Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch Problems of Ford F-150

Ford F-150 owners have reported 11 problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (under the power train category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the F-150.

1 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 2004 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 11/15/2004

Dt:the contact states in order to shift the vehicle from the park position, the neutral switch must be manually pressed. This happens every time the vehicle is driven. The dealership said the neutral safety switch has a defect, the part was ordered before the vehicle was out of warranty. The manufacture has been contacted; there are not recalls on this vehicle. This vehicle is now out of warranty and has not been repaired.

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2 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1998 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 04/14/2002

While the truck was parked in my driveway with the vehicle locked and the keys in the house the truck starter cranked over while the truck was in 1st gear and ran into my porch, I ran out to stop the truck and I had to jump over the broken railing and when I did I serverly sprained my ankel which required medical attention.

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3 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 2001 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 08/19/2001

While parked and idling vehicle jumped out of park into drive. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information on this matter.

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4 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1997 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 02/25/2001

Ford difficult with door crack issue but will re-skin doors - shift interlock repaired 2 days after warranty at my cost!.

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5 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1999 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 02/10/2001

Pickup was backed up in front of my garage, passerger door open, motor running and shift indicator in park position. I was loading items in pickup bed when suddenly the pickup started coming at me in reverse. The open pickup door hit the garage and wrapped around against the front fender as the pickup came into the garage. The door wedged between the fender and the garage door frame stopping the pickup. Otherwise, I might have been crushed between the pickup and garage wall. I contacted my insurance agency and had my local Ford dealer, doenges-bartlesville, repair the damage at a cost of $2,436. My deductible was $500. My local Ford dealer suggested I contact Ford motor company about the problem. I did and received no help from them on the problem. In looking at your files, I find that mine is not the only 1999 Ford pickup that this has happend to. I feel this is a safety problem with Fords. Since Ford motor company is not concerned with my problem, the best thing I can do in the future is buy no more Ford vehicles.

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6 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1998 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 06/22/2000

Vehicle was parked in front of garage in first gear with emergency brake not on. Vehicle was found in the garage still in gear. Contacted manufacturer.

7 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1999 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 06/04/2000

Vehicle parked & idling. Slipped into reverse & rolled into river - tmdc 1040501008450.

8 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1996 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 05/05/1999

Consumer's child got into the vehicle and without the key in ignition, vehicle went forward, and consumer had to stop vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.

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9 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1997 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 12/05/1998

Ie97021; while parked without emergency parking brake engaged, another vehicle bumped the front end of this vehicle and caused it to roll away on flat surface and into another vehicle. . E. T.

10 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1997 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 10/15/1997

Wiring leading upto the old switch on the gear lever frayed and broke on 2 sepearate occasions. Dealer repaired under warranty, but the same problem arose again after 200 miles. I repaired the problem on my own by installing a new wiring harness. No further incidents with automatic transmission or od switch.

11 Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem of the 1997 Ford F-150

Failure Date: 01/29/1997

Vehicle rolled away while in park on slight incline; also vehicle veers to the left and windshield wipers skip cycles while on delay.



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