2012 f 150 , dropped into 1 st gear while doing 75 mph with cruise control on. ford doesn't want to help. ideas. anyone else had this problem

Asked by GuruHZT8Z Jul 02, 2019 at 09:41 PM about the 2012 Ford F-150 FX4 SuperCrew 4WD

Question type: General

3 Answers

Bad transmission control module? Ford really does not owe you anything on a 7 year old truck.

103,215

I'd check on some Ford truck forums, I've seen a few topics there on "sudden downshift" problems, most of the time solution was computer updates and/or sensor issues. None of the ones posted had been mechanical problems.

103,215

PS: Google "Ford Recalls 285,000 Vehicles; Sudden First Gear Downshifts Reported", I'd post a direct link but spam filter blocks it. Apparently Ford issued a recall for this issue. Article states: "Ford Motor Company issued three recall notices today, but top billing goes to a sensor problem linked to the sudden downshifting (to first gear!) of certain vehicles."

1 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

F-150

Looking for a Used F-150 in your area?

CarGurus has 14,968 nationwide F-150 listings starting at $1,712.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    42,510
  • #2
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    16,040
  • #3
    Rowefast
    Reputation
    15,860
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
202 Great Deals out of 5,975 listings starting at $2,975
Used GMC Sierra 1500
148 Great Deals out of 7,258 listings starting at $3,950
Used RAM 1500
439 Great Deals out of 15,809 listings starting at $5,000
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
24 Great Deals out of 1,204 listings starting at $7,995
Used Toyota Tundra
35 Great Deals out of 1,184 listings starting at $8,500
Used Toyota Tacoma
55 Great Deals out of 1,071 listings starting at $8,708
Used Ford Mustang
65 Great Deals out of 1,259 listings starting at $4,995
Used Ford Ranger
18 Great Deals out of 1,529 listings starting at $2,888
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
16 Great Deals out of 1,285 listings starting at $8,995
Used RAM 2500
55 Great Deals out of 2,180 listings starting at $14,962
Used GMC Sierra 2500HD
17 Great Deals out of 1,640 listings starting at $9,988
Used Ford F-350 Super Duty
39 Great Deals out of 2,598 listings starting at $8,888
Used Ford Explorer
86 Great Deals out of 2,065 listings starting at $2,999

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.