NHTSA Complaint #11690651 — 2014 FORD F-150

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444000 (POWER TRAIN). The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted independently. No warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact shifted into park(P) and, while in idle, the contact waited for a short while before driving to the residence. While driving to the residence, the failure persisted. The transmission downshifted with an abnormal sound coming from the rear tires. The tires spun independently and left black marks on the street. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was parked and no longer driven due to safety concerns. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,000.