NHTSA Complaint #11578141 — 2011 FORD F-150 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11578141
Vehicle	2011 FORD F-150
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 17, 2024
Date Filed	March 18, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

Over the last few months on at least 15 occasions my transmission has tried to downshift into 1st gear while traveling highway speeds (55-65). Causing the tires lock up but I have always caught it and shifted into neutral to not cause any problems. After researching it sounds like this is a VERY COMMON issue that apparently hasn't been resolved with Fords TSB and software reflash. Also, while this happens my speedometer goes to zero and a wrench screen come up on the instrument panel for a split second.

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