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68 reports with mileage · 24 unknown
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
3 crash reports3 fire reports3 injury reports
What owners actually said
92 reports
54,125 miles · Nov 12, 2016
Service Brakes
UPON BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS SUCH AS 65 MPH EXITING THE INTERSTATE, THE. STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHUDDER VIOLENTLY, THEREFORE IN JANUARY 2016 AT 39,416 MILES, HAD FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED PRIOR TO DRIVING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO. BY JULY~ AUGUST 2016, REOCCURRENCE OF SAME PROBLEM SO TOOK VEHICLE TO AN ALIGNMENT S…
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UPON BRAKING AT HIGH SPEEDS SUCH AS 65 MPH EXITING THE INTERSTATE, THE. STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHUDDER VIOLENTLY, THEREFORE IN JANUARY 2016 AT 39,416 MILES, HAD FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS REPLACED PRIOR TO DRIVING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS OF COLORADO. BY JULY~ AUGUST 2016, REOCCURRENCE OF SAME PROBLEM SO TOOK VEHICLE TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP FOR SERVICE, WHERE NEW ROTORS WERE THE PLAN BUT THEY DISCOVERED FRONT BRAKES ALSO NEEDED REPLACING SO BOTH REPLACED ON THE FRONT. NOW, NOVEMBER 10, MILEAGE IS 54,125, AND VISITED FORD DEALER AFTER SMOKE AND GROANING NOISE OCCURRED. I WAS TOLD FRONT BRAKES WEREN'T SAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE NOW PAID FOR NEW FRONT BRAKE, NEW FRONT CALIPER, NEW BRAKE HOSE.
NHTSA ODI #10925571
34,000 miles · Oct 13, 2016
Suspension
THE STRUTS WERE REPLACED AT 26,344 ON 6/30.16 AND NOW IN OCTOBER 2016 THE NEW ONES ARE ALSO LEAKING OIL AND NOT WORKING. I DRIVE ON PAVED ROADS.
NHTSA ODI #10915789
Mileage unknown · Sep 19, 2016
Unknown Or Other
WE NOTICED WHAT APPEARTED TO BE A DRIP ON DRIVER WINDOW AND CLEANED IT OFF. TIME WENT BY AND THEN NOTICED AGAIN IT ALONG WITH LITTLE NICKS IN FILM. BROUGHT CAR IN FOR OTHER ITEM AND IT WAS MENTIONED. REPRESENTATIVE CALLED AND SAID THE INNER WORKINGS OF WINDOW WAS DISINTEGRATING INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL. WE HAD TO HAVE THE REGULA…
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WE NOTICED WHAT APPEARTED TO BE A DRIP ON DRIVER WINDOW AND CLEANED IT OFF. TIME WENT BY AND THEN NOTICED AGAIN IT ALONG WITH LITTLE NICKS IN FILM. BROUGHT CAR IN FOR OTHER ITEM AND IT WAS MENTIONED. REPRESENTATIVE CALLED AND SAID THE INNER WORKINGS OF WINDOW WAS DISINTEGRATING INSIDE THE DOOR PANEL. WE HAD TO HAVE THE REGULATOR REPLACED. THE TOTAL COST WAS $494.00. WE DONT USE THE WINDOW OFTEN SO WE HAVE NO IDEA HOW LONG THIS AS BEEN GOING ON. WE CERTAINLY WOULD NOT EXPECT THIS TO HAPPEN IN THIS AGE OF A CAR.
NHTSA ODI #10907656
36,000 miles · Sep 6, 2016
Suspension
BOTH FRONT STRUTS LEAKING FLUID AFTER ONLY 36,000 MILES
NHTSA ODI #10903779
31,790 miles · Aug 30, 2016
Unknown Or Other
THE CAR HAS 31,000 MILES ON IT, AND HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO FORD SPECIFICATIONS. ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE CAR HAS SWITCHED INTO LIMITED POWER MODE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED, THE CAR JUST SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN. IN EACH CASE FULL POWER RESUMED IN ABOUT 5 SECONDS. IN 3 OF THE C…
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THE CAR HAS 31,000 MILES ON IT, AND HAS BEEN PROPERLY MAINTAINED ACCORDING TO FORD SPECIFICATIONS. ON 4 DIFFERENT OCCASIONS, THE CAR HAS SWITCHED INTO LIMITED POWER MODE WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO ENGINE WARNING LIGHTS APPEARED, THE CAR JUST SUDDENLY SLOWED DOWN. IN EACH CASE FULL POWER RESUMED IN ABOUT 5 SECONDS. IN 3 OF THE CASES, THE POWER LOSS OCCURRED DURING A TURN, AND POWER RESUMES AFTER STRAIGHTENING OUT. ON THE FOURTH TIME, THE CAR WAS NOT TURNING IT WAS TRAVELING STRAIGHT ON A SURFACE STREET . UNDER 30 MPH AND WE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE.. IF WE HAD BEEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE INTO FREEWAY TRAFFIC COMING OUT OF AN ON RAMP, WE COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN HIT BY ONCOMING CARS TRAVELING AT HIGH SPEED. THE FIRST TWO INCIDENTS HAPPENED IN MAY, THE NEXT TWO IN AUGUST. I TOOK IT TO A FORD DEALER IN FLORIDA, AND THEY SAID THAT SINCE THE COMPUTER DID NOT RECORD ANY INCIDENT CODE AND THEY COULD NOT SEE ANYTHING THAT WAS WRONG, THEY COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. WHEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN AT HOME IN TEXAS, I TOOK IT BACK TO THE FORD DEALER WE BOUGHT IT FROM. THEY ALSO SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TROUBLE FINDING THE PROBLEM WITHOUT ANY INCIDENT CODE. THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE THE PROBLEM. BUT THEY DID SAY THAT THE FRONT TIRES NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT, AND THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS OFF CENTER CAUSING THE THE STEERING ANGLE TO READ INCORRECT. THEY ALSO DECARBED THE ENGINE AND CLEANED THE THROTTLE BODY. THEY SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW IF THE REPAIRS WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. TODAY, AUGUST 30, WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT AT ABOUT 45 MPH, WITHOUT ANY ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE, THE CAR SWITCHED INTO LIMITED POWER MODE FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS, AND THEN RESUMED NORMAL OPERATIONS. THIS WAS THE 5TH OCCURRENCE. THIS CONTINUES TO BE AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SITUATION, AND FORD CANNOT FIX IT.
NHTSA ODI #10899641
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
7,500 miles · Dec 29, 2015
Electrical SystemUnknown Or Other
WHEN WET OR RAINY CONDITIONS PERSIST THE FRONT PARK ASSIST SYSTEM ACTIVATES ANYTIME THE VEHICLE DROPS BELOW THE PRESENT SPEED THRESHOLD ALERTING THAT THERE IS AN 'OBJECT' PRESENT NEAR THE SENSOR. THE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND PUT IN GEAR WHEN PARKED OR WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWS FOR TRAFFIC OR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVISES A…
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WHEN WET OR RAINY CONDITIONS PERSIST THE FRONT PARK ASSIST SYSTEM ACTIVATES ANYTIME THE VEHICLE DROPS BELOW THE PRESENT SPEED THRESHOLD ALERTING THAT THERE IS AN 'OBJECT' PRESENT NEAR THE SENSOR. THE OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED AND PUT IN GEAR WHEN PARKED OR WHEN THE VEHICLE SLOWS FOR TRAFFIC OR TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVISES AND NO VEHICLES ARE PRESENT. THE SYSTEM ALSO RANDOMLY ALERTS IN CLEAR AND DRY CONDITIONS BUT THIS IS RARE (MAYBE ONCE A MONTH). THIS CAUSES A GRAVE SAFETY ISSUE AS YOU ARE UNSURE IF THERE COULD BE A SMALL PERSON OR ANIMAL PRESENT IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER MUST TAKE EXTRA TIME TO EXIT THE VEHICLE AND VISUALLY VERIFY THAT NO ONE HAS ENTERED THE BLIND SPOT WHILE STOPPED OR PARKED. FORD CHECKED THE SYSTEM AND STATED THIS IS NORMAL AND A KNOWN ISSUE. THEY SAID THAT THEY ARE NOT SURE HOW TO REMEDY THE ISSUE BUT JUST TO USE EXTRA CAUTION. SERVICE HISTORY REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THIS AS WELL AS VIDEO TO SHOW THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA ODI #10816830
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
31,500 miles · Dec 29, 2015
Suspension
RIGHT REAR STRUT FAILED CAUSING HANDLING ISSUES AND SAFETY CONCERNS.
NHTSA ODI #10816813
31,000 miles · Dec 29, 2015
Suspension
LEFT FRONT STRUT FAILED LOSING CHARGE AND CAUSING UNSAFE STEERING AND SUSPENSION MOVEMENT WITH LESS THAN 31K MILES. RIGHT REAR STRUT FAILED SHORTLY AFTER. FORD STATES THIS IS A KNOWN SAFETY ISSUE BUT NO RECALL.
NHTSA ODI #10816811
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NHTSA investigations
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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.
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.
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