Power Train Problems of Ford E-150

Ford E-150 owners have reported 52 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 19 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (26 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Ford E-150

The Power Train problem

The contact owns a 2004 Ford f-150. The contact stated that while parked when the vehicle suddenly rolled backwards downhill the contact's son attempted to get into the vehicle to make it stop. The trailer's jackknife stopped the vehicle from going onto the road.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

Transmission blew out. Vehicle has 16,000 miles. I had to get another transmission ,and they had to repair it.   Read details...

The Axle Assembly problem

When backing out vehicle locked up in reverese gear. Vehicle was taken to dealership. Dealership found that a bolt that holds rear axle together had sheared off. This could have caused an serious crash if truck was being driven on highway. Mark iii conversion van.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

The contact owns a 2002 Ford E-150 van. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed that there were only two bolts that were holding the drive shaft together and not the customary four. The contact purchased two bolts to install into the drive shaft.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

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. . .   Read details...




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