Ford F-150 2009–2014 problems by year and mileage
12th generation · P415
NHTSA data through 18 October 20269,667 complaints, 7,521 with mileageMethod
A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.
Which year is yours? Tap it to see what breaks on it.
The 2009 Ford F-150
Close- Median failure report
- 51,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 324
- Recalls naming this year
- 2
Most reported on the 2009
- Throttle and speed control54 reports · median 36,000 mi
- Electrical system46 reports · median 66,000 mi
- Engine42 reports · median 100,000 mi
Recall areas Structure — body · Exterior lighting — brake lights
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2010 Ford F-150
Close- Median failure report
- 58,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 843
- Recalls naming this year
- 1
Most reported on the 2010
- Electrical system166 reports · median 60,000 mi
- Transmission and driveline121 reports · median 60,000 mi
- Engine107 reports · median 80,000 mi
Recall areas Structure — body
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2011 Ford F-150
Close- Median failure report
- 71,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 2,191
- Recalls naming this year
- 6
Most reported on the 2011
- Transmission and driveline826 reports · median 97,000 mi
- Engine482 reports · median 53,000 mi
- Steering419 reports · median 76,000 mi
Recall areas Power train — automatic transmission · Exterior lighting — back up lights · Electrical system — software
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2012 Ford F-150
Close- Median failure report
- 63,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,783
- Recalls naming this year
- 4
Most reported on the 2012
- Transmission and driveline681 reports · median 90,000 mi
- Engine483 reports · median 24,000 mi
- Steering204 reports · median 72,000 mi
Recall areas Power train — automatic transmission · Air bags — frontal · Exterior lighting — back up lights
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2013 Ford F-150
Close- Median failure report
- 74,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 2,989
- Recalls naming this year
- 3
Most reported on the 2013
- Transmission and driveline1,342 reports · median 94,000 mi
- Engine548 reports · median 56,000 mi
- Electrical system324 reports · median 67,000 mi
Recall areas Power train — automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic — fluid
Check the VIN at NHTSA
The 2014 Ford F-150
Close- Median failure report
- 65,000 mi
- Complaints filed
- 1,537
- Recalls naming this year
- 8
† This median likely runs low (why).
Most reported on the 2014
- Transmission and driveline425 reports · median 101,000 mi
- Brakes290 reports · median 43,000 mi
- Engine179 reports · median 73,000 mi
Recall areas Power train — automatic transmission · Service brakes, hydraulic — foundation components · Seats
Check the VIN at NHTSA
Tiles: each year’s median failure mileage. † Median likely runs low (complaints filed after 2020). Latest: the 2013; earliest: the 2009, and the 2009 is 4 years older (part of the gap is age).
The short answer
“Is the 2009–2014 Ford F-150 reliable?”
- Median of reported failures
- 68,000 mi
- 90% of reports came by
- 150,000 mi
- Reports with mileage
- 7,521
- Recalls
- 18
Most reported
- Transmission and driveline35.5% of complaints · median 92,000 mi
- Engine19.0% of complaints · median 50,000 mi
- Electrical system11.4% of complaints · median 66,000 mi
Owners filed 9,667 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009–2014 Ford F-150; the transmission and driveline leads with 35.5% of them, and half of the 7,521 that record an odometer reading came by 68,000 miles — complaints, not a failure rate.
No single peak: the middle half runs 36,000 to 106,000 miles.
Before-you-buy checklist ↓At your mileage ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗
How many miles does a 2009–2014 Ford F-150 last?
On the 2009–2014 Ford F-150, half of the 7,521 complaints that record an odometer reading were filed by 68,000 miles and 90% by 150,000 miles (why that is not a lifespan).
764 reports came in past 150,000 miles and 172 past 200,000 — each one proof that a F-150 reached that mileage, not that it failed there.
