2013 Ford F-150: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 1212 owner complaints for the 2013 Ford F-150 that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11679190 (filed 08/07/2025): “At about [xxx] [xxx], tuesday, i was n/b on [xxx] , my speed was approximately 60 mph. all of a sudden, my brakes locked up as if i slammed on by brakes. although a safe distance behind my, vehicles behind me had to swerve out of my way due to the sudden breaking. after pulling over, i checked the u…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11678320 (filed 08/04/2025): “The contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. the contact stated while driving 10 mph, the speedometer went to 0 mph, and the transmission failed to shift out of 1st gear. the contact shifted into neutral and shifted back to drive; however, the transmission still failed to upshift into second gear. the check …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11677485 (filed 07/31/2025): “While driving my vehicle speedometer goes to zero which no recognition of speed. if brought to a stop i can’t get out of first gear. ford issued a “customer satisfaction program 19n01” related to the 6r80 transmissions, sudden transmission downshift. this “customer satisfaction” should have been a n…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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