Automatic Transmission Control Module Problems of Lincoln Navigator

My truck on a few occasions suddenly down shift hard and on its own without warning, it could very much have cause an accident and could have been deadly at highway speeds, at the same time the speedometer would go to 0 and quit working, as well as multiple warning messages would pop up on message display. Ie out of fuel, air system failure, orange wrench, etc. Then after some time everything would go back to normal operation until it randomly did it again. This is a major safety issue for drivers and passengers as well as other vehicles around. At the dealer they gave me a print out from 2019 that states it was a safty recall 19s07 but the dealership said it was only a technical bullet not a safty recall and dealers not responsible for the cost but will reprogram the powertrain control module (pcm) with updated calibration -requires using ids software release 113. 06a or newer (internet connection needed) -no replacement parts needed—this is a software fix but in truth, this dose not fix the problem. Online research show that in most cases the dealership has to remove main control and replace lead frame. (located internally in the transmission) like they did on my SUV as well. The cost is over $1,500 and Ford and Lincoln are down playing the danger and by making customers pay out of pocket since it is not an official safety recall from the NHTSA. This out of pocket cost may lead to people not repairing the faulty system. This could have and could be causing accidents or maybe even deaths. . This is crazy not to be a full safty recall. . . Sudden downshift at highway speeds could be extremely dangerous for everyone. Ford/Lincoln should be held responsible for the faulty part and repair for safty purposes.

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My vehicle exhibits an illuminated malfunction indicator light (mil) and sometimes a wrench light in the instrument cluster. I had a diagnostic done on my truck to troubleshoot issue and the code was p0720. Ford issued a recall on Lincoln Navigator built between April 11, 2011 through August 19, 2013. My truck was built October 2013 and tom wood Ford of indianapolis indiana states my vehicle does not qualify for the recall and they want $1400. 00 to repair the same issue as the recall notice. I was under the assumption that if an affected vehicle exhibits an illuminated malfunction indicator light (mil) and/or wrench light in the instrument cluster with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0720, p0722, p0731 and/or p1500 stored in the pcm, dealers are to replace the molded leadframe and this service must be performed at no charge to the vehicle owner. I believe Ford/Lincoln still installed the faulty recalled parts on all Lincoln Navigators that were built the whole year in 2013. I would like for this expensive repair to be covered under the Ford customer satisfaction program 19n01.

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January 4, 2021- while cruising with my family on the interstate at a speed of 75-80 mph, the transmission randomly shifted from 6th gear to 2nd or first gear causing the vehicle to skid out of control across both lanes and spinning the motor at an extremely high rpm. I put it in neutral and I shut off the key and coasted to a stop. We were lucky that there were no other vehicles in our vicinity. I started it up and very cautiously drove home. There were no engine lights during the incident. The motor was/and still is very loud immediately after the incident. When we got home we looked into recalls and TSB's and found that our vehicle is within the 2011 to 2013 recall years. When checked by the Ford dealer Jan 1/11/21, no check engine codes were found. They checked the software and reported that the most recent updates are already installed in our vehicle, but we have no proof of that. We have not driven the vehicle since bringing it home from the dealership. If my wife or kids were driving we would all be dead. This quote is from NHTSA website. "the most recent update from February 2, 2019 office of defects and investigations (odi) would conduct a safety recall (19v-075000) to remedy the downshift failures on all 2011-2013, f-150's, expeditions, and Navigators with the same issue. The vehicle may experience an unintended loss of transmission output speed censor signal to the pcm potentially resulting in a temporary unintended downshift to first gear. Ford will reprogram the pcm with software that will prevent an unintended downshift to first gear and illuminate the malfunction indicator light in the event of an intermittent output speed censor signal loss". We cannot verify that these updates have been installed in our vehicle (pur Aug 2020) as the event happened and we did not get any check engine lights or codes. This vehicle is unsafe to drive!.

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The contact owns a 2014 Lincoln Navigator. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently downshift which would lead to an abrupt slow down of the vehicle. The contact stated that both the wrench(power train) and/or fuel tank warning symbols would appear on the instrument panel after the failure. The contact would then restart the vehicle and resume normal driving shortly after the failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic who was initially unable to duplicate the failure. The mechanic then used a code reader and discovered that the powertrain control module(pcm) was defective. The mechanic also reached out to a dealer who informed him that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and they also informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln Navigator. While driving 25 mph, the vehicle downshifted from second to first gear without warning. The vehicle was taken to robert hudson Ford Lincoln Mercury (2316 1st Ave se, moultrie, GA 31788, (229) 985-6603) where it was diagnosed that the pcm needed recalibaration. The vehicle was repaired; however, the software update failed to correct the failure. Additionally, the contact stated that the vehicle was difficult to shift from park to the drive gear. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was currently being repaired again for both failures. On several occasions while driving, the electrical system failed and caused the vehicle to stall. The contact stated that the instrument cluster, interior lighting, and exterior lighting failed. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and provided case number: cas-13124389. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

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The 2010 suffered a catastrophic failure in the transmission at 73k miles. It is not used as a delivery truck or for dirt roads. We are the original owner. . Read more...

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The contact owns a 2008 linclon Navigator. While driving approximately 20 mph, the contact applied pressure to the brake pedal and the vehicle came to a complete stop and jerked forward. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the transmission control module calibration was reprogrammed and updates were made to the power train control module. The contact continued to experience the failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer five times where the same repairs were made each time. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 78,300.

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While driving in rain at 60 mph car started to hydroplane, 360 in road, tires have been replaced since the latest incident. During any rain complete traction with the car is lost. Dealer contacted, and are aware of the problem, but cannot duplicate the problem.

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Vehicle experienced traction control problem causing vehicle to spin 180 degrees. (attorney for consumer).

While turning a corner in the rain the vehicle did a 360 degree turn around and ended up facing oncoming traffic. Also when the vehicle takes off on an incline the tires just spin and the vehicle does not move. Manufacturer says .