New Powerboost rough on downshifts.

[labjr1]

Picked up my new 2023 Platinum Powerboost today. Every time it downshifts from 6th to 5th it is very abrupt. All other downshifts are smooth as are the upshifts. I have read that new Powerboosts are known to shift rough on occasion, but is this normal or do I have a problem?

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[Samson16]

Picked up my new 2023 Platinum Powerboost today. Every time it downshifts from 6th to 5th it is very abrupt. All other downshifts are smooth as are the upshifts. I have read that new Powerboosts are known to shift rough on occasion, but is this normal or do I have a problem?

How are you even noticing downshifts during Normal mode driving? Mine is busy regen braking while I keep it in the "zone".

When I switch to Sport mode, 2WD, and traction control off I want nasty downshifts so I don't need the brakes lol. Then I'm back in the throttle and gone...

 

[labjr1]

It is impossible not to notice it, it literally jerks the truck as though it chose too low of a gear. It slams between 6 to 5 and it is also doing it when it drops from 5 to 3 (skipping 4). This is in Normal mode 2WD. I will try going to AWD and see if that helps.

 

[RickBullotta]

Picked up my new 2023 Platinum Powerboost today. Every time it downshifts from 6th to 5th it is very abrupt. All other downshifts are smooth as are the upshifts. I have read that new Powerboosts are known to shift rough on occasion, but is this normal or do I have a problem?

Give it a couple weeks of driving it to "learn" your driving style and remap the transmission shift tables.

 

[Samson16]

It is impossible not to notice it, it literally jerks the truck as though it chose too low of a gear. It slams between 6 to 5 and it is also doing it when it drops from 5 to 3 (skipping 4). This is in Normal mode 2WD. I will try going to AWD and see if that helps.

Did it do that when you test drove it?

 

[Ford Motor Company]

Picked up my new 2023 Platinum Powerboost today. Every time it downshifts from 6th to 5th it is very abrupt. All other downshifts are smooth as are the upshifts. I have read that new Powerboosts are known to shift rough on occasion, but is this normal or do I have a problem?

Hi there Louie. This downshifting quality concern doesn’t sound like something we want you to experience with your F-150 truck. Could you please send us a PM with your VIN and the name and location of your Ford dealer? To send a private message, just click on our username and select "Start Conversation". I'd be happy to look into how I can assist you on my end.

 

[Jimi]

How are you even noticing downshifts during Normal mode driving? Mine is busy regen braking while I keep it in the "zone".

When I switch to Sport mode, 2WD, and traction control off I want nasty downshifts so I don't need the brakes lol. Then I'm back in the throttle and gone...

 

[labjr1]

Did it do that when you test drove it?

I never test drove it. I had it located and brought in from 4 hours away. I never drove it until I owned it. (probably the 20th vehicle I have owned before driving).

 

[Samson16]

I never test drove it. I had it located and brought in from 4 hours away. I never drove it until I owned it. (probably the 20th vehicle I have owned before driving).

Very good.

Then no, my '22 Powerboost has never slammed jarringly as it downshifts through the gears from highway speeds to a stoplight for example.

It will skip 2nd gear on the upshift going 1-3 in normal mode which takes a little getting used to, but that wasn't your question.

 

[Snakebitten]

There's a TSB, if I'm not mistaken.

Something like 28 pages?
It's definitely possible to get a 10r80 MHT with something wrong with it.

 

[labjr1]

Update. after 1500 miles the rough shifting has stopped. It improved daily after day 3 and has smoothed out. No more issues.

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