Figure 1 · Ford F-150 2009–2014 · 7,521 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
5,000-mile bins, 0 to 200,000 miles, linear scale; tallest bar 506 complaints
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 172 complaints (2.3%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 10,000
- 25%
- 36,000
- Median
- 68,000
- 75%
- 106,000
- 90%
- 150,000
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 506 | 6.7% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 239 | 3.2% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 234 | 3.1% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 210 | 2.8% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 222 | 3.0% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 198 | 2.6% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 227 | 3.0% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 272 | 3.6% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 294 | 3.9% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 267 | 3.6% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 302 | 4.0% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 269 | 3.6% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 301 | 4.0% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 301 | 4.0% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 307 | 4.1% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 242 | 3.2% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 269 | 3.6% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 257 | 3.4% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 236 | 3.1% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 186 | 2.5% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 232 | 3.1% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 150 | 2.0% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 161 | 2.1% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 143 | 1.9% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 157 | 2.1% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 103 | 1.4% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 141 | 1.9% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 109 | 1.4% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 127 | 1.7% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 95 | 1.3% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 118 | 1.6% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 75 | 1.0% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 98 | 1.3% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 59 | 0.8% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 63 | 0.8% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 42 | 0.6% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 45 | 0.6% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 34 | 0.5% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 34 | 0.5% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 24 | 0.3% |
| 200,000+ | 172 | 2.3% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
Common F-150 problems, and when they happen
Figure 2 · Ford F-150 2009–2014
When each system fails
Bar: middle half of reports · notch: median · proportional (log) scale (how to read it)
- Engine1,841 reportsmedian 50,000middle half 15,000–87,000
- Brakes966 reportsmedian 52,000middle half 32,000–83,000
- Throttle and speed control904 reportsmedian 53,000middle half 15,000–95,000
- Electrical system1,106 reportsmedian 66,000middle half 40,000–103,000
- Problems owners could not categorise675 reportsmedian 69,000middle half 41,000–100,000
- Steering1,075 reportsmedian 72,000middle half 44,000–109,000
- Transmission and driveline3,428 reportsmedian 92,000middle half 58,000–135,000
- Your odometer, once entered below
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first.
All systems in a table
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 3,428 | 35.5% | 92,000 | 58,000–135,000 |
| Engine | 1,841 | 19.0% | 50,000 | 15,000–87,000 |
| Electrical system | 1,106 | 11.4% | 66,000 | 40,000–103,000 |
| Steering | 1,075 | 11.1% | 72,000 | 44,000–109,000 |
| Brakes | 966 | 10.0% | 52,000 | 32,000–83,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 904 | 9.4% | 53,000 | 15,000–95,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 675 | 7.0% | 69,000 | 41,000–100,000 |
| Visibility/wiper | 554 | 5.7% | 60,000 | 38,000–83,000 |
| Fuel and propulsion system | 409 | 4.2% | 60,000 | 30,000–90,000 |
| Visibility equipment | 270 | 2.8% | 49,000 | 31,000–70,000 |
Known problems with the 2009–2014 F-150
Engine 2011–2014
3.5L EcoBoost intercooler condensation: water collects in the air-to-air intercooler during humid/damp highway driving and is ingested on hard acceleration, causing a stumble/misfire and limp mode. Ford's field fix relocated the intercooler air deflector and later revised the intercooler.
Engine 2011–2014
3.5L EcoBoost timing chain stretch and cam phaser wear producing cold-start rattle and cam correlation codes on higher-mileage first-generation EcoBoost engines.
Brakes 2013–2014
Brake master cylinder internal seal leaks allow fluid to migrate into the brake booster, causing loss of front brake circuit function; addressed by Ford recall action on 3.5L EcoBoost trucks.
Before you buy a 2009–2014 F-150: the 3-minute check
Generated from 7,521 mileage-tagged complaints, 18 recall campaigns, 3 documented problem areas.
- A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at an authorized dealer.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 18 campaigns cover this generation.
- Check engine on 2011–2014 cars. What each looks like: Known problems.
- Check brakes on 2013–2014 cars.
- Years differ here: from 324 to 2,989 complaints a year — compare them by model year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car.
F-150 problems by mileage: where your car sits
Type your odometer, or read the table.
| System | Middle half of reports, mi | At 60k mi43% below | At 90k mi65% below | At 120k mi80% below | At 150k mi90% below | At 200k mi98% below |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 58,000–135,000 | in window | in window | in window | earlier | earlier |
| Engine | 15,000–87,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Electrical system | 40,000–103,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Steering | 44,000–109,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Brakes | 32,000–83,000 | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Throttle and speed control | 15,000–95,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 41,000–100,000 | in window | in window | earlier | earlier | earlier |
Figure 3 · Ford F-150 2009–2014 · 7,521 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Steps at bin edges (how to read it)
- 60,000 mi — 43% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 65% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 80% of reports below
- 150,000 mi — 90% of reports below
- 200,000 mi — 98% of reports below
- Median (the 50% line)
- Your odometer, once entered
Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
2009–2014 Ford F-150 recalls (18)
NHTSA records 18 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation (what a recall is).
