Vehicle has 85,600 miles, 95% of which are highway miles, 10% of which were pulling an 8,000 pound trailer. No signs of trouble until pulling away from a stop sign last night with no load. Transmission engagement in my e04 transmission was a little erratic with a clunking noise. Soon after, it didn't want to shift from 1st to 2nd gear without me backing way off of the throttle and then it shifted hard into 2nd. All shift points seem to be very slightly higher. No noticeable problems except in 1st gear. Even moderate acceleration from a stop with no load produces erratic engagement problems. The service manager said that the ford 5-year, 75,000 mile bumper-to-bumper, 100,000 mile power train warranty that I bought with the truck won't cover the transmission since it is not considered part of the "power train". It is considered, instead, part of the "drive train." this is very misleading and ford should be forced to do something about these transmissions. I had to pay $96.00 for them to diagnose the problems, then another $96.00 to tear into it and provide an estimate. I was told that the ''one-way clutch'' had failed and filled the transmission with bits of metal. They said that it was bad enough that they would not recommend trying to rebuild the transmission but, instead, replace it with a remanufactured unit. They did indicate that ford has redesigned the newer one-way clutches and some other components to be stronger and those would already be installed in the remanufactured transmission. The cost: $3,400 plus tax with a 3-year/36,000 mile warranty and three more business days in the shop. This is my last ford vehicle.
2001 Ford F-350 SD transmission complaints
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While driving about 35-45 MPH, my 2001 f-350 ford crew cab,4-wheel drive dually pickup truck came to a sudden stop with a loud explosion. I was able to return home as I was only about 1-1 1/5 miies from my house, I had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it was purchased, ricart ford. Looking under the truck, I noticed a large, gapping whole in the gear box on the front axle. It appeared that the explosion occurred in the housing, blowing a whole in the metal. I was informed that the truck was out of warranty (51,178 miles) and ford would not assist with the repairs. Ricart replaced the front axle with a used one from a junkyard for $3478.21. Given their extimate for a new axle, my only option was to have the repair completed with a used one. I had to rent a car which cost $426.99. I have kept a log of my contacts with ricart and the only contact with the ford representative which I would be happy to summarize. I also have the damaged front axle and have taken several digital photos. Needless to say, I am not satisfied with how things have gone thus far. For example, it took a long time to hear from ford. In fact, ricart avoided giving me a name to contact. Even after being contacted by the ford rep, I asked for a contact above him and he informed me that even if I contacted the president, it would come back to him for the decision. When I asked for his phone number, he informed me that he did not have a phone and I could reach him through the dealer. Had this occurred with my wife and 4 year old twins in the truck and the truck veered into on-coming traffic, we would be looking at a different avenue of relief.
This truck has had 4 transmissions, and a new motor along with many repairs.
Transmission wears out prematurely. The torque converter shutter is faulty which causes faulty shifting between gears. Consumer will hear a clanking noise. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer. Ford was aware of the problem with the transmission. Consumer was told you would be lucky if you get 100,000 miles out of this transmission.
Vehicle had 38,000 miles on it when transmission went out on 2001 crewcab psd. Ford said "too bad, warranty expired now". Ended up spending $5000 on a new transmission, not from ford, but from a diesel expert who said this is common to this vehicle, and specifically this year - he also has the same vehicle and had the exact same problem. We have owned ford vehicles for over 25 years, but never again will we buy a ford because we now feel they do not stand behind their vehicles. Especially after finding out that this appears to be a pretty common problem, ford does know about it, yet refuses to do anything about it.
(1) no events leading up to failure. (2) transmission decided that it no longer wanted to shift. I was running empty pulling nothing. I was pulling off at my exit coasting as I came up to the light. As the truck shifted down I heard a clunk. Now I get a clickingl/grind/clunk where the truck tries to shift. The truck has 79k miles on it. Most of the miles are highway miles. I occassinally pull a 6500 lb travel trailer. I took the truck to my dealer who has a diesel/heavy duty truck shop. They say I need a new transmission and that it is out of warranty.(3) new transmission was installed.
Transmission failure while driving down the highway, no apparant reason for failure.
2001 ford f350 superduty - I am a disabled veteran who does not use this vehicle to tow. The transmission would not shift from 2nd gear. The transmission has to be replaced completely at my expense. With so many complaints, why is there not a recall, or why has ford not paid for the replacement?
1) driving along at low speed and automatic transmission shifted from 1 to 2nd gear with large thump. Continued to drive and grinding sound occurred. Immediate drove in 1st gear to dealer 2) clutch assembly failure on auto transmisssion at 38000 3) ford wants to replace with refab transmission.
My ford f-350 superduty pickup truck (37,000 mi) was in gear and in motion when I stepped on the clutch pedal, prior to attempting to stop. The clutch pedal remained depressed to the firewall; and the clutch failed to disengage. I was unable to pull the transmission out of gear, and was forced to apply both feet to the brake pedal to get the truck to lurch to a stop. This was at idle speed. If this had happened on the highway at 70mph the results would have been disatrous. Ford has issued a technical service bulletin (01-24-1) on this condition. This should be a safety recall item. The inability to disengage the clutch and safely bring the vehicle safely to a stop will result in serious bodily injury or death. The failure of the manufacturer to label this as a safety recall item is negligent. Despite being specifically asked; the ford dealer service representative failed to notify me that there was a service bulletin on this specific item, when I took it in for repair at the dealership.
Lost 3erd gear in automatic trans.found out this is a common problem with this year truck. Got an estimate for $3600.00 by the ford dealer. Called fords help line and was told ford would not help that there is no recall for this problem. How many cases does it take before a recall is issued?
Engine failure in december of 2003 ford covered motor under warranty.transmission failure in feb of 2004. My truck has 37,700 miles on it and ford offered to pay for parts but not labor. I was told I should have bought the extended warranty, which tells me ford only stands behind their vehicles for 36,000 miles. I am very dissapointed.I have found many other ford vehicles same make, model and year with transmission failure. I do not feel I should have to pay for any of the repairs. My vehicle is is stilll under the 3 years and just over the mileage.
2nd failure of clutch master/slave cylinder assemblies, within 40,ooo miles
Multiple failures of clutch master/slave cylinder assemblies. Told by the dealer that the failures are probably due to other problems in the clutch. I replaced my clutch and found a siezed pilot shaft bearing, damage to flywheel, and bad clutch pressure plate.
Ford 2001 f350 super heavy duty 7.3l, auto with overdrive, 2 wheel drive, crew cab. Just purchased in february 2002 from ted britt ford in virginia. Truck has 40,000 miles and transmission is failing! Hearing from various auto mechanics this is extremely typical with this vehicle and no unnormal to have to replace 3 to 4 transmissions a week for same type of vehicle and problem. There must be a recall or service bulletin for this problem. $1,800.00 is a hefty amount of money to have to put into a relatively new truck with 40,000 miles. Ford should have to pay for this defect.
Ford f350 superduty autmatic transmission failed after only 50,000 miles. Ford knows there is a problem but won't do anything. I know of a few others.
After many other problems with our f-350. Transmission went after 78000 miles, ford says that installing a plow canceled the bumper to bumper warranty.
Auto. Transmition failure on 2001 f350 superduty fords, this is the 4th one that I know of. The transmition fails to shift from 1st to 2nd gear. My truck has 58,000 miles, and I donot pull any heavy loads.ford said the repairs would be at my cost. If they are having so much trouble w/ them why isn't there a recall?
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