1997 FORD F-150 Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems
70 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 1997 FORD F-150
70 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD F-150. Of these, 5 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
70
Complaints
5
Crashes
2
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Deaths
All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR LEVER WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO PARK. TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING AWAY, THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED IN COMBINATION WITH A WHEEL BLOCK BEING PLACED IN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN REPAIRED TWICE BY A SPECIALIZED TRANSMISSION CENTER AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. ON JANUARY 21, 2012, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FAILURE. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 97V171000 (POWER TRAIN) HOWEVER, THE RECALL CAMPAIGN EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000. ... UPDATED 02/28/13 *BF
TRANSMISSION FAILURE, TRUCK HAS 112000 MILES AND THE TRANNY WOULD NOT SHIFT TO 3RD GEAR, THE FLUID AND FILTER HAS BEEN CHANGE 5 TIMES MORE THAN RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER, I ALSO HAD AAMCO INSTALL A LARGER TRANSMISSION COOLER. WHAT HAPPENED TO THE TRANNY IS THE C CLAMP THAT LOCKS THE MAIN DRIVE IN THE TRANSMISSION CAME OFF, AND DESTROYED THE OD DRUM AND GEARS I HAVE ALWAYS KEPT MY VEHICLES WELL MAINTAINED AND AT A COST OF $1,900.56 I FEEL THAT FORD SHOULD RE IMBURSE ME FOR THIS , THE TRUCK HAS NEVER HAULED ANY HEAVY LOADS OR PULLING A TRAILER WITH ANYTHING HEAVIER THAN A RIDING LAWNMOWER. I HAVE A 1970 FORD TRUCK THAT IS A BETTER TRUCK THAN MY 1997. I COULD ONLY IMAGINE WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO A NEW TRUCK IF DRIVEN LIKE THE COMMERCIALS THEY PRODUCE. I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A FORD MAN BUT THEY ARE...
PULL GEAR SHIFTER DOWN TO D1 AND SMOKE AND FIRE CAME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN: ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS WENT OUT AND THE TRUCK WAS UNABLE TO USE THE OVERDRIVE FUNCTION. REPLACED SEVERAL FUSES AND TRIED AGAIN WITH THE SAME RESULTS. I DISMANTLED THE STEERING COLUMN AND NOTICED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS IS TWO SHORT AND ROUTED AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING IT TO BREAK EVERYTIME THE TRUCK IS PUT INTO D1. FORD MOTOR COMPANY NOR ANY AUTO STORE HAVE ANY PARTS TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM. THE TRUCK IS STILL AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO A FORD DEALER AND THEY DID NOT HAVE A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. THEY RECOMMEND THAT I NOT USE D2/D1/OVERDRIVE. *TR
MY NON-COMMERCIAL TWO WHEEL DRIVE, 1997 F-150 WITH 59747 MILES WITH 4.2 V-6 ENGINE BLEW ITS 4R70W AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION . I WAS NOT ABLE TO GO FORWARD BUT COULD GO IN REVERSE. THERE WAS NO SIGN OF FAILURE AND THE TRANNY FILTER AND FLUID HAD BEEN SERVICED TWO TIMES. IT COST $ 2121.52 TO REBUILD THE TRANNY AT A TRANSMISSION REPAIR SHOP. FORD'S CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND DID NOT WANT TO DISCUSS ANYTHING WITH ME OR THE TRANNY SHOP TO FIND OUT MORE. ALSO THE TIMING CASE COVER GASKET,BRAKE CALIPERS AND SPEEDOMETER HAVE BEEN REPLACED ALSO. *JB
1.WELL FIRST THE CRUISE CONTROL ON MY 97 FORD F150 WENT OUT. THEN MY BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT TOO. REPLACECD BRAKE LIGHTS ,THEN FUSE WENT OUT IN INTERIOR FUSE BOX SO, TRUCK WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. REPLACED FUSE THEN IT BLEW IT AGAIN. REPLACED AGAIN TRUCK COULD NOW SHIFT INTO GEAR. I WENT HOME PARKED TRUCK THE TRUCK IN DRIVE WAY AND DID NOT MOVE IT FOR THE TRUCK FOR THE REST OF THE DAY. WAS WAKEN UP ABOUT 3 IN THE MORNING BY COPS TELLING ME MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. THE TRUCK ENDED UP BURNT EVERYWHERE BUT THE BED TOTAL LOSS PRETTY MUCH UN DRIVABLE. BURNED A 95 CARAVAN AND PART OF A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. I KNOW HAVE I VEHICLE TO MOVE MY KIDS THAT ARE IN SCHOOL AND MYSELF AND MY WIFE WHICH ALSO NOW HAS SOME SERIOUS NERVE DAMAGE SHE HAS NIGHTMARES OF OTHER...
