1996 Ford F-250 transmission problems

Filed Jun 5, 2002 · Transmission · WA · crash

Unit was parked and shifter placed in the "park" position. The truck rolled back across the parking lot and came into contact with another vehicle. Witnesses on the scene verified that the shifter was in park but that transmission was not engaged in that position. After this incident, it was determined, by experiment, that the indicator on the shifter did not show the actual gear. When in "park" the truck was actually in either reverse or neutral. According to other sources, this problem, of either jumping out of park or not being in the gear indicated, has been a problem with ford automatic transmissions in the past.

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Transmission · MA

The overdrive light keeps flashing and you can reset the computer and the transmission will shift fine until the overdrive light comes on. It has been tested and it shows there is no reason for it to be flashing. Have had it in the shop now 15 times and even special technicians looking at it and can't figure it out. I don't want to loose my transmission.

Filed Jan 4, 2002 · Transmission · NM · crash

The vehicle was in park and it was sitting for 15 minutes. The vehicle went from park to drive all by it's self. I was told by my mechanic that this is a common problem with this particular transmission, the transmission is electronic and he suspectt a selonide caused the problem. I feel that this is a safty issue.

Filed Apr 9, 2001 · Transmission · NE

Consumer was pulling a 5th wheel camper for 5,0000 miles when transmission failed, due to burnt clutches. Dealer recommend when backing out camper consumer should use low range in 4 wheel drive.

Filed Apr 9, 2001 · Transmission · WA

4 wheel light stated that it was in 4- wheel drive, it was infact not, and I almost went off of a clif. Put new hubs on and it failed again in just a little bit of mud. 4 wheel light stated that it was in 4 wheel again.

Filed Oct 27, 2000 · Electrical, Transmission · CA

While driving vehicle would shut down. Happened at stop light or signs. Contacted ford manufacturer & informed consumer to take vehicle to dealer. At dealership, mechanic placed vehicle on diagnostic machine & no codes appeared. Transmission could not shift properly into either 1st or 2nd gears without making grinding noises. Mechanic refused to repair vehicle due to being out of warranty.

Filed Oct 18, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · OH

Vehicle would not start. Consumer had car towed to dealer, and they said vehicle needed a tune up and coil pack replace. Dealer said that plugs would not come out because they were stuck. So consumer was not able to drive vehicle because the plugs won't come out. Dealer charged a $1000 to take them out.*ak the light at the rear of the vehicle failed. The starter failed three times. A/c failed. The gear shifter failed. The exhaust system failed. Brake caliper and rotor failed. Wires underhood rust out. Power steering hose failed.

Filed Oct 13, 2000 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

Fuel is leaking causing engine to shut off, dealer has replaced the fuel filter housing assembly, resealed o-rings, replaced low pressure fuel sensor, replaced pressure switch, and tightened fuel lines, however the problem still occurs. Transmission bucks at take off. Vehicle experienced an oil leak.

Filed Jan 5, 2000 · Transmission · NM · crash

The transmission gear indicator indicates that the vehicle is in park when it is actually in reverse or neutral. The vehicle was turned off and in park, and it rolled down an incline and struck a post. This is the third 1996 ford f250 in our company that the shift indicator linkage had the screws back out, causing this same thing to happen.

Filed Aug 16, 1999 · Transmission · SC

Truck was at a stopped position and I noticed that the locking hubs would not stay engaged. There was a very loud grinding noise. I have not been able to use the 4wd since the incident