Truck is a f-150 with a 3.55 limited slip axle. There is a very noticeable whine coming from the rear differentail. Noise starts at 40 MPH but is most noticeable at 60 MPH. Noise is with slight acceleration, if I take my foot off the gas it stops. I have had the truck to the dealer three different times. They have replaced the bearings, drive shaft and gears but it hasn't helped. This is a widespread known problem but they don't seem to have a fix for the problem. I would never be able to sell this truck with this problem.
2002 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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Transmission problems: clutch does not disengage properly. Dealer replaced clutch assembly at consumer's expense.
Transmission problems: clutch did not disengage properly. Driver had to change gears repeatedly in order to shift. This produced dangerous driving problems. Dealer replaced the master cylinder relay at consumer's expense.
While driving consumer heard noise coming from the front of the vehicle when accelerating.
Problems with vehicle passenger door, and paint defect on driver side of vehicle. *mr the consumer was told that the only problems were with the torque converter which was replaced and the alternator. The consumer was concerned that the vehicle was previously involved in an accident, as there was a paint defect on the door handle which didn't fully shut at times. The consumer was willing to give back the vehicle in return of all the monies (payment(s)/down payment). *scc
Loud high pitched whine in rear end at open highway speeds (3.31 gear ratio) detected day of purchase on march 25th 2002, reported to dealer of purchase (homer skelton ford, olive branch ,ms) next date. As of march 25th 2003, one year, two dealers, 29,000 miserable miles and some five repair attempts later I still have the same problem. There is defiently a problem with the 3.31 ford rear end. I have recently driven another new 2003 ford truck with 3.31 rear end, vehicle also had noise. Then drove another new pick up with the 3.55 rear end which was totally quiet. In the course of this year I have filed numerous complaints with dealers and directly with ford. One week after purchase, when the first attempt to fix the truck failed, I attempted toget the dealer to take the truck back but they said that was not an option. This vehicle is suppose to ba a top of the line ford pickup retailing for over $30,000.00 with a 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. Ford either can't or won't fix it. They have just offered me a buy back on the truck which if accepted would cost me as follows the out of pocket expense at the time the truck was puchased. $1,875.00 cash down payment 6,162.10 equity of trade in 874.52 sales tax a total of $8,911.62 . In addition to the cost of installation of personal equipment which totals about $400.00. This is not even considering payments on the truck for 12 months. Now ford has offered to buy the truck back if I pay them over $5,000.00 additiional dollars for the mileage on the vehicle. This would make my total cost over 13,900.00 for owning a defective ford pick up for 12 months. In essence there is no warranty. It should be ford's responsibility to fix the defect in the vehicle. If they could not fix it they should have given me another truck long ago. It is their fault that it has taken a year to get to this point. I travel in my job and had no choice but to drive the miles on the truck. They certainly were not pleasant ones.
While at high speed vehicle vibrates and pulls to the right. Consumer took to the dealer and they replaced the driveshaft. Problem was still present. Ts the wheels and tires were also changed but to no avail.
Was driving down the road the steering wheel jerked to the right could not gain control back. There is one skid mark 35 feet long hit an electric pole when came to rest the back passenger tire had broke off at the axel. Dt
While driving the vehicle, the transmission bolt came loose and the fluid went out, causing pull out road. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information:: mr
Consumer states there is a high pitch winding noise coming from the drive train when driving over 65 MPH. Consumer feels the rear differentral is defective.. Please provide any further information.
Transmission does not shift down, jerks when you accelerate.
While driving at any speed and without any indication speeddometer and tachometer would drop down to zero or stick to speed. Dealer has been contacted. However, can't locate cause of problem. Please provide further information.
Transmission slipping in reverse, especially when the truck has not been driven within two days. The transmission does not slip in drive only in reverse.
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