While accelerating from a stop or slowing and turning transmission slips gears. Very noticable between second to third shift. Gear slipage causing loss of acceleration power. Transmission also shifts hard as it slips.
2004 Ford F-150 transmission complaints
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1. No signs or events lead up to the drive-line on my ford f-150 detaching from my vehicle. 2. No consequences or failures occured. 3. My vehicle is under warranty and nothing has been done for over 30 days. Description: on june 14, 2005 between 7:30-8:00 am, I was traveling to work on freeway 99 in fresno, california. I heard a 'bang' underneath my truck and my two rear tires locked-up. I proceeded to skid in the left hand lane, until I my truck rested on the shoulder. My truck did not display any signs before the incident.
My 2004 ford f150 was parked in my driveway in park with the engine running and AC on max. I left it running while I unloaded the back seat of several items. I then closed the doors and proceeded to unload 4 cases of water from the bed of the truck. I made 5 trips from the truck to the house and when I returned and put the tailgate back up my truck took off towards my house and impacted the brick wall of the gararge (approx 20 to 25 foot distance). I tried to run from the back and open the door and apply the brake but the truck hit the house as I got the door open. The shifter was still in park. I applyed the brake and put it in reverse and moved it back to reveal the damage. My wife and I tested this afterwards to attempt to duplicate this without being able to reproduce it. My house and the truck are damaged and I feel that this has the potential to really hurt someone. After being told of this site by my insurance company I see that this has happened to other people and one has almost an identical story. See complaint 10081205. I have taken the vehicle to the dealership and have not been given any information yet.
I purchased a new 2004 f-150 regular cab pickup in may of 04. It has had a serious vibration since new. At first I thought it was "teething" problems, getting broken in as it were. The dealer replaced two drive shafts, a dampener and a complete rear end down to the break rotors. None of this has helped with the vibration. I took it to a second dealer after the original refused to swap the truck out as a good faith gesture. Instead they wanted to "trade" the truck. I was offerd ten thousand plus less than I had purchased the truck for, less than five months earlier. The truck I wanted to "swap" for went up over six thousand more than the sticker price. The second dealer kept it more than two weeks and could not fix the issue. Their service manager told me that they have had several ttrucks with the same issue and had no luck with rectifying it. The original service manager told me it was a lemon, the second service manager told me it was a lemon. Neither would put it in writing, for fear of job loss. Ford has been no help with the issue, after repeated phone calls and emails, nothing has been done. This is my only "reliable" vehicle. It now has @17800.0 miles on it mainly highway. The vibration is getting worse with time and milage. I feel that any thing mechanical that vibrates will eventualy break. If I was looking to buy this vehicle used and felt the vibration I would walk away from it! It is that bad. Incident date approximate
Continuous vibrations in 2004 f150 after five times to dealer for repairs. Drive shaft has been replaced but still have vibrations. According to radar and GPS the speedometer is incorrect up to 3 miles per hour clocking example. Operating at 55 MPH speedometer showing 58 to 58 1/2 MPH.
Rear axle whine at highway speed when accelerator is applied. Unrepaired two times by dealership. Third repair refused by me because dealership and ford refused to replace the rear axle and wanted to keep my truck for an indefinate period of time to discover what the problem was without providing me a loaner/rental. A manditory recall should be required for all vehicles with this problem where the rear axle assembly is replaced, not just the ring and pinion. Under the current tsb's for this problem their is too much room for error! Vehicle only has 5000 miles.
Vehicle has drive train vibration & rear end howl sense I test drove it aug 2004. I pointed out the drive train vibration to my salesman and he said it " probably lost a wheel balance weight". A friend went into the same dealership ( lindquist ford) and was told the same thing after they have acknowledged there are tsbs on this problem and after my truck was in & out of their shop numerous times. So far the tires and wheels have been forced balance, drive shaft replaced, cab mounts replaced, transmission tail shaft end play checked & rear end replaced. None have resolved the issues. The service manager told me ford has identified the automatic transmission as the problem. We preceeded to arrange replacement and I insisted on a new not a rebuilt one. He got back with me and said the new ford rep he was dealing with doesnt replace transmissions ! Mine suddenly.......... You guessed it.. Its within specifications !! The dealership management wont return my calls. Ford wont be shamed into fixing these problems unless/ until the media gets involved.
