10.0

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

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problem #6

Nov 082001

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The overdrive light keeps flashing and you can reset the computer and the transmission will shift fine until the overdrive light comes on. It has been tested and it shows there is no reason for it to be flashing. Have had it in the shop now 15 times and even special technicians looking at it and can't figure it out. I don't want to loose my transmission.

- Hubbardston, MA, USA

problem #5

Mar 082001

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was pulling a 5th wheel camper for 5,0000 miles when transmission failed, due to burnt clutches. Dealer recommend when backing out camper consumer should use low range in 4 wheel drive.

- Fremont, NE, USA

problem #4

Oct 272000

(reported on)

F-250

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle would shut down. Happened at stop light or signs. Contacted Ford manufacturer & informed consumer to take vehicle to dealer. At dealership, mechanic placed vehicle on diagnostic machine & no codes appeared. Transmission could not shift properly into either 1st or 2nd gears without making grinding noises. Mechanic refused to repair vehicle due to being out of warranty.

- Occidental, CA, USA

problem #3

Feb 041998

F-250

  • miles
Transmission bolts/and unit not performing, causing malfunction in transmission operation. Mjs

- Frankfort, OH, USA

problem #2

Sep 191997

F-250

  • miles
Transmission slow to shift into gear. Would shake & shimmy when shifting into 3rd gear. Feels loose when stopping & going at low speed, can feel the looseness.

- Eagle, ID, USA

problem #1

Mar 011998

F-250

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failure. The 1-2 shift gets to be very mushy, problem could have been caused by heat buildup during towing due to a too small factory transmission cooler.

- Fairfield, CA, USA