NHTSA Complaint #11682201 — 2016 FORD F-150

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11682201
Vehicle	2016 FORD F-150
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	November 8, 2024
Date Filed	August 21, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NE

Consumer Description

Truck went into an uncontrolled downshift from fifth to first gear while in traffic, causing a large speed reduction in traffic. Risk of being rearended by driver behind me. Dealer confirmed this issue was due to connections in transmission shorting out due to exposed connections and particles in transmission fluid (same as 2014 F-150 recall). There was no warning that this was going to occur. Wrench light came on when it occurred. Part is not available for inspection.

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