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Significant automatic transmission slippage, almost as if the transmission is slipping into neutral. This happened yesterday when I was making a left turn and was nearly stopped in the middle of the intersection. This problem started after about 20 minutes of freeway driving, and 10 minutes of in-town driving. It was prominent in all auto transmission gears: Reverse, 1, 2, and 3/drive. I had the vehicle towed to the closest dealership in arroyo grande, ca 93420.
Consumer states while driving the vehicle at any speed, the automatic transmission begins severely slip from gear to gear. Forcing to pull out of the road. Dealer was notified.
Purchased 2001 Ford F150 larietsuper crew cab pu on 4/01/2000, 26 miles on odometer, at time of purchase also purchased roadside assistance pkg and extended warranty, esp, from Ford, have had serious braking problems with vehicle, vehicle was repeatedly serviced at Ford dealership for these repairs, none of which were covered, in May 2002 entire engine failed and had to be rep[laced, was informed by dealership that the problem was that one of the eleectronic brains that control /operate this component failed, on Dec 27, 2002 the transmission gave out entirely, luckily the vehicle was not on the freeway at the time, was towed to dealership where it still sits, have called, E-mailed and mailed info to Ford customer care without any results other then from phone rep saying that there is nothing that Ford will do...this vehicle has been very costly to maintain and for a Ford is definatly not bulit "Ford tough"...I am very disappointed in the attitude of Ford Motor Company regarding my disappointmnent with this vehicle
An ongoing probelem transmission not shifting into gear after stopping vehicle. Vehicle been to the dealer on three occasions; but, problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
- Pearblossom, CA, USA
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The transmission hesitates as it shifts from 1st gear to second gear. I was told it is normal by the dealer where I bought the truck and other dealerships as well. I have found out there is a defect in the transmission which causes this delay in the shifting of the transmission. This problem has been found in 4R100 transmissions built from 7/27/2000 to 3/23/2001. I believe this transmission to be unsafe and Ford denies there is a problem. I want this transmission replaced with a new transmission. I have had this problem since the truck was new and all Ford does is deny, deny, deny.
The transmission hesitates as it shifts from 1st gear to second gear. I was told it is normal by the dealer where I bought the truck and other dealerships as well. I have found out there is a defect in the transmission which causes this delay in the shifting of the transmission. This problem has been found in 4R100 transmissions built from 7/27/2000 to 3/23/2001. I believe this transmission to be unsafe and Ford denies there is a problem. I want this transmission replaced with a new transmission. I have had this problem since the truck was new and all Ford does is deny, deny, deny.
Two days after truck purchase, reported to dealer truck has bad vibration, rough idle, pulls to the right, truck hesitates to go into gear, truck hesitates before shifting, engine knock and clunk in T-case area. Transmission has been replaced twice, road forced balance 4 tires, switched tires and wheels, front end alignment three times, torque converter replaced, crankshaft pully replaced, dampers installed for vibration. All problems still exist. Ford has offered to buy back the truck but they will not give me all of my money back.
While driving at 10 to 15 mph vehicle would not go into any gears. Consumer turned truck off and put in gear. Then, consumer was able to drive home slowly and park vehicle. About 5 minutes later, started vehicle, and it jumped forward, it was not in gear, someone could have been seriously injured. Vehicle was towed to dealer.
This was 2nd transmission failure; both times the transmission fluid sprayed under vehicle & tires, making vehicle slide on road. Both transmission and drive shaft were replaced; tech stated the rear seal had blown.
When driving and stopping transmission slips. It takes a two seconnd delay for truck to move. Dealership is aware of problem. The transmission slipping occurs during stop and go traffic. It was unpredictable when it would happen, and it was a possible safety hazard.
2 transmission failures; replaced with new transmission & drive shaft; per second tech notes: Found damaged extension housing bushing spun and was on drive shaft, clutchs burned, band burned, solenoid was stuck in boreconverter hub worn, drive shaft worn, back flushed cooler inst for repair was over 1400 flow test.
I just wanted to inform you of a problem that I had with my 2001 FL50 supercrew. My truck was equipped with a 4X4, 5.4 liter, automatic transmission, towing package, and it was an XLT lariat. All the bells and whistles! my reported concern is that the suspension is not strong enough for the rated towing capacity. I was traveling on the interstate at about 60 mph. A car cut in front of me and I moved to the left lane to avoid running into the car in front of me. My trailer's empty weight was 5000 lbs and I estimate that I had another 1000-1500 lbs inside. The truck was equipped with weight distribution bars and an anti-sway bar(reese mfg.). when I changed lanes the truck swayed/leaned hard to the left, then swayed hard to the right. The truck then rolled over several times and landed on the driver's side door sliding down the edge of the interstate. The truck and our 29 foot camper were totaled. There were four passengers in the truck: Myself, wife, and two children. Everyone survived with minor cuts a
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- Arroyo Grande, CA, USA