NHTSA Complaint #11717023 — 2017 FORD F-150

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11717023
Vehicle	2017 FORD F-150
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	January 6, 2026
Date Filed	February 10, 2026
Mileage	190,598 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH and depressing the accelerator pedal, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted from sixth gear to third gear, causing the rear wheels to lock up temporarily for several minutes. The transmission fault warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the right side of the road and turned off for ten minutes. The vehicle was restarted and operated as intended. Neither an independent mechanic nor a dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact stated that the failure had occurred four times. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 190,598.

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