Transmission operates erratically; whenever vehicle reaches high gear, transmission would fail to downshift. Also, whenever consumer tries to slow down, vehicle would not stop unless consumer slams hard on brakes. This condition occurs consistently within the first 10 to 15 miles of driving. Consumer took vehicle to three different dealers, and no correction was made. Could the federal safety agency help in any way? Thank you.
1998 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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Transmission failed resulting in the vehicle not changing gears.
Transmission does not shift smoothly from 1st to second gear. Gear grinding is occurs.
The bearings burned out on the differential. Dealer contacted and replaced the differential under warranty.
Driver parked vehicle and turned vehicle off; the next morning the fan was running and the airbag light would not go out; when driver started up the engine, the engine check light came on and the speedometer had stopped working.
Shifted to reverse had no reverse, only drive. Was new transmission. Drove to dealer. At first could not locate problem. Mechanic keeping vehicle. Needs to take transmission apart.
When accelerating it feels like the truck goes out of gear. The motor revs up,but does not engage in gear. When taking off from a stop the trucks stays in lower gear until driver lets off the gas. The dealer is aware of the problem. The truck is being checked by dealer for the forth time.
Consumer heard noise coming from transmission when shifting gear. Also, one of the rear springs had moved from original position, vehicle has leaf springs.
When traveling 40 to45 MPH and when attempting to enter onto the parkway, the transmission gave way, causing no drive to the wheels , resulting in the vehicle coasting to a stop. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer stated there was an internal problem. Please provide any further details.
Front wheel bearing and driveshaft failed while driving at 60 MPH
Air bag impact sensor light is always illuminating. Also, speedometer failed.
Due to location of the 4wd selector switch, while park driver accidentally turned the 4wd switch from 2h to 4h thinking that the A/C fan speed was being adjusted.
Transmission and the axel broke down. The rod that connects the axel to the transmission fell off. The dealer presently has the truck.
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