RECALL 97V147000 CONCERNING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN ALTHOUGH IT EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS THOSE VEHICLES THAT WERE RECALLED. THE GEARS WOULD POP AND MAKE THE VEHICLE JUMP.*AK *TC
I AM SENDING IN A FULL LETTER TO EXPLAIN THE "FAILURES". IT CENTERS AROUND TSB 99B29 AND LACK OF OWNER NOTIFICATION OF A BAD FRONT COVER DESIGN THAT CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE, WHICH OCCURRED IN THIS CASE. ADDITIONALLY, I HAD A TIE ROD FAILURE THAT WAS NOT ADDRESSED UNDER WARRANTY, BUT LATER BROKE WHILE DRIVING. ALSO, MY CRANK SHAFT PULLEY / DAMPENER ASSEMBLY FELL OFF WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING (70 MPH). THERE ARE OTHER ISSUES INCLUDING DOOR LOCK / KEY STICKING.*AK CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 03V196000 COMPONENT: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR. THE ENGINE COVER GASKET FAILED. *TC THE SERPENTINE FAILED, THE TRANSMISSION HAD AN AKWARD SHIFT, THE WIPERS OPERATED PERIODICALLY BY THEMSELVES ON HIGH SPEED, THERE WAS LITTLE HEAT COMING FROM THE VENTS THROUGH THE FLOOR. *JB
THE SHIFTER CABLE WAS DEFECTIVE. IT WILL NOT GO INTO PARK AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP SLAMMING IT. *JB
RECALL 97V147000,TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AFTER VEHICLE WAS STARTED. THIS WAS DUE TO TA DEFECT IN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *TC
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF OVERDRIVE. OVERDRIVE WILL GO OUT ALL AT ONCE, LOOSING SPEED AND BECOMING A HAZARD IN MIDDLE OF ROAD. *AK
DRIVING VEHICLE IT HARD SHIFTS FROM 1 - 2 AND SOMETIMES FROM 2 - 3 AT SPEED LESS THAN 30 MPH AND WHEN DOWN SHIFTING FROM 2 - 1, BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DICK PARKER FORD DEALER AND HAD TRANSMISSION FLUSHED ON RECOMENDATIONS. THIS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM. BROUGHT VEHICLE BACK AND ASKED FOR IT TO BE REPAIRED AT MY COST. WAS TOLD THAT PROBLEM I STATED WAS NOT WHAT THE MECHANIC WAS LOOKING FOR. RESTATED THE PROBLEM AND TOOK THE MECHANIC FOR A TEST RIDE WHERE HE ACKNOWLEDGED THERE WAS A HARD SHIFT. LEFT VEHICLE WITH MECHANIC TO BE REPAIRED. NEXT DAY I WAS TOLD NO DIAGNOSTICS ERROR CODES WERE FOUND AND THAT I THE OWNER SHOULD CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AND THAT THE PROBLEM WOULD GO AWAY. (HAVE DEALER DOCUMENTATION STATING THIS). *AK
WHILE IN STOP AND GO TRAFFIC ALL 4 TRUCK WHEELS SUDDENLY LOCKED UP WHICH CAUSED THE TRUCK TO COME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. THE DEALERSHIP IS CURRENTLY SERVICING THE TRUCK TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. *NLM THE DEALER REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION WITH A REMANUFACTURED ONE. *NM
ENGINE FAILURE, TRANSMISSION FAILURE
AFTER HEAVY SNOWS THE SHIFT LINKAGE IN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ON A 5.4L 4X4 WILL BECOME PLUGGED WITH SNOW. WHEN PLUGGED THE SHIFT SELECTOR CAN ONLY BE SHIFTED BACK INTO NEUTRAL AND NOT REVERSE OR PARK.*AK
#763013
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VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT IN 2/01 AND HAD APPROX ONE WEEK WHEN IT STALLED EVERYTIME IT DECELERATED. DEALERSHIP (E-Z WAY AUTO SALES) TOOK VEHICLE BACK AND REPLACED PCM AT NO CHARGE TO US. IN 01/02 IT STARTED HESITATING AS IF IT WERE SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR. DOES NOT DO ALL THE TIME-JUST UNEXPECTEDLY.HAD TRANSMISSION FLUSHED (80$-01/31/01). STILL SPUTTERING--REPLACED FUEL FILTER AND AIR FILTER OVER THE COURSE OF 2 MONTHS--PROBLEM WAS NOT MAJOR AND DID NOT HAPPEN ALL THE TIME-JUST WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECTED IT. THEN IN MARCH IT JUST STALLED WHILE MY GIRLFRIEND WAS DRIVING IT AND DAUGHTER WAS IN THE BACKSEAT AT 60MPH! TOOK TO LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY COULD NOT RECEIVE A DIAGNOSTIC CODE-FINALLY AFTER TWO WEEKS OF DRIVING IT TO SEE IF THEY COULD MAKE IT SPUTTER OR STALL IT HAPPENED AND THEY RECEIVE A CODE FOR A EGR VALVE WHICH WAS FUEL RELATED--DID NOT FIX, COST 105$--TOOK...
