2001 Ford F-150 Automatic Transmission Problems
- 34
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 34 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Torque Converter · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
An ongoing probelem transmission not shifting into gear after stopping vehicle. Vehicle been to the dealer on three occasions; but, problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8012087
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Front · Gasoline · Torque Converter
Two days after truck purchase, reported to dealer truck has bad vibration, rough idle, pulls to the right, truck hesitates to go into gear, truck hesitates before shifting, engine knock and clunk in t-case area. Transmission has been replaced twice,road forced balance 4 tires,switched tires and wheels,front end alignment three times,torque converter replaced,crankshaft pully replaced,dampers installed for vibration.…
ODI 754988
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving at 10 to 15 mph vehicle would not go into any gears. Consumer turned truck off and put in gear. Then, consumer was able to drive home slowly and park vehicle. About 5 minutes later, started vehicle, and it jumped forward, it was not in gear, someone could have been seriously injured. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Please provide any further information. *ak
ODI 890791
Automatic Transmission
When driving and stopping transmission slips. It takes a two seconnd delay for truck to move. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak the transmission slipping occurs during stop and go traffic. It was unpredictable when it would happen, and it was a possible safety hazard. *yh
ODI 884025
Automatic Transmission · Engine
This was 2nd transmission failure; both times the transmission fluid sprayed under vehicle & tires, making vehicle slide on road. Both transmission and drive shaft were replaced; tech stated the rear seal had blown.*ak
ODI 742936
Automatic Transmission
I just wanted to inform you of a problem that i had with my 2001 fl50 supercrew. My truck was equipped with a 4x4, 5.4 liter, automatic transmission, towing package, and it was an xlt lariat. All the bells and whistles! My reported concern is that the suspension is not strong enough for the rated towing capacity. I was traveling on the interstate at about 60 mph. A car cut in front of me and i moved to the left lane…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 726382
Automatic Transmission
2 transmission failures; replaced with new transmission & drive shaft; per second tech notes: found damaged extension housing bushing spun and was on drive shaft, clutchs burned, band burned, solenoid was stuck in boreconverter hub worn, drive shaft worn, back flushed cooler inst for repair was over 1400 flow test. *ak
ODI 741819
Automatic Transmission
When gear shifter is put into reverse there is a thumping noise. When vehicle stops there is a thumping noise. *ak
ODI 10057675
Automatic Transmission
While vehicle was downshifting transmission was making a noise . Vehicle was serviced. Consumer is now on third transmission. Please provide further information.*ak
ODI 8016556