F-150 Problems

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.

2011–2015 F-150 EcoBoost timing chain rattle has a Ford bulletin behind it — and a build-date cutoff of 29 May 2015 that decides whether yours qualifies.

Wastegate rattle vs cam phaser comes down to one thing Ford wrote down: the top front cover after a six-hour cold soak, or the engine bay at any time.