2004 Ford F-150 Automatic Transmission Problems
- 66
- 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 66 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- automatic transmission · 8 records
- wheel drive · 5 records
- only miles · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 29 |
| 30–60k mi | 15 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
My overdrive gear got wiped out. While driving the truck i got up to 30 mph and the engine started to rev up real bad and would not move. *tr
ODI 10231017
Automatic Transmission · Power Train
Bought a used vehicle 2004 ford f150 has a shudder/vibration in the rear axle. Took it to a ford dealer for service. It is a known problem and they will fix it to "lessen the concern," not completely get rid of it. My aftermarket warranty will cover it after deductible and taxes. But i don't like the sound of lessen the concern. And it seems to be a recurring problem with this vehicle. *tr
ODI 10215263
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact attempted to place the vehicle into reverse and heard a loud noise. Afterwards, the vehicle would only move forward. She took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the transmission gears failed. The dealer replaced the gear position indicator; however, the vehicle would not start after the repair was made. The contact had to recharge the battery in order to…
ODI 10231849
Automatic Transmission
Since i bought this truck it start it having transmission problems , i would get in the dashboard transmission fault and took it to the dealer (7 times for transmission) and they would said there nothing wrong . Now there is no warranty they want to charge me 3000 dollars . *tr
ODI 10243437
Automatic Transmission
My '04 ford f150 experienced a complete transmission failure at 28,000 miles. The truck was 6 days past the manufacturers factory warranty. The truck had been regularly serviced, well maintained - i am the original owner. Cost to replace was $2,200. *tr
ODI 10227457
Automatic Transmission · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rotor
2004 f-150 supercrew 2wd automatic. Transmission requires rebuild at 54000. Bought new all seals replaced within 2-3 months due to fluid leaks. Slipping began less than 40,000. Fluid flush alleviated the issue, but slipping returned. At 60 mph trasmission slipped into neutral momentarily at random times. Power rear sliding window does not work; failed within first 2-3 months; no computer code to detail the issue so…
ODI 10187215
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2004 ford f150 4x4. I had serious transmission problems and had to have the transmission replaced. The first time was 2/07 with 42,000 miles on the vehicle. I have never towed anything with the truck. My mile are commuting miles. The transmission was supposedly replaced. Now here i am 2 years and 60,000 miles later and i am having transmission problems again. After investigating this problem, it appears that…
ODI 10294066
Automatic Transmission
My f-150 supercrew has developed a problem with the drivetrain, primarily a loud grinding noise can be heard underneath the truck. The first time it occurred i thought my vehicle had run over some type of metallic object on the roadway. The noise went away after i merged onto a highway. Four days later i was operating on a city street when the same type noise occurred. The vehicle will not accelerate when the gas is…
ODI 10180948
Automatic Transmission
Experience consistent significant jerk/clunk/slam after coasting in 3rd gear and accelerate down shifting into 2nd gear. Service bulletin says normal and to not repair, yet my issue is not intermittent and is a significantly noticeable and uncomfortable jerk in the driveline that is definitely not normal performance from any transmission aware of without a very aggressive shift kit installed and a plethora of…
ODI 10159492
Automatic Transmission
My 2004 ford 150 with [redacted] , will not always shift from first to second gear, without a great grinding of the transmission. The vehicle will not shift without bringing the truck to a complete stop and then restarting. I have had the truck in to the dealer twice now but since it will not fail on command the dealer says they can do nothing till it totally fails. *jb
ODI 10160090
Automatic Transmission
I have owned a 2004 ford f-150 fx4 with only 14,000 miles on it for 3 weeks and it has been in the repair shop at ford for 4 days now and they can't fix the problem. Truck makes a rattling noise from under front end when pulling a hill or when you reach 50 mph. It also seems to lose power or "bog down" momentarily when it shifts from 1st to 2nd gear. Mechanic says it is a "nightmare" because they can hear the noise…
ODI 10154227
Automatic Transmission · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