1 of these carry a severe advisory — do not drive or park outside; check those first by VIN.
The campaigns cluster around the transmission and driveline (6), the exterior lighting (3), the hydraulic brake circuit (2) (why one area can repeat).
Jun 2026 · 2014 · Power TrainUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 24V444. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause the…
What can happen. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the PCM software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2026. Owners may contact customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is…
Jun 2024 · 2014 · Power TrainUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 F-150 vehicles. A loss of signal between the transmission output shaft speed sensor and the powertrain control module can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of…
What can happen. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
Jun 2020 · 2014 · Service Brakes, HydraulicA loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2017 F-150 pickup trucks equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may leak brake fluid into the brake booster.
What can happen. A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel and feel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, possibly requiring greater effort and distance to stop the…
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and inspect the brake booster, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners an interim notification on…
Jun 2019 · 2013 · Power TrainUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with 5.0L or 6.2L gasoline engines, that previously had the powertrain control module (PCM) software reprogrammed under recall 19V-075. The software used to reprogram the PCM did not…
What can happen. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
Feb 2019 · 2011–2013 · Power TrainUnexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2011-2013 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The transmission may unexpectedly downshift into first gear, regardless of vehicle speed.
What can happen. Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's…
Jul 2017 · 2014 · SeatsThe improperly manufactured bolts may fracture.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford F-150 and E-350, 2014-2015 Ford Escape, and 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles. Improperly manufactured bolts may have been used to install certain seats, seatbacks, seatbelt buckles, or seatbelt anchors on…
What can happen. The improperly manufactured bolts may fracture. If a seat, seatback, or seatbelt anchor attaching bolt fractures, the affected component may not be properly secured, increasing the risk of injury in…
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected bolts, free of charge. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2017. Owners will receive a second…
May 2016 · 2013–2014 · Service Brakes, HydraulicLoss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary…
What can happen. Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford…
Apr 2016 · 2011–2012 · Power TrainAn unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150 trucks, 2012 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Mustang vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission that may unexpectedly downshift to…
What can happen. An unexpected downshift into first gear can cause the vehicle to slow down suddenly without warning and the rear tires may slide or lock, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module with updated software, free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer…
Nov 2014 · 2014 · SeatsImproper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the…
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 and Flex vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to May 31, 2014. The affected vehicles were manufactured with a reduced clearance between the seat frame and the seat track assembly. This…
What can happen. Improper suppression of the passenger airbag increases the risk of an injury to the seat occupant in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the front passenger airbag.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will widen the gap between the seat frame and seat track assembly and recalibrate the seat OCS, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2014. Owners may…
Nov 2014 · 2014 · Exterior LightingIf the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured March 1, 2014, to March 13, 2014. The affected vehicles may have a brake pedal position switch that is improperly adjusted. As a result, the brake lights may illuminate…
What can happen. If the brake lights fail to illuminate, or illuminate after a delay, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The free fix. Ford has notified owners, and dealers will adjust the brake pedal position switch, free of charge. The recall began on November 24, 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.…
Jun 2014 · 2014 · Steering do not driveA loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
The defect. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor…
What can happen. A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been…
May 2012 · 2012 · Air BagsA failure to deploy, failure to deploy as intended, or a deployment when not intended, increases the risk of…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2012 F-150 vehicles manufactured from november 6, 2011, through november 15, 2011. Incorrect software for the occupant classification system module (ocsm) was installed on the vehicles either at the time of manufacturing…
What can happen. A failure to deploy, failure to deploy as intended, or a deployment when not intended, increases the risk of injury to the passenger side seat occupant.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ocsm free of charge. The safety recall began on may 21, 2012. Owners may contact the Ford motor company customer relationship center at…
May 2012 · 2011–2012 · Exterior LightingIf this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Ford F-150, 2012 expedition and Lincoln navigator, and 2012-2013 mustang vehicles, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard nos. 102, "Transmission shift lever…
What can happen. If this condition exists, the transmission may not go into reverse or when the driver pushes the shift lever in the reverse “r” position and the vehicle’s transmission does go in reverse, the “r” may…
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the trs as necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on june 11, 2012. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer…
Dec 2011 · 2011 · Power TrainThis will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 F-250, F-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011.…
What can happen. This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.
