2008 Ford F-150: complete transmission failure

Filed May 23, 2024 · Transmission · 39,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact heard an abnormal clicking sound. The vehicle was driven to a nearby parking lot. In addition, the engine seized. The contact restarted the vehicle; however, the gear shifter failed to shift to the intended gear. The contact stated that the vehicle was undrivable. The contact stated that due to the failure, the contact was stranded at night in a dark parking lot. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with transmission failure. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The contact was advised to contact the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

Filed Dec 14, 2022 · Transmission · GA

Transmission failure. Internal failure causing back up to shake really bad (stutter) , going up a hill and struggles in first and doesn’t want to increase speed. No light indications or anything to show transmission problems. Relying on a sound that sounds like brake scrub but it’s the transmission

Filed Jan 21, 2021 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · MO

The transmission failed at 82,000 miles, but because of the low mileage it was no longer covered under the new vehicle warranty and had to spend over $5,000 for transmission replacement out of my own pocket. The vehicle rarely used for towing and never off-road and has been treated like a baby.

Filed Dec 29, 2015 · Transmission · 27,000 miles · CA

We purchased a brand new 2008 ford f-150 back in may, 2008. We have only put on it 27,000 miles and have never towed anything with it, we don't even have a trailer hitch on it. On dec. 10, 2015 the "trans fault" light came on the dashboard while driving on a city street and the truck started making lots of noise and jumping into gear when you put it in "drive". We drove two miles to our home and got it in the driveway. After it was in the driveway, we tried to drive it to a repair shop and it wouldn't got into any gear, not even neutral so it couldn't be moved. On dec. 11, 2015 we had it towed to a transmission shop where we had to replace the entire transmission or have it rebuilt. We decided to get a brand new transmission, it had a better warranty. Even the transmission guy with 38 years experience couldn't believe the transmission had to be replaced at 27,000 miles. I had contacted ford but they wouldn't take any responsibility and said that there weren't any recalls.

Filed Apr 13, 2015 · Transmission · 64,172 miles · OR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the shifting cable burned through or fractured due to the cable resting on the exhaust manifold. The dealer replaced the transmission shifting cable. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,172. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Transmission · 64,172 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician diagnosed that the shifting cable had burnt thru or fractured due to the cable resting on the exhaust manifold and corrosion. The dealer replaced the transmission shifting cable and repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,172.

Filed Apr 3, 2009 · Steering, Transmission · 2,000 miles · TN

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 ford f-150. While driving between 55-60 MPH on normal road conditions, the vehicle vibrated excessively. The failure occurred whenever the vehicle was in operation and without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection, but they could not duplicate the failure. However, the dealer replaced the driveshaft and universal joints. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer on two separate occasions for identical failures. In addition, the transmission was replaced and four new tires were mounted on the vehicle. The vehicle was at the dealer for nine weeks, but the failures persist. The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic for repair. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 2,000 and current mileage was 6,500.