Gen 2 · 10-speed transmission (10R80)
10-speed transmission (10R80): What Owners Report
Gen 2 Raptor owners report 10-speed transmission (10r80) problems most often: 37 of 199 defect complaints (18.6%), at a median of 45,000 miles where mileage was stated (12 complaints).
- Complaints
- 37
- Share of generation
- 18.6%
- Median mileage
- 45,000 mi
Owner complaints, not failure rates.
When It Tends to Show Up
Among the 12 complaints that stated a mileage.
Verified Complaint Excerpts
Verbatim, grounded excerpts only — every quote below was confirmed against the original NHTSA record. Names are never shown.
“THE TRUCKS 10 SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS STARTED TO SHIFT UP AND DOWN WITH ABRUPTNESS.”
“TRANSMISSION ROUGHLY SHIFTS INTO DRIVE FROM A PARKED POSITION AND WHILE DRIVING”
“THE 10R80 TRANSMISSION IS KNOWN TO SHIFT ERRATIC AND CAUSE THE TRUCK TO RANDOMLY PICK GEARS.”
“The 10-speed transmission has had issues smoothly transition gears since I acquired it”
“Ford says it's normal for the loud clunking and banging when is shifts”
Recalls & Service Bulletins
- Recall 17V598000
Some 2018 F-150 Raptors may have missing roof rivets, increasing rollover injury risk.
- TSB 10095146
Some 2017 F-150s with a 9.75 axle may have a leaky differential housing cover.
- TSB 10095802
Some 2017 F-150 Raptors may have incorrectly positioned bumper trim pieces.
- TSB 10099471
Raptor models with 3.5L GTDI engine may lose power due to a misadjusted wastegate control actuator.
- TSB 10115957
Some 2017 F-150 Raptors may have shifting issues due to a small part.
- TSB 10137068
Some 2017 F-150 Raptors may have shifting issues and warning lights.
See the full Gen 2 reliability data or the full Reliability Index.