What 2,796 owners told NHTSA about the 2013 Ford F-150 Supercab Diesel

The incident happens while driving home from work. I was on the highway going around 60mph. The vehicle then shifted from 6th gear to 1st gear. My rear tires locked up and the vehicle started to fish tail as it was screeching to a halt. I was able to shift to neutral, maintain control and pull over to the side of the highway. I believe the transmission is the component that malfunctioned. My saftey and the saftey of others was put at risk by the vehicle locking the tires up at highway speeds. I believe if the circumstances had been different, this malfunction could have cause serious injury or death to myself as well as other vehicles around me. The problem has not been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent inspector. the vehicle or component has not been inspected by the manufacturer, police or insurance representatives. Prior warnings or messages are unknown. There were no warning lamps on the vehicle when the incident happened.

NHTSA ODI 11668075

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that while driving 47 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine. The contact stated that the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear, and the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact was nearly rear-ended by the vehicle behind. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated with the message “Service Vehicle Soon” displayed. The contact was able to continue driving; however, the transmission shifted roughly and unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the transmission leadframe was faulty and needed to be replaced. The contact was informed that DTC: P0720 and P0722 were retrieved. The dealer reprogrammed the powertrain control module and informed the contact that the Output Shaft Speed Sensor (OSS) needed to be replaced and was not covered under the recall. The contact referenced Customer Satisfaction Program: 24S37, as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 278,000.

NHTSA ODI 11668095

F150 downshifted into first gear while driving down the highway at full speed. Speedometer stopped registering. Sudden and abrupt deceleration. Engine warning light on. Took the truck to the local Ford dealer, Malloy Ford Charlottesville, VA and Service department said the molded leadframe needed to be replaced per Customer Satifaction Program (CSP) 19N01, but Ford would not cover the cost. I believe that Ford needs to cover the cost. I never received a letter notification from Ford and had it in service at the same dealer in August 2022 and they did not notify me of the outstanding CSP and need to service per 19N01.

NHTSA ODI 11668096

I never got a notification regarding the recall for the transmission lead frame code. I just recently started having issues with this problem, where my truck will downshift to 1st gear while driving at highway speeds. This nearly threw me and my two young daughters off the road. I took it to the dealership, and they told me that they are unable to help me due to the 10-year mark being passed, even though my truck has less than 103,000 miles. So now I am out of a vehicle, and Ford is not willing to help.

NHTSA ODI 11667122

My 2013 has the same transmission problem of an unexpected downshift to 1st gear while driving at highway speeds as the newer model year F150’s. I would like to see all F150’s with that model transmission (6R80) included into the recall. I believe this would include 2011 through 2018 model years.

NHTSA ODI 11666919

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 45 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from high gear to a low gear. The contact stated that the “Service Vehicle Soon” warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the transmission lead frame was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01; as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,408.

NHTSA ODI 11666332

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the transmission was not shifting properly from first or second gear. The contact stated that the failure occurred at various speeds. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the output speed sensor had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

NHTSA ODI 11665755

I keep seeing about the f-150/s being recalled for the rear view cameras not working but mine works and doesn’t works sometimes but keep being told that there is no recall but if you google any of the problems i have it is a reoccurring problem in other 2013 f-150s. Also problems with rear sliding heated back window the driverside shatters. The molded frame transmission needed repaired or replaced. Ecoboost leaking antifreeze behind passenger side front tire. The timing and phasers needing replaced. All are known common problems but ive been told are not recallable problems.

NHTSA ODI 11665626

My 2013 xtL f-150 truck I’m experiencing transmission down shifting more and more it’s not on recall but it’s becoming more serious and I think dangerous my only vehicle I keep it maintained but this is a bigger problem.

NHTSA ODI 11665483

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. While the contact's son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The contact stated that the RPM increased, and the check engine warning light illuminated. Additionally, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. The failure had occurred while the contact's son was driving on a busy highway. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road and the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the intended destination. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic; however, the failure was not duplicated. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed OSC sensor. The contact was informed that the OSC sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train) as a possible cause for the failure. The contact was informed that the recall had expired, and the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

NHTSA ODI 11665322

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal. In addition, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear and the instrument panel failed to function as intended. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over and waited for a while before the vehicle was restarted and function as intended. The failure progressively worsened. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer to be diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the transmission lead frame was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to the Customer Satisfaction Program: 19N01; however, the VIN was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

NHTSA ODI 11665394

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the transmission gradually downshifted to first gear unintendedly. The contact stated that the speedometer and odometer became inoperable. The power train warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that upon pulling over to the side of the road, turning off and restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated as needed, but only temporarily. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train); however, the failure worsened two weeks later. The contact stated while driving 70-80 MPH in the left lane, the transmission unexpectedly slammed into first gear and made an abnormally loud whining sound, almost causing a crash. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road after traffic had cleared. The contact resumed driving and exited the highway; however, the contact did not exceed 30 MPH due to safety concerns. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and was being diagnosed at the contact's expense. The contact was advised that there would be a cost for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000. The VIN was not available.

NHTSA ODI 11665025

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the transmission downshifted to first gear. The contact stated that the vehicle slowed as if the brake pedal was depressed. The contact stated that the speedometer showed "0" miles per hour and the "WRENCH" symbol was illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and had the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission leadframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and informed the contact that there was a Customer Satisfaction Program Number: 19N01 - Transmission Molded Leadframe Extended Coverage (Power Train); however, the vehicle was no longer under coverage. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

NHTSA ODI 11665155

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at various speeds, the transmission was slipping. The contact stated while driving in a higher gear, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to a lower gear, with the “Service Vehicle Soon” warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the transmission lead frame was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 102,000.

