The 10-speed automatic transmission was truly a feat in the automotive world when it came out. ONE transmission process with 10 gears, compared to the old 9-, 8–6 speeds and potentially the “peak” of the transmission development, simply because physics has its limits. Despite that, the 10 speeds made for a gradual transition between gears to allow the engine to operate more efficiently, smoother, even faster. There’s a reason you can find it in so many vehicles these days.
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But like everything ever created, new things always come with problems, and increasing difficulties are part of the process. And Ford has certainly faced music and lawsuits when it comes to its 10R80 transmission. However, the story continues, and as The Ford Administration Reportedly, another lawsuit was filed against the Detroit automaker this month, again citing alleged complaints about the 1080R’s operation, and a list of complaints and Ford vehicles. affected much longer than in previous cases.
Lawsuit, McCabe sues Ford Motor Company, was filed on April 18 with the Massachusetts state court. In court filings, attorneys say Ford owners have experienced “harsh and erratic” shifts in their transmissions, causing the vehicle to jerk, jump, rattle and hesitate between numbers,” adding that “some consumers have even reported sudden power outages while driving. control their vehicles.”
Representatives in the case say the problems are dangerous and potentially life-threatening. The biggest problem, outside of the change and deviation, is depending on the suit, the customer Have asked about the issue, but said that Ford refused to fix it, saying “sudden and harsh shifts are normal.”
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Some of the plaintiffs in the Ford 10R80 transmission class-action lawsuit say the shrill noise can be so loud that they think other vehicles hit their truck enough to cause a crash. According to the lawsuit, Ford allegedly knew or ought to have known the 10-speed automatic transmission was faulty, and according to the plaintiffs, the recall should have been issued long ago. Additionally, the lawsuit alleges that Ford refused to properly repair the automatic transmission when customers complained about difficult shifting.
This new lawsuit claims that Ford was well aware of these problems with the 10R80 transmission, but continued to tell customers it was working properly. “Due to the defect, vehicles of the same class are liable to suffer serious damage and potentially catch fire in the event of an accident, and at the same time have an unreasonable and extremely high risk of serious bodily harm or death. death to occupants and others in the vicinity,” the lawsuit reads.
In addition, the lawsuit contains several pages of complaints filed with the National Highway and Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) for each vehicle at issue. Vehicles cited in the lawsuit include the Ford Ranger, Expedition, Mustang, F-150 and Lincoln Navigator for models from 2017 to present. Complaints about the F-150 alone spanned many pages.
Jalopnik has reached out to Ford for comment and will update if the company offers a response. Although this is currently pending litigation, Ford may not be able to comment on it at this time
Unfortunately, this is not the first and may not be the last case Ford has faced such a problem. Another lawsuit, filed with the state of Illinoisread quite similar to the Massachusetts case, but was later dismissed because the plaintiff did not make a “warranty claim under applicable state law.”
