| Issue ID | 1541304 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11182512 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 22/02/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Ford f-150 recall - current recall from february 2019 for the unintended downshift into first gear on 2013 f-150 did not correct the problem of sudden loss of gear and unexpected downshifting. Vehicle software was updated per the recall and the vehicle continues to experience sudden downshifting. While driving on a city street immediately after completing the recall repairs, the vehicle lost gear and suddenly downshifted into 1st gear from 5th gear nearly causing an accident. Rear tires have locked up on occasion while driving. Vehicle had to be towed back to ford dealership in newnan, georgia within one hour of picking it up from the same dealership after they had completed the recall software update. Ford dealership in newnan, georgia then ran diagnostics and identified the lead mount cable as the issue. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 90000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SHARPSBURG, GA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1CT2DFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 45 |
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