2005 Ford F-150 Automatic Transmission Problems
- 29
- 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.
What owners report
- transmission failed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. The contact was driving 60 mph uphill when the engine became hesitant and the transmission would not downshift properly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 83,189.
ODI 10415346
Automatic Transmission
2005 ford f150 truck 4x4 auto transmission experienced mechanical failure with no warning. Lost forward low gears. Only has 57k miles. Truck was always dealership serviced and maintained as recommended. No harsh weather conditions experienced. No heavy towing done. Replaced with rebuilt transmission. Old part will be made available. *tr
ODI 10405776
Automatic Transmission
2005 f150 stalled without warning while driving sometimes at highspeed on the highway. It happened very frequently and the check engine light finally came on so i took it to the dealership for repair. I was told that the throttle body would need replacing at approx $750.00 and was told that this is a typical repair for this vehicle. I understand many others have had this issue. Prior to repairing i stalled several…
ODI 10384644
Automatic Transmission · Equipment
Original flywheel broken. Told will cost $1k to $1,4k to replace that and starter b/c flywheel 'probably' damaged starter. Truck won't start sometimes, and grinds when i try to start it. Was stranded 2 times and had to be towed. *tr
ODI 10372697
Automatic Transmission
I own a 2005 ford f150 5.4 automatic w/ 63,000. Unexpected failure of transmission caused by, as dealer stated, a degradation of a bearing which came loose and became lodged in side of the transmission. I replied to the ford service manager does this mean that what caused the failure was a defective part, he answered yes and gave me the quote for a new transmission. I have done some research and have found over…
ODI 10366945
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed while driving. Leaving me stranded on the highway. Front bearing went out ,root cause of failure according to aamco mechanic. Truck only has 49,000 miles. Truck has always had a vibration . Lance cunningham ford always pointed to tires, drive shaft. I believe that the true problem has now came to light. Unfortunately the original warranty was for 3 years or 36,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10297597
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
5.4l, supercrew-- engine was replaced by ford at 38,000 miles (after complaint to ford cust svc) due to injector failure and cylinder hydra-lock. Now at 46,000 miles, complete transmission failure. Only used for daily driver, no towing, never off-road. Transmission failed on initial start on 60 degree morning, no pre-failure indicators. Paid $2800 for transmission rebuild. I have noticed a fairly large number of…
ODI 10251265
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact stated that when accelerating from low speeds of 15-25 mph, the vehicle would vibrate excessively, causing the transmission to shift hard. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer for them to inspect and diagnose the vehicle for repairs. The failure…
ODI 10351779
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Front · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I bought this truck with 48,000 miles on it. It had a bad shake in the rear area. Also a bad brake shimmy. Took to ford dealership i bought it. Couldn't find anything wrong. Told normal! I worked in the service dept of a ford dealership i know normal. 53,000 or so miles bad clunking from transfer area wouldn't go into [redacted] 1/2 the time took to ford, told nothing wrong again. 72,000 miles transmission goes out.…
ODI 10255574
Automatic Transmission
Ford f-150 super crew with 57,000 miles will not engage in overdrive. While driving, the transmission completely slipped out of gear. After pulling off the road and testing it in reverse and drive, i was able to resume but as soon as the transmission reached overdrive it disengaged completely. Dealer claims a pin was broken that locks the transmission in overdrive. *tr
ODI 10218615
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f-150. While driving 40 mph he stated that the gear shift indicator disengaged when he came to a stop, which caused the vehicle to jerk hard. There was also an increase in the rpm, which caused the vehicle gear shift indictor to engage without warning. The contact stated the transmissions slipped out of gear would not accelerate. The failure mileage was 9,000 and the current mileage…
ODI 10190709
Automatic Transmission
