Driveshaft Problems of Ford F-150 - part 1

Since I purchsed this truck it has been to the 3 Ford garages. At first I had a vibration in 3 rd gear and 7th. Finally after spending a lot of money a Ford service said it was the drive shaft. The vibration lessoned. For the past 6 months the transmission pauses between shifts making dangrous when your moving then the truck pauses for a couple of seconds. First you could grt hit from the rear. Second if your turing onto a lane and it pauses as someone is coming. Possible accident.

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The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving on the highway at 35 mph, there was a loud pop from the rear end of the vehicle, and the rear end of the vehicle started vibrating abnormally. No warning light was illuminated. The contact immediately parked on the side of the road to inspect the vehicle and became aware that the driveshaft had fractured in half. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the drive shaft had fractured in half and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,200.

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact was informed by a friend that saw on the news that the vehicle year, make and model had rusting to the driveshaft and hanger bearing. The contact examined his vehicle and saw that the driveshaft and hanger bearing were rusted. The contact informed the manufacturer who then informed the contact that they were not aware of the failure and to take the vehicle to a Ford dealer for diagnosis. The contact took the vehicle to ed sherling Ford inc (805 glover Ave, enterprise, al 36330) however, the vehicle was not yet diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 58,264.

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Upon starting the drive shaft is being twisted, causing a loud crack\bang from the joints. This noise\complaint is consistent with numerous TSB's and illinois class action law suit concerning these defective 10 speed transmissions. Further, both at a stop, shifting fwd. \rev. And operating at low speeds (maneuvering in parking lots) there is a definite clunk in the rear end as you accelerate \ decelerate; this coming from the rear differential yoke\joint. This problem has\is occurring since purchase, 03\2020 and is becoming more frequent. As of 10\07\2020 the truck has 10,000 miles.

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I purchased a left over 2019 in June 2020. The vehicle has been back twice for transmission issues to the dealership. I was told that I have to live with it from a service advisor. The vehicle's powertrain is jerky when slowing down. It feels like a kick when is goes from gear to gear up or down shifting. There is also a loud bang upon start up. I video taped it, the drive shaft twist upon start up. Seems unsafe if the drive pin is the only thing hold a 7000 lbs vehicle or if you start in neutral. Overall the pcm needs new transmission strategy applied. Very poor on Ford's behalf.

There is a major problem with the driveshaft. It's coating wears off which causes it to get into a bind when you come to a stop or from a start. Feels like it is hung up in between gears. Ford recalled f150 raptor and fixed it but the regular f150 they didn't recall and it has the same driveshaft. There are numerous videos on youtube call the slip yoke clunk if you need to see what it is doing.

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Good morning,I have a 2011 f150 that is have a serious problem I would like to have resolved while driving the truck will down shift from 6th to 2nd at 70 miles per hour. It also will lose power and rear wheels will lock up. When coming to a stop and start again the truck makes a loud bang that feels like the drive shaft and trans. Are separating. While driving mph will go to 0 miles ph. And a tool will display on the dash. My truck has 187k on it and have been told that Ford will not fix the issue due to mileage I would hope that Ford cares more about my family's safety than the 37k miles past the warranty. This is a well known problem that needs to be fixed, Ford I hope you will fix my truck. It has already had the tps done didnt help,I need my truck for work and cant afford to get another at this time. Help!!!!! ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#.

The truck shakes on highway just at high speed like 65-70 feels like the drive shaft it's loose because every time y give gas make a noise like clock clock hard n sometimes a light cone on saying transmission not on park.

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10r80 10-speed automatic transmission / driveshaft makes loud bang or clunk noise when first starting the engine. The clunking noise continues when you accelerate (light or heavy) and take your foot off throttle the clucks/ bangs are so strong you feel like someone reared you. The automatic transmission jerks and slipped when shifting gears up or down. When city driving transmission / driveshaft clucks/ bangs more because of stop and go. On the highway transmission downshifts and up shifts for no reason and 4 to 6 second delay in throttle response. Have had it to dealership 5 times. First time dealer reset tcm program to "relearn"shifts. Didn't fix problem. Second time checked grease in yolk. Grease full. Still not fixed. 3rd, 4th, and 5th time dealership called Ford "hotline" for repair or fix. No call back or fix from Ford to date.

