NHTSA Complaint #11114181 — 2013 FORD F-150

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD DOWNSHIFT INTO A LOWER GEAR AND SLOW DOWN. THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE ENGINE WOULD BLOW A ROD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (WATERTOWN FORD CHRYSLER, 1600 9TH AVENUE SE, WATERTOWN, SD 57201, (605) 886-5844) WHO OFFERED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE. THE REPAIRS WERE NOT COMPLETED AND THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DISCLOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED BY ANY RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE NOT AVAILABLE. **TR *TR