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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 11:42 AM
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I have a 2023 F150 xlt, it downshift while I’m driving it, I’m not sure if you call it downshift or something else

as in the picture, it is a 10 gear transmission, but it randomly goes down 10 9 8… until it hits 1, that makes it only has 1 gear and the engine rev crazy, once it starts down shifting , the number only drops when I step on the gas.
I brought it to the dealership to have it inspected and comes back all green, nothing fails.

Any one has any idea what is going on?
thanks for your time.
it is at 61521 miles, just pass the power train warranty. The first time it happened was at around 58000 miles and after that all good till last week it happened more frequently
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 12:10 PM
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Lead frame comes to mind....
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 12:56 PM
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Color me impressed that you run 20k plus a year. Guessing that you are trying to say that while you are happily driving along, when it drops into first year.....

Now assuming you aren't going for the kickdown to end all kick downs, since its on your dime, recommend a fluid and filter change. Give it a few days and see if the symtoms return. Remember you don't get all the old ATF out every drain and refill.
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 03:46 PM
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Isnt that lead frame only affected 6R80?
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 03:51 PM
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Lead frame comes to mind....

isn’t that lead frame only affects 6R80?
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 03:53 PM
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isn’t that lead frame only affects 6R80?
No idea, it's just what came to mind.
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton224
Lead frame comes to mind....
Please explain what you mean?
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Old Jan 29, 2026 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by henfield
Color me impressed that you run 20k plus a year. Guessing that you are trying to say that while you are happily driving along, when it drops into first year.....

Now assuming you aren't going for the kickdown to end all kick downs, since its on your dime, recommend a fluid and filter change. Give it a few days and see if the symtoms return. Remember you don't get all the old ATF out every drain and refill.

thanks for your advice, I will do a drain and fill transmission fluid change once I get it back from the shop
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Old Jan 30, 2026 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by andyjohn
thanks for your advice, I will do a drain and fill transmission fluid change once I get it back from the shop
+ the filter, so get a new pan gasket too. You wouldn't just change your motor oil and not change the filter. The transmission is your second most expensive system. This especially applies if you're towing or off roading.
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What app is that that gives you an inspection report?
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