2004 f-150 supercrew 2wd automatic. Transmission requires rebuild at 54000. Bought new all seals replaced within 2-3 months due to fluid leaks. Slipping began less than 40,000. Fluid flush alleviated the issue, but slipping returned. At 60 MPH trasmission slipped into neutral momentarily at random times. Power rear sliding window does not work; failed within first 2-3 months; no computer code to detail the issue so ford will not fix regardless of confirmed failure and warranty coverage. Rotors had to be replaced on first break maintenance.
2004 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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Tl*- while driving on the highway at 65 MPH the right rear axle on the 2004 ford f-150 cracked. There was no indication, any type of vibration, or warning before the incident. The hub stayed attached to the wheel at the time of the incident. The right rear axle cracked which caused the vehicle to have no steering. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a median. The contact had the vehicle serviced every 3,000 miles, as well as recently getting 4 new tires. The contact could provide any invoice and and an accident report.
My f-150 supercrew has developed a problem with the drivetrain, primarily a loud grinding noise can be heard underneath the truck. The first time it occurred I thought my vehicle had run over some type of metallic object on the roadway. The noise went away after I merged onto a highway. Four days later I was operating on a city street when the same type noise occurred. The vehicle will not accelerate when the gas is depressed and the noise does not decrease when the gas is let off. Only after decreasing speed under 15 MPH does the noise go away and the transmission feels like it slams out of gear just prior to that. An associate of mine who owns a 2005 f-150 with the exact same transmission experienced the same problem and recently had the transmission replaced under warranty. I contacted this dealer who informed me that they had replaced approximately 30 transmissions on 2004-2005 model years and the issue was a "known one". I would like to see ford mandated to warranty the drivetrains in these trucks beyond the normal period.
Dt*: the contact stated while in the idle position for 30 or more seconds, the vehicle drifted into reverse when the consumer began to accelerate from idle position. There were no warnings prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer who determined that the vehicle was performing normally. However, the central computer needed to be reset. The manufacturer was notified. Updated 12/12/2006 -
This truck has a serious problem in the drive train and the dealer is now refusing to even attempt to repair the problem any longer, claiming that it is a "characteristic of the truck." the problem can be described as a violent lurching of the whole truck accompanied by a loud, metallic "clunk" sound in the drive train. This occurs frequently during normal driving conditions but especially when accelerating up a hill, out of a turn, or up out of a dip in the road. The problem has existed in the truck since I purchased it new in may 2005. I've had the dealer attempt to repair the problem at 3,000, 6,000, 12,000, 18,000, and at 22,000. They've attempted various repairs, but nothing has corrected the problem. At one point they told me that the wrong size driveshaft was installed at the factory. They replaced it with a shorter one, but this did nothing to correct the problem. At first I thought I was just facing a problem that was difficult to solve, but after doing some research on the internet, I know now that this is absolutely a known problem and the manufacturer has instructed all dealerships to not even attempt repair. (the service manager actually showed me this in writing.)
My 2004 ford 150 with 4 wheel drive , will not always shift from first to second gear, without a great grinding of the transmission. The vehicle will not shift without bringing the truck to a complete stop and then restarting. I have had the truck in to the dealer twice now but since it will not fail on command the dealer says they can do nothing till it totally fails.
Experience consistent significant jerk/clunk/slam after coasting in 3rd gear and accelerate down shifting into 2nd gear. Service bulletin says normal and to not repair, yet my issue is not intermittent and is a significantly noticeable and uncomfortable jerk in the driveline that is definitely not normal performance from any transmission aware of without a very aggressive shift kit installed and a plethora of horsepower. Took to dealer and service tech handed me service bulletins and didn't even log into computer that vehicle was taken in for the issue. Made notes and sent to shop foreman as communication of my concern about the lack of paperwork and record, and the lack of service. Technician drove truck and said this was normal...would never buy a vehicle knowing that it would end up shifting like this as normal wear and tear while under warranty.
After several trips to the dealer about serious vibration problems in my vehicle, the dealer replaced the drive shaft. This corrected the problem. Others have had a similar problem. My concern is that vehicles which continue to be driven without replaced drive shafts may be subject drive shaft fatigue and failure in the future.
