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Ford’s 10-speed lawsuit never covered 2021 or newer F-150s, and the 1.4 million-truck recall targets the six-speed. Here’s what applies to yours.

10-speed F-150 repair costs out of warranty start with your build date: Ford’s CDF bulletin covers 2021–2022 trucks built by 15 August 2022.

Lost gears in a 10-speed F-150? Ford’s two current CDF bulletins split affected trucks at a 15 August 2022 build date, and one test decides the repair.

F-150 clunk when stopping isn’t always the 10-speed. The 26S28 downshift recall covers only 2015–2017 six-speed trucks; here’s what applies to yours

F150 10-speed shifting harsh or late? Ford’s bulletins since March 2018 move from a 0.3-hour reflash to a transmission-out CDF repair.

The 26S28 recall’s PCM update is free for every covered truck, but a stored transmission code can also get your lead frame replaced at no cost.

The F-150 downshift recall didn’t end in 2024: Ford’s four-code rule decides whether a 2014 truck gets a new lead frame or just a reflash.

5.4 Triton plugs snapping in the head is a documented Ford issue: RepairPal puts a 2004 F-150 plug change at $493–$658 before extraction labour.

5.0 Coyote burning oil with no leaks? Ford’s fix went through four bulletins in 2019, ending with a PCM reflash. Here’s what it does.

3.5 EcoBoost burning oil that leaves no puddle has a Ford bulletin behind it — TSB 20-2132, and 4.2 published labour hours to replace both valve covers.