File · FORD-10R80

10R80 10-speed transmission harsh shifts

Manufacturer

Ford

Years

2017–2022

Where people complain about this

Reddit reply — long

That sounds like the **10R80 10-speed transmission harsh shifts** issue — it's a known defect on Ford F-150/Mustang/Expedition from 2017–2022.

10R80 transmission produces harsh shifts, lurching, and unintended gear changes. Multiple TSBs issued; class action ongoing.

Source: Lessin v. Ford (E.D. Mich. 2021).

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Reddit reply — short

Sounds like the 10R80 10-speed transmission harsh shifts issue — well-documented defect on Ford 2017–2022, Lessin v. Ford (E.D. Mich. 2021). If your dealer's tried to fix it 2+ times you may have a case. Free 60-sec check at defectfiles.com.

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