign of any issues. Vehicle has been very well maintained, in fact, it has been in the shop at least once per month for the past year due to a number of mechanical issues unrelated to the tie rod.

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The contact owns a 2020 F-250. The contact stated that while driving in low gear, the vehicle started surging, plunging, and shifting erratically. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed there were no open recalls on the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

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When shifting into drive the truck will lurch forward, a very hard shift. It also does the same thing in reverse. Several times the if my foot was not pressing very hard on the brake when shifting into drive or reverse the truck would lurch forward several feet. It there was an obstruction or person in front of the truck it would have put them at risk of being hit. While driving on cruise control it is very slow to shift and will skip multiple gears when shifting down when going up a hill. Sometimes also going downhill. This can cause the truck to slow down rapidly without a brake indicator which could cause a rear end collision if there is someone following closely. The truck is only 4. 5yrs old and has 60,597miles. Symptoms started about 3-4months earlier when truck was well under 60,000 miles however I was unable to get it to the dealer until 60,597 which puts the truck out of warranty. The dealer was able to reproduce the issues and performed a code reset as well as a reprogram and the issue was not resolved. Dealer tore down the transmission and said one of the clutch packs in the transmission has failed along with several other parts. It is now requiring a full rebuild or replacement. There were no warning lights, alarms or messages. Date below is approximately when symptoms started occurring. I do not yet have my vehicle back so do not have the full report from the dealer. I will submit when I receive my vehicle back.

Bad transmission at only 75,000 miles.

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The investigation into the f-150 sudden transmission downshifts into a lower gear at highway speeds needs to be expanded and also include F-250 6. 7 l diesel. It has happened in my F-250 twice while traveling on the interstate at highway speeds, down shifts from gear 6 to gear 3. Very dangerous.

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December 24, 2024, traveling in a line of vehicles on a two lane road, the vehicles ahead of me slowed to almost a complete stop. I braked and slowed along with the traffic to a near stop. As the traffic began moving again, I released my brake and pressed the accelerator pedal. The engine rpm's raised but the the vehicle did not move. It felt as if the transmission was in neutral. After releasing the accelerator and pressing it a second time, the engine revved again and then the transmission made a loud bang engaging the transmission and lurched the truck forward. I released the accelerator and braked to avoid striking the vehicle ahead of me. I pressed the accelerator again only to have the same scenario happen again. Fortunately, each time the truck did this, I did not strike the vehicle ahead of me. This is the not the first incident of this occurring with this vehicle. The truck then drove normally and did not experience this again on this trip. This had occurred previously a several months before with the same issue. I am unable to duplicate the issue and am unsure what causes the truck to do this. It appears that the transmission is unable to determine what gear it needs to be in and therefore acts as if it is in neutral when this occurs.

Transfer case is shifting from 2 wheel high to 4 wheel high while driving down the highway. It does not engage the the 4wheel drive front hubs when doing this so no indication this is happening. Eventually the shift fork breaks and transfer case is then either locked in 4 wheel high without knowing or the transfer case goes to a neutral position and loss of all power. In the my incident I was driving on the interstate and transfer case went to neutral without warning. I was in the middle of 4 lanes of traffic and total loss of movement. I was able to navigate the truck to the side of the interstate safely. However had this been in the middle of rush hour traffic this would most likely been a fatality report with multiple cars involved. After discussions with Ford techs I was advised this is an ongoing issue that has not been addressed by Ford and they are seeing more and more of these issues, so much so that their transmission techs are backed up for 3-5 weeks with these repairs. Seems to me this kind of failure NHTSA would be very aware of and demanding a recall be issued to fix this issue. Rather the owners are eating the cost of repair for a blatant safety issue being over looked.

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This car has had a recall for almost year. I’m am terrified to drive my truck especially with my kids in it. Sometimes if I press the gas trying to cross traffic, it takes a while to go. Also sometimes it won’t crank up and start. It takes awhile few tried. My back up camera doesn’t work the way it should.

Truck lunges forward when at stop light, in drive and foot on the brake. Almost rear ended another driver. Did this several times. Also, when merging on highway and try to pick up speed the truck bogs down and hesitates almost got into two accidents because of this. Also loud clunking and banging on start up and when idling.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into gear, the vehicle jerked significantly. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the transmission was slipping and was skipping gear. Additionally, the transmission remained stuck in a gear. The power train warning light was illuminated, and a message advising to see the owner's manual was displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where diagnostic trouble codes indicating that the transmission clutches were slipping, were retrieved. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 20v365000 (power train); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the transmission independently downshifted from tenth gear to first gear. The contact stated that while the gear shifter was in drive and the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle lunged forward. The contact stated that while reversing, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle jerked backwards. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed transmission cdf drum. The contact was informed that the transmission cdf drum 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 advised to contact the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 96,500.

Ford has yet to update VIN lists for 24b27 engine update.

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Normal driving on highway. I drove over a rough section of road and the truck began shaking uncontrollably. Was able to slow down and the shaking stopped. . I've spent over $4000. 00 to fix problem. Within 6 months the issue returned. Have told Ford dealship. They will not fix problem. This is the 5th time I've reported the issue.

