Noticed a cloud of smoke behind vehicle while driving 55 MPH on highway. Upon inspection found it was leaking transmission fluid from hole in top of transmission onto exhaust (exact same problem as described in ford bulletin 05b27) had to replace transmission at 57,265 miles at a cost of $4,000.00. Ford would not warranty it.
Ford F-250 transmission failure problems
29 of the 4,361 owner complaints about the Ford F-250 describe complete transmission failure, most of them for the 1992 model year.
- owner complaints
- 29
- worst model year
- 1992
- typical mileage
- 57,265
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20081
- 20061
- 20051
- 20043
- 20011
- 20001
- 19992
- 19971
- 19962
- 19951
- 19942
- 19929
- 19911
- 19903
Often reported together
Won't shift 1Stalling 1Overheating 1Jerking 1Grinding brakes 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-250. The contact stated that the fuel lines were severely corroded and were leaking. As a result, the transmission failed while driving at 40 MPH, causing the contact to use excessive force in order to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact replaced the power steering fuel line, one brake line, and one transmission fuel line. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. Update 01/13/16 ma
A week after I bought the truck the transmission went out then its had countless electrical problems its been to 2 ford dealers it was at one for 7 months and the other for 3 and a chevy dealer noone can fix my truck its had 3 transmissions put in it 1000s of dollars later and I haven't been able to drive my truck in 2 and a half years ford is unwilling to do anything with it. They cant find the problem and give up and tell me to come get the truck I still owe15 000 on the truck.
2004 ford f250. Consumer states faulty icp sensor or faulty egr valve *tgw the reverse planet gear in the transmission was replaced. The egr valve replaced three times, the egr cooler, oil cooler were all replaced. The r&r turbo intake was replaced twice, the turbo inner cooler, wiring harness on the engine, transfer case, ficm module were replaced. The alternator and battery were replaced three times, the valve assembly, high pressure and regular oil pumps were replaced and a new egr shield was installed. The vehicle also stalled while driving down the interstate.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-250. The contact stated when driving over an uneven road surface at speeds less than 70 MPH, the front end would wobble abnormally. The dealer replaced the transmission shift and installed a damper on the front end of the vehicle. The failure recurred within four months. The vehicle was not diagnosed or further repaired. The failure mileage was 17,000 and the current mileage was 47,000.
Consumer states: they were traveling transmission went out. Took vehicle to the dealer, rebuilt transmission and got back on the road. Driving less than 1000 miles and the transmission went out again. Before being rebuilt the vehicle wouldn't shift into overdrive, and then after being rebuilt shifted hard and then everything went out.*ak a new transmission was installed and now the vehicle runs properly.
While driving uphill at 15-20 MPH the driver heard a sound coming from the transmission. The transmission shifted to neutral, then the vehicle rolled backward. After stopping, the driver was unable to shift to drive or reverse. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where a clutch mechanism inside the automatic transmission was replaced. *nlm *scc
Clutch will slip during operation when pulling a boat out of the water and onto a trailer. Also, overdrive light on the instrument panel will intermittently illuminate. Dealership replaced transmission at 30,000 miles, and has changed computer codes several times. These repairs have failed to effectively remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
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.
Transmission failure.
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 f-150 vehicles manufactured from september 9, 2011, through september 22, 2011, and model year 2012 f-250, f-350, f-450 and f-550 heavy duty vehicles manufactured from september 12, 2011, through september 22, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 114, theft protection. the transmission can be shifted out of the park position without pressing the brake pedal due to brake shift interlock switch problem.
- Risk
- This will allow the operator to inadvertently shift the vehicle into gear without the brake pedal being depressed, increasing the risk of a crash or injury to a nearby pedestrian.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake shift interlock switch function and replace the switch if necessary, free of charge. The safety recall began on december 22, 2011. Owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 11V582000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)
- What is wrong
- On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, excessive temperatures in the diesel particulate filter in the exhaust system may result from excess hydrocarbons in the exhaust.
- Risk
- Lack of power or rough operation, unusual noises from the engine or exhaust, white smoke from the exhaust, and potentially a visible flame out the tailpipe can occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reprogram the power train control module. The recall began on april 3, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 07V139000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. The vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position even though the gear shift selector would indicate "park."
- Risk
- The condition would not allow a disengagement of the transmission from the park position or affect proper neutral start switch operation. Unintended vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake was not set.
- Remedy
- Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection.
Recall number 97V171000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- What is wrong
- Under certain conditions, the snap ring that locates the park gear on the output shaft of the transmission may fracture.
- Risk
- When the gear is placed in park, the park gear would notengage, allowing the truck to roll freely if the parking brake is not properlyset. This could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Install improved snap ring and revised transmission extension housing.
Recall number 90V101000 · Recall details
Questions about the Ford F-250 transmission failure
Which Ford F-250 years have complete transmission failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1992 (9 complaints), 1990 (3 complaints) and 2004 (3 complaints).
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