Power Train Problems of Ford E-550

Ford E-550 owners have reported 8 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's driveshaft (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford E-550


Recently reported Power Train problems of Ford E-550

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2006 Ford lc f-550. The contact stated when driving at any speed of at least 40 mph, the vehicle would independently shift into neutral. The dealer performed a diagnostic yet was unable to duplicate or produce any failure codes for the vehicle. The failure persisted.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

My truck is a 03. I got it with 32000 on it. I had to replace the steering idem arm. And since I got the truck this truck I have a had problem with a shocking in my front end of the truck when I make a turn. I have gone back to my dealer and I have taken it to 3 other people plus Ford dealer.   Read details...

The Clutch problem

Was taking vehicle in for a fuel smell that was intermitent on 7-30-03 to ricart Ford when I threw in the clutch to shift and lost hte clutch it went to the floor so I proceed to the break down lane and that is when I noticed the smoke and flames coming from under the hood.   Read details...

The Transmission Not Go Into Gear problem

Transmission problems, Ford f-250 power stroke diesel, will not go into reverse will not change gears correctly.   Read details...




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