Six problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1998 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Service guide indicates transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles ( except e$od transmissions ) my transmission failed and almost caused me to wreck . Mechanic relates failure due to dirty transmission fluid . I have to replace e4od transmission .
The transmission in my 98 F-150 failed at 36400 mi and 36 months. Ford, the dealer and I split the cost of repair. Now, approximately 36000 mi and three years more and the transmission has failed again. Dealer recommends that I purchase a re-manufactured trans for $2200. Odd coincidence that the same transmission failed at the same mileage and time. Vehicle is used for transportation and is rarely used to tow or carry loads. Both incidents happened with the vehicle in drive and moving forward at a very moderate rate in a parking lot.
Transmission failed at 64,400 miles while on express way traveling 60 mph. Dealer recommends full replacement with re-manufactured unit. Incident occured after 60k extended mileage warranty expired. Estimates for repair exceed $2,000 on a vehicle which is less than 5 years old.
Transmission failed at 48000 miles.
Transmission failed.
Transmission operates erratically; whenever vehicle reaches high gear, transmission would fail to downshift. Also, whenever consumer tries to slow down, vehicle would not stop unless consumer slams hard on brakes. This condition occurs consistently within the first 10 to 15 miles of driving. Consumer took vehicle to three different dealers, and no correction was made. Could NHTSA help in any way? thank you.