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2012 Ford Expedition
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
Similar to other model years
Owner complaints for the 2012 Ford Expedition do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 155.
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
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625–50K
1750–75K
1575–100K
21100–150K
12150K+
85 reports with mileage · 33 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Power Train. Review the 64 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Electrical System. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Vehicle Speed Control. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
6 crash reports2 fire reports4 injury reports
Unknown Or Other complaints
9 reportsI was driving regularly down the road when I noticed the smell of electrical fire. Smoke started coming from the undercarriage of the truck. I pulled into a gas station, and the engine died, and I got out to look at what's causing the smoke. I observed what looked to be engine or transmission oil on fire dripping from the und…
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I was driving regularly down the road when I noticed the smell of electrical fire. Smoke started coming from the undercarriage of the truck. I pulled into a gas station, and the engine died, and I got out to look at what's causing the smoke. I observed what looked to be engine or transmission oil on fire dripping from the undercarriage, so I moved a safe distance from the vehicle, and within about 30 seconds, the entire vehicle was engulfed in flames. The fire department came, and extinguished the fire. The vehicle is 100% casualty, along with everything inside of it.
My vehicle suddenly shifted downward, my gas pedal had no effect, my speedometer stopped working and my fuel and tire sensor lights came on. This happened multiple times on my drive this morning and would have caused an accident if I was being tailgated.
THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW A FEW TIMES: THE SPEEDOMETER HAS DROPPED 0, VEHICLE BEGINS JERKING FORWARD AND LOSES SPEED. I PULLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES HOPING THE ISSUE WOULD CORRECT ITSELF. EVENTUALLY THE PIC OF A WRENCH AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD ALL OF WHICH DISAPPEARED ONCE I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND RE-START…
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THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW A FEW TIMES: THE SPEEDOMETER HAS DROPPED 0, VEHICLE BEGINS JERKING FORWARD AND LOSES SPEED. I PULLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES HOPING THE ISSUE WOULD CORRECT ITSELF. EVENTUALLY THE PIC OF A WRENCH AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD ALL OF WHICH DISAPPEARED ONCE I TURNED THE ENGINE OFF AND RE-STARTED IT. THE TRANSMISSION FLUSH HAS BEEN DONE AND THE RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTING HAS ALSO BEEN ADDRESSED. BUT THE AFOREMENTIONED SYMPTOMS HAVE TAKEN PLACE AT LEAST TWO TIMES BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION RECALL WAS ADDRESSED AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUSH WAS DONE AND AT LEAST THREE TIMES (SO FAR) AFTER THE TRANSMISSION RECALL ISSUE WAS ADDRESSED AND AFTER THE TRANSMISSION FLUSH WAS DONE. COULD IT BE DEFECTIVE FAN CLUTCHES THAT ARE CAUSING THESE ISSUES ON EXPEDITIONS?
PAINT IS PEELING OFF THE BACK HATCH
ON 07/24/2017 I HAD CONTACTED NHTSA TO CONFIRM THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN PLACED ON MY 2012 FORD EXPEDITION DUE TO SOME ISSUES I WAS EXPERIENCING . I WAS PROVIDED THE CONTACT NUMBER FOR THE MANUFACTURE FOR RESOLUTION. ON 07/24 ANDY MOHR FORD LINCOLN, PLAINFIELD, IN WAS CONTACTED AND AN 07:30 AM APPT. WAS MADE FOR THAT FOLLOWING MORN…
