Rough Shifting

[SVT 62]

Mine absolutely hard shifts. I've got one of the first 2010 6.2's which they really should have called 2011's since they were so late delivering. I believe there is now officially a recall on the driveshaft for 2011's. I've heard other guys say their 2010's were affected. I just left a message at the dealer for them to look at this and get back to me. Wish there was a way I could check this myself. If anybody knows how please share!

 

[Hockster]

ya a account at FLMowner.com add your vin and any recalls will show up. I just had mine in for the door fix on the early 2010's

 

[ISFast]

ya a account at FLMowner.com add your vin and any recalls will show up. I just had mine in for the door fix on the early 2010's

What was the door fix for? I had my driverside exterior door handle gasket come out and the roommate has the same thing. replace no big deal but was wondering if there is something else

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Mine absolutely hard shifts. I've got one of the first 2010 6.2's which they really should have called 2011's since they were so late delivering. I believe there is now officially a recall on the driveshaft for 2011's. I've heard other guys say their 2010's were affected. I just left a message at the dealer for them to look at this and get back to me. Wish there was a way I could check this myself. If anybody knows how please share!

Also to boot i've had the clutches and control assembly replaced on my tranny due to hard shifts. It will slip then bang into a gear. New clutches and the tranny gone through zero problems

 

[tortolabob]

I had my 2011 with 21k miles on it at the dealer because in cool weather i had a shift flare from 2nd to 3rd and sometime from 4tth to 5th. It also exhibited a delay at times when shifting into reverse. They found a tsb for this very problem and are replacing 4 control modules in the tranny. I'll get the tsb number and the exact fix when I take it back to have the repair done next week.

 

[ISFast]

I had my 2011 with 21k miles on it at the dealer because in cool weather i had a shift flare from 2nd to 3rd and sometime from 4tth to 5th. It also exhibited a delay at times when shifting into reverse. They found a tsb for this very problem and are replacing 4 control modules in the tranny. I'll get the tsb number and the exact fix when I take it back to have the repair done next week.

Same problem. 2-3 shift 550 rpm jump then dump and 300ish~ rpm jump then dump 4-5th. They have a TSB for the control modules but that didn't fix mine they replaced the clutches and seem to take care of it. 24K at replacement.

 

[BIGt0007]

Guys I was parking in the garage this pm and had trans in 3rd then shifted up to park trans makes a loud metallic clank everytime I do that. Goin to the dealer for oil change soon gonna have that checked out. Mine shifts hard too in daily driving are those related to the same problem?

 

[IRONMAN]

What was the door fix for? I had my driverside exterior door handle gasket come out and the roommate has the same thing. replace no big deal but was wondering if there is something else

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Also to boot i've had the clutches and control assembly replaced on my tranny due to hard shifts. It will slip then bang into a gear. New clutches and the tranny gone through zero problems

Mines been doing this every so often so I brought it into the dealership and they just did some kind of update and sent me on my way. This was about month ago. 2 days ago I'm driving on freeway and getting ready to pass so I just give it gas easy not hard,
engine starts revving up then BANG.
Loudest I have ever heard it and ****** by head back big time.
Going in tomorrow to complain AGAIN.

 

[CineSLR]

My worst shift is now at start up when the fluid is cold... The almost every first 1-2 shift is a slam now. After that, its fine...

 

[Humvee21]

Has anyone seen this?

Seems like a fix for the issue??
TSB 11-10-15

HARSH 1-2 SHIFT BELOW 24 KM/H (15 MPH), HARSH DOWNSHIFT SHIFTS - FLARE ON
UPSHIFTS - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/15/2011

Publication Date: October 12, 2011

FORD: 2011 F-150

ISSUE:

Some 2011 F-150 vehicles built on or before 4/15/2011 may exhibit a harsh 1-2
shift at or below 24 Km/h (15 MPH), harsh downshifts and/or a flare on
upshifts.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the concern.

SERVICE PROCEDURE


Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) using IDS release 75.03 and
higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2011.9 DVD. Calibration
files may also be obtained at Buy Motorcraft Parts Online | Official Motorcraft Auto Parts Site | FordParts.com.
Using the IDS tool, clear the transmission adaptive table - Select Tool Box,
Powertrain, Transmission, clear Transmission Adaptives.
Perform adaptive drive procedure. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 307-01
Diagnosis and Testing, Road Test - Adaptive Drive Cycle.


NOTE: PLEASE ADVISE THE CUSTOMER THAT THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN ADAPTIVE
TRANSMISSION SHIFT STRATEGY WHICH ALLOWS THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER TO LEARN THE
TRANSMISSION'S UNIQUE PARAMETERS AND IMPROVE SHIFT QUALITY. WHEN THE ADAPTIVE
STRATEGY IS RESET, THE COMPUTER WILL BEGIN A RE-LEARNING PROCESS. THIS
RE-LEARNING PROCESS MAY RESULT IN FIRMER THAN NORMAL UPSHIFTS AND DOWNSHIFTS FOR
SEVERAL DAYS.

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a
TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.


OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
111015A 2011 F-150: Reprogram The PCM, Clear The
Transmission Adaptive Table, And Perform Adaptive Drive Cycle (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor Operations) 1.0 Hr.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
recal 04

 

[whisler151]

Best way to solve it is a 5 star tune imo. Changes the shift points, and makes it feel a lot better from what I've heard.

Had I done the 5 star tune, I would have been on the line for over $2600. My dealer said that they have to check for tunes when dealing with trans or motor issues. Adjusting shift point is a good way to have the warranty denied on trans work.

Has anyone seen this?

Seems like a fix for the issue??
TSB 11-10-15

Turns out my Main Control Unit was going bad. They referenced TSB 11-10-25.

The truck feels much better now. I know the trans will shift hard when cold, but hopefully the hard shifts when downshifting will go away.