The brakes began to shimmy and shutter and there was vibration from the rear when driving. *nm the problem started three months after the vehicle was purchased and recurred every three, four or five months. Four repairs did not eliminate the problem so a fifth repair was required on jan 25, 2006 with 32040 miles. During the five repair the rotors were resurfaced twice and replaced three times. The brake pads were replaced three times and the front brake calipers were replaced once.
The brakes began to shimmy and shutter and there was vibration from the rear when driving.
The brakes began to shimmy and shutter and there was vibration from the rear when driving.
While traveling a smooth stretch of highway the truck started to vibrate. This vibration intensified until the whole truck was shaking. After stopping at a traffic light the shuddering continued until I pulled off the highway and turned around in a parking lot to go back to a nearby ford dealer. At this point it did not shake again. The ford dealer service department checked the whole truck over the next day and could not find anything loose or damaged. The shuddering felt like a universal joint gone bad. There has been no repeat of this since the truck was new. There has been an ongoing shudder while making turns from a standstill. My local mechanic put an additive in the differential and this seems to have corrected the problem. I don't know if this may be related to the original vibration.
Drive train issues with the 2004 and 2005 ford f-150 model trucks.
I have owned a 2004 ford f-150 fx4 with only 14,000 miles on it for 3 weeks and it has been in the repair shop at ford for 4 days now and they can't fix the problem. Truck makes a rattling noise from under front end when pulling a hill or when you reach 50 MPH. It also seems to lose power or "bog down" momentarily when it shifts from 1st to 2nd gear. Mechanic says it is a "nightmare" because they can hear the noise and feel the gear shifting problem, but can't find what's wrong and don't know how to fix it. We have also discovered that this truck was a ford buy back and we are the 3rd, possibly 4th, owners of this vehicle, (still investigating). We are wondering why this truck has changed hands so many times with such low mileage. We will be returning the truck to the dealer tomorrow and getting our 2003 expedition back, which has had several problems fixed under warranty, and were having problems with it again, causing us to trade it in...we'll be back to square one!!! Thanks ford! By the way, these are not the only 2 instances where I have had a bad experience with ford products and/or service. I wrote a detailed letter to ford motor company concerning another vehicle I had purchased from them several years ago. I stated the nature of the problem with the vehicle and also about the poor service I received from their company...of course I never got a response. I could go on forever. Six years and 7 ford products later, I may have finally learned my lesson. Seriously considering switching to the "other guys" for a vehicle.
I honestly do not know what is wrong with my 2004 f150 fx4. My truck has been in the shop at both lincoln/mercury and ford dealers here in huntsville, alabama. Parts have been replaced on multiple occasions so I'm not making this stuff up and the dealerships know something is wrong, but does not want to fix the problem or does not have qualified/trained mechanics. This will be my one and only ford.
2004 ford f150 supercab 4x. Intermittent violent vibration in driveline. Dealership has replaced rear end, driveshaft,checked front end,tires,etc. Usually small vibration becomes violent at times. Can not duplicate at will. Dealership now says nothing wrong. When violent shake occurs must stop vehicle to stop shake. I feel that it is a safety issue. Has shaken violently 6 times in about 6000 miles.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving in normal conditions at speeds of 50 MPH or above the transmission would slip from drive into neutral. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. However, the dealer could not duplicate the problem. Updated 2/28/2006 -
2004 ford f150 stx 4x4 4.6l engine, mileage: 19,800 miles: intermittent violent drivetrain shake in rearend of truck at 40 to 65 MPH. Problem first noticed on january 1, 2006. Problem feels like the truck has a flat tire, but I don't. My wife will no longer drive does not consider it safe. I will not let my child drive in truck. Dealer replaced driveshaft u-joint and leaking rear axle seal. As soon as I drove it off the lot, I noticed the exact same vibration. I returned it to the ford dealer. They say they have no fix to this problem. When will the government investigate this issue?
Dt: the contact stated she had an ongoing failure of the brakes. The vehicle was serviced by the dealership nine times. The pads and rotors were replaced six times. A manufacturer's engineer inspected the vehicle. He made several suggestions to the dealership. The dealership implemented these suggestions although the aforementioned problems recurred. Also, the transmission started slipping while driving. It was inspected by the dealer, and they were unable to determine the cause of the problem.
Rear window seal is loose and window rattles inside of mounting area indicating an insufficient mount to retain window in mounting area.