#8011748
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INTERMITTENTLY THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT FROM PARK INTO GEAR. THE DEALER INSPECTED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK
#762743
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
#8011287
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING GEARS. VEHICLE'S VIBRATION DECREASES AND INCREASES AT ANY SPEED BETWEEN SHIFTING GEARS. ALSO, VEHICLE IS USED FOR HAULING, AND ADDS PRESSURE TO TRANSMISSION, DELAYING SHIFTING TO THE NEXT GEAR. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED.*AK
#8010677
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METAL SHAVINGS FROM TORQUE CONVERTER FILTERED INTO TRANSMISSION, CAUSING TRANSMISSION TO GO BAD. DEALER CONTACTED. PLEASE ADD VIN. *AK
#8004080
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VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. THERE WAS NO WARNING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER STATED THAT BRAKE LIGHT LOCATED ABOVE WINDOW, HAS A BROKEN WIRE INSIDE THAT CAUSED GEAR TO BE STUCK IN PARK. *AK
#8002205
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TRANSMISSION FAILED TO SHIFT INTO REVERSE AFTER VEHICLE WAS SERVICED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
#748217
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STEADY TAPPING NOISE IN 5TH GEAR, WHEN ACCELERATOR PRESSED (NO VARIATION WITH SPEED INCREASE). WORSE IN COOL WEATHER. MOVING THE 4WHEEL DRIVE SHIFTER SIDE TO SIDE MODULATES NOISE. HAS GOTTEN COARSER AND LOUDER, AND SPREAD TO 3RD AND 4TH GEARS OVER THE COURSE OF LAST 14K MILES. ACADEMY FORD LED ME TO BELIEVE A FIX WAS IN PROGRESS DURING REPEATED SERVICE VISITS SINCE OCT 99, BUT ADMITTED DEC 2000 THAT FORD DID NOT WANT TO INVEST RESOURCES IN PURSUING INVESTIGATION OF THE PROBLEM OR ITS CAUSE SINCE NOT TOO MANY PEOPLE DRIVE 5SPEEDS AND HAVE REPORTED SAME. STICK SHIFT ALSO SEEMS MUSHY AT TIMES AND DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS RELATED.*AK
#559773
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TRUCK JUMPED OUT OF PARK WHEN BACKING TRAILER WITH BOAT INTO A LAKE RESULTING IN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL OF THE TRUCK RUNNING OVER CONSUMER, CONSUMER SUSTAINED AN OPEN BOOK PELVIC FRACTURE, UROLOGIC INJURY AND TRAUMA TO LEFT ANKLE. NLM
#877588
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CONSUMER CANNOT SHIFT INTO PARK GEAR ,CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK THE CONSUMER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A DEFECT RECALL NOTICE FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OF VEHICLE'S SIMILAR TO THAT OF THE CONSUMER. THE CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE EXPENSES FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *YH
#734945
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TRANSMISSION FALLS OUT OF GEAR INTO NEUTRAL AT 35 MPH ALTHO SELECTOR IS IN "D". *AK
#733648
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WHAT IS THE CLUNKING MY UNIVERSALS ARE GOOD???
