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1998 Ford F-150: complete transmission failure
11 of the 1,381 complaints about the 1998 Ford F-150 describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 57 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Service guide indicates transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles ( except e$od transmissions ) my transmission failed and almost caused me to wreck . Mechanic relates failure due to dirty transmission fluid . I have to replace e4od transmission .
The transmission in my 98 f-150 failed at 36400 mi and 36 months. Ford, the dealer and I split the cost of repair. Now, approximately 36000 mi and three years more and the transmission has failed again. Dealer recommends that I purchase a re-manufactured trans for $2200. Odd coincidence that the same transmission failed at the same mileage and time. Vehicle is used for transportation and is rarely used to tow or carry loads. Both incidents happened with the vehicle in drive and moving forward at a very moderate rate in a parking lot.
I have a 1998 f150 I bought new. I have been a ford person for many years but will not buy another ford until the problems with the motor and transmissions are corrected. At 72,000 miles I had to replace the transmission. ($2,200), at 92,000 miles check engine light came on, idling was rough but drove fine. Took it to the mechanic he said tune-up would correct it. $400 later, still check engine light and idle rough. It just stopped and wouldn't start back up. I'm having to replace the block ect.. Having to continue to pay a nice vehicle payment each month and insurance and still not having a vehicle to drive is ridiculous. Very disappointed with ford!! Kl.
Transmission failed at 64,400 miles while on express way traveling 60 MPH. Dealer recommends full replacement with re-manufactured unit. Incident occured after 60k extended mileage warranty expired. Estimates for repair exceed $2,000 on a vehicle which is less than 5 years old.
While driving 60 MPH rpms suddenly went way up and accelerator pedal did not respond anymore. Consumer was able to coast to side of road. Had vehicle towed to dealer, who stated transmission went out. This is a rebuilt transmission installed by ford at 19000 miles when original transmission went out.
Transmission has failed 2 times in 6 months. And the problem is still there the fly wheel now makes noise. The dealer stated that they replaced the transmission. I dont believe they did so. Because of the way the truck runs.
Transmission failed at 48000 miles.
Transmission failed.
Transmission failed resulting in the vehicle not changing gears.
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.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Rear axle noise repair
- Axle whine howl
- A driveline clunk or bump when starting from a stop
- General (PCM) power train control module programming procedures
- General power train control module (PCM) programming procedures
- Driveline clunking/grunting noise or shudder sensation during light to moderate accelreation and/or braking
- New transmission cooler flusher - service tips
- Some vehicles with 4R700 transmissions built from 4/16/98 through the end of the 1998 model year may...
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. The vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position even though the gear shift selector would indicate "park."
- Risk
- The condition would not allow a disengagement of the transmission from the park position or affect proper neutral start switch operation. Unintended vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake was not set.
- Remedy
- Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.
Recall number 97V171000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Ford F-150 transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1998 Ford F-150?
11 of 1,381 owner complaints about the 1998 Ford F-150 (1%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2018.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Ford F-150?
There is 1 recall and 57 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Ford F-150
Fire or smoke 73Ball joint 69Tire blowout 64Adaptive cruise 53Engine failure 39Fuel leak 28Knocking 26ABS 22Overheating 20No deployment 19Won't start 16Brake failure 15Sudden acceleration 15Stalling 14Wipers 14Grinding brakes 11Power steering loss 10Water leak 10Check engine light 8Headlights 8Loss of power 8Door locks 7Fuel smell 7Jerking 6Won't shift 6Airbag light 5Coil spring 5Misfire 5
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