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2013 Ford F-150 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	1375292
Internal NHTSA #	10983242
Manufacurer	Ford Motor Company
Brand	FORD
Model	F-150
Model Year	2013
File date	04/04/17
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Failure of the lead frame in the 6 speed transmission. Ford recalled a number of 2011 and 2012 f150's for this problem. The lead frame failure, which houses the speed sensor, causes the vehicle to attempt to downshift into 1st gear at highway speeds. Mine is a 2013 f150 with the same problem. The first two times occurred at highway speed, ~50mph, and caused a sudden/temporary bog and deceleration. The third time the vehicle downshifted into first gear from approximately 50mph, causing the rear wheels to lock up and create a short skid, before shifting back into a higher gear. The vehicle behind me nearly crashed into me because of the sudden deceleration without warning. This was on a straight, level highway while traveling at a constant speed. The three incidents occurred several weeks apart in similar conditions, and the first two were not severe enough for me to immediately take it for service. I had the part replaced at $727 cost to me. The vehicle has 66,000 miles and was just out of warranty. I asked ford about covering the cost, since the recalled '11 and '12 models were covered for all repair costs beyond 100,000 miles. I was informed since my vehicle was not part of the recall, even though it had the exact same problem and transmission, ford would not cover the repair. This is a dangerous condition known to ford. Many owners may forego repairs due to the cost, particularly when the initial signs of a problem are not severe, until they have a full on lockup of the rear wheels as i experienced. I have the receipt and original lead frame that was replaced if necessary for inspection.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	66000
Number of Occurences
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BERLIN, NJ
VIN pattern	1FTFW1ET3DFXXXXXX
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	50
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2013 Ford F-150 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2013 Ford F-150 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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