10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

May 012000

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
This truck looks brand new, has not been abused, man that fixed it said he had never seen one do this unless the truck was beat all to pieces, and this one isnt, he figures it was a defect in the torque converter.

- New Braunfels, TX, USA

problem #1

Oct 011998

F-250

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving 40 mph and above, letting off the accelerator pedal, the transmission goes in neutral. The torque converter locks and unlocks. This is a dangerous situation when towing a trailer. The problem has been reported to the dealership. Dealer stated that the truck was designed to work like that.

- Melbourne, FL, USA