One problem related to transmission shudder has been reported for the 2004 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2004 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2004 F-150.
My 2004 Ford 150 with 4 wheel drive , will not always shift from first to second gear, without a great grinding of the transmission. The vehicle will not shift without bringing the truck to a complete stop and then restarting. I have had the truck in to the dealer twice now but since it will not fail on command the dealer says they can do nothing till it totally fails.