TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPEDITION. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INDEPENDENT BRAKING WHILE BEING OPERATED AT 70 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY CORRECT INFORMATIO…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD EXPEDITION. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED INDEPENDENT BRAKING WHILE BEING OPERATED AT 70 MPH. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER FAILED TO DISPLAY CORRECT INFORMATION. THE DEALER (FRIENDLY FORD OF CROSBY, 2425 US-90 BUS, CROSBY, TX) DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION MODULE FAILED AND RECOMMENDED IT BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 15410976. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. *JS
NHTSA ODI #11115602
64,000 miles · Jun 8, 2018
Power Train
AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION LIGHT (WRENCH LIGHT) CAME ON AS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED DOWNSHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. WE ALSO NOTED THAT OUR SPEEDOMETER FELL TO 0 WHILE STILL DRIVING. WE WERE ABLE TO QUICKLY PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. UPON RESTARTING THE ENGINE, WE WERE ABL…
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AN ILLUMINATED MALFUNCTION LIGHT (WRENCH LIGHT) CAME ON AS THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN UNINTENDED DOWNSHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. WE ALSO NOTED THAT OUR SPEEDOMETER FELL TO 0 WHILE STILL DRIVING. WE WERE ABLE TO QUICKLY PULL OFF TO THE SHOULDER AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. UPON RESTARTING THE ENGINE, WE WERE ABLE TO CONTINUE OUR TRIP HOME. WE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUE AGAIN (UNINTENDED DOWNSHIFT TO FIRST GEAR WHILE DRIVING) THE NEXT DAY PROMPTING US TO TAKE THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. WE TOOK THE EXPEDITION TO THE DEALER AND WERE INFORMED THE ISSUE WAS WITH THE MOLDED LEADFRAME. UPON RESEARCH FOUND THE EXACT SAME ISSUE WAS RECALLED ON 2011-2012 VERSIONS. GIVEN OUR VEHICLE IS A 2013, WE ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. IF OUR VEHICLE IS AFFECTED WITH THE SAME CONCERN THAT CAUSED A RECALL IN 2011-2012 VERSIONS, THOSE DRIVING 2013 AND POTENTIALLY OTHER YEARS WILL LIKELY EXPERIENCE A SIMILAR ISSUE. WE WERE LUCKY THAT THIS DID NOT HAPPEN AT FULL SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY.
NHTSA ODI #11100572
90,500 miles · May 14, 2018
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD SUDDENLY COME ON AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY DOWNSHIFT. THE MOST NOTABLE INSTANCE WAS DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY NOBODY WAS EVER HURT AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE. AFTER THAT I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND A TSB FOR MY CAR'S TRANSMISSION AND A RECALL FOR THE PREVI…
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WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD SUDDENLY COME ON AND THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY DOWNSHIFT. THE MOST NOTABLE INSTANCE WAS DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. LUCKILY NOBODY WAS EVER HURT AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE. AFTER THAT I DID SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND A TSB FOR MY CAR'S TRANSMISSION AND A RECALL FOR THE PREVIOUS TWO YEARS. TSB 13-6-8. SINCE THE REPAIRS THE CAR IS RUNNING FINE.
NHTSA ODI #11093637
103,000 miles · Apr 2, 2018
Power Train
WHEN DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS AND MAKES THE RPMS REF HIGH. THEN THE WRENCH ICON WILL SHOW ON THE DASH AND THE CAR SAYS ' MILES TILL EMPTY AND THE MPH GAUGE GOES TO 0 EVEN THOUGH IT'S STILL DRIVING. IT WILL ALSO MENTION THE SPEED WHEEL SENSOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED. I CORRECT THIS BY PULLING OVER AND RESTARTING THE CAR SOME…
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WHEN DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS AND MAKES THE RPMS REF HIGH. THEN THE WRENCH ICON WILL SHOW ON THE DASH AND THE CAR SAYS ' MILES TILL EMPTY AND THE MPH GAUGE GOES TO 0 EVEN THOUGH IT'S STILL DRIVING. IT WILL ALSO MENTION THE SPEED WHEEL SENSOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED. I CORRECT THIS BY PULLING OVER AND RESTARTING THE CAR SOMETIMES A FEW TIMES WITHIN 5 MINUTES HAVING TO PULL OVER EACH TIME.