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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed hauling a trailer, the exhaust manifold dropped raw fuel into the exhaust and it caught fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The exhaust filter over maximum limit message was displayed. There were no reported injuries, crash , police report or air bag deployment. The fire department was on the scene. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that cylinder one was down and the engine and transmission needed to be replaced. The mechanic informed the contact that the epf may be damaged and not work. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, who referred to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 195,000.

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted, and threw the contact forward. The contact then stated that the vehicle began to hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal with the “wrench” symbol displayed. The vehicle resumed normal operation soon after the initial failure; however, the failure returned as the contact drove up a driveway incline. The vehicle began to hesitate upon depression of the accelerator pedal before the contact was able to safely park the vehicle. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN for the failure. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective lead frame. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000.

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This vehicle was purchased new from ray varner Ford, clinton TN. Ford issued a safety recall notice for insulating material contacting the driveshaft. I took this vehicle to varner who said they inspected it but found no defect. Last year, the vehicle was seen by the Ford dealer in st augustine FL, who told me the safety recall had not been addressed. When I explained that varner had (at least claimed to have)_ inspected it, the rep said "if so , they didnt enter it into the computer system. " I have contacted Ford who essentially ignored the matter.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly upshifted and downshifted. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The failure had occurred on several occasions. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed; however, the cause of the failure was unknown. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

The contact owns 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while the vehicle was at the dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer informed the contact that the heat shield had detached. The dealer determined that the driveshaft and the heat shield needed to be replaced. The contact related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 22v087000(structure, power train); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford f-150. The contact stated that while accelerating from a stop, the vehicle lurched forward and hesitated to accelerate. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the transmission randomly shifted gear and the gear selector failed to match the gear selection. During the failure the check engine warning light was illuminated, and the “wrench” symbol was displayed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 20v197000 (power train). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 65,000.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? the variable displacement oil pump delivers oil to the engine at low pressure/capacity during idle conditions. Routine occurrences of prolonged idle time may result in excess wear to the engine camshaft lobes and valve tappet surfaces due to reduced lubrication. Overtime, the engine may progressively run rough due to cylinder misfire. Additionally, customers may hear engine tapping noises and the check engine light may illuminate. This causes delamination of the lifters and camshaft which sends metal throughout the engine causing total engine failure and this requires a completely new engine. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? beyond the financial implications, a sudden breakdown on a busy road can lead to dangerous situations, putting both me and other drivers at risk. Additionally, driving a vehicle with a compromised engine can result in further damage and potentially cause accidents. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? yes there are many forums and videos online about this issue in the 7. 3 godzilla engine produced by Ford. Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? my vehicle is currently at the dealership for repairs which they said they are unable to do so I will be taking it to another dealership next week. Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? in my vehicle there was no cel but in other customers vehicles the cel will appear if the problem is not caught soon enough.

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 1st gear. The contact stated that the rpm gauge climbed into the "red" zone and the vehicle almost stalled. The contact stated that the shift indicator on the instrument cluster was flashing and then showed that the vehicle was in 1st gear. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA campaign number: 24v444000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 188,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that there were oil stains on the driveway where the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the rear main seal had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 68,900.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from six gear to first gear, causing the vehicle to abruptly decelerate, causing the driver to almost lose control of the steering wheel. The vehicle was later examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed and determined that the power train control module needed to be reprogrammed. The power train control module was reprogrammed, and the vehicle operated normally. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 102,900.

Wrench light comes on, but truck goes into limp loses power very dangerous don't know if it's going to cause me to be rear-ended, steering goes back and forth right to left can't hardly hold it in road.

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The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while accelerating, the vehicle was shaking and vibrating abnormally. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the rear axle housing was deformed. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 21v536000 (power train). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 69,000.

I was driving at 60mph when the truck started shaking so bad I had to come to a complete stop. I could barley steer the truck when this was happening.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 45-50 mph, and depressing the accelerator pedal, the rpm fluctuated, and the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The power train and the check engine warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to side of the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle; however, while attempting to drive, the vehicle failed to respond while in drive(d), but responded while in reverse(r). The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to write to consumer affairs. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

On numerous times when you start the truck there is a delay from when you engage drive and the drivetrain gets power. To the point that 1 time the truck rolled back into another destroying their bumper.

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The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that when driving, at various speeds, the transmission would do a hard shift, giving a jerking sensation. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer referred the contact to the dealer and to the NHTSA hotline to file a safety complaint. The failure mileage was 70,000.

When truck is first driven it will down shift from higher speed to first gear for no reason causing violent lock up of tires. This is an on going problem.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while at a stop and attempting to accelerate, the rpm's rapidly increased, but the vehicle failed to respond as intended and experienced a loss of motive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Transmission would not engage the next gear , while proceeding through a large traffic intersection. Very scary.

Truck has started dropping into 1st gear and losing speed with no warning. Has happened at low and high speeds.

Gears would delay upshift. Stopping would accelerate as approaching stop light.

While driving at various speeds the transmission/powertrain has jerking shifting, loss of power, inability to increase speed, hesitates in speed, hard shifting, clunking noises. It hesitates from 4th to 5th gear, hesitates from 9th to 10th gear, and will drop from 10th gear straight down as low as 4th gear with the rpms of the engine going dangerously high.