Transmission failure at 110,000 miles, known issue that was covered under ford technical service bulletin tsb 13-4-23, for my other ford e150 2012 econoline van VIN# [xxx], the same transmission failure on both vehicles one was covered the 2013 is not, but same failure mode. I would like ford to replace the known faulty transmission. Would not honor the tsb because it did not extend to the 2013 vehicle, information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Ford E-150 transmission failure problems
11 of the 982 owner complaints about the Ford E-150 describe complete transmission failure, most of them for the 1991 model year.
- owner complaints
- 11
- worst model year
- 1991
- typical mileage
- 64,755
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20132
- 20121
- 20051
- 19991
- 19981
- 19951
- 19941
- 19921
- 19912
Often reported together
What owners say
Transmission slipping. Ford dealer says we need new transmission. Occurs when car is moving....seems ti be third gear.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford e-150. While driving 45 MPH, the vehicle shifted into first and second gears, but could not shift out of second gear. The contact stated that an unknown warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to holman ford lincoln maple shade (571 nj-38, maple shade township, nj 08052, 888‑722‑6721) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that there were no recalls and the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 56,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford e150. While the vehicle was parked, the contact placed the gear in reverse but the vehicle failed to move. The vehicle then began making a loud noise and was towed to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle as needing a new transmission. The vehicle was purchased in july of 2005. The current and failure mileages were 28,000.
Transmission failure, transmission slippage. Failure LED to vehicle disablement during travel on public roadway in traffic, in bad neighborhood. Transmission replaced @ cost of $2700.00.
At only 70,000 miles the transmission needs to be replaced was never used for towing or pulling also several other problems with tie rod ends, back window leaking,valves claterring,tire wear 3 sets replaced, body panels rusting,step bumbers completly rusted away.
After the original transmission failed, horne ford (nogales, az) has installed 4 replacement transmissions, all of which have failed within the first hour of use. The vehicle is currently in their shop awaiting instalation of the fifth transmission!
Transmission would vibrate at 50mph or higher speeds. Happens when its shifting on its own. Been to dealer & mechanic drained & replaced transmission fluid. The problem still exists.
Transmission failed and replacement transmission failed also.
Transmission failed, resulting in injury. (attorney for client)
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
- Risk
- When the gear is placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake is not properlyset. This could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
Recall number 90V101000 · Recall details
Questions about the Ford E-150 transmission failure
Which Ford E-150 years have complete transmission failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1991 (2 complaints), 2013 (2 complaints) and 1992 (1 complaints).
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