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Gears flash on and off, then the accelerator slows down. Goes into nuetral automatically. Randomly shifts between gears causing truck to pick up speed or drastically lose speed without warning. Shifts very hard as well. This has happened while I was driving in our neighborhood as well as on the highway. Seems to happen everytime I drive above 65mph, but occasionally in the neighborhood. The random shifting of gears happened first around 4 years ago, but has been a safety risk for the last 5-6 months due to the increase in it happening.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 80 mph, the vehicle downshifted on its own and lost acceleration. There were no warning indicators illuminated, but the transmission temperature gauge increased. The contact pulled over to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (mike brown auto group, 4950 East highway 377, grandbury, Texas 76049), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer informed the contact that there were no open recalls for the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 192,434.
This problem happens at all speeds but most recently while on the highway doing 70 mph my truck went into first gear and locked up my truck rear end. I slid onto the berm of the road and almost down a hill. The dreaded wrench light came on, the speedometer went inoperable, the airbag light came on and the truck went into sort of a limp mode and drove real weird. The code was a P0720 output shaft speed sensor. Of course my VIN was not included in the recall even though it is a 2012, built in dearborn with the same transmission as the recalled ones, go figure! I have an appointment with sharpnack Ford in willard Ohio the day after tomorrow with the truck where I will pay $1000 to get the lead body in the transmission replaced. This is totally ridiculous that all VIN's for 2012 are not covered. I own three Ford and I am starting to wonder why!
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the transmission downshifted independently and the service engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to bob boyd Ford, Inc. (2840 N columbus St, lancaster, oh 43130) where it was diagnosed that the powertrain control module failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 16V248000 (powertrain), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall; therefore, the contact would be responsible for the repair cost. The failure mileage was 106,000.
Transmission on 2012 drops to 1st gear orange wrench light comes on sometimes when I stop then start up it will not get out of 1st gear the consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in the recall.
- Ashville, OH, USA
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Truck downshifts on its own I lose my speedometer no power have to turn truck off and restart to get it to work found recall on this but Ford says mine is not in the recall.
2012 Ford F150 - transmission lead frame the Ford dealership (bolton in lake charles, la) is replacing the transmission lead frame in my truck. The vehicle, driving linearly at 35 mph, locked into 3rd gear and went into safe operating mode with almost no acceleration. The speedometer stopped working and a wrench light fault code appeared on the screen. The vehicle would not go into first or second gear or regain acceleration, even when stationary, park, or after restarting. The vehicle is an early 2012 production pickup from the dearborn, Michigan plant, matching the recall criteria for NHTSA (16V-248) and Ford (16S19) but the VIN does not appear in reference to the recall for the transmission lead frame. The dealer refused to honor any warranty for this recalled defective part. The vehicle is dealer stock / unmodified and presently has 71,000 miles.
My Ford F-150, at different times while driving, downshifts to first gear causing the wheels to lock up and making it dangerous to drive. I was driving out to get my daughter from school, when I was going up a small hill and my F-150 felt like it went into neutral all by itself. I was on the gas but it was not accelerating. Since that time, it has done it every time I drive it. At times, the speedometer and tacometer go to zero and the screen in my dash gets a wrench on it. I was told by my Ford dealer that the recall on the 2012 Ford F-150S does not include my Ford. I was told that it was made 5 months prior to those Ford affected. Yet, it has the same transmission (6R80) and same computer codes and exact same problem. Why can't I get my Ford fixed when those that bought theirs a few months later can. It has the same problems as those recalled. This is my first Ford and not happy with Ford products at all.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle downshifted independently. The contact stated that the maintenance and air bag warning indicators illuminated. In addition, the speedometer and odometer ceased to function. Ted russell Ford Lincoln (9925 parkside dr., knoxville, tn) diagnosed that the power train control module needed to be reprogrammed. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 16V248000 (power train). The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in any recalls and advised him to contact NHTSA to get the VIN included in a recall campaign. The failure mileage was approximately 84,273.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle inadvertently decelerated and the wheels seized. In addition, the power train indicator illuminated during the failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the speed sensor failed. The dealer (jenkins & wynne Ford, Honda, & Lincoln, 2655 trenton rd, clarksville, tn 37040) was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not included in a recall; therefore, the contact would have to pay for the repairs. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 16V248000 (power train), but the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 91,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 50 mph, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (rockwall Ford, 990 E interstate 30, rockwall, tx 75087) where it was diagnosed that the molded lead frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was advised by the dealer and manufacturer that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V248000 (power train). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 84,500. The VIN was not available.
Transmission malfunction sudden down shift into 1st gear while in motion 30 - 40 mph. Also, transmission bang while in 1st gear while in motion 5 - 10 mph. Also transmission malfunction such that it would not shift into 6th gear at highway speed 70 - 75 mph, also would not down shift below 3rd gear while traveling less that 25-30 mph or even at complete stop. Loss of speedometer, odometer, fuel economy indicator. Airbag indicator also illuminated. Wrench icon illuminated briefly. Down shift into 1st gear occurred on city streets, other issues occurred while entering highway. Also, turn signals would not auto cancel.
While driving the truck would jump gears after a few moments it would smooth out research the issue found there was a recall for trucks with T he same issue but was told my VIN # wasn't covered. The leas frame was the issue addressed after this $900 repair the check engine light illuminated codes suggested turbo and tune was needed these situations was not happening prior to the previous mention repair.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 55 mph without warning, the vehicle downshifted which sent the contact lunging forward. The vehicle was taken to george waikem Ford (4321 Lincoln way E, massillon, oh 44646, (330) 478-1801) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the battery needed to be replaced. The battery was replaced however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V248000 (power train). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and case number: Cas-14448605 was opened. The approximate failure mileage was 48,900.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle downshifted unexpectedly and the speedometer independently ceased to function. In addition, the air bag and maintenance warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to art hill Ford Lincoln (901 w Lincoln hwy, merrillville, in) on four occasions, but the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was also taken to paul heuring Ford (720 N hobart rd, hobart, in) where it was diagnosed that the molded lead frame was defective. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign number: 16V248000 (power train) and customer satisfaction number: 16N02. The contact was also informed that NHTSA was responsible for adding the VIN to a recall. The contact was referred to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. While driving 35 mph, the transmission seized in fifth gear. Additionally, the check engine and seat belt warning indicators illuminated, the speedometer became inoperable, and the vehicle went into limp mode. The vehicle was taken to washburn Ford Lincoln (1819 ok-14, alva, ok 73717, (580) 327-1296), but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
Sudden downshift to 1st gear orange wrench light comes on been having trouble with transmission bob boyd service did a drive shaft boot repair on Feb 28 2018 asked about recall 16N02 said my truck wasnt covered
While driving the pickup the carrier bearing went out vehicle has 71000 miles on it get it to the shop and the whole drive train has to be replaced they can't replace just the one part
After taking off from a stop vehicle downshifts to 1st gear and goes into limp home condition, barely limped thru the intersection. After pulling over and turning vehicle off, waiting, started and resumed. Repeatedly occurs after stopping. All occurred during city driving.
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle downshifted to first gear without warning and then skidded to a halt. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. Len stoler Ford in owings mills, md informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 16V248000 (power train). The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 14259854. The approximate failure mileage was 74,998.
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- Claremore, OK, USA