NHTSA Complaint #11506245 — 2012 FORD F-150 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11506245
Vehicle	2012 FORD F-150
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	November 1, 2022
Date Filed	February 8, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

The vehicle would down shift aggressively into first gear. The speedometer and gear displays would not function showing 0mph while driving. The vehicle would move through gears erratically. Driver and passengers would be jerked forward.The vehicle has been inspected by an authorized Ford dealer. There were no indicator lights at the start of the issue. Indicator light appeared after multiple incidents spanning over a few months .

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