Owner-reported complaints naming the transmission system, filed with NHTSA
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Transmission reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Dec 11, 2024
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
2%
of 488 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
1
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
1
What this page shows
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2007 Ford F-150 submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 8 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming transmission
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
Transmission
Filed Dec 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150 The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled and jerked. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was restarted; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred, with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the spark plugs, and torque converter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 126,963.
NHTSA ID
11630143
Incident
Dec 11, 2024
Mileage
126,963 mi
Transmission
Filed Mar 12, 2010
FOR THE SECOND TIME MY F-150 WILL HAVE TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. IT IS AN 2007 MODEL. THE CAR WENT INTO THE PROTECT MODE. IT IS NOW IN THE FORD DEALER. THEY WANT 3600 TO REPLACE IT. I HAD A SIMILAR INCIDENT IN 2008 WHERE THEY FIXED THE TRANSMISSION FOR FREE. *TR
NHTSA ID
10319127
Incident
Mar 9, 2010
Mileage
6,300 mi
Powertrain (other)Transmission
Filed Apr 18, 2009
I HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS OF THE ENGINE SURGING/REVVING WHEN IN A STOPPED POSITION ENGAGED IN DRIVE GEAR AND ANOTHER ONE WHILE IN REVERSE. EACH TIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET TO TRY TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING BUT IT CONTINUED TO LUNGE AHEAD ANYWAY. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER. THEY SAID FORD HAD A FAIL-SAFE BUILT IN--THAT I WAS NOT IN DANGER BUT THEY REPROGRAMMED IT WITH A COMPUTER. SEEMED OK FOR AWHILE. LAST NIGHT IT HAPPENED AGAIN BUT REVERSE WHILE I WAS BACKING UP IN A PARKING LOT. I EVEN HAD SKID MARKS TRYING TO STOP IT THIS TIME. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION PAUSES/COASTS BEFORE ENGAGING INTO THE NEXT GEAR. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE, BUT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE RISKS OF HAVING A COLLISION, DAMAGING PROPERTY, OR HURTING SOMEONE--INCLUDING MYSELF IF I END UP HITTING SOMETHING. SO FAR, WHEN IT HAS OCCURRED, I WAS FORTUNATE NOT TO BE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR TIGHT QUARTERS! I HOPE THIS CAN BE REMEDIED ONCE AND FOR ALL. *TR
NHTSA ID
10265930
Incident
Apr 17, 2009
Mileage
21,221 mi
Powertrain (other)Transmission
Filed Apr 18, 2009
I HAVE HAD THREE INCIDENTS OF THE ENGINE SURGING/REVVING WHEN IN A STOPPED POSITION ENGAGED IN DRIVE GEAR AND ANOTHER ONE WHILE IN REVERSE. EACH TIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKE WITH BOTH FEET TO TRY TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING BUT IT CONTINUED TO LUNGE AHEAD ANYWAY. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND THEY REPROGRAMMED WITH A COMPUTER WHICH WAS GOOD FOR ABOUT A MONTH. LAST NIGHT IT HAPPENED AGAIN BUT IN REVERSE WHILE I WAS BACKING UP IN A PARKING LOT. I EVEN HAD SKID MARKS TRYING TO STOP IT WHEN THIS HAPPENED IN REVERSE. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION PAUSES/COASTS BEFORE ENGAGING INTO THE NEXT GEAR. I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT TO TAKE IT IN FOR SERVICE, BUT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE RISKS OF HAVING A COLLISION, DAMAGING PROPERTY, OR HURTING SOMEONE--INCLUDING MYSELF IF I END UP HITTING SOMETHING. SO FAR, WHEN IT HAS OCCURRED, I WAS FORTUNATE NOT TO BE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR TIGHT QUARTERS! THANKS *TR
NHTSA ID
10265929
Incident
Apr 17, 2009
Mileage
21,221 mi
Transmission
Filed Sep 11, 2008
PURCHASED NEW 7/3/07 FORD F-150 2WD: TRANSMISSIONS SHAFT SEAL BROKE AND TRANS FLUID LEAKED OUT WHEN DRIVE HOME. ON 9/10/08 TRANSMISSION BEARING WAS REPLACED AND MAIN CONTROL VALUE WAS OVERHAULED. *TR
NHTSA ID
10241800
Incident
Jul 3, 2007
Mileage
19,900 mi
Transmission
Filed Nov 23, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. HE ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR AND LOCKS WHEN PLACED IN REVERSE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS CATASTROPHIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE TRANSMISSION WILL BE REPLACED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,100. UPDATED 12/12/07
NHTSA ID
10209751
Incident
Nov 21, 2007
Mileage
3,100 mi
Transmission
Filed Oct 2, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AFTER NOTICING TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKING AND A BURNING SMELL. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION CASE FAILED DUE TO FAULTY STRIP THREADED PLUGS IN THE TRANSMISSION CASE AND THEY MADE THE REPLACEMENT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 2,100 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 344. UPDATED 10/24/07 *TR
NHTSA ID
10204711
Incident
Aug 25, 2007
Mileage
344 mi
Transmission
Filed Jul 20, 2007
Crash reported1 injury reported
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 FORD F-150 KING RANCH. AFTER HAULING A BOAT OUT OF WATER, THE CONSUMER STATED HE MOVED THE ELECTRONIC SWITCH FROM 4L TO 2HI, WHICH WOULD BE THE NORMAL DRIVING POSITION APPLIED THE BRAKE AND SHIFTED THE CONSOLE SHIFTER TO PARK. THE ENGINE REMAINED RUNNING. HE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT IT WAS BEGINNING TO MOVE. THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, WHICH WAS OPEN, STRUCK HIM FROM BEHIND AND KNOCKED HIM DOWN. THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL. THE BOAT TRAILER JACKNIFED TO THE RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE, TRAILER, AND BOAT CRASHED INTO A FENCE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STOP. HOWEVER, THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS BACK, ARM, AND HAND. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE CONTACT BELIEVES THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 1,540 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,536. THE CONSUMER STATED THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM UNLESS YOU MOVE THE VEHICLE FORWARD UNTIL YOU HEAR A CLICK THEN THE VEHICLE WILL REMAIN IN NEUTRAL. UPDATED 09/05/07 *TR
NHTSA ID
10197067
Incident
Jul 15, 2007
Mileage
1,536 mi
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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