| Issue ID | 1535940 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11175081 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 31/01/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | A sudden downshift occurred while driving my 2013 ford f150 on a four-lane highway at approximately 60 mph january 31,2018. It happened twice that day, and i immediately took it to my local ford dealer. They said i shouldn't drive it until it was fixed. They still have it as of today, 2/7/2018. My description of what happened exactly matches the description in your documents published 12/25/2017(?). The description reads: "... Automatic transmission slipping unexpectedly into first gear, causing the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning."."the unexpected downshift can also lock up the rear tires, or cause them to skid." all of this happened including the rear wheels locking up, causing a momentary loss of control when it happened. This condition in 2011 and 2012 f-150s resulted in a recall. It is my understanding that you are considering a recall of 2013 f-150s based on more recent complaints. This is a frightening event and should be looked at. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 95000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HARPSWELL, ME |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFX1ET7DKXXXXXX |
| 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 | 60 |
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