The transmission will twist the driveshaft at startup, stationary, and cause the rear end to pop very loudly. I've shown Ford engineering a video of it, I was told that it was normal. I've never heard of a vehicle doing this before. There is a rattling sound on deceleration, loudest when the engine is cold and lessons or maybe even goes away after warmed up. The engine was replaced earlier this year because of an oil consumption issue. The truck has memory power driver's seat and power mirrors that should go into place depending on the key fob that it detects. Randomly both side mirrors will start moving and popping before going back into position. This always occurs before the vehicle is started. I've noticed that it is usually when it detects the key fob or when I use the fob for some function. The seat randomly doesn't go into the memory position at startup.

The two driveshafts that connect together with the center boot broke apart while driving. Luckily when this happened I was only traveling 3 miles an hour. This is a major safety issue that should be addressed, either have a one piece drive shaft or the sleeve should be better secured. I feel that if this had happened while I was traveling on the expressway, my family and others could have been in serious danger.

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Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 40-50 mph, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to crown Ford (located at 256 swain st, fayetteville, nc 28303, (910) 920-9614) where it was diagnosed that the driveshaft needed to be replaced, and the brake calipers, rear brake drums, front brake pads, and front brake rotors needed to be resurfaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failures were still evident. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 158,000.

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Cold cranking noise concerning ecoboost system and lifters. . . Making loud noise and I am being told it's normal. . . Plus clunking noise underneath my truck that sounds like the motor or the drive shafts is going to fall out. . . I am also being told by dealership that this is normal. . . I know better. . . The truck is defective and unsafe. Now they are refusing to address the issues.

Power is being transferred to the driveshaft when starting the vehicle in park, making the driveshaft spin backwards. A loud mechanical clunk is heard from the transmission when occurring. The vehicle is stationary when starting. After 6 weeks and three attempts to repair, Ford stated "this gear state is ideal for anticipation of an engagement but also generates a positive drag to the driveline and can cause a rocking sensation of the vehicle at or just after engine start in park. The 2 loaner F-150s driven while waiting with the 10r80 transmission did not exhibit the condition.

While driving down the interstate our truck shut down stopped working. We coasted to the side of the interstate and re-started the vehicle. No warning lights, nothing the vehicle engine shut off. There was a wrench that appeared. We took the vehicle to a repair shop to determine what the code of issue indicated an issue. No code was detected. We were told that perhaps it was bad fuel. We purchased a fuel cleaner. Again, we traveled down the interstate and again the vehicle shut down without warning. We took it to the shop to find out that the bracket holding the entire drive shaft was broken. We replaced the part. Still the vehicle downshifted for no reason. We again took it to a repair shop and finally a code appeared. The code indicated that the transmission control switch was in error. This is a very dangerous issue. We called Ford motor company and there is no recall at this time. A very dangerous sit-in 2, 1. The drive shaft could have seized the rear wheels, thereby causing an accident. 2. The transmission control switch indicated that the engine shuts down with no warning. Please be aware that both of these situations could have caused a fatal accident, yet Ford motor company refuses to provide assistance, send out a warning to others that may be effected. This is irresponsible on the Ford motor company to provide no indication or warning to people that own these vehicles. 2011 and 2012 have been recalled. Please have your vehicles checked for both issues. The code that finally resulted in our further insistence p. 1780-00 for your and any passengers safety. Please have your vehicle inspected.

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I'm having two issues with the drive train of my 2014 f150. First is accelerating from a stop. Its as if the driveshaft is missing a tooth and doesn't turn with the transmission. It hesitates then catches and you hear a thud like metal hitting metal. The other issue is far more serious. While on the highway I began accelerating to change lanes. As I changed lanes and put my foot down, the truck acted like it was going to accelerate or downshift and accelerate, but then did neither. It was like the gas peddle was dead. I took my foot off the gas peddle, then re-applied and it was fine. I however was almost reended. I've seen both of these issues by several folks on NHTSA website and other sites associated.

