2005 Ford F-150: transmission slipping

Filed May 30, 2013 · Transmission · CA

I bought my ford-f 150 directly from the ford dealership brand new with only 30 miles in august 2005. By november 2005, we brought it in to the dealership with concerns of the tranny slipping. The dealership could not find the problem, and we went home. With-in 1 yr. We had to replace the power windows, and with-in 2 yrs, the transmission went out completely. Luckily it was under warranty, and was replaced. We have replaced every piece in that truck at least once and some several times. And the transmission twice. Last month the transmission went out again. We paid $2700. To only bring it home, and immediately it went out again. The mechanic is baffled. He has been trying for 4 weeks to fix it, and has now thrown in the towel. Here I have a gorgeous truck, with a huge payment, and it's a piece of junk. We have maintained everything so precisely, never towed, never long trips, and have had all the up keep needed for this truck to last, so our son could take over when he is of age. I don't know what to do!

Filed Nov 2, 2012 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MD

There is a obvious problem with the manifolds on this truck. My truck is an fx4 and rarely seen any off roading. My manifolds are cracked and the truck has been babied this results in a very annoying noise. Also the transmission had be replaced at 30,000 miles under warranty, the new one is still slipping.

Filed Sep 28, 2011 · Transmission · 84,855 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact stated that the transmission would slip at anytime at speeds around 60 MPH. The vehicle had the transmission replaced in march of 2011. The failure recurred on september 8, 2011. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred on the september 23,2011. The dealer was in the process of diagnosing the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 84,855.

Filed Sep 20, 2010 · Fuel system, Transmission · 116,154 miles · SC

As I was driving down a major highway in south carolina, I felt like my transmission might be slipping in my 2005 ford f-150. I took it immediately to a local and reputable mechanic who tested the transmission and subsequently informed me that it was the engine, specifically the spark plugs. In their investigation it was determined that 4 of my 8 spark plugs were broken. They had to use a special tool, developed by ford just for this "problem", in order to extract the broken plugs. The mechanic stated that ford should have to recall these or forced to reimburse consumers for the expensive repairs due to a design error. Upon researching on-line, I was totally amazed at how many and how much a problem people have had with these plugs and the consumer is paying for their defect. This is not right. The total cost for this repair for me was $358.55. Tell me how many other cars or trucks require this type of repair to replace spark plugs? I would l like for your agency to investigate the number of repairs consumers have had to make because of this defect. [xxx] sc drivers license no. [xxx] VIN [xxx] thank you for investigating this defect. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 28, 2009 · Brakes, Transmission · 74,000 miles · CT

Driving on road in school zone (25 miles per hour) children playing on sidewalk. Children were jumping on off sidewalk into street. Applied my brakes. Heard clunk in the back of the truck then - no brake. Used emergency brake to stop. Failure occurred as axle broke, apparently loose for long time - not original owner, purchased from dealer. C clamp holding axle in place is dissolved into small pieces causing axel to come out. Caliper is toast (only thing holding axle into place) rotor, brake pad, all rear axle components - completely failed, caused over $3,000 in repairs to truck. Extended warranty won't cover stating when the tire rubbed against the curb - they consider that as impact - ford wants no part in fixing - said no reported problems with c-clamp (no recalls) or axel breaking or slipping away. A true nightmare! - you pay for extended warranty - but they don't pay for the repair, you buy a truck from a dealer, yet they don't check safety - only tires, wipers and small stuff. Consumer is forced to bear any defective parts on their own. Really frustrated.

Filed Feb 20, 2008 · Transmission · 57,000 miles · NC

Ford f-150 super crew with 57,000 miles will not engage in overdrive. While driving, the transmission completely slipped out of gear. After pulling off the road and testing it in reverse and drive, I was able to resume but as soon as the transmission reached overdrive it disengaged completely. Dealer claims a pin was broken that locks the transmission in overdrive.

Filed Jan 28, 2008 · Brakes, Transmission · 45,000 miles · OK

Brake problems several times now I have had to have calipers, rotors, etc replaced. Now my rear end seems to be slipping going around corners.

Filed Sep 9, 2007 · Brakes · 35,975 miles · SD

Purchased truck new. Had highway speed shudders and vibration. Dealer said this is a common problem and it would go away by its self. On the third visit, they said that they fixed it and we left. Immediately, we turned around because the problem was not fixed. We found that the parking brake was dragging and that what was causing the shuttering and vibration. They fixed the problem and we've not had anymore issues with this until recently. We had the rear differential replaced for the slipping problem and now the parking brakes are dragging again. This is not safe and in my opinion can cause a fire.

Filed May 14, 2007 · Transmission · 9,000 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving 40 MPH he stated that the gear shift indicator disengaged when he came to a stop, which caused the vehicle to jerk hard. There was also an increase in the RPM, which caused the vehicle gear shift indictor to engage without warning. The contact stated the transmissions slipped out of gear would not accelerate. The failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage was 19,000.

Filed Jul 20, 2005 · Acceleration, Transmission · 5 miles · MO

Dt: the consumer stated 2005 ford f150 surged forward. It felt like cruise control kicked in. He took the vehicle to dealer, and dealership called ford, and they had the accelerator chip realigned. After the vehicle was fixed the surging continued. He continued to contact the dealership and ford. According to customer service the engineers said they could not find anything wrong with it. Consumer was currently afraid to drive the vehicle, so was sitting in the driveway. The vehicle was taken in last week, and they kept it for a week, and they stated they could not find anything wrong with it. On the way home transmission slipped and surged forward. Dealership and the manufacturer kept telling him to call the other. Consumer stated vehicle has been at dealership at least five times, and got a different service manager every time. The problem started the night he purchased the vehicle.