Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems of the 1997 Ford F-150

Five problems related to automatic transmission torque converter have been reported for the 1997 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Failure Date: 05/08/1999

All my Ford trucks have done the same thing,just this torque converter went a little early,will Ford ever fix these problems and our they dangerous?.

2 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Failure Date: 09/28/1998

Torque convertor almost came out. Mechanic replaced it. When shifting from high gear to overdrive, vehicle would shimmy and shake badly.

3 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Failure Date: 01/06/1997

Torque converter failed.

4 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

When trying to stop vehicle would shake and cut off, except when in neutral. The dealer said torque converter needed to be replaced.

5 Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problem

Metal shavings from torque converter filtered into transmission, causing transmission to go bad. Dealer contacted. Please add VIN.




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