NHTSA Complaint #11503835 — 2012 FORD F-150 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11503835
Vehicle	2012 FORD F-150
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Date of Incident	January 23, 2023
Date Filed	January 26, 2023
Mileage	104,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently shifted gears while the traction control warning light blinked once. The contact pulled over and turned off the vehicle. The vehicle restarted after several attempts. The dealer was contacted, and the contact was informed that the PCM software needed to be updated. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a case was filed, and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 104,000.

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