I bought the 2004 fx4 f-150 super cab in late 2005 with 25000 miles on it. I purchased a $1400 extended warranty from an independent company through the ford dealership. After the first few months i noticed a grinding sound under the truck that sounded like a few ball bearings rolling around quickly in a metal bowl. It would last about 5-10 seconds and then i would not hear again for a few months. After about the…
ODI 10191391
Automatic Transmission
Dt*: the contact stated while driving in normal conditions at speeds of 50 mph or above the transmission would slip from drive into neutral. The vehicle was taken to the local dealership for inspection. However, the dealer could not duplicate the problem. Updated 2/28/2006 - *nm
ODI 10149611
Automatic Transmission · Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Gasoline · Interior/Under Dash · Latch · Power Window Devices And Controls · Structure
Rear window seal is loose and window rattles inside of mounting area indicating an insufficient mount to retain window in mounting area. *nm
ODI 10143409
Automatic Transmission
Drive train issues with the 2004 and 2005 ford f-150 model trucks. *jb
ODI 10155106
Automatic Transmission
Dt: on 8-15-05 transmission slipped while driving on the expressway at 60 mph. The owner had to pull over. The truck started to buck as if it was going in and out of gear. No warning light came on. The owner had to pull off since traffic was busy, and checked the transmission fluid, and there was no transmission fluid. Owner had the vehicle towed to a dealership, who advised the owner that the truck was missing one…
ODI 10133789
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle will not hold on hill. Will travel back down hill as if in neutral when transmission is in drive. *nm
ODI 10133049
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: the vehicle accelerated when pressing on the brakes. Contacted the dealer, they did some work to it and said it was a diaphragm, and they fixed it. This worked for a while and then it started doing the same thing again. This was august 1, 2005. Noticed it made a groaning sound and shook. They replaced the transfer case, and it hasn't made the sound since then. When standing at stop it surged, gave a little…
ODI 10135392
Automatic Transmission
My 2004 ford 150 heritage pick-up has serious transmission slippage- it also wont go into reverse at times- i mentioned this at the ford deal while under warranty, and they nothing was wrong with the truck- the transmission starting banging into when 1st put into d- and now has severe slippage in it- the list ed incident date below- is when i 1st started to notice erratic transmission behavior. *tr
ODI 10255723
Automatic Transmission
While accelerating from a stop or slowing and turning transmission slips gears. Very noticable between second to third shift. Gear slipage causing loss of acceleration power. Transmission also shifts hard as it slips.
ODI 10129819
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fog Lights · Rotor · Suspension
Dt: had to put 4 sets of brakes on vehicle since purchasing the car. The rotors were getting grooved so badly that vehicle pulls off the road. The consumer talked to ford, and they ignored him. He traveled and saw this problem with several other ford cars. Ford told him it was cosmetic. *ak while on the first trip with this vehicle, the rear end had gone out, the clutch pack was removed and replaced, the fog lamps…
ODI 10123741
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Automatic Transmission
I bought a 2004 ford f150 in april 2004. Several times in the past 10 months, i have brought it to the dealer to have them fix two problems. The first problem is regarding my brakes. They continually squeak and sometimes feel sluggish. I had a jiffy lube representatives inspect my brakes and they said the rotors looked scarred. I brought this to the attention of the ford dealer and they said my brakes were within…
ODI 10114313
Automatic Transmission
When transmission shifts it has a clunking sound and truck vibrates. I have taken it to the dealer (allan vigil) fayetteville ga. 3 times. The final outcome is that ford engineers say this normal. I disagree. Worst truck i have ever owned. Ford needs to fix this issue. *nm
ODI 10112118
Automatic Transmission · Driveshaft · Frontal
I was driving my new ford f150 ,3 weeks old, up the highway 70 mph with cruise control on. Suddenly the air bag depolyed, buring my right ear lobb. I then pulled over to the side of the highway ,with out any incedent, when i got out i noticed that the driveshaft fell out of the transmission. The transmission was shattered like an egg shell. The mechanics at the dealership pointed out that one c-clip was either never…
1 injury
ODI 10116401
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving at any speed, the transmission will automatically switch from [redacted] to [redacted]. The contact had to make 3-5 attempts before the vehicle would shift back into [redacted]. Also, when the vehicle is in [redacted], the steering wheel is very difficult to turn. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The current mileage was 22,229 and failure mileage…
ODI 10230125