transmission problem
8.8
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$2,316.00
Average Mileage:
60,726 miles
Number of complaints:
12 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replaced with a rebuilt transmission (9 reports)
- replaced torque converter & valve body (2 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
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2007Sep 12
(reported on)F-150 XLT 4x4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
My family is a Ford family from WAY back. Fortunately I haven't had many problems until this vehicle. Shame really because I love the seats, handling, ride, power, roominess, etc. But I pamper the crap out of my vehicles by changing the oil almost 1000 mls BEFORE its due, cleaning the K&N filter every 20,000 mls, change the transmission fluid every 20,000 and STILL had my transmission go out. I've never pulled anything even close to a max. load in it, nor have I driven like a teen in it. My grandfather was V.P. for industrial relations at Ford and retired with 50 years there. He helped me get this truck and I think, if he were alive today to see what's becoming of Ford and their products, he'd feel let down and betrayed. The hard work they all did throughout the years building a strong company and reputation, now all starting to "swirl the bowl". Don't buy this vehicle without a new transmission in it!
2007Jun 24
(reported on)F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 53,000 miles
Bought my truck new in Jan. 2002. On Sept. 15, 2004 my transmission went out at 53,000 miles and it cost me $1800 to have it rebuilt. Well now at 107,000 miles on June 20, 2007 it went out again! I know the repair shop used Ford parts when they rebuilt it at 53,000 miles. I'm going to ask them if there are any aftermarket performance parts that they can use instead of Ford parts. I WILL NEVER BUY A FORD PRODUCT AGAIN!
2007Mar 30
(reported on)F-150 XL 4.2L V6
- Manual transmission
- 85,000 miles
Found this used "work horse" after Katrina hit the area. Traveled over 500 miles to get it. My family has bought Fords all our lives. Never thought Ford would put such a cheap transmission in a full size truck. I bought it at 60,000 miles and after 25000 miles later (mostly highway), my transmission mechanic says I should trade it in. He says the ford transmission in this model/year truck is no good.
One morning, the truck began to move while I had the clutch fully depressed on the floor. I couldn't get it out of gear either. Had to turn off the ignition before I crashed into my backyard fence. Good thing I wasn't near the house or other vehicles!
How much can it be to fix a manual transmission; more than I thought! Can't afford another truck. I was shooting for 200K miles. Mechanic says - no way, even after he rebuilds! I'll continue to keep putting fluid in the resevoir until it dies I guess...
2007Mar 10
(reported on)F-150 XLT Supercrew 5.4 L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 69,700 miles
I have babied this truck so much and I have it exactly the way I wanted it. I had no problems until Friday when I had to be somewhere for an interview and the truck popped and then would shift or go faster than 20 mph. I had just entered the freeway around noon so imagine how mad everybody was at me. I was so mad and then everybody yelling, honking and shooting the rod at me didn't help. I made it to my husband's office and we had it towed to the dealership. Right away they started talking about a new transmission $2800. I called Cottman and I am waiting on their evaluation. So frustrating. I am repairing it and trading it in for a foreign vehicle. I have tried to support American cars but they are not making a good product.
2007Mar 16
(reported on)F-150 XLT V6
- Automatic transmission
- 89,000 miles
After purchasing the extended service plan/warranty I thought I was covered. I am so pissed to find I'm not!!!!!
$2600 to replace my transmission at 5 y. o and less than 90,000 miles!!! My car isn't even paid off yet. I'd trade it in to ford to screw them with their own problem but I don' want to own another POS Ford. This sucks!
2006Jun 07
(reported on)F-150
- 70,000 miles
This has really made me upset a truck I bought with 50,000 miles now has 70,000 and still paying for transmission has gone out I refuse to buy another ford product this happens too often ford has a great body look on their vehicles but under the hood parts sux an engine and transmission should give you more service than this and they know what their life is that's why it dies when the warranty is up. FORD YOU CAN'T KEEP CUSTOMERS THIS WAY STAND BEHIND YOUR PRODUCT.