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ON 07/24/2017 I HAD CONTACTED NHTSA TO CONFIRM THAT A RECALL HAD BEEN PLACED ON MY 2012 FORD EXPEDITION DUE TO SOME ISSUES I WAS EXPERIENCING . I WAS PROVIDED THE CONTACT NUMBER FOR THE MANUFACTURE FOR RESOLUTION. ON 07/24 ANDY MOHR FORD LINCOLN, PLAINFIELD, IN WAS CONTACTED AND AN 07:30 AM APPT. WAS MADE FOR THAT FOLLOWING MORNING TO PERFORM THE 16S19 WHICH ONLY TOOK ABOUT 20 MINUTES FROM THE TIME OF CHECKING IN, 07/25. I WAS VERY WORRIED ABOUT MY DRIVE TO THE DEALERSHIP AS THE SPEEDOMETER IMMEDIATELY DROPPED TO 0, VEHICLE BEGAN JERKING FORWARD AND LOST OF SPEED. I PULLED OVER SEVERAL TIMES HOPING THE ISSUE WOULD CORRECT ITSELF. EVENTUALLY THE PIC OF A WRENCH AND SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD ALL OF WHICH DISAPPEARED ONCE I ARRIVED AT THE DEALERSHIP, AND TURNED THE KEY OFF AND BACK ON AGAIN. WITHIN 20 MIN'S OF ARRIVING I WAS INFORMED THAT THE 16S19 UPDATE HAD BEEN COMPLETED. I ASKED QUESTIONS TO THE MECHANIC TO FIND OUT WHAT EXACTLY HAD BEEN DONE FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING. THE MECHANIC WAS VERY NICE, BUT GAVE ME THE IMPRESSION THAT WE PREFORMED THE 16S19 UPDATE, WHICH IS WHAT WE WERE NOTIFIED TO DO, COULDN'T CONFIRM THAT THE PROBLEM IS FIXED. WHEN I DROVE HOME THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO BE FIXED. THERE WAS A LITTLE HESITATION, BUT THE RIDE WAS FINE OVER ALL. I WAS EXCITED HOPING TO HAVE MORE CONFIDENCE IN THE VEHICLE I DRIVE TO TRANSPORT MY FAMILY FOR DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES. ABOUT THREE HOURS LATER I TOOK A QUICK TRIP TO THE STORE, WHICH TURNED INTO A VERY STRESSFUL EVENT HAVING TO PULL OVER SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO THE CARS INTERMITTENT LOSS OF THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR (OSS) SIGNAL TO POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A TEMPORARY UNINTENDED DOWNSHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR. MY CHILDREN NORMALLY LEAVE THE HOUSE FOR THE DAY WHILE I'M WORKING. THEY HAVE BEEN HOME ALL WEEK DUE TO MY FEAR OF PUTTING THIS VEHICLE ON THE ROAD.
WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FOUR CHILDREN THE VEHICLE WILL DOWN SHIFT ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THEY SAID TO CALL THE FORD 1-800 #. CALLED 1-800 # AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT ON THE RECALL YET. SO I AM EXPECTED TO PAY FOR A REPAIR WHICH COU…
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WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FOUR CHILDREN THE VEHICLE WILL DOWN SHIFT ALL OF A SUDDEN WHILE TRAVELING DOWN THE FREEWAY. BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD IT WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY THEY SAID TO CALL THE FORD 1-800 #. CALLED 1-800 # AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS NOT ON THE RECALL YET. SO I AM EXPECTED TO PAY FOR A REPAIR WHICH COULD BE PLACED ON A RECALL LIST. THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THE LEAD FRAME AND THE SAME ISSUES AS THE RECALL.
PAINT BLISTERS ARE STARTING TO APPEAR ON REAR LIFT GATE. DEALER HAS INDICATED THAT THIS IS NOT RUST BUT CORROSION DUE TO THE ALUMINIUM MATERIAL THAT THE LIFT GATE IS MADE OF AND POOR PREP WORK OR CONTAMINATION FROM THE FACTORY PAINT. THEY INDICATED THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE AND IT WILL MOST LIKELY CONTINUE UNTIL THE LIFT G…
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PAINT BLISTERS ARE STARTING TO APPEAR ON REAR LIFT GATE. DEALER HAS INDICATED THAT THIS IS NOT RUST BUT CORROSION DUE TO THE ALUMINIUM MATERIAL THAT THE LIFT GATE IS MADE OF AND POOR PREP WORK OR CONTAMINATION FROM THE FACTORY PAINT. THEY INDICATED THAT THEY HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE AND IT WILL MOST LIKELY CONTINUE UNTIL THE LIFT GATE IS REPAINTED. THEY ALSO TOLD ME THE HOOD MAY ALSO HAVE THIS ISSUE IN THE FUTURE SINCE IT IS ALSO ALUMINUM. A CAR THAT IS THREE YEARS OLD AND GARAGE KEPT SHOULD NOT HAVE BLISTERING PAINT. MY OTHER VEHICLE IS OVER 10 YEARS OLD AND BESIDES CHIPS THE PAINT IS FINE.