#731045
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TRANSMISSION SHIFTS POORLY, ESPECIALLY WHILE TOWING. IT CAN'T MAKE UP ITS MIND WHICH GEAR TO BE IN.*AK
#867598
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CONSUMER NOTICED A 1/2 INCH CRACK ON THE OUTSIDE DOOR OF THE DRIVER & PASSENGER SIDE. METAL WAS SHEARING. DELEAR SAID THAT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY & THEY HAD TO HAVE PERMISSION FROM FORD. *AK ALSO THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. *YH
#725199
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I'D LIKE TO KNOW IF THERES A RECALL FOR THIS PROPLEM, FOR A NEW TRUCK WITH LOW MILES WHY DID THE TRANSMISSION GO. *AK
#723156
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TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LIGHT (TCIL) STARTED BLINKING AT 39940 MILES. I WAS ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE THR TRUCK. THE TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. A CHECK OF VEHICLE REVEALED INTERNAL TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. *AK
#722122
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
#861235
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MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 97S86 AND NHTSA RECALL # 97V171000/AUTO TRANSMISSION CABLE ASSEMBLY: TRANSMISSION SELECTOR SHOWS VEHICLE IS IN PARK, BUT, IN REALITY, IT IS IN REVERSE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT RECALL REPAIRS WERE ALREADY DONE, AND REOCCURRING REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST. *AK
#861262
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TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE WHILE IN OPERATION, VEHICLE LEFT INOPERATIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THAT REPAIRS WOULD BE AT CONSUMER'S COST.
#717010
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1ST, TRANSMISSION, WHEN AT THE SPEEDS OF 40 AND 45, HESITATES AND WANTS TO UPSHIFT AND DOWNSHIFT, THE BEHAIVOR IS NOT NORMAL AT ALL, AND I AM MAKING AN APPT. TO GET IT FIXED. 2ND, THE HIGH BEAM/ LOW BEAM SWITCH MUST BE FAULTY, AT TIMES THE LIGHTS WILL TOTALLY SHUT OFF. 3RD WHEN REFEULING, USUALLY ON A QUARTER TANK AND LESS WHEN TAKING OFF THE GAS CAP THERE IS ALOT OF PRESSURE BUILT UP IN THE TANK. 4TH THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WILL SOMETIMES COME ON WHEN EITHER DOOR IS OPENED, I HAVE TO SHUT THE DOOR AND REOPEN IT. *AK
#716850
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WITH TRANSMISSION IN "D" TRAVELING AT A CONSTANT SPEED, SHIFTS BACK AND FORTH BETWEEN GEARS, THEN DISENGAGES. ALSO, WITH TRANSMISSION IN "D" WHEN ACCELERATING GENTLY IN 1ST GEAR, THE SHIFT INTO 2ND HAPPENS AFTER 2500 RPM.*AK
#716081
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TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING AND THEN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT CHANGE INTO PASSING GEAR. IT KEPT SLIPPING BACK TO NEUTRAL. HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. *AK
#853289
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WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD VEHICLE WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND UPON TRYING TO CATCH THE STEERING WHEEL, CONSUMER ACCIDENTLY HIT THE SHIFT LEVER AND VEHICLE WENT INTO REVERSE. ALSO, WHEN STARTING UP THE VEHICLE THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND STAY ON. *AK
#714816
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I CALLED FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY DIDN'T EVEN ASK WHAT PART FAILED. THEY WERE JUST CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY!!! WHILE DRIVING UP MY DRIVEWAY, THE TRUCK SUDDENLY SLAMMED INTO 4X4 LOW RANGE. THIS CAUSED THE ENGINE RPM'S TO INCREASE SIGNIFICANTLY AND BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO AN ALMOST SUDDEN STOP. THIS WAS A SUDDEN FAILURE AND COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT IF IT HAD OCCURRED ON THE HIGHWAY. *AK
#714288
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I HAVE EXPERIENCED THE 3 DEFECTS LISTED.....FIRST, THE POWERTRAIN, WHEN FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE IS ENGAGED AT A STOP AND AN ENGAGEMENT TIME OF AT LEAST 30SEC. TO 1MIN. IS GIVEN, WHEN I RELEASE MY BRAKE TO PROCEED THE POWERTRAIN MAKES A LOUD THUMP, THIS HAPPENS ABOUT 75% OF THE TIME....SECOND THE WASHER SPRAYERS ON THE HOOD DO NOT SPRAY THE WINDSHEILD. ONE SPRAYS WAY OFF AND THE OTHER SPRAYS NOTHING. AND THIRD THE HIGH BEAM LOW BEAM SWITCH IS DEFECTED. WHEN ENGAGED IN HIGH BEAM AND DRIVING A SHORT ACCURES AND THE LIGHTS WILL FLICKER FROM HIGH TO LOW AND COMPLETELY OFF WITH NO HEAD LIGHTS AT ALL......IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY OF THESE DEFECTS PLEASE CONTACT SHANE E. MASS AT MY HOME NUMBER ((712)-322-5233) .... THANK YOU.
