| Issue ID | 1607091 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11266054 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 10/09/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving approximately 55 mph up a hill, the transmission abruptly downshifted and smoke was present coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the connect in the transmission line malfunctioned and caused transmission fluid to leak from the vehicle. The transmission lines were repaired, but the vehicle continued to malfunction. While driving up a hill, the transmission abruptly downshifted. While driving down a hill, the transmission would not properly shift. The vehicle was taken to bob maxey ford of howell (2798 east grand river ave, howell, mi) where the lead frame was replaced. The contact was informed that metal shavings were also present inside the transmission, which was not repaired. The contact indicated that the vehicle was previously repaired per service program number: 19n01b to reprogram the transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided case number: 24445319. The failure mileage was 96,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 96000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | HOWELL, MI |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFX1EF9CFXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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