| Issue ID | 1538004 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11180053 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 14/02/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. While driving between 30-40 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road, turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle started to operate as intended. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to mooresville ford (located at 151 e plaza dr, mooresville, nc 28115, (704) 664-1300) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the lead frame harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 62,930. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 62930 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | MOORESVILLE, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET3DKXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 30 |
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