When using passing gear at 45-65 MPH you get a very strong vibration until you go into overdrive. When you use the od shut off button at 65 - 50 MPH you get the same vibration. (1) ford sent letter in janurary from 1st complaint in oct 04 saying it was the tires and would only warranty them for 3 year not replace them now. (2) may both front steel rims. Now at this point vibration is only between 50 - 65. (3) truck was in shop from 31 may to 10 jun 05. Replaced (a insulator asy - engine support), (drive shat assemby -rear) removed and installed. (insulator - powertrain rear support) replaced. I do not have old parts, dealer kept them. Vibration is still there. The mechanic told me that this problem is only in 373 rear ends. My brother in tx (san angelo, was helping me, his best friend is the service mgr at the ford dealer there and they have the same problem). A friend told me her father in al has the same problem and ford can not fix it. My service mgr bryan and I drove a 2005 identicile to my truck and the vibration was worse then mine. My concern is what in the lon term will it have on us who will be towing campers and going up and down mountaing and using the lower gear for power and braking. What will that vibration do to the drive train? Who lives will be put in at risk because of this. Thank you for your help.
Dt: had to put 4 sets of brakes on vehicle since purchasing the car. The rotors were getting grooved so badly that vehicle pulls off the road. The consumer talked to ford, and they ignored him. He traveled and saw this problem with several other ford cars. Ford told him it was cosmetic. *ak while on the first trip with this vehicle, the rear end had gone out, the clutch pack was removed and replaced, the fog lamps were holding moisture and were replaced, the brakes would pulsate and pull from one side, the shifting was harsh when changing from first to second gear, a loud clunk would be present at times when starting from stop then decelerating and the vehicle would crank but would not start at times. Sc
Been to dealer 4 times with complaints of vibration. Replaced tires, drive shaft, rotors & cluthes in rear end. Still had vibration & returned to dealer ony to hear "we can not duplicate the problem". The vibration occurs about every 500-1000 miles.
2004 f150 xlt severe driveline vibration between 40-60 MPH. This vibration is more pronounced when towing or hauling a heavy load. This vehicle has been to back to the dealer 9 times in the last eight months for this condition. Three sets of tires and two sets of wheels have been on this truck, road force tire balancing has been tried several times with no apparent correction for this condition in sight.
Rear end differentials make a loud noise when driving at 50+ MPH.
My 2004 ford f150 vibrates. The dealer has mad e four attempts at repairs with no success. Currently, the vehicle will suddenly start to vibrate severely at freeway speeds, and the only way to stop the vibrations is to slow down to 20 to 25 MPH. Slowing down this much on the freeway is unsafe it could cause an accident. When this severe vibration starts, it's as if something is about to fail in the driveline. As it is now, I have no confidence in this vehicle, and am reluctant to drive it. Vehicle was purchased new on 7-10-04, and now has 6770 miles.
2004 ford f150 problems with upper ball joint assembly as well as tire wear.*mr the upper joint was the cause of the tire wear on one tire. The consumer stated since he purchased the vehicle it exhibited a rattle noise, the side view mirror had to be replaced because it was vibrating so badly, the hood had to be reinforced so it would not flutter at highway speeds. The vehicle needed a new transmission.
Continuing problem with the truck, there is a vibration from the driveline. It has been in and out of service since 11/25/04 until present for the same issues. Ford orginally did not know the problem, and went down the tsb list replacing different parts such as transmission mounts and differential bearings until the last service on 1/27/05 finally fixed the problem by replacing the ring and pinion in the rear differential. However, on 4/15/05 I noticed a vibration and grinding noise from the rear end when turning from a stopped position. Vehicle wikk be back in service on 4/25/05.
Persistant driveline vibration, much more prevalent when towing. Under heavy load the vibration is so substantial that vehicle cannot be used.
Clunking sound in the transmission area, when turning corners and/or slowing down and the truck is shifting into a lower gear. As soon as I give it gas I will get the clunking sound again ( it is a very hard sound). The dealership and ford says this is typical, and all of the trucks do this. Ford remedy-lube the yoke. This does not work or solve the problem.
Bought my 2004 f 150 2wd from dealer in ok. 5800mi have a vibration @ 38-42mph and 58-62mph. Have taken to the dealer 4 times in which they have replaced the driveshaft, reclocked the driveshaft on second visit, rebalances and rotated the tires but still have the peroblem in which they mentioned will be acceptable. It isn't normal.