Clunky transmission at start of acceleration and when coming to a stop. Happened at about 40k miles. Under warranty dealer removed drive shaft and greased splines. Same thing happened at 90k miles. This led to total transmission failure at 92k miles when the sealed transmission began to lose ability to properly downshift. Transmission had developed leakduring long trip which was not detectable. Transmission temperature read normal throughout the driving even when trans failed. Vehicle service on transmission is not until 150k miles and vehicle has no dip stick to check level or quality of fluid. Now I'm stuck with a $5k bill to replace transmission with a rebuilt unit. I get that it is no longer under warranty but a design that has no way to check fluid and a design that requires greasing the drive shaft spline to stop binding of shaft to transmission should not be allowed with no recourse for the consumer.

Loud clunk when starting truck and drive shaft moves. Brought to dealer twice, July & oct 2018 they found nothing. When at a stopd light/sign, it hesitates when ready to proceed, transmission is not engaging right away, it's delayed. Very dangerous. My husband noticed slight jerking at times. Driver side door froze and could not open twice. Had to use passenger side.

Sudden downshift to 1st gear orange wrench light comes on been having trouble with transmission bob boyd service did a drive shaft boot repair on Feb 28 2018 asked about recall 16n02 said my truck wasnt covered.

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Had to replace complete drive shaft because of bad carrier bearing, twice.

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Noticed chassis vibration starting at and above 60 mph. Dealer attempted various fixes including replacing drive shaft, but vibrations remain.

Cab leaks after rain can be a mold issue some time when turning going off curbs or hitting months you hear a banging noise the driveshaft it will pop when take off I had it grease by Ford little bit better once in awhile still does. All this still go on.

I was stopped at a traffic light, when the light turned green I gave the truck some gas and it started making noise and acted as if something was about ready to fly apart and severly vibrating. I had to stop as quick as possible with cars behind me swerving to get around me. I had to call a tow service to get my truck home, after inspection of the driveshaft I found that the carrier bearing had slip out of it's housing and the driveshaft was bouncing around in the bearing bracket. I could not locate a carrier bearing anywhere so I called the Ford dealership and was told I would have to buy and replace the entire driveshaft. I did some searches on the internet and found that this has happened numerous times. If you inspect the driveshafts now being sold for replacements you will find that there have been design changes made but Ford won't admit that they had a design flaw with the original driveshaft. By the way, my 2007 f150 only has 32000 miles on it, it's not a wear issue.

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With the vehicle in park, with the weight of the vehicle resting on the transmission's parking pawl, or resting on the parking brake, when the engine is started, there is an intermittent clunk that can be heard. It can vary from no clunk to a very loud clunk that can be heard from 40ft or more. This can happen when vehicle is hot, cold, driven short distances or long distances, on an incline or not. The 3 dealerships have reproduced the issue, but have called it normal or a characteristic. One dealership's service director says his demo vehicles make the same noise and that adding bigger tires and a lift kit made it worse. He also said and I quote "because its not abnormal, there is no fix". He stated that Ford techline says its normal as well. . Read more...

I own a 2017 Ford f150 4x4 with the 3. 5 ecoboost engine and the 10 speed transmission. A few days after we brought the truck home, we noticed a very loud clunk that would happen when the engine is started. We have taken the truck to multiple dealerships and all have said that the clunk is normal and that its just the transmission "loading up". This same clunk is also happening on 2018 f150s as well, with the 6 speed transmission and the 10 speed transmissions. I am concerned that this issue is going to affect the long term safety of the vehicle, since metal striking metal is never a good thing when it comes to automobiles. . Read more...

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle downshifted into first gear and the driveshaft was on the floor. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and the driveshaft was replaced. The vehicle was taken to a transmission specialist to have the transmission replaced. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 19v075000 (power train) in March of 2019. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,887.

