| Issue ID | 1552553 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11193498 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 29/03/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2013 ford f-150 ecoboost 6-cyl with six speed transmission. A few weeks ago i received ford recall 19s07, stating that the vehicle may unexpectedly downshift to 1st gear increasing the possibility of an accident. It also stated that the software needed to correct this condition was not expected to be completed for several months and that i would be notified when it was ready. Since receiving the recall notice, the vehicle experienced the issue noted in the recall. This happened while my 17 year old was driving on a two-lane road at 55mph - the vehicle downshifted without warning, causing the vehicle to skid abruptly, nearly throwing him against the steering wheel. We immediately took it to the dealership and they said 5th gear was cracked. The dealership told me i would be responsible for the repair and that it would cost between $3500 and $5000. I contacted ford via their website to tell them that i should not be responsible for this. I was told the vehicle was out of warranty and that if i had issues i should communicate with the dealership. The vehicle remains at the dealership because i'm assuming it is not safe to drive until repaired. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | COLERAIN, NC |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET0DFXXXXXX |
| 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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