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My first timing chain went out at 59,000 miles the second timing chain has went out at 87,000 miles again. Ford will not provide warranty on the second chain that only lasted 27,000 miles and a Ford dealership done the repair.
I placed the vehicle in park. I left the vehicle running got out walked up to the gate to open it and the vehicle started moving on its own. This happened twice. The first time my wife was in the front seat and was able to stop the truck. The second time the truck pinned me between the truck and fence post. A friend was able to jump into the truck and get it turned off. The vehicle was stationary on flat ground sitting in open land not on a road.
The speedometer dropped to zero while traveling 50 mph and the truck downshifted to 1st gear causing the tires to squeal, fishtail, and the RPM's redlined.I was almost rear ended. This has happened several times in the past couple weeks.
11/30/19 I was driving down the road at approximately 45 mph and my truck suddenly downshifted. There was a loud bang and the rear wheels locked up and skidded. The vehicle then went back to normal. 2 days later it happened again but not as violently. The truck has around 59K on it. I see there is a recall for this reason on 2013 F150 with 6 speed transmission which is what I have but nothing for the 2014.
When driving down the road transmission will down shift from 6th gear to first gear it did it on the interstate at 70 miles an hour. Did it when it was raining. Was the second time it did it. Take it to the Ford dealership they said they couldn't do anything unless it was showing a code. Did some research there is a recall on Ford F150.for 09-13 but mine has the same transmission as the 2013. More year's should be added to the recall. Thank you
- Harmony, NC, USA
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The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle completely failed without warning. The contact restarted the vehicle and it resumed normal operation. The contact took the vehicle to rokstad Ford (476600 us-95, ponderay, id 83852, 208-263-3127) to be diagnosed, but no failure was found. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that there were no recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 12,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 30-35 mph and highway speeds, the vehicle downshifted on its own and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to smith Ford (908 E oak St, conway, ar 72032, (501) 329-9881) where it was diagnosed that the molded lead frame needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The contact stated that the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number: 19V075000 (power train). The failure mileage was 110,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 75 mph, the vehicle stalled and restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to best Ford Lincoln (579 amherst St, nashua, nh 03063, (603) 889-0161), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The contact researched online and stated the failure was due to the drive train. The failure mileage was 173,000.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle jerked without warning and began to lose power on its own. The contact briefly lost control of the vehicle, shifted into neutral, and coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 19V075000 (power train). The contact spoke with lithia Ford Idaho falls (980 w broadway St, Idaho falls, id 83402, (208) 525-8500) and was informed that diagnostic testing was needed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000. Consumer stated most important fact was omitted. "vehicle downshifted from 6th gear to 2nd gear spontaneously."
Transmission suddenly downshifts while driving 55+ mph down the highway. I have noticed it downshifting from 6th all the way down to 3rd causing excessive rpms. I took it to dealership who said it was "bad gas" that had fouled the plugs. Charged me over $300 and it's not a bit better. Seemingly it occurs most often when I let off of the accelerator (I.e. going around a curve or topping a hill) but it is very random.
2014 F150 w/~55,000 miles- (1) 7/30/19- carrying light load in bed (200 lbs+/-) & 2 people including driver, on major highway during rush hour accelerating up hill, had driven 15 minutes without issues. Vehicle suddenly lost all power and tachometer red lined. Did not notice if any warning lights on as was trying desperately not to be dead due to 18 wheeler right behind me. Just as suddenly resolved after about 10 seconds. (2) 7/6/19- truck in park with emergency brake engaged, facing uphill on boat ramp with lightweight boat trailer in tow & in "tow/haul mode". (no boat, only driver & 200-300 lbs load in bed) disengaged emergency brake & vehicle rolled backward while still in park. Braked. Put in drive & vehicle rolled backward before finally engaging & able to accellerate up ramp. (3) frequently, since truck brand new, hear a "thunk" when shifting from park to drive (on flat surface) & especially loud, every time I shift from park to reverse (also on flat surface) & always doing either if on a hill. Took to dealer when still under warrantee who says this is normal. I live in a very flat area so only discovered that transmission hesitates &/or slips on these occasions, after warrantee expired. Taking it to my trusted mechanic who employs a certified Ford truck master mechanic & has no financial reason to downplay issues.
While driving, an unexpected downshift into first gear causing the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash. This is the exact same issue that Ford issued a recall on for the 2011-2012 F150's. there are many issues I have read about recently with other people and this issue will likely kill someone before anything is done. Imagine driving 75 on the interstate and it shifts into 1st gear out of nowhere. This will cause an accident with the potential of death to one or more people if you cannot control this vehicle.
I am experiencing symptoms like those outlined in the recall affecting 2011-2013 F-150 trucks (among other vehicles) with the 6R80 transmission. It shifts erratically and abruptly, and today, I had it downshift from 6th to 1st on the highway as I was changing lanes. Thankfully the tires didn't lock up. The engine revved freely all the way to redline when this occured, given the history of these documented and reported issues, I'm unsure if the second wave of recalls from earlier this year managed to include all of the affected vehicles.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear without warning. The contact stated that the ignition was cycled off and on and the vehicle operated as intended for approximately 20 miles of driving before the failure recurred. The contact used an odb code reader to perform a diagnostic test on the vehicle, which indicated a P0722-output speed sensor failure. The vehicle was not repaired. Nick mayer Ford (located at 6200 mayfield rd, mayfield heights, oh 44124, (440) 449-1000) was contacted by phone and notified of the failure. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000. Piir= Y.
Periodically speedometer starts moving erratically at constant speed. As a result of this the engine starts shifting gears rapidly. This week while driving 60mph on the highway, the engine shifted abruptly from 6th to 1st gear causing a very dangerous situation.
I have 45K miles and was driving and the compression fitting on the transmission hose at the radiator sheared off. It sprayed transmission oil all over engine and roadway. There was a motorcycle behind me who luckily didn't go down due to the oil. I had to replace the transmssion line and fluid. I also needed to rent a car since I was out of town.
Transmission down shifts while moving, from 6th gear down to 1st, all gauges go to zero but truck does not power off. Can accelerate but does not pick up speed. Similar symptoms for the 2011-2013 F150 recall out now.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shuddered and failed to engage past third gear. In addition, the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 159,000.
Transmission. Sudden, unexpected downshift into lower gear while driving at highway speeds. While traveling down a mountainous canyon on an interstate highway my vehicle abruptly and unexpectedly shifted into a lower gear. The engine rpms increased dramatically. I put the transmission into neutral and after some seconds cautiously switched the gear shift back into drive. Fortunately, the transmission had returned to the higher gear, and I proceeded to my destination. I'm concerned that Ford's recall affecting 2011-2013 model years for sudden downshift, crash concern may not be broad enough since my 2014 model year appears to have experienced the same issue. This is a safety concern of paramount importance; if I had not been able to return the vehicle to a higher gear I could have experienced numerous hazards on a steep, busy, and winding canyon road at interstate highway speeds.
This vehicle has shut down during operation on several different occasions. The first, was a minor repair. The second, caused over $11,000 in damages, and now it has happened again. Each time it occurs, the loss of power causes a decrease in the ability to steer and all systems shut down. With our children in the vehicle, we have been in fear for their lives as we have had to quickly steer the vehicle out of the lane of traffic and hope that we are able to come to a complete stop.
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- Wise, VA, USA