The universal joint on the end of the steering column disconnected causing loss of steering ability, the consumer is requesting reimbursement, the steering gear box was also replaced. Nlm
1997 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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Wanted to slow down on snow covered road for stopped traffic ahead/pushed in clutch/attempted to downshift from 4th gear/found shift lever to be locked up/clutch would not disengage/found it near impossible to brake vehicle to a stop/was forced to drive vehicle off road to avoid hitting stopped vehicle in rear. Stopped vehicle by shutting off engine. Found the clutch cylinder out of fluid. Refilled and clutch action seemed ok. Could not find any noticeable leaks. Called dealership. Talked to service rep. Rep felt it may off been low on fluid due to cluch wear. Drove about 35 miles and again when I attemped to downshift to slow down for stop light /no clutch operation. No clutch fluid. Only way one can shift to neutral is to shut engine off. Very dangerous . Discovered when I took vehicle in for repair that a o-ring in clutch slave cylinder leaked. Ford tech said this a common problem especially if it is very cold temperature outside. Funny ford had a similar clutch problem with their 1987 f150 trucks except it was due to a weak firewall mounting for clutch oil resorivor. Again clutch would not disengage properly and ford had a factory modification to fix.
Steady tapping noise in 5th gear, when accelerator pressed (no variation with speed increase). Worse in cool weather. Moving the 4wheel drive shifter side to side modulates noise. Has gotten coarser and louder, and spread to 3rd and 4th gears over the course of last 14k miles. Academy ford LED me to believe a fix was in progress during repeated service visits since oct 99, but admitted dec 2000 that ford did not want to invest resources in pursuing investigation of the problem or its cause since not too many people drive 5speeds and have reported same. Stick shift also seems mushy at times and don't know if this is related.
Pulled up in driveway and driveshaft went out. Also, driver's side wheel ball joints fell off.
While driving would step on brakes and left rear tires locked. Consumer was told that defect on vehicle had been rear axle seal that when raining could lock up. *ak consumer states that affected brakes were saturated with lubricant and would do nothing when activated.
Ford difficult with door crack issue but will re-skin doors - shift interlock repaired 2 days after warranty at my cost!
Truck jumped out of park when backing trailer with boat into a lake resulting in the left front wheel of the truck running over consumer, consumer sustained an open book pelvic fracture, urologic injury and trauma to left ankle. Nlm
Consumer cannot shift into park gear ,cause unknown. *ak the consumer indicated that there was a defect recall notice for automatic transmission of vehicle's similar to that of the consumer. The consumer wants reimbursement for the expenses from the manufacturer.
Front right side firestone tire experienced blowout.
Wiring leading upto the old switch on the gear lever frayed and broke on 2 sepearate occasions.dealer repaired under warranty, but the same problem arose again after 200 miles.I repaired the problem on my own by installing a new wiring harness.no further incidents with automatic transmission or od switch.
Speedometer sticks and misreads how fast vehicle is going. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
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Transmission falls out of gear into neutral at 35 MPH altho selector is in "d".
What is the clunking my universals are good???
The driveshaft was replaced.
Transmission shifts poorly, especially while towing. It can't make up its mind which gear to be in.
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Consumer noticed a 1/2 inch crack on the outside door of the driver & passenger side. Metal was shearing. Delear said that it was out of warranty & they had to have permission from ford. *ak also the transmission failed.
I'd like to know if theres a recall for this proplem, for a new truck with low miles why did the transmission go.
Rear window has a leak on the passenger side of the sliding window that has been sent back to the shop several time for repairs. Its on oing ! The window has been replaced w/ frame three times , but the truck has been in shop several times prior to and after the windows have been replaced. It would last a short time and would then start leaking all over again. ** presently still leaking **. # 2 . Engine has a knock during start up. Sounds more like a diesel ! Both issues have been present since 14,000 miles or so. This truck has had several problems. To mention a few ; rear bumper rusting out, door & shift nobs breaking , body paint peeling, rattle in floor gear shift ( still present ), ** now the air conditioning is not working **. I like the truck, but would rather have one with out all the problems !
While driving on interstate 68 going up a mountain and towing a rv, upon reaching top of the mountain heard a loud noise. Started slowing down, passed the guardrail, and all of a sudden vehicle jack knifed out of control. Rv impact forced truck off the road. Shattered the rear cab. When they towed vehicle to dealer, was told by the mechanic that this was a common problem because bearings failed due to bearing spins in the housing unit freezing up.
Transmission control indicator light (tcil) started blinking at 39940 miles. I was advised not to drive thr truck. The truck was taken to the dealer. A check of vehicle revealed internal transmission problem.
Total transmission failure while in operation, vehicle left inoperative. Dealer notified, and informed that repairs would be at consumer's cost.
Manufacturer's recall 97s86 and the federal safety agency recall # 97v171000/auto transmission cable assembly: transmission selector shows vehicle is in park, but, in reality, it is in reverse. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that recall repairs were already done, and reoccurring repairs would be at consumer's cost.
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Dealer informed me that this is the 10th 4 -wheel drive to have this break.
When in neutral and coasting down a hill, driveline rattles over bumps. Driveline clunks on acceleration or deceleration. Contacted dealer. Service manager checked the bulletins, ford claims that it will not cause damage to anything in the driveline. Private mechanic said that it will over time. *ak
Hood began coming up around june of 1999, releases 2 to 3 times a week. Does not release second latch to fly all the way up. The speedometer gauges started working improperly late february of 2000, the mileage counter stops, then after 3-4 hundred miles starts working again. This has happened 3 times since.
The slave cylinder has broke twice now, and I have a friend with a 1993 f150 and it does the same thing when ever the temperature is below 0 degrees f. This usually occurs on the initial start of the day. After the cylinder breaks, the clutch makes a whine when depressed. This also effects the ability to shift. The crack in the sheet metal on the drivers door is approximately 1" in length and this vehicle has never been wrecked or even bumped since I have had it since new.
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