NHTSA Complaint #11549430 — 2013 FORD MUSTANG POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11549430
Vehicle	2013 FORD MUSTANG
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	October 4, 2023
Date Filed	October 11, 2023
Mileage	57,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that while driving at high speeds, the vehicle downshifted unintendedly. The transmission warning light, the check engine warning light and other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that the transmission control module (TCM) and the lead frame control module were defective. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

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