I have talked to the general manager, service manager, Ford corporate, another dealer and i get the same runaround everytime. Certain types of driving can teach the transmission to command higher pressure in anticipation of a high load or sudden load change, some of the most common driving inputs to cause this are stop and go driving, pulling a trailer, quick stops followed by heavy acceleration and rolling stops. There are several sensors attached to the engine that feed data to the on-board computer; misinformation from these sensors can cause problems that appear to be transmission-related. On Heritage edition 2004 F-150s, corrosion of the fuel-tank straps led to a recall of the model. Have a transmission warning light on? The wire can either break usually from excessive vibration in the vehicle or internally short out caused by the transmission getting too hot and the protective plastic covering on the wire melting away.
To prevent sand mist from harming other parts of the truck, remove or completely wrap the drive train and cover any engine parts that might otherwise be vulnerable. In 1959, the eight-foot bed started gaining on the six-and-a-half-foot bed in Ford trucks. On 1993 Ford F-150 and F-250 and F-350 models with speed control systems, internal leaking was linked to the deactivation switch. There is something wrong with these drivelinenes. Been to meadowvale ford 3 times for an apparent transmission update with no fix yet.
The truck towed once and never hauled anything major. The sensors stick due to the accumulation of carbon. You should also check the condition of the spring to make sure it is not broken or collapsed. From the minute I bought it used. Signs of this problem typically include sounds that resemble clicks and knocks coming from the engine.
I bought it used in 2007 with about 30,000 miles on it. Please visit and fill out the requested information. First day, reverse light not working, fixed. While Driving Between 55-60 Mph On Normal Road Conditions, The Vehicle Vibrated Excessively. Truck does not shift properly at lower speeds. The truck has less then 9000 miles on it.
If the truck has twin-axle suspension, cupping is liable to occur with the front tires. Was there a bill, if the vehicle truly was in good working order, there shouldnt be…. There is also a technical service bulletin on the issue and it appears that Ford may not have a permanent fix. Dealers say that I was the only one with major issue. If the truck also has heated sideview mirrors, the heat function will stop working as it is part of the rear window defroster circuit. The truck has been spot on perfect recently I noticed a leak underneath and it was the bulk head connector- I had it replaced.
If you start tinkering with it, they could void your warranty. If the rivets are loose on the frame, change out the rivets for bolts. We had to purchase a used Trans, with a cut off plug assy still installed in order to get the part. Im stuck with a vibrating, hard shifting piece of crap. It was so hard,, I thought someone hit me from behind.
Owners of the Ford F-150 have most often reported such leaks after driving the truck at least. If nobody has driven the truck in 20 years or more, you are liable to find corrosion along the brake lines. The two most likely to fail are the transmission pressure control solenoid and the torque converter solenoid. It has been a lot warmer down here in Texas and I am wondering if that is the reason it is shifting better as well. Now at 9000 miles it finally failed, mechanical light came on, took it in and am waiting for a valve body part as I write this.
Having a problem shifting in your Ford F-150 truck? They ruled in the favor of Ford to try to fix it again. Additionally, as I slow down to about 10 mph, it would die on occasion. Once a truck has accumulated that many miles, the sensors start to wear down, which, in turn, can leave the engine unbalanced. This past Sunday while trying to traverse a steep driveway that had fresh snow and ice, the truck died on me as it had done before, but this time while in 4 high and again in 4 low. The sounds are an indicator that the pulley for the air conditioner or the power-steering is askew. Without functioning ignition coils, the engine is liable to misfire.
It is back today for the third time and I am requesting a new transmission since they have noticed the symptom. Drivers reported the issue on 2005-2006 models of the truck, and it that involved over 144,000 trucks. Window Component Failure Drivers of 2004 and 2005 F-150s reported a problem concerning windows. Please let me know if these are complaints by others. The issue involved the transfer case, which tended to fall out of high gear when the vehicle was coasting. This is going to be the third time in for this problem.