2019 Ford F-150

In July 2025 my 2019 Ford F150 began to have hard shift changes, unexpected downshifts and other shifting issues especially in 4th and 8th gear. Then during the first week of August I pulled out at an intersection and when the truck shifted into 4th gear it lost all power however the engine was still running. Thankfully no one was behind me as this could have caused a serious accident resulting in the loss of life for those involved. It slowed down to approximately 20 mph then suddenly regained power and lunged and shifted up to 5th. This happened several times so I took it to the local Ford dealer and they said the transmission was defective and needed replacing. The truck’s mileage was 129,000 and they said it was not covered by warranty and that even though Ford was aware of the numerous problems with the 2017-2022 10R80 transmission they refused to issue a recall and instead issued several TSBs (Technical Service Bulletin) to the dealers. It costs me $8699.72 to have a remanufactured transmission installed and has the improved CDF drum which was part of the defective transmissions Ford used in 2017-2022 in their F-150, Ranger, Expedition and Explorers. Ford knowing and continues to endanger the lives of its customers that operate these vehicles built between 2017-2022 by refusing to issue a recall for the known 10R80 transmission problems and it is costing these customers thousands of dollars to repair what Ford should have done in the first place. NHTSA must investigate these issues and mandate Ford issue an immediate recall and fully reimburse customers who have paid to have their transmissions replaced.

In June we started having transmission issues. Collateral was taken to Lynch Ford in Mt. Vernon IA. When we would drive the unit the transmission would slip. The final incident was when we were driving down [XXX] at 70 Miles per hour the transmission began to slip again. We had to pull over off the side of the road as the truck went in to limp mode. We had to continue to drive to the dealer at a lower rate of speed because we could not get a tow truck to pick us up. Dealer informed us the transmission was out and needed replaced. We spent close to 8K to replace the transmission. The collateral had just turned over 100K for miles. Since installing the new transmission we continue to have transmission issue. Truck as been back to Lynch Ford for further a diagnostic. They flashed the transmission and told us to drive the unit 400 miles to see if the flash fixes the problem. We have only had the truck less than 8 months. Location Stanwood Iowa. There should be a recall on these transmissions and owners who spent money to replace the transmission should be reimbursed. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal to merge onto the highway, the transmission failed to shift as intended. The contact stated that the transmission was unexpectedly upshifting from 2nd or 3rd gear to 6th or 10th gear. The contact also stated that while accelerating, the transmission felt as if it had shifted into neutral(N), with the RPM at 4,000; however, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the message to "See Owner’s Manual" was displayed. The contact stated that while driving at slower speeds, the transmission was shifting roughly. The contact stated that at 50 MPH, the transmission operated normally. The contact stated that the failure was a recurring failure. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60–70 MPH, the vehicle jerked and vibrated abnormally. In addition, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the vehicle was driving roughly. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle remained at the dealer unrepaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 74,000.

There is, and has been, a consistent rattle sound from the waste gates and all I was told was that Ford knows about the issue and states that it is normal operation yet it can cause damage and reduce performance and could cause a safety issue if it fails and allows no power to be delivered especially if the failure occurs on an interstate. All I’ve been told is the issue can be addressed with a DIY fix of adding a spring but no support from Ford is given in regards to this issue. This is documented all over the forums and is a known issue plaguing the 3.5 ecoboost f150s. The next issue is in regards to the transmission shifting roughly, jerking and sometimes lagging when trying to accelerate. Currently my truck only has 88k miles and this issue has been present since roughly 60k miles and has not been addressed even though it’s been made known.

2019 Ford F150 began hard shifting and disengaging. I contacted the service center and was advised that it adaptive learning. Within a week while driving the transmission completely failed while driving. Dealership states a new transmission is needed. There was no warning nor lamps or messages that appeared prior to the failure.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while her husband was driving approximately 70 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The vehicle lost motive power and decelerated to 10 MPH, and while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact stated that her husband pulled over and turned off and restarted the vehicle and was able to continue driving normally. There was no warning light illuminated. The failure also occurred while the contact was driving approximately 35 MPH, and the vehicle jolted and lost motive power. The contact stated that the "WRENCH" symbol was displayed. The contact pulled over and stopped and restarted the vehicle, and was able to resume driving normally. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); however, neither the VIN nor the model year was included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

I am submitting this complaint regarding a serious transmission defect that has developed in my vehicle. The transmission exhibits repeated and worsening malfunctions, including surging, hesitation, jerking, lunging, and slipping between gears. These defects substantially impair my ability to operate the vehicle safely, create an unreasonable risk of collision, and endanger the safety of passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists. This matter requires immediate attention due to the significant safety risks posed. The transmission system of the vehicle has failed and exhibits repeated malfunctions, including surging, hesitation, jerking, lunging, and slipping between gears. The vehicle and its transmission remain available for inspection upon request. The transmission failure places both the operator and the public at significant risk by causing sudden, unintended, and unpredictable vehicle movements. These malfunctions substantially impair the driver’s ability to maintain safe control of the vehicle, creating an elevated risk of collision and endangerment to passengers, pedestrians, and other motorists. The failure was reproduced and confirmed by an authorized Ford dealership during the first week of August. The dealership initially attempted a transmission reflash procedure at a cost of $280, which failed to remedy the defect. Approximately two weeks later, following illumination of the wrench warning indicator on the dashboard, the vehicle was returned to the dealership where it was formally confirmed that the transmission is failing. (Oct 17, 2024 completed a Transmission Flush with 86,962 miles) Note: My son has a 2019 F150 as well with 77K miles and his truck is starting to have the same issues.