#713706
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS INTO NEUTRAL WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED.
#713375
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WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH @ APPROX 1500 RPM THE TRANSMISSION SHUTERS AND SHAKES BEFORE DOWN SHIFTING TO SECOND GEAR. THIS PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS WHILE IN THIRD GEAR AT THIS LOW RPM WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS UNDER A LOAD, SUCH AS GOING UP HILL. DEALER CAN NOT FIX
#848475
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AFTER PARKING VEHICLE DISENGAGED FROM PARK AND WENT INTO TO DRIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL.. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
#711475
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VIBRATION INVEHICLE WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS BETWEEN 35 AND 40 MILES PER HOUR.
#607168
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILED. *YC
#606185
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS MAKING A CLICKING NOISE. *YC
#709355
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THE PROBLEM STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND THE DOOR AJAR CHIME CONTINUOUSLY CHIMES. WE TOOK THE TRUCK TO A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP, DON DAVIS FORD 1901 N. COLLINS ARLINGTON, TEXAS 76101 NUMBER 817-461-1000. WE INFORMED THE DEALERSHIP OF THE TRUCKS PROBLEMS AND THE NEXT DAY THEY CALLED TO TELL US THAT THE DOOR CHIME HAD BEEN FIXED BUT THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURERS SUGGESTION. WE STATED THAT IF THIS WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM TO GO AHEAD AND PROCEED. ABOUT 3 WEEKS LATER BILLY WAS ON THE HIGHWAY TOWARDS HOME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IN THE TRUCK FAILED HE HAD TO PUSH THE TRUCK OFF THE HIGHWAY AND WALK TO GET HELP. WE TOOK THE TRUCK THIS TIME TO ANOTHER FORD DEALER, WESTWAY FORD 801 W AIRPORT FREEWAY IRVING, TEXAS 972-256-5551, THIS DEALERSHIP FOUND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO BE BURNT. THE FLUID SMELLED BURNT BUT...
#708333
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WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 55-65 MPH IN A HEAVY RAIN THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY QUIT PULLING. IT WAS AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WERE SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL. BY TURNING THE OVERDRIVE OFF I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME IN SECOND GEAR. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO SATCHER MOTORS FOR REPAIR. THEY REPORTED THAT THE THIRD AND FOURTH GEARS HAD WENT OUT. THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER PULLED A BOAT OR TRAILER AND HAS NEVER HAULED ANY HEAVY LOADS. THIS WOULD SEEM TO ME TO BE A FACTORY DEFECT. I CONTACTED FORD AND TALKED TO THEM TWICE BUT THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE REPAIR BILL WAS $1322.80. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A FACTORY DEFECT, AS I HAVE HEARD OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVING TROUBLE WITH FORD TRANSMISSIONS. I BELIEVE FORD SHOULD BE MADE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THESE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS AT THEIR EXPENCE. *AK
#708187
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NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, AND JUMPED OUT OF GEAR. VEHICLE WENT OVER AN ENBANKMENT AND INTO SOME TREES. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK *ML
#837497
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS HARD TO SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE. FEELS LIKE GOING OVER SPEED BUMP. HAD CALLED DEALER & WAS INFORMED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED OUT. *AK
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags
2 complaints
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
2 complaints
Trailer Hitches
2 complaints
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring Rear Compartmenttrunk
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalwrecker And Wheel Lift Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstorage
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionlubricant
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Air
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyshackle
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint