2001 Ford F-150: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Engine · 112,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-150. When the vehicle was started, it idled roughly and made a popping noise. While driving 30 MPH, the vehicle rode roughly and had difficulty accelerating. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated and still would not accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2011 · Fuel system · PA

I have not seen this posted anywhere. I have received the ford recall for the fuel tank straps. My local dealership called me when I took the truck in for the repairs and said my fuel tank is leaking. The fuel leak is right behind or around the rear tank strap. I do have pictures if anyone wants to see it. The ford dealership didn't hesitate to tell me that it was not part of the recall and gave me a quote to replace it. I feel it should be added to the recall procedure. It sure seems likely that the rusted strap caused the rust and eventually caused the leak. Now I have a truck that shouldn't be driven, won't pass state inspection and ford says I'm on the hook for a new fuel tank. They know they have a problem and should step up to the plate and look into this some more. I'm not the only guy that has this same problem.

Filed Jul 6, 2004 · Transmission · 20 miles · CA

Automatic transmission failed while driving. Prior to this incident when changing gears transmission made a whining noise before it went into gear. This mainly occurred while reversing. A mechanic serviced vehicle several times for this issue, but no cause was found. Currently, vehicle is at the dealership for repairs. *ak the transmission also hesitated when shifted into any gear.

Filed Sep 10, 2003 · Transmission · 69,000 miles · CA

While driving 45 MPH overdrive light illuminated, transmission slipped while shifting from second gear to third gear and from third gear to fourth gear. Also, there was hesitation and rpms increased. Dealer replaced transmission with a rebuilt one.

Filed Feb 13, 2002 · Transmission · TN

The transmission hesitates as it shifts from 1st gear to second gear. I was told it is normal by the dealer where I bought the truck and other dealerships as well. I have found out there is a defect in the transmission which causes this delay in the shifting of the transmission. This problem has been found in 4r100 transmissions built from 7/27/2000 to 3/23/2001. I believe this transmission to be unsafe and ford denies there is a problem. I want this transmission replaced with a new transmission. I have had this problem since the truck was new and all ford does is deny, deny, deny.

Filed Nov 27, 2001 · Engine, Suspension · NV

Two days after truck purchase, reported to dealer truck has bad vibration, rough idle, pulls to the right, truck hesitates to go into gear, truck hesitates before shifting, engine knock and clunk in t-case area. Transmission has been replaced twice,road forced balance 4 tires,switched tires and wheels,front end alignment three times,torque converter replaced,crankshaft pully replaced,dampers installed for vibration. All problems still exist. Ford has offered to buy back the truck but they will not give me all of my money back.