NHTSA ODI 11664842

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed; however, the diagnostic result was not provided to the contact. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

NHTSA ODI 11664675

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to third gear. The check engine warning light illuminated, and the Safe Mode engaged automatically. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The contact stated that the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and informed the contact that the vehicle was already repaired under Ford Campaign Numbers: 19S07 and 19N01 by the previous owner. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

NHTSA ODI 11663252

The contact’s stepson owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the stepson was driving approximately 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from 6th to 1st gear. The vehicle ended up in another lane causing the driver to have to maneuver the vehicle to avoid a crash. The driver was able to pull over to the side of the road and his parents were contacted to assist with towing the vehicle to the residence. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train). The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train). The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not covered under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train). The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA ODI 11662716

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and informed the contact that the vehicle was already repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train); by the previous owner. The failure mileage was approximately 233,233.

NHTSA ODI 11662308

Despite having my powertrain control module "reprogrammed" in 2020 at a Ford dealership located in Bozeman, Montana, pursuant to the recall issued by Ford associated with sudden gear downshift in F150s (2011-2013), my vehicle is now (May 2025) exhibiting the symptoms associated with the failure of the output speed sensor and molded leadframe, related to this same recall. I have been driving at highway speeds in surrounding traffic when my instrument cluster will suddenly show a wrench and my speedometer drops to zero, so I no longer know how fast I am going (four to five occasions over the last week). I am experiencing erratic and hard automatic shifting at all speeds (could create whiplash injury), and on one occasion my vehicle shifted suddenly from 5th gear down into 1st gear while I was driving close to 50 mph, locking the back tires and potentially causing engine damage. Obviously this could cause me to lose control of my vehicle and crash as the sudden downshift is abrupt and locked the rear wheels. Ford issued a "customer satisfaction program" extended warranty related to failure of this molded leadframe. That warranty would cover repairs within 10 years of service or 150,000 miles, whichever comes first. My truck is relatively low mileage (under 87,000 miles) for a 12 year old vehicle and based on what I have heard from both the Ford dealership in town and from my other mechanic shop, this is an issue they are seeing commonly. In my opinion, this extended coverage program is woefully inadequate. My vehicle poses a risk to me and my passengers' safety and to surrounding drivers and I should not be liable for the cost of these repairs because there is clearly a known and acknowledged problem. Ford has extended recalls to certain other years and models with the same issue, now having their repairs to make their vehicles safe covered while I am expected to pay out of pocket for Ford's bad and unsafe design.

NHTSA ODI 11662445

The faulty output shaft speed sensor (OSS) causes a signal loss between the sensor and the powertrain control module (PCM), leading to a sudden downshift into first gear, regardless of the vehicle's speed. This sudden downshift can cause the rear tires to slide, potentially leading to a loss of control and an increased risk of a crasH. There is already a recall for the 2014 Models and my 2013 is having the exact same issue. This has been an ongoing problem since I bought the truck in December 2024

NHTSA ODI 11661762

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked and briefly lost motive power before slamming into gear. The contact stated that the transmission unexpectedly downshifted to first gear and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The check engine warning light and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to Auto Zone, where it was diagnosed that the wheel speed sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train); the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

NHTSA ODI 11661845

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V433000 (Power Train). The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The vehicle was taken to Sheets Affordable Transmission, where the transmission lead frame was replaced. Additionally, the contact stated while driving 75 MPH, the vehicle experienced an unintended and abrupt transmission downshift temporarily, causing both the contact and her husband to come off the seats. The vehicle was taken to Sheets Affordable Transmission however, the failure could not be duplicated; however, the mechanic informed the contact that the failure could be related to Ford Campaign Number: 12C23. The dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

NHTSA ODI 11661269

While driving my 2013 f150 the driving the truck in drive it automatically starts to shift gears & the truck slams & come to a sudden stop. Thank god nobody was behind me. This truck had a recall in 2019 before I purchased the truck that hasn’t been done. I already emailed a complaint & haven’t heard nothing back. I need my transportation. Can someone please help me. Thank you,

NHTSA ODI 11660815

The component that failed was the transmission and the power train control module. The vehicle and component is available for inspection. My self and passenger were at risk while pulling out onto the highway and the vehicle had a sudden transmission downshift. This disabled the vehicle in the highway while merging into oncoming traffic. The problem has been confirmed by the Ford Dealership and a repair estimate has been provided for the transmission and PCM (Powertrain control module) The vehicle component has been inspected by Ford the manufacturer. There were no warning symbols, lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to they failure.

NHTSA ODI 11660041

2013 f 150 xlt aquipped with 6 speed transmission fail twice in 11 years same issue , transmission out of the blu in high speed desides from high gear it shifts to low gear causing the truck in a very rapid down shift causing bodily injury and getting hit on the back do a sudden stop , I was lucky twice , fist time the repair were covered by the warranty but the second time I had to lay out of my pocket , I plead with FORD to help me with the bill they turn me down. I hope it doesn’t happen again.( frightened experience thank GOD I didn’t have any passengers on both incidents .

NHTSA ODI 11659853