2001 Ford F-250 SD: complete transmission failure

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Brakes, Transmission · 130,000 miles · FL

Parked my truck at the post office to retrieve mail, got out and shut door, and out of the corner of my eye I saw what I thought as movement of my truck, so I turned around to see my truck starting to roll backwards , I yelled wtf, and started to chase my truck through the parking area, tried to jump in when I opened the door and I was to old and fat to do that, tried push back , but truck was to heavy to do that, so I went for the parking brake pressed it hard and fast as I could, and that worked my truck was in park, as I had my keys in my hand. The park lock on the transmission failed in some way ,allowing to roll like it was in neutral

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Transmission · 134,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford f-250 super duty. The contact stated the transmission was leaking while driving 25 MPH. The transmission previously leaked on two occasions and the contact had taken the vehicle the dealer each time the failure occurred. The dealer replaced the transmission pump, torque converter, and o- rings. After the vehicle was repaired the transmission continued to leak. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the leak and they stated that the transmission warranty expired and there was nothing they could do to assist him. The failure mileage was 134,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · 90,000 miles · OH · fire

We have a 2001 ford f-250 sd truck that has had 3-4 transmission failures since we have owned it. The transmission deteriorates 3-4 months after the warranty expires. On monday, may 29, 2006 we were in a hay field picking up hay when the transmission exploded and caught fire with no warning.

Filed May 20, 2005 · Transmission · TN

2001 ford f-250 with 55,000 miles. Purchased new. Transmission failure. Ford accepts no responsibilty for the $2,329.79 repair bill. However, the service writer told me because of some changes made in the parts I would never have this problem again.

Filed Dec 26, 2004 · Transmission · SD

Veichle was purchased in may 2001. At 36700 while I was on leave in dallas tx, I was exiting the highway I came to a stop at a traffic light. When I attepted to accelerate the transmission shifted from 1st to 2nd tried to go to third then just stayed in 2nd and going back from first to second and kept doing that until I pulled over about a 1/6mile from the light. I check all the fluids and they were fine. At exactly 25500 I had the transmission serviced with a full system flush and a filter changed. After the transmission had failed I was able to get it to the skyline ford dealership in dallas. They looked at it and said it had kicked out some codes on their "ford" computer. I had no indication of fail lights in the cab of the truck. When they got the transmission apart they said the failure was a common failure and that they had seen this many times for this year and model, and the transmission internals were no good, the technician picked up a handful of metal shavings from inside the transmission and showed them to me. They performed a full transmission rebuild using the hull of the old transmission. Since the transmission had failed just recently out of warranty they refused to pay for it until I told them I bought the extended warranty at the purchase time of the veichle. Not less than 3000 miles later the transmission went out again. This time I had stopped at a light and as soon as I stopped the truck died so I started it back up went into drive and it died again. I had to get someone to tow it. This time the dealer was mckie ford in rapid city sd, when they got the transmission off they said the same thing that it was a common failure with ford transmission with this truck with this particular year model. This truck has less than 2000 miles of towing under its belt. This truck has been taken care of very well both failures were to be blamed on ford. This truck has never been driven hard and all of the truck remains stock.

Filed Dec 7, 2004 · Transmission · LA

My 2001 f250 super duty had a complete transmission failure at 50534 miles. The mechanics at the transmission shop told me that the one-way clutch had failed in the transmission resulting in the disintegration of the clutch assembly. Out of pocket cost $2805.82. While speaking to the mechanics I was informed that this is happening all over the country with this particular transmission. Even I know that a transmission is supposed to last longer than this, especially one that is on a "super duty". This is ridiculous and expensive. It is time for a voluntary recall or a class action law suit.

Filed Sep 23, 2004 · Transmission · MA

Whiles driving at 55 MPH, the consumer heard and big bang noise, and without any other warning, the automatic transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The floor manager stated it would cost $3,400. The consumer searched the federal safety agency web side, and found many complaints on this issue.

