The 10 speed in these trucks should shift just like every automatic aside from the additional gears. There are no fundamental design differences that would cause it to shift poorly, unlike the ZF 9 Speed (Jeep Cherokee/Honda products) which uses a dog clutch design. Any shifting concerns typically lie within the software installed.
Ford released the following TSBs for 2017 and 2018 F-150/Raptor 10 speed. If your truck falls within the build date range, take it in to have the software updated.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
10R80 Automatic Transmission – Harsh Or Delayed Shift Concerns And/Or Illuminated MIL - DTC P0711 - Built On Or Before 1-Aug-2017
18-2079
02 March 2018
Model:
Ford
2017 F-150
Issue: Some 2017 F-150/Raptor vehicles equipped with a 10R80 automatic transmission built on or before 1-Aug-2017 may exhibit harsh or delayed shifts and/or an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0711 stored in the transmission control module (TCM).
Action: Reprogram the powertrain control module (PCM) using Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) or Ford J2534 Diagnostic Software (FJDS) release 108.04 or higher. Make sure you are connected to the internet when entering module programming to obtain the latest updates. Calibration files may also be obtained at
www.motorcraftservice.com.
Warranty Status: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
2.7L/3.5L/5.0L Engine And 10R80 Transmission - Harsh/Bumpy Shift And/Or Engagement Concerns - Built On Or Before 15-May-2018
18-2274
07 September 2018
Model:
Ford
2018 F-150
Issue: Some 2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with a 2.7L, 3.5L or 5.0L engine and 10R80 automatic transmission and built on or before 15-May 2018 may exhibit harsh/bumpy upshift, downshift and/or engagement concerns.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Warranty Status: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.