Upon acceleration our f150 excab makes a grinding noise. Also, would not disengage from 4hi, had to stop and start a few times to get it to disengage. Talked to ford dealer here and he said if the grinding noise happens again bring it in while it is happening so a mechanic can go for a ride. The problem is it is very sporadic and probably won't happen when there is a mechanic in the truck. *tr
ODI 10188484
Automatic Transmission
2005 f150 supercrew 4x4, transmission at 48000 miles began to mis-shift into overdrive. Within a few days the transmission missed all shift points and went into neutral. Transmission was replaced by extended warranty at dealership. No cause to failure was found. *jb
ODI 10183860
Automatic Transmission
Clunking/or jearking when slowing or acceleration.*ak
ODI 10187080
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle rolled away with transmission placed in park and key removed. Incident has happened 8 times and dealer attempted repair 4 times, last repair is 17 nov 2005. Unknown if it will work. *nm
ODI 10173819
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle's transmission failed after only 18 months, 38,925 miles. Dealer unable to determine why transmission failed. No lack of fluid, vehicle is not used to tow. Could only state that excessive heat build up in transmission and resulted in failure. Vehicle and been driven home prior evening with no issues, next morning failed at start up. Manufacturer will not warranty due to mileage, replaced with a rebuilt unit…
ODI 10157915
Automatic Transmission · Suspension
Please help a consumer! I question the safety and long term value of the new ford f150 trucks my name is [xxx] and i am writing you as a last ditch effort to inform the public about a production issue with the ford f150 trucks that vibrate under normal driving conditions. About three months ago i purchased a new f150 and from that point i have had a vibration and transmission issue. Ford has not been able to correct…
ODI 10157870
Automatic Transmission · Steering
Popping from rear-end at slow speeds and shuttering at down shift on highway. Local dealer said rear pinion gear out of alignment, and clutch packs were bad they had to order parts to fix the problems. *nm
ODI 10147877
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission in the consumer's 2005 ford f150 failed. *nm
ODI 10156265
Automatic Transmission
Jerking and bumping noise in drive line at light acceleration just before or just after transmission shifts to the next gear. Dealer added a gear fluid additive that they said was left out at factory. This did not fix the problem. *nm
ODI 10154370
Automatic Transmission
I currently own a 2005 ford f-150 4x4 supercrew truck and have started experiencing some grinding/ pulling in the transmission. I first thought it would probably just go away and now it just gets worse each time. The problem creates a rather loud noise and has greatly concerned me. I contacted the dealership where i purchased the truck, rivertown ford/ columbus,ga, and i discovered that this problem seems to be wide…
ODI 10142553
Automatic Transmission · Front · Latch · Structure · Tires
My paint job was defective and thin, my windshield was not sealed properly, there are ticking noises from under the dashboard, the front end is too heavy for the added weight to the truck, the transmission stalls the truck when it rolls backwards in drive, the truck shakes at high speeds and has excessive tire wear, which is the only thing that ford has all but admitted to by extending the excessive tire wear/ride…
ODI 10145573
Automatic Transmission
I have a new 2005 f150 super crew 4x4 w/ 5.4l. Especially noticeable in city traffic, whenever i slow down and then accelerate, there is a at least one or more bumps or jerks seeming to come from the transmission or drive train. Ford won't do anything about it. This is too major of a bump to not cause damage or problems later on. *nm
ODI 10135561
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. Since the vehicle was purchased, the transmission experienced irregularities while shifting. The vehicle would shift in and out of gear. The contact heard a noise when the vehicle shifted into overdrive. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer at 23,400 miles and they stated that nothing was wrong with the vehicle. Rocks were removed from the exhaust shield. The technician test…
ODI 10214496
Automatic Transmission
Dt: the contact owns a 2005 ford f150. The contact states that the automatic transmission is not working properly. While driving up a hill the vehicle will roll back. Also, when driving down a hill the vehicle will roll back as well. In addition, transmission is making a clanking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealership four times, and they would like to fix the vehicle, but they contacted ford. The dealership…
ODI 10134795