drivetrain problem
5.4
fairly significantTypical Repair Cost:
$1,083.00
Average Mileage:
46,800 miles
Number of complaints:
7 complaints
Most common solutions:
- the differential was rebuilt (6 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
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2005Jun 15
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 5,000 miles
OK, this is f150 # 2. The rear diff. started shaking when starting from a stop. It felt like the tires were spinning on loose gravel. This is the same problem we had with f150 # 1! Dealer fixed it under warranty.
2005Jun 15
F-150 XL 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 6,000 miles
Problem #3 with this truck. Replaced front brakes twice. The rear end feels like its spinning on gravel when starting from a stop. Dealer fixed the rear dif. under warranty.
2007Dec 19
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
For the past five months I have ignored the shuttering in the drive train when turning and accelerating. I recently talked with another person who owns a 2004 F-150 and his differential failed last summer at 38,000 miles. I have not had the truck fixed, but now understand this is a widespread issue with Ford F-150s from the 2004 model year. I hope Ford addresses this problem, else I hope for a class action law suit to help cover the costs of repair. My truck is mostly (99.9%) a paved road vehicle and has not been abused. This is not ford tuff. I expect better from a KIA. If not properly addressed I will move to Toyota. I have owned three F-150s (2000, 2001 and 2004). Until now I was very happy.
2008Feb 01
F-150 XL 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I thought this was a tranny problem. Symptom was a hard shift at low speeds. If your Truck is doing this, have the rear diff checked!!!
2007Oct 06
F-150 FX4 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 36,600 miles
Had to have the differential replaced right after the truck came off warranty. There was even a TSB issued on 11/28/05 in reference to the faulty differential. Of course, Ford only offered to pay for the parts, so it still ended up costing me $850. If Ford knows there is a problem why don't they recall the damn thing. Of course, my letter for full reimbursement was rejected. Hello Toyota, anyone wanna buy a Ford?
2007Aug 14
(reported on)F-150 XLT 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
Ford is a great Toyota spokesperson. My 1989 F150 differential failed at 100K miles. My 1995 F150 differential failed at 100K and again at 200K miles. Now my 2004 F150 differential has failed at 100K miles. Maybe I'm a slow learner.
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2007Jan 04
F-150 Supercrew 5.4L
Rear differential failed. Heard grinding sound and felt grinding sound under rear passenger seats. Took to Ford dealer where truck was purchased and they said one rear rack and pinion bearing went bad and they rebuilt it. Ford offered up 50% of the cost because I had to complain about it multiple times. Trucks are usually getting to the "broken in" stages around 60k miles seems to me that Fords are broken in and beyond at end of standard warranty 36K miles.
mtoddryan
Dillsburg, PA, USA
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