2013 Ford F-150 transmission & drivetrain problems

Related recalls

• Recall 19V433000Jun 10, 2019107,857 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not have the necessary updates to prevent the transmission from unexpectedly downshifting into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

  Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S19.

• Recall 19V075000Feb 11, 20191,263,051 vehicles
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.

  Risk: Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S07.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 6, 2026OHElectrical SystemLightingTransmission & Drivetrain

   My truck is shifting erratically going from 5/6th gear down to 1st/2nd. It looses power. My battery light comes on, the wrench comes on, check engine light comes on but no codes come up. I have already put in a new transmission at my cost.

   NHTSA complaint #11769296 · source
2. Filed Oct 5, 2026126,149 miOKTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission downshifted into first gear. The service vehicle soon warning light was illuminated and the vehicle was restarted and the contact continued driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the lead frame had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…

   NHTSA complaint #11769144 · source
3. Filed Oct 1, 2026FLElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   Was driving on the interstate and the speedometer stopped working, the truck shifted to first gear and entered limp home mode. This is a know issue with the lead frame and even though I only have 95k miles on the truck, ford only offered a 10 year extended warranty CSP 19N01 to cover it which has expired on time. This is a known issue and could have caused an accident on the interstate. This issue should be scheduled as a recall rather than an extended warranty that can…

   NHTSA complaint #11768220 · source
4. Filed Sep 29, 2026VATransmission & Drivetrain

   Sudden downshift while driving. Speedometer goes to zero while driving. Safety is high risk. Warning lights yes. No inspection yet. Happened twice in the last week

   NHTSA complaint #11767876 · source
5. Filed Sep 17, 2026162,395 miOHTransmission & Drivetrain

   The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the transmission violently downshifted, causing the rear wheels to lose traction and the contact almost lost control of the vehicle. The lead frame failure message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and DTC: P0720-00 (OSS Circuit Malfunction), P0722-00 (OSS Circuit No Signal), and P1500-00 (VSS Intermittent Failure) were…

   NHTSA complaint #11765101 · source
6. Filed Aug 28, 2026MSElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I have a 2013 Ford 150 King Ranch 4X4 with the 6R80 transmission and approximately 125k miles on it. This morning, I was stopped at a red light and upon accelerating my truck would not shift out of first gear. The speedometer stopped working, and engine light came on. I pulled over and turned off the truck to inspect it. I restarted the truck and it was shifting appropriately for about 5 miles when it all of a sudden shifted into first gear while I was driving approximately…

   NHTSA complaint #11760420 · source
7. Filed Aug 27, 2026MNTransmission & Drivetrain

   I have experienced several downshifts at high speed to low gear while driving. This defect can cause sudden downshifts at highway speeds, creating a serious risk of loss of control, skidding, or collision. The vehicle experiences sudden downshifts, wrench‑light warnings, and loss of power, which matches the defect described in recall 19S07. I contacted both a local dealer and the regional Ford representatives, Ford marked the recall as completed, but the repair was either…

   NHTSA complaint #11759971 · source
8. Filed Aug 20, 2026200,159 miNEElectrical SystemAcceleration & Cruise ControlTransmission & Drivetrain

   I was driving on interstate approximatly 70 mph when it downshifted into second gear and and almost got rearended by a semi truck that was following behind my truck and luckily was able to swerve to miss hitting us. I Believe it is the 6r80 transmission conductor plate that is the cause of the issue

   NHTSA complaint #11758186 · source
9. Filed Aug 18, 2026NVTransmission & Drivetrain

   Lead Frame failure. 19N01 recall. When the failure occurred I was on I-80 driving at 78 mph. The vehicle suddenly down shifted causing my speed to drop to a dangerous speed. I had to exit the roadway immediately to avoid being rear ended or worse. I never received a recall letter from Ford.

   NHTSA complaint #11757738 · source
10. Filed Aug 17, 2026AZTransmission & Drivetrain

    Despite NHTSA and Ford stating the "recall" has been fixed on my 2013 Ford F150, my truck still performs the exact symptoms of a Transmission molded leadframe failure. Not only my safety, but the safety of others was put as risk when my truck suddenly downshifted into what appeared to first gear, while traveling on the road, with no indication. I lost power and was no longer able to move at the speed of traffic. Had this happened at highway speed I would have almost…

    NHTSA complaint #11757504 · source
11. Filed Aug 13, 2026160,000 miMITransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted and remained stuck in first gear. The contact was able to drive to a residence. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where a transmission recall associated with the failure was completed. Additionally, the contact was informed that the leadframe needed to be replaced; however, the repair was not covered under Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 19N01…

    NHTSA complaint #11756655 · source
12. Filed Jul 21, 2026195,000 miTXTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled in the middle of an intersection and was nearly involved in a crash. The vehicle restarted after approximately three minutes. The contact stated that the failure recurred on a second occasion. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train); however, the dealer…

    NHTSA complaint #11751897 · 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