2010 Ford F-150 transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Feb 11, 2026NEElectrical SystemEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   My truck won't shift into 3rd gear. It hesitates when idling. When you accelerate it shudders. After a certain rbm it goes.

   NHTSA complaint #11717433 · source
2. Filed Feb 8, 2026GAEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   engine shout off while in travel. heavy traffic ,crazy driver's. no warning . nothing filed ... tow truck returned truck to home. no light's or warning. repair by owner. still incomplete.

   NHTSA complaint #11716538 · source
3. Filed Aug 5, 2025144,587 miMNTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to 1st gear, and the service vehicle soon warning light soon illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle, and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the mechatronic unit was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11678632 · source
4. Filed May 12, 2025117,000 miWVCrashAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after exiting a store and entering the vehicle, the contact secured the seat belt, depressed the brake pedal, and shifted into reverse(R), and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated across the parking lot. The contact stated that the accelerator pedal was not depressed during the failure. The contact stated that the vehicle came to a stop after crashing into a guard rail, stopping the vehicle from driving into a pond.…

   NHTSA complaint #11660342 · source
5. Filed Mar 4, 2025FLTransmission & Drivetrain

   am concerned the 6r80 transmission has had problems with the lead frame.it has been acting up where causes not to go in traffic. Seen that my truck has numerous tsb & recalls for this trans.made at the Dearborn plant for f150 oct.11 2011 through feb 27 2012.see the multiple technical service bulletins for 6r80 16n02,19s07, nhsta 16v248000 & safety recall 16s19 powertrain control module programming. I believe this should also be also extended to cover my transmission.it is a…

   NHTSA complaint #11646258 · source
6. Filed Feb 24, 2025152,000 miLATowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 75 MPH with the cruise control feature activated, the power train warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear and the rear wheels locked up. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The contact stated that the vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was diagnosed by a mobile mechanic with…

   NHTSA complaint #11644456 · source
7. Filed Feb 14, 2025120,000 miMITransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while turning the ignition key to start, the vehicle failed to start immediately. The contact stated that the starter fuse was disconnected, and the vehicle was started. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the lead frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the lead frame was…

   NHTSA complaint #11642711 · source
8. Filed Dec 11, 202474,977 miNYTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and shifted out of gear independently. The contact stated that the vehicle rolled into a parking lot and a tow truck was called. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The…

   NHTSA complaint #11630100 · source
9. Filed Dec 5, 2024105,000 miTXTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, the gear shifter failed to shift out of park(P). There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted several times to move the gear shifter, but the gear shifter failed to respond. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11629096 · source
10. Filed Sep 11, 202490,000 miUTTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. The transmission failed to shift out of first gear immediately as needed. The vehicle then lost motive power. The transmission warning light was illuminated, and the traction control message was displayed. The vehicle was restarted, but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the vehicle had not yet…

    NHTSA complaint #11613956 · source
11. Filed Jul 18, 2024INTransmission & Drivetrain

    When turning and taking off the vehicle shudders and vibrates in transmission. Have had three mechanics look at it and cant seem to find source of problem but all agree it is a transmission issue

    NHTSA complaint #11603144 · source
12. Filed Jul 1, 2024100,000 miSCTowedTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2010 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 60–65 MPH, the vehicle violently surged forward. The contact stated that the vehicle felt like the rear end was being snatched. The driver pulled over to the median and the wrench symbol was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle lost motive power. The contact shifted to neutral or reversed and the vehicle to work as designed. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle several…

    NHTSA complaint #11597888 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology