Power Train Related Problems of the 2003 Ford E-150

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2003 Ford E-150.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford E-150

Problem Category Number of Problems
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems
1
Power Train Driveline problems
1
Differential Unit problems
1

Automatic Transmission Control Module problem #1

While idling in the driveway consumer stepped out of the vehicle and went inside the house, vehicle went into reverse on its own, and drove backwards into the garage, bending the driver side door which was open. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, who claimed that he understood what happened but did not think that what happened was a defect.

Power Train Driveline problem #2

I own a 2003 Ford f150 super crew four wheel drive pick up. When engaging the four wheel drive system most of the time the front wheels will not engage. The transfer case engages every time, but I would estimate the front wheels engage about twenty percent of the time. The system is very unpredictable and you can not count on it working when you need it. It has not caused an accident for me yet, but I have been stuck several times because of the poorly designed system.

Differential Unit problem #3

With less than 12,000 miles the left front brakes locked up. . . No warning lights came on. . . Brake pads burnt to a crisp. . . Warped rotors and calipers. . . Had to get work done by other than Ford. . . 2006. . Or could drive it !!!! Ford failed to pay under their warranty. . . Have had howling in rear end ??? since new. . . Ford can't repair, they tried three times. . . Then said they would have a district Ford rep look at it. . . Failed to do so until after warranty ran out. . . Unable to use the esp warranty anywhere but a Ford dealership. . . Like I want to take it back to the same people that can't fix it !!!!.


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