2007Feb 06
(reported on)F-150 XLT 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 41,000 miles
FORD HAS TO DO SOMTHING ABOUT ITS KNOWN TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS DATING BACK TO THE LATE 80'S, EVERY WHERE YOU LOOK ON THE NET U CAN READ ABOUT THEIR ON GOING PROBLEMS WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTERS, WEAK AND CHEAPLY MADE PARTS TO MAKE UP FOR THE FUEL SAVINGS, FRANKLY IM FED UP, THEY KNOW THERES A PROBLEM... WE KNOW THERES A PROBLEM, BUT YET NO RECALL?????, I BOUGHT A 2001, F-150 4x4, 41,00 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO RIDE THE RPMS AND SHIFT HARD INTO SECOND GEAR, THEN START TO 'SLAM' INTO SECOND, TURNS OUT THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD PREMATURELY WORE OUT LEADING TO THE BURNING OUT OF THE TRANSMISSION... TOTALLY.!! I CALLED FORD, THEY SAID THEY WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTERS, AND WOULDNT BUDGE ON A REBATE OR A DISCOUNT ON THE TRANSMISSION, BECAUSE IT WAS NOT A SAFTEY PROBLEM THEY WOULD NOT TOUCH THE PROBLEM, WORDS RIGHT OUT OF THEIR MOUTHS WERE AS FOLLOWS..."WE ARE AWARE THERE IS A LARGE NUMBER OF TRUCKS AND CARS WITH YOUR SAME PROBLEM, BUT IF ITS NOT A SAFETY DEFECT.... COST TO CUSTOMER..."
2007Jan 06
(reported on)F-150 XLT Supercrew 4.6L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 47,010 miles
Transmission failed with only 47010 miles. Had it serviced at 30K miles as was recommended. Managed to make it home, but I will have it towed to the shop on Monday. No warning. After the grinding, hesitation, barking the tires, and more grinding, the engine light came on and the O/D light started blinking. Really sucks on a vehicle that is babied all the time and never rode hard. Guess I know now why Ford has dropped to number 3!
2006Dec 20
(reported on)F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 51,000 miles
Lost Transmission at 51000 miles. The service rep at the Ford dealer said the "plenium" broke. I had the option of $2700 for a new transmission with 3 year 36,000 mile warranty or $2300 to rebuild the current one with a 12,000 mile warranty. For the $400 I chose to go with the 36,000 mile warranty. The problem started a while back, but only became apparent today when it went out. When shifting from reverse to drive, I had to pause in neutral for a couple breaths or else the transmission would not engage right away and then would lurch into gear. Anyway, today I got into the truck and it just spun instead of going anywhere. Had to have it towed to the dealer to be checked out. The sad part is that the truck is still within the mileage range of the extended warranty but the time portion (5 years) ran out in April.
2006Sep 28
(reported on)F-150 XLT
- 43,000 miles
Transmission gave out at 43,000 miles. Couldn't use truck for a week - had to rent a vehicle
2003Jun 30
(reported on)F-150
- 47,000 miles
Doesn't shift from 2nd to 1st, "lunges" at 45-50 mph. Only 47,000 miles and it already needs a trans rebuild. The Ford dealer wanted about $ 1800 to fix it, but an independent shop said they could rebuild it totally for $ 950. Its there now. This shop said they have done quite a few 01 and 02 with the same trouble. Ford used a new kind of part that didn't last and they have to replace several parts with the old style to make it all work.
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2008Jun 02
F-150 Crew Cab 4wd 5.4L V8
Another "FORD FAILURE". Transmission that is, seems to be going around. At only 53,000 miles. Mechanic also found differential fluid leaking because of a rusty outer cover (pumpkin). Also the tube that holds the transmission fluid dipstick was full of holes and so bad they couldn't add fluid after the rebuild until the dipstick tube was replaced. Shame on Ford!
Cathy D.
Mogadore, OH, USA
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