NHTSA ODI #11082582
Mileage unknown · Feb 26, 2018
Power Train
THE TRUCK SLOWS DOWN AND THE WRENCH COMES ON THE DASHBOARD AND AFTER THAT 3 DASHES COME UP ALONG WITH THE STATEMENT "MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW" AND THE FUEL IS NOT LOW AT ALL. IN THE BOOK IT STATES POWER TRAIN. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS NOW.
NHTSA ODI #11074995
68,660 miles · Jan 25, 2018
Power Train
WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY OF 3 KIDS ON A 4-LANE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED INTO WHAT I BELIEVE WAS 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD, LOCKED UP OR SKIDDED THE REAR TIRES AND SLOWED WAY DOWN. AFTER LETTING OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DROVE AT 20 MPH FOR A BIT AND THEN WENT BACK TO ACTING NORMAL…
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WHILE DRIVING WITH MY FAMILY OF 3 KIDS ON A 4-LANE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTED INTO WHAT I BELIEVE WAS 1ST GEAR. THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD, LOCKED UP OR SKIDDED THE REAR TIRES AND SLOWED WAY DOWN. AFTER LETTING OFF THE GAS PEDAL, THE VEHICLE DROVE AT 20 MPH FOR A BIT AND THEN WENT BACK TO ACTING NORMAL.
NHTSA ODI #11064913
32,000 miles · Dec 31, 2017
Power Train
WHILE VACATIONING IN VIRGINIA I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 60 MPH ON A BUSY HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, WHICH VERY NEARLY CAUSED A REAR END COLLISION BY THE VEHICLE BEHIND ME. I GOT THE CAR TO A FORD DEALERSHIP AND IT WAS REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY. SEEMS LIKE A VERY DANGEROUS DEFECT!
NHTSA ODI #11057727
54,500 miles · Aug 18, 2016
Power Train
DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER. I AM ABLE TO BREAK AND GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT HAVE NO ACCELERATION. IF I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART IT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. THE ERROR CODE INDICATES IT IS A THROTTLE BODY SENSOR FAULT, BUT THE DEALERSHIP HAS CLEANED THE SENSOR…
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DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE WRENCH LIGHT COMES ON AND THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER. I AM ABLE TO BREAK AND GET TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT HAVE NO ACCELERATION. IF I SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND RESTART IT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. THE ERROR CODE INDICATES IT IS A THROTTLE BODY SENSOR FAULT, BUT THE DEALERSHIP HAS CLEANED THE SENSOR AND REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE BODY TWICE AND IT IS STILL HAPPENING. THIS COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF I'M IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI #10896861
13,000 miles · Dec 29, 2015
Power Train
AT 13,000 MILES REAR DIFFERENTIAL STARTED SHOWING SIGNS OF FAILURE, FORD STATED HOWL AND NOISE WAS NORMAL. AT 31,000 MILES FORD STATED THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND RING AND PINION HAD BEGUN TO FAIL. HAD IT FAILED WHILE DRIVING THE REAR END WOULD HAVE MOST LIKELY LOCKED UP. A COMPLETE WORK ORDER WITH PART NUMBERS IS AVAILABLE FOR NHT…
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AT 13,000 MILES REAR DIFFERENTIAL STARTED SHOWING SIGNS OF FAILURE, FORD STATED HOWL AND NOISE WAS NORMAL. AT 31,000 MILES FORD STATED THERE WAS AN ISSUE AND RING AND PINION HAD BEGUN TO FAIL. HAD IT FAILED WHILE DRIVING THE REAR END WOULD HAVE MOST LIKELY LOCKED UP. A COMPLETE WORK ORDER WITH PART NUMBERS IS AVAILABLE FOR NHTSA REVIEW.
NHTSA ODI #10816815
20,507 miles · Apr 16, 2014
Power Train
VEHICLE DEVELOPED A VIBRATION STARTING AT 25MPH AND CONTINUED AS SPEED INCREASED. FORD DEALER UPON EXAMINATION FOUND THAT ONE BOLT WAS MISSING AND ANOTHER WAS LOOSE AT THE REAR END OF DRIVE SHAFT CONNECTION TO THE REAR END . *TT
NHTSA ODI #10583211
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RQ17010 · 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.
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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.
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