The free fix. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on december 22, 2011. Owners…
Feb 2011 · 2011 · Electrical SystemIf an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford F-150, F-250, F-350, f-450, f-550, edge, and Lincoln mkx trucks manufactured from october 25, 2010, through november 20, 2010. These vehicles were inspected using integrated diagnostic system (ids) that had a…
What can happen. If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which could result in a vehicle fire.
The free fix. Dealer will inspect the body control module and if necessary replace it free of charge. The safety recall began on march 7, 2011. Owners may contact Ford motor company customer relationship center at…
Feb 2011 · 2009–2010 · StructureIn the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 F-150 vehicles manufactured from january 18, 2008, through november 30, 2009. The interior door handle housing embossment retaining the interior door handle spring may fracture during normal usage resulting…
What can happen. In the event of a side impact crash, the door handle spring can fail causing the door latch to open.
The free fix. Owners will be initially notified and instructed to take their vehicles to a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealer if any interior door handle is loose or fails to return to the stowed position after…
Dec 2010 · 2011 · StructureIf an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle…
The defect. Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 F-150, F-250, F-350, f-450, f-550, edge and Lincoln mkx vehicles. During a six-day production period, the supplier of the body control module manufactured modules that may have the potential for an internal short.
What can happen. If an electrical short develops, an overheating condition may occur which can result in an unattended vehicle fire.
The free fix. Dealer will replace the body control module if necessary free of charge. The safety recall began on january 11, 2011. Owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
May 2009 · 2009 · Exterior LightingDelay or loss of brake stop lamp function may increase the risk of an accident.
The defect. Ford is recalling 8,735 my 2009 F-150 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." The brake stop lamp switch may be improperly adjusted. This may…
What can happen. Delay or loss of brake stop lamp function may increase the risk of an accident.
The free fix. Dealers will inspect and have the brake stop lamp switch removed and reinstalled which will provide proper adjustment. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall began on may 13, 2009.…
Crashes, fires and injuries owners reported
Out of 9,667 complaints against this generation, owners also reported:
- Crashes
- 254 (2.6%)
- Fires
- 127
- Injury reports
- 158
- Fatality reports
- 5
F-150 problems by model year
The 2013 drew the most complaints of this generation, 2,989, most of them about the transmission and driveline, and the 2009 the fewest, 324. A typical year drew about 1,660.
| Year | Complaints | With mileage | Median miles | Most reported | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 324 | 288 | 51,000 | Throttle and speed control (54) | 2 |
| 2010 | 843 | 732 | 58,000 | Electrical system (166) | 1 |
| 2011 | 2,191 | 1,814 | 71,000 | Transmission and driveline (826) | 6 |
| 2012 | 1,783 | 1,467 | 63,000 | Transmission and driveline (681) | 4 |
| 2013 | 2,989 | 2,211 | 74,000 | Transmission and driveline (1,342) | 3 |
| 2014 | 1,537 | 1,009 | 65,000† | Transmission and driveline (425) | 8 |
What F-150 owners reported
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH, the transmission downshifted into first gear. The service vehicle soon warning light was illuminated and the vehicle was restarted and the contact continued driving. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was…
2013 · 126,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The failure was a persistent failure, with the power train warning light illuminated. The dealer was contacted by phone and made aware of the failure. The vehicle…
2012 · 175,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (Power Train); however, a failure occurred after the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving 40 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted into first gear. The…
2014 · 146,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at highway speeds, the transmission violently downshifted, causing the rear wheels to lose traction and the contact almost lost control of the vehicle. The lead frame failure message was displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken…
2013 · 162,000 miles · Transmission and driveline
Built from 7,521 NHTSA complaints with mileage · snapshot 2026-10-20 · open data · how it is built
Other F-150 generations
- F-150 1992–1996 506 reports with mileage, most about the fuel system
- F-150 1997–2003 4,313 reports with mileage, most about the engine and its cooling system
- F-150 2004–2008 3,963 reports with mileage, most about visibility equipment
- F-150 2015–2020 4,604 reports with mileage, most about the transmission and driveline
- F-150 2021–2025 558 reports with mileage, most about the transmission and driveline