SPONTANEOUS AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF PASSENGER SIDE THIRD ROW/CARGO GLASS. NO OTHER CARS IN SIGHT ON A SMOOTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 72 DEGREES OUTSIDE. TRAVELING SLIGHTLY BELOW HIGHWAY SPEED AS WE HAD JUST COME THROUGH A CURVE. LOUD POPPING SOUND AND THE ENTIRE WINDOW WAS SIMPLY GONE, BROKEN IN A MILLION SHARDS THAT WENT EVERY D…
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SPONTANEOUS AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF PASSENGER SIDE THIRD ROW/CARGO GLASS. NO OTHER CARS IN SIGHT ON A SMOOTH ROAD, APPROXIMATELY 72 DEGREES OUTSIDE. TRAVELING SLIGHTLY BELOW HIGHWAY SPEED AS WE HAD JUST COME THROUGH A CURVE. LOUD POPPING SOUND AND THE ENTIRE WINDOW WAS SIMPLY GONE, BROKEN IN A MILLION SHARDS THAT WENT EVERY DIRECTION, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. GLASS EMBEDDED IN SECOND ROW SEAT BACKS, AND ALL ITEMS IN CARGO AREA. VISIBLE SCRATCHES AND GOUGES IN PLASTIC SURROUNDING THE WINDOW FROM THE FORCE OF THE GLASS HITTING IT. HAD ANYONE BEEN SITTING IN THE THIRD ROW, THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Official recalls
316V248000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission
Apr 27, 2016
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S19.
12V190000 · Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
May 3, 2012
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT" AND 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) THAT WAS CALIBRATED OUT OF SPECIFICATION FOR REVERSE GEAR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR WHEN THE DRIVER PUSHES THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE REVERSE R POSITION AND THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION DOES GO IN REVERSE, THE R MAY NOT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, OR NAVIGATOR MODELS AND/OR THE BACKUP LAMP ON THE REAR OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, OR MUSTANG VEHICLES MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. THESE CONDITIONS INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR A PEDESTRIAN BEING STRUCK DUE TO THE VEHICLES NOT SIGNALING IT IS IN REVERSE.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Exterior Lighting:back Up Lights
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT" AND 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) THAT WAS CALIBRATED OUT OF SPECIFICATION FOR REVERSE GEAR.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR WHEN THE DRIVER PUSHES THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE REVERSE R POSITION AND THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION DOES GO IN REVERSE, THE R MAY NOT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, OR NAVIGATOR MODELS AND/OR THE BACKUP LAMP ON THE REAR OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, OR MUSTANG VEHICLES MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. THESE CONDITIONS INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR A PEDESTRIAN BEING STRUCK DUE TO THE VEHICLES NOT SIGNALING IT IS IN REVERSE.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FORD F-150, 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR, AND 2012-2013 MUSTANG VEHICLES, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING EFFECT" AND 108 LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR (TRS) THAT WAS CALIBRATED OUT OF SPECIFICATION FOR REVERSE GEAR.
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE TRANSMISSION MAY NOT GO INTO REVERSE OR WHEN THE DRIVER PUSHES THE SHIFT LEVER IN THE REVERSE R POSITION AND THE VEHICLES TRANSMISSION DOES GO IN REVERSE, THE R MAY NOT ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, OR NAVIGATOR MODELS AND/OR THE BACKUP LAMP ON THE REAR OF THE F-150, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR, OR MUSTANG VEHICLES MAY NOT ILLUMINATE. THESE CONDITIONS INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH OR A PEDESTRIAN BEING STRUCK DUE TO THE VEHICLES NOT SIGNALING IT IS IN REVERSE.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TRS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 11, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
12V034000 · Seats:mid/rear Assembly
Feb 2, 2012
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 EXPEDITION AND LINCOLN NAVIGATOR VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 19, 2011, THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 202, "HEAD RESTRAINTS." THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE INADEQUATE WELDS ON THE HEAD RESTRAINT SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR THE SECOND ROW, RIGHT-HAND SEAT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT HEAD RESTRAINT MAY NOT PROVIDE THE REQUIRED STRENGTH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEAD RESTRAINTS AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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NHTSA investigations
1RQ17010 · Unexpected Transmission Downshift
Opened Dec 25, 2017 · Closed Oct 22, 2019
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:automatic Transmission; Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of transmissions unexpectedly downshifting to a lower gear without input from the driver on model year (MY) 2011-2013 Ford F-150, Expedition and Navigator vehicles. ODI has received 455 unique reports related to the alleged problem that were not covered under a previous recall for this issue (16V-248).Expedition and Navigator complaint rates are lower than F-150 complaints. Of those 455 reports, 34.7% claimed that the rear wheels locked up when the transmission downshifted. There were 4 accident claims with no injuries. There are many instances where drivers report leaving their lane or the road because of this issue.In response to ODI's Information Request (IR) letter, Ford Motor Company (Ford) responded with 783 unique reports related to the alleged problem. There were 6 accident claims with 3 injuries. Ford also submitted 1206 warranty claims related to transmission downshifting failures. The failure can occur at any time, but typically at higher speed, and include symptoms such as sudden transmission downshifting, loss of speedometer, erratic