NHTSA Complaint #11507668 — 2013 FORD F-150

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle suddenly downshifted to second gear and immediately slowed to approximately 10 MPH. The contact stated that the check engine, wrench symbol, and air bag warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over off the roadway and shifted into park(P), turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the transmission regained normal functionality; however, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The contact stated the failure was intermittent but happened more frequently at various speeds. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the power train control module (PCM) needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V075000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was 94,245.