drivetrain problem
8.8
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$1,300.00
Average Mileage:
42,000 miles
Number of complaints:
5 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (3 reports)
- all major differential components replaced (2 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2005 Ford F-150 rear differential failure
2007Aug 29
(reported on)F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 41,000 miles
Very dismayed. As soon as my warranty expired problems have started popping up. The latest is this whopper, "rear differential failure". Started hearing a large and growing whining noise eminating from the rear axle. Dealer wants $1,600 to overhaul the whole unit. At a quandry as to what to do. Part of me wants to find a reputable mechanic besides Ford to give my money too. I think this is terrible that it is not covered under warranty. If I had the resources I would sue them just because of their attitude about the whole matter.
2007Apr 12
(reported on)F-150 Lariat 5.4 TRITON
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I really don't know what to say except all auto makers need to QUIT MAKING AND BUYING F'ING CHEAP ASS PARTS and go back to good ole days when sh*t lasted a while. NEED BETTER QUALITY PARTS PERIOD.
2007Feb 24
(reported on)F-150 LX 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 500 miles
THE DRIVE SHAFT IN MY TRUCK HAS CLUNKED AND JERKED AT TAKE OFF SINCE ABOUT 500 MILES. I HAVE HAD IT AT THE DEALER MULTI OCCASIONS TO NO AVAIL. THEY FIRST TOLD ME IT WAS NORMAL THEN THEY GREASED THE NON GREASABLE JOINTS IN IT A FEW TIMES IT ALWAYS STOPPED FOR ABOUT A MONTH THEN STARTED BACK AGAIN. I HAVE ASKED THEM TO PUT A NEW DRIVE SHAFT IN AND THEY REFUSE NOW THEY WANT TO CHECK THE YOKE AND I AM TIRED OF THE TEMPORARY FIX SITUATION SO I AM GOING TO TRADE IT FOR A TOYOTA TUNDRA.
2007Jan 11
(reported on)F-150 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 51,000 miles
Very disappointed with this issue! Only 51K miles on my vehicle, out of warranty and stuck with this kind of repair bill!
This is a known problem with Ford Motor Company, as they have even issues a TSB on the problem (# 05-23-3, issued November 28, 2005) entitled "Drivetrain - Rear Differential Whine/Hum Noise". Ford has even put together a kit of parts needed to fix this problem (P/N's 5L3Z-4209-A through F). If anyone else on this website has had to repair their Ford truck for similar reasons, I would like to hear from you. Please contact me using the comment link below with details.
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2008Feb 23
F-150 XLT Lariat 5.4L
I just wanted to add my vehicle to the list of complaints about the differential. Mine makes noise and has made noise for quite some time. I thought it might be the tires or rotors. I found out today that it was coming directly from the rear differential. I took it to the Ford dealer I bought the vehicle from, and the only answer I got was to bring it in for a half day so they could find out what the problem might be. It would cost me 90.00 to hook it up to a machine so they can tell me what it is. Based on the complaints I have heard, I am pretty sure this is the same thing. The noise sounds like metal running on metal. It gets louder the faster I go, and let off the gas. I believe this should be something Ford should pay to fix. If I have to pay for it, I'm definitely not using Ford.
Laura O.
Keizer, OR, USA
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