shifting of transmission, and transmission stuck in one gear. The failures typically occur without warning and may result in the rear wheels momentarily locking up. The driver often had to fully stop the vehicle and restart it to get the vehicle to shift properly.On February 2nd, 2019 Ford notified ODI that it would conduct a safety recall (19V-075) to remedy transmission downshifting failures on all 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles. Ford will also offer extended warranties to 2011-2013 Expedition and Navigator vehicles with the same issue. Per Ford, some vehicles may experience an intermittent loss of Transmission Output Speed Sensor (OSS) signal to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), potentially resulting in a temporary unintended downshift into first gear. Ford will reprogram the PCM with software that will prevent an unintended downshift into first gear and illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Light in the event of an intermittent OSS signal loss.The recall action initiated by the manufacturer appears to address the safety risks of concern to ODI.Accordingly, the investigation is closed.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the identification (ODI) numbers found in the attached list.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of transmissions unexpectedly downshifting to a lower gear without input from the driver on model year (MY) 2011-2013 Ford F-150, Expedition and Navigator vehicles. ODI has received 455 unique reports related to the alleged problem that were not covered under a previous recall for this issue (16V-248).Expedition and Navigator complaint rates are lower than F-150 complaints. Of those 455 reports, 34.7% claimed that the rear wheels locked up when the transmission downshifted. There were 4 accident claims with no injuries. There are many instances where drivers report leaving their lane or the road because of this issue.In response to ODI's Information Request (IR) letter, Ford Motor Company (Ford) responded with 783 unique reports related to the alleged problem. There were 6 accident claims with 3 injuries. Ford also submitted 1206 warranty claims related to transmission downshifting failures. The failure can occur at any time, but typically at higher speed, and include symptoms such as sudden transmission downshifting, loss of speedometer, erratic shifting of transmission, and transmission stuck in one gear. The failures typically occur without warning and may result in the rear wheels momentarily locking up. The driver often had to fully stop the vehicle and restart it to get the vehicle to shift properly.On February 2nd, 2019 Ford notified ODI that it would conduct a safety recall (19V-075) to remedy transmission downshifting failures on all 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles. Ford will also offer extended warranties to 2011-2013 Expedition and Navigator vehicles with the same issue. Per Ford, some vehicles may experience an intermittent loss of Transmission Output Speed Sensor (OSS) signal to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), potentially resulting in a temporary unintended downshift into first gear. Ford will reprogram the PCM with software that will prevent an unintended downshift into first gear and illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Light in the event of an intermittent OSS signal loss.The recall action initiated by the manufacturer appears to address the safety risks of concern to ODI.Accordingly, the investigation is closed.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the identification (ODI) numbers found in the attached list.
Power Train:automatic Transmission
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened an investigation based on consumer allegations of transmissions unexpectedly downshifting to a lower gear without input from the driver on model year (MY) 2011-2013 Ford F-150, Expedition and Navigator vehicles. ODI has received 455 unique reports related to the alleged problem that were not covered under a previous recall for this issue (16V-248).Expedition and Navigator complaint rates are lower than F-150 complaints. Of those 455 reports, 34.7% claimed that the rear wheels locked up when the transmission downshifted. There were 4 accident claims with no injuries. There are many instances where drivers report leaving their lane or the road because of this issue.In response to ODI's Information Request (IR) letter, Ford Motor Company (Ford) responded with 783 unique reports related to the alleged problem. There were 6 accident claims with 3 injuries. Ford also submitted 1206 warranty claims related to transmission downshifting failures. The failure can occur at any time, but typically at higher speed, and include symptoms such as sudden transmission downshifting, loss of speedometer, erratic shifting of transmission, and transmission stuck in one gear. The failures typically occur without warning and may result in the rear wheels momentarily locking up. The driver often had to fully stop the vehicle and restart it to get the vehicle to shift properly.On February 2nd, 2019 Ford notified ODI that it would conduct a safety recall (19V-075) to remedy transmission downshifting failures on all 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles. Ford will also offer extended warranties to 2011-2013 Expedition and Navigator vehicles with the same issue. Per Ford, some vehicles may experience an intermittent loss of Transmission Output Speed Sensor (OSS) signal to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM), potentially resulting in a temporary unintended downshift into first gear. Ford will reprogram the PCM with software that will prevent an unintended downshift into first gear and illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Light in the event of an intermittent OSS signal loss.The recall action initiated by the manufacturer appears to address the safety risks of concern to ODI.Accordingly, the investigation is closed.The ODI reports cited above can be reviewed at www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchNHTSAID under the identification (ODI) numbers found in the attached list.