Dt:the contact states in order to shift the vehicle from the park position, the neutral switch must be manually pressed. This happens every time the vehicle is driven. The dealership said the neutral safety switch has a defect, the part was ordered before the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacture has been contacted; there are not recalls on this vehicle. This vehicle is now out of warranty and has not been repaired.
Dt: the vehicle has been to the dealer 3 times. They didn't know what was wrong with it. There was bad vibration ,like a tie rod end going bad or the wheel coming off. They replaced all the tires , and put a new rim on the passenger's side, and put in a new driveshaft. This started around june 15, 2005. The vehicle was going back to the dealers for the fourth time. Haven't contacted the manufacturer but got information on the lemon law. *ak
A chatter/ vibration in the rear- clutches in the rear were replaced. Check engine light came on- replaced the fuel vapor management system. Brake light on roof leaking- light was replaced. Roof of truck rusting- nothing done.
Dt: the vehicle accelerated when pressing on the brakes. Contacted the dealer, they did some work to it and said it was a diaphragm, and they fixed it. This worked for a while and then it started doing the same thing again. This was august 1, 2005. Noticed it made a groaning sound and shook. They replaced the transfer case, and it hasn't made the sound since then. When standing at stop it surged, gave a little jump/pulsated and touched the brakes. It happened intermittently. *ak
Dt: consumer complained about a torque converter problem. When driving and in overdrive at 45-55 MPH the vehicle started to shake. Took vehicle to dealer three times. Dealer said it has to have the problem while consumer was driving vehicle. Dealer could not do anything to help. Vehicle vibrated. Manufacturer had not been contacted yet.*ak 8jb
Dt: on 8-15-05 transmission slipped while driving on the expressway at 60 MPH. The owner had to pull over. The truck started to buck as if it was going in and out of gear. No warning light came on. The owner had to pull off since traffic was busy, and checked the transmission fluid, and there was no transmission fluid. Owner had the vehicle towed to a dealership, who advised the owner that the truck was missing one quart of fluid, but could not find any other problems. The dealership filled the transmission fluid. The owner checked the transmission fluid a few minutes ago and it was overfilled. The owner's manual indicated that the high fluid level could be and indication of having an overheating problem. The owner felt that it may be a deception on the part of the dealership. He felt that the transmission was warped due to being operated without adequate fluid. The dealership did find the number 8 cylinder was misfiring, which did not seem to relate to the transmission slipping. When the truck was first purchased, the owner noticed when going up a hill it stopped and rolled. The owner had to keep the foot on the brake to keep it from rolling back. The owner notified the dealership about this problem. The dealership advised that this was normal. The owner has not contacted ford yet.
Dt: the vehicle has been to the dealer 3 times. They didn't know what wrong with it. There was bad vibration , felt like a tie rod end or wheel was going to come off. They replaced all the tires, put a new rim on it, and put in a new drive shaft . This started around june 15, 2005. The vehicle was taken back to the dealers today for the fourth time. Haven't contacted the manufacturer but have checked the information for the lemon law.
Vehicle will not hold on hill. Will travel back down hill as if in neutral when transmission is in drive.
Drive train vibration thought the cab floor and steering wheel of vehicle. After numerous attempts to repair and 6 new tires, driveshaft and new clutch locking plates. New ring and pinion gear the problem still is there. The vibration progressively gets worse after long trips. Also there is a clunk in the drive line on acceleration and a severe to moderate shudder . Ford says that this is normal for the new body style trucks which is totally false. Ford seems to set their standard and customer satisfaction is set aside. The live with it attitude will not be tolerated. I am going through the bbb arbritration process and hopefully the arbritrator will see the history of this problem. Anyone with similar problems should e-mail me at [email protected]
3.37 rear axle issues. Shudder at low speed turns / binding of lmtd slp disks. Order and inst spacer. "corrected" barely noticeable shudder but at about 800 miles, "whine" reappeared. Whine became louder over time. Dealer inspected the inside gear and pinion needed to be replace. Manufacturer out of stock. 1 month on order, new gear and pinion arrived. Dealer inst. At 800 to 1000 miles "whine" reappears. Dealer again inspects and orders 2nd gear and pinion. Rep made within a week of diag immediately noticed a low speed "rumming" noise. Returned to dealer. Ford field service tech relented to replacing the entire rear axle which is now on order. This diagnostic was the 7th in shop visit for the same problem.
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