2004 Ford F-150: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 21, 2018 · Body · 110,000 miles · CT · 2 injuries

Same deal as every other memo I read. Major highlighting points: - premature frame corrosion and rust. - mechanic informed me that the frame on the rear half. - rusted and cracked under bed and rear wheel wells - frame would no longer support weight of vehicle - rust thru holes and longitudinal cracks formed on the bottom and side frame surfaces at the stress point before the rear wheel bend. - extremely unusual, truck has been generally been garage kept and maintained in good mechanical condition. - the exterior body does not exhibits spots or surface rust on visible body panels. - no evident signs of rust or degradation of structure. - meticulously maintained vehicle otherwise. (new transmission, drive shaft, engine retimed, spray bed liner, etc.) - catastrophic failure of the frame structure was imminent and that the vehicle was no longer safe to drive. - cannot be repaired and is unsafe. - cannot pass a state safety inspection. - cannot even be put on a lift because it has no structural strength.

Filed Feb 12, 2015 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · TX

Officially logging a well known problem with the 2004 f150 driveline. It has done this to the point of transmission replacement due to wear on the shaft. The driveshaft is not serviceable at all and was never lubed from the factory causing binding on the slip yokes which in turn causes swing bearing wear, u joint failure and to the point of transmission stub shaft wear ultimately causing failure. There seriously needs to be accountability for these due to the severity and liability. We owned the truck new and have driven with this problem until now. I hope to see a recall soon as tsbs are no help to the customer and most dealers do not even know that these parts are unserviceable. As a life long customer, thumbs down on ford to allow this to go on.

Filed Oct 1, 2012 · Transmission · 102,000 miles · MT

Transmission failed. One owner vehicle. Ford will not accept any responsibility even though it appears that this is definitely a problem for this year truck.

Filed May 19, 2012 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · GA

I started my truck one day and received a "trans fault no o/d" dash code. The vehicle has driven fine and shifted fine, but I wanted to take it to the dealer to have it looked at. They pulled a code for the transmission temperature sensor but said they noticed metal in the transmission pan. The recommendation was a new transmission ($3000) or a rebuilt torque converter. I was suspicious that it could be so serious and called a family member that worked with a mechanic at another ford dealer. He mentioned replacing a transmission in a 2005 f-150 in the past six months for the same situation. I noticed several related transmission issue reports at carcomplaints.com as well as several ford forums. For a truck with low miles, transmission fluid that isn't burnt, and 66% highway miles with no towing, this is unbelievable and a huge financial burden.

Filed Mar 27, 2012 · Transmission · 92,000 miles · TX

Transmission failed and was replaced. Rear differential needs to be replaced.

Filed Oct 4, 2010 · Visibility · 79,000 miles · CA

Two window regulator's broken in 6 days, I am only one of over 800 complaints on this website alone.. Just think about how many thousands there must be that just go to the dealer and never take the time to go online to complain. I can see that ford as well as the federal safety agency has no plans to correct this safety issue. If someone knows of a good class action lawsuit lawyer let me know. I think we must need someone to die in an accident related to this issue before anything will be done. I should have never left toyota, I had three different toyota trucks and never saw a shop other than for an oil change. My 04 f150 had a transmission failure at 75,000 on the dot.. I have put over $5,000 of maintenance into my truck in the four years I have owned it.

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · VA

Transmission failure in my 2004 f-150 ford truck at 76,000 miles.

Filed Feb 21, 2010 · Transmission · 90,168 miles · MA

Transmission failure, driving to work, transmission shift into neutral , again and again, lost of power in traffic while driving ,all fluids were normal, will not shift into 3rd gear, slips into neutral at 34 MPH, 80,176 miles on od. I drove to ford dealer in 2nd gear, $450.00 just to look at, 3- rings +valve body need replacing, total of $2,468.00 cost of repair. Safety issue == loosing all drive power in traffic, this should have been a recall after seeing all the complaints on this website this is my second big repair with drive train. At 60,000 mile a had to replace the rear differential at $1,600.00+ , I do not tow anything and do not use the truck for work, 4.6l , 2-wheel drive.

Filed Oct 23, 2008 · Transmission · 75,000 miles · MA

I have a 2004 ford f-150 crew cab pickup truck. The transmission failed today with no warning or hint there was a potential problem. The vehicle has 75,000 miles on it. The repair guy says the truck is too young for this kind of problem.

Filed Aug 16, 2008 · Transmission · 35,000 miles · DC

The transmission went out at 35,000 miles. The truck has never been driven hard. Metal chips all over. I have to pay for a new transmission for an obviously lemon of a transmission, however I have read on message boards that alot have complained about the same thing happening. I hope that ford recalls the transmissions for these trucks and reimburses me for the 3,800 dollars I have had to pay koons ford to get a new one. Does not seem right.

Filed May 12, 2008 · Transmission · 28,500 miles · CA

My '04 ford f150 experienced a complete transmission failure at 28,000 miles. The truck was 6 days past the manufacturers factory warranty. The truck had been regularly serviced, well maintained - I am the original owner. Cost to replace was $2,200.

Filed Jun 23, 2005 · Transmission · IA

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.