I was driving my new ford f150 ,3 weeks old, up the highway 70 MPH with cruise control on. Suddenly the air bag depolyed, buring my right ear lobb. I then pulled over to the side of the highway ,with out any incedent, when I got out I noticed that the driveshaft fell out of the transmission. The transmission was shattered like an egg shell. The mechanics at the dealership pointed out that one c-clip was either never put in the front u-joint. They did not know why the ait bag should have gone off.they then tried to tell my my insurence should fix it. There is no body damage not even a piece of dirt missing. Then they said they would fix it. Wwhen I went up to sign work release the said they want to send the truck back to the factory. But theynever did this. I then told them I do not want it back they can just keep it. Under the lemon law. It was alrready in the shop for over 30 days. They had there legal dept. Call me and tell that it is not a lemon and I must keep this truck. I did not argue. But then out of the blue they agian saying I could come up there and pick out 1 of 2 2005 f150 that were more expensive and did not have options mine had. I would have to pay the cash difference up front to pick 1 up. I did not have that kind of cash so I stuck to my word that I dont want a nother ford truck.after this time no one else would discuss the matter with me they just hang up. Now they sent a letter to say they selling my truck to pay for legal fees and repiars. Please help me to deciced what action I shouldi take . Ps I did not go to the hospital so layer do not want to help.
There is a vibration from rear can be felt through out truck seat ,/steering wheel /bed shakes when driven at highway speeds40-65
Rear end shudders or slips when accelerating from stop and turning...there is also a whining sound coming from the rear end...from reading nhsta complaints this seems to be quite a large problem with this truck...seems like ford would step up and fix whatever it is....worst truck I ever bought
While driving approximately 20 MPH vehicle stalled. Driver was able to restart vehicle, and it was taken to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that the PCM needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer numerous times. However, dealer could not duplicate the problem.
I bought a 2004 ford f150 in april 2004. Several times in the past 10 months, I have brought it to the dealer to have them fix two problems. The first problem is regarding my brakes. They continually squeak and sometimes feel sluggish. I had a jiffy lube representatives inspect my brakes and they said the rotors looked scarred. I brought this to the attention of the ford dealer and they said my brakes were within ford specifications, and they could not do anything for me. The second problem revolves around a transmission that skips in an out of gear. In several poinst, while pulling on to highways, the transmission skips and and delivers too much power to the rear wheels, causing the tires to slip on wet pavement. Luckily, neither of these incidents has caused any accidents. However, I am concerned as they happen frequently and the dealer states that the conditions are normal. I have researched these problems and found that many 2004 f150 super crew owners experience similar problems.
The consumer 2004 ford f150 experienced sudden acceleration which resulted in an accident. *nm the vehicle was taken to the dealer who ran a diagnostic test. The test indicated 4 trouble codes (camshaft position sensor, PCM processor fault, throttle actuator control system which forced shutdown and an internal control module software incompatibility).
When transmission shifts it has a clunking sound and truck vibrates. I have taken it to the dealer (allan vigil) fayetteville ga. 3 times. The final outcome is that ford engineers say this normal. I disagree. Worst truck I have ever owned. Ford needs to fix this issue.
Had horrible vibration at highway speeds,after 6 or so visits they replaced the driveshaft. Now at idle warm or cold I have a constant shutter,and now a steering wheel nibble has developed. Completely dissappointed in this truck.this was my first new vehicle,a shame it turned out like this!
15 days after purchase of vehicle, it was in to have the rear axle assembly replaced. One year later, it had the rear diff friction plates were replaced. 2 months later (right now) the rear end seals are leaking.
While driving 54 MPH the truck vibrated. The vibration was so strong that the right passenger seat shook. The consumer used the truck to pull an open stock trailer. *nm the problem was perceived as the universal joint was in too straight a line with the transmission. Ford lariat f150 2004
I purchased a new 2004 ford f-150 supercrew. The rear differential made a "whining" sound between 45-50 miles per hour from the day I purchased the truck. My truck now has 7000 miles on it and the whine has become extremely noisy and now makes the whine from 45 MPH to 70mph and above. My ford dealer will not make any repairs on the truck becasue they are told that ford motor company is "investigating the problem" . Ford motor company has been investigating this "problem" since 07-04. It is not 01-05 with no progress to this problem and it has become so severe that I get headaches just from commuting every day listening to the constant "whine" sound. There needs to be a recall or something to make ford fix his problem as I can't even sell my truck as no one would even consider owning it.
This will be the third time advising the federal safety agency and ford concerning the same problems stated before.those are the the rear end shuddering upon acceleration,the whining noise from the rear end, the automatic transmission slippage, the whining noise from the power steering unit and last but not least the brakes constant squealing.I have gone to three different ford service centers in three differeent states.ny,nj,nc.of all the dealerships svc centers mahwah ford in nj spent the most time investigating these problems.shultz ford ny and cella ford nc forget them (no help what so ever just a bunch of lame people with lame excuses)total visits 6 and nothing has been replaced even upon my insistance. I owned a 1998 f-150(best truck to date) I'm sorry that I traded it in for this 2004 bucket of bolts.
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