Rear axle seal failed, caused differential to leak and contaminate brake drum.
1997 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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Torque converter failed.
Engine failed. Yh
Automatic transmission failed.
Automatic transmission is making a clicking noise.
#1 when you put the transmission in drive and proceed forward you can hear the drive shaft or rearend clank twice. This is getting louder as I drive it. It feels like the driveshaft will eventually break. # 2 while driving the truck and its shifting gears the whole truck will flutter as if it will not go into the proper gear.
Consumer received three recall letters that have not been properly handled. Manufacturer recall98s18/the federal safety agency recall #98v161000 for rear springs; /the federal safety agency recall #98v095000 for lugs: nuts, and manufacturer recall#97s86/ the federal safety agency recall#97v147000 for transmission cable. Consumer has had vehicle in at dealer six times.
No summary provided by consumer
Ie97021; while parked without emergency parking brake engaged, another vehicle bumped the front end of this vehicle and caused it to roll away on flat surface and into another vehicle. *ak.e.t.
Vehicle is not shifting gears properly, it is difficult to put in drive or neutral. Cause unknown.
Recall #97v147000; after the vehicle was brought in for recall service for the transmission shift cable . At approximatly 5 miles after leaving the dealership transmission blew, no prior problem with transmission except for recall. Dealer is charging for repairs.
Clutch failed.
Transmission leak.
Vehicle recall on the transmission shift cable/column bracket failed prior to notice resulting in vehicle collision and injury. (attorney for consumer).
Torque convertor almost came out. Mechanic replaced it. When shifting from high gear to overdrive, vehicle would shimmy and shake badly.
5-speed manual synchronized transmission is so poor in shifting timing that it continually misses second and third gears.
Transmission planetary gear shattered causing the transmission to lock up.
Driveshaft keeps breaking.
The rear axle broke, causing a vehicle accident. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem.
Consumer had taken the vehicle to dealer for repairs of the lugs: nuts:bolts, but dealer did not had the parts to repair vehicle for the first time, and now the vehicle has the same problem. Dealer has been contacted. *ak consumer has became aware of recall 98s14, regarding the lugs/nuts/bolts. Steering not operating properly, it locks up when it rains. Transmission does not operate properly, consumer was informed of recall 97s86, however dealer stated that consumer would have to work with their schedule for repairs. Windshield wipers start by themselves. Turn signals worked too fast, dealer found a loose wire. Brakes did not work efficiently, takes a longer distance to stop. A/c was not cold enough. Serpentine belt was replaced. Door was out of adjustment, making it hard to open from the inside.
When switching from 1st to 2nd gear, transmission gets stuck, and takes awhile to kick into gear. Dealer replaced the transmission. Problem still exists.
Ea97027; the rear right wheel fell off due to the axle breaking and causing the wheel bolts to shear off, resulting in an accident.
Transmission jerks very hard from gear to gear. Also, engine check light comes on, and vehicle experiences exceesive gas consumption.
Center arm rest/console locks in the upright position, but does not lock in the downright position.
Mfr # 97s86 the federal safety agency recall # 97v171000; consumer contacted the dealer to have recall work corrected. Work was corrected. However, the consumer was involved in an head-on collision traveling 15 MPH due to the steering wheel locking up. Consumer also stated the driver's and passenger's side air bags did not deploy.
Brakes fail to stop properly, extended stopping distance.
Rotors warped.
Had received recall notice in mail (#97v171000). Contacted dealership for appointment. Was informed by the dealership that they knew nothing about the recall & furthermore did not have the available parts for repair.
Gas mileage not good in overdrive.
Transmission seal failed.
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