Filed Aug 11, 2004 · Transmission · 64,000 miles · TX

1. While driving at approximately 30 MPH I experienced a sudden and immediate lost of power with my ford f-250 with a 4r100 automatic transmission. 2. Transmission failure. Luckily traffic was light due to the off hour, and I was able to egress to the side of the road safely. Potential consequences could have been severe at another time or location. Failure occurred with no warning while vehicle was in motion. 3. I had the vehicle towed to the local ford dealership for a diagnostic evaluation. The assessment from the dealer was that there was a mechanical failure of the intermitediate one way clutch (mechanical diode style) on second gear which caused the transmission to bind and seize. The recommended fix is either a total rebuild of the transmission or replacement. The dealer advised that ford had issued a technical service bulletin (tsb 01-13-5) which addresses this problem. According to the dealer service technician and the tsb ford switched from the sprag one-way clutch on 7/27/2000 to the mechanical diode type clutch up till 3/23/2001. Ford found that the mechanical diode type clutch was defective and switched back to the sprag type clutch in march of 2001. Ford subsequently issued tsb 01-13-5 on june 26, 2001 which advises replacement of the mechanical diode type clutch with the sprag (the old design). This issue applies to all 4r100 automatic transmissions built in the date range above and installed in (per the tsb) e-series, excursions, expeditions, f-150's, super duty f series, f-53 stripped chassis, and navigators. At the time I was in the ford dealership another vehicle with the exact same problem was also in the shop. Ford is aware of the situation and refuses to resolve the issue. As this failure occurs while the vehicle is in motion and causes sudden and instant power loss there is significant safety issue with these vehicles. How many people have to be hurt, or killed before ford will stand behind their defective design ? *jb

Filed May 10, 2004 · Transmission · 73,000 miles · MO

Transmission failure; low mileage; no warning; defective equipment needs recalled; I was driving down the highway on my way to work and stopped for construction, upon accelerating my f250 would not shift past 2nd gear. I had to have the vehicles towed to the nearest dealership who told me, before looking at the truck that I needed a new transmission. With no warning signs whatsoever, bam! I have heard from several other f250 owners that their transmissions had to be replaced with low mileage as well. This seems to be a continual problem and I believe ford knows it! The dealership must have seen enough of these failures to know immediately that the transmission is blown! What can be done to get ford or someone to take responsibility. I believe a recall is in order or at least have ford pay the bill instead of their customers.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Transmission · 110,000 miles · TX

I purchased a ford f-250 hd crew cab lariat new in 2000 (2001 model). At 52829 miles the transmission completely failed. The repair ticket states that the one-way clutch failed resulting in the disintegration of the clutch assembly. Ford installed a factory rebuilt transmission replacement for 3552.97$. At 110,000 miles the rebuilt transmission has now failed. Ford refuses to admit that there may be an inherent design flaw in the transmission and instead blames the problem on the fact that the transmission is out of warranty, or owner neglect, or anything they can come up with. An automatic transmission designed to mate to a 7.3 liter diesel engine should last more than an average of 55,000 miles. I would like the federal safety agency to further investigate this matter before someone is either killed or maimed by fire from a failed, locked-up, or leaking transmission.

Filed Jun 11, 2003 · Transmission · 49,559 miles · TX

2001 f250 crew cab 4 x 4 auto transmission. Transmission failure at 49,000 miles. Driving along at 45 to 50 miles an hour and transmission loses 2nd and throws/snaps passengers forward. Vehicle has not been off road, all miles are highway. Vehicle has not pulled anything. Ford said they could not repair only replace transmission with a rebuilt transmission for $3100. I had a local transmission repair shop make repairs for $2200. They were told by ford when ordering parts that the one-way clutch that failed was a new design in 1998. Parts were not available since ford had since gone back to pre 1998 design. This is clearly a "latent defect" that ford is/has been award of. I am asking ford to stand for the cost of repairs or will refer to counsel to file a deceptive trade practice claim against them.