Downshift

24S37 – 6R80 Sudden Transmission Downshift – Powertrain Control Module Programming – 2014 Ford F-150

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2014 Ford F-150

June 17, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V444000 Unexpected Downshift Can Cause Loss of Control Unexpectedly downshifting into first gear may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V444 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 552,188   Summary Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain … Read more

10R60 Automatic Transmission – Harsh 7-6 Gear Downshift – 2022 Ford & Lincoln

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NHTSA ID Number: 10233579 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2411 Summary Some 2022 Explorer/Aviator/Bronco vehicles built on or before 9-Aug-2022 and equipped with a 10R60 automatic transmission may exhibit a harsh 7-6 gear downshift. This may be caused by the A clutch piston return spring snap ring becoming dislodged. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to … Read more

6.7L – 4WD – Grinding Noise Heard On Coast Down Prior to 4-3 Downshift – 2022 Ford F-Super Duty

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2022 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10214875 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2252 Summary Some 2022 F-Super Duty four-wheel drive (4WD) pickup vehicles built on or before 16-May-2022 equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a momentary, slight grinding type noise prior to the 4-3 downshift while coasting without the brakes applied. This may be due to the software in the … Read more

6.7L – Low-Speed, Downshift Operation Concern With Automatic Engine Braking Enabled – 2020-2021 Ford F-Super Duty

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2021 Ford F-Super Duty

NHTSA ID Number: 10201631 Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2314 Summary Some 2020-2021 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit a low-speed downshift operation concern with automatic engine braking enabled. This may be due to the software in the transmission control module (TCM). To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to reprogram the TCM … Read more

No Transmission Upshift after a Downshift Event with Cruise Control – 2016 Ford Escape

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2.0L GASOLINE TURBOCHARGED DIRECT INJECTION (GTDI) – NO TRANSMISSION UPSHIFT AFTER DOWNSHIFT WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED Publication Date: September 7, 2016   FORD: 2016 Escape   ISSUE: Some 2016 Escape vehicles equipped with a 2.0L GTDI engine may exhibit no transmission upshift after a downshift event with cruise control engaged.   ACTION: Reprogram the powertrain … Read more