On 12 January 2017 when returning from a normal oil change and tire rotation at a dealership the operator heard what sounded like marbles in a coffee can coming from the transmission and the vehicle experienced erratic shifts and loss of power. These conditions were reported to and noted by the dealership's receptionist to be followed up on the next morning. On 13 January 2017 on the commute to work when accelerating from a stoplight on a city thoroughfare the vehicle downshifted abruptly from a high gear and shuddered to a halt in the middle of the roadway. The incident was so dramatic that the operator had assumed the driveshaft had been lost. The operator limped the vehicle into a nearby parking lot where the dashboard showed various warnings (see exhibit 1) and a towing company was called to transport the vehicle to the dealership. The vehicle had approximately 89,000 miles and the weather was sunny and 42 f on 13 January 2017. The dealership diagnosed the issue as an internal failure by using codes p0763, p0764, and p0979, along with removing the transmission pan which showed fine metallic shavings (see exhibit 2); the transmission was replaced by the dealership. This transmission issue was fortunate to not have resulted in any injuries or additional damages which could have easily occurred.

Reoccurring issue with transmission fluid leakage. My 2010 Ford F-150 XLT supercrew engine 4. 6 l at 89k miles with all its maintenance done like clockwork and driven like a baby required its automatic transmission seals replaced (transmission fluid leakage around the transmission bulkhead connector sleeve) 01/02/17. The dealer said that the current repair is not covered under warranty as the truck is passed its 60k power train warranty that previous repair completed back on Feb 2015 (completed under warranty as the truck had 57k miles at the time). Even though they have to do the same thing as back in Feb 2015 where they have to bring the transmission down and re-seal it in addition to the new repair of the transmission bulkhead connector sleeve. I can not understand why Ford and its techs whom are aware of the TSB 14-0069 (attached) *a known issue prior to 2014* did not "replace repair" this part back on Feb 2015 so that the customer would not find himself in this situation with a $721. 04 repair bill. I'm highly disappointed and dissatisfied with the purchase of my truck I have never owned any vehicle that within 6 years or less the transmission and drive shaft had to be repaired so often (this f150 is not used commercially and its well cared for maintained). My family and I have owned Ford's and Honda's in the past and never has anyone in my family and I had to replace or repair so often a transmission. This is not the 1st issue I have had with the automatic transmission of my truck I had taken it in to doral Lincoln while it was still under warranty as it was jerking on gear changes they lubricated the transmission and draft shaft additionally I had the drive shaft coupler/boot replaced at sawgrass Ford as well it was out of warranty this repair cost me $185. 90 on 09/17/2016.

When accelerating from a stop or slow roll, the truck will jerk hard feeling like the it is coming from the driveshaft. There is no common cause for this issue such as going over a bump, etc. Brought truck to the local Ford dealership and was told it was "leaf spring slap" which it is clear under the truck that there is deep grooves on the drive shaft, yoke area. Ford denies this is the issue. This happens 80% of the time that I accelerate either from a stop or slow movement.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact heard a noise coming from the rear center of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician installed a driveshaft boot repair kit lubricant to keep the gear from wearing out. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,362.

I took delivery of this truck in March of 2012. The truck has had documented ongoing serious drivability, safety and reliability issues since October of 2013. The issue of immediate concern relates to ongoing misfire, back fire, and engine stall. This condition has occurred at low speed, highway speed, and while towing. The immediate loss of power and subsequent surging effects caused by this condition renders the truck hazardous to me, my family, and other motorists. This issue has been repeatedly reported to and serviced by Ford. I have also personally filed complaints and concern with Ford motor company. See Ford customer service case number 8603638. The misfire, back fire, and engine stall is the current ongoing issue but you will also see in the service history this vehicle has also experienced traction control, drive shaft, steering system, and sensor/electrical component failures dating back to may of 2012. It is my understanding Ford motor company is aware of this issue with the eco boost engine and drivetrain in my truck. This known issue was responded to by tech service bulletin 13-2-14. However, the mitigation measures of that bulletin and other subsequent service attempted to repair my truck have not been successful. Further, the service bulletin does not take into account the significant safety issue of a truck traveling public roads and experiencing sudden loss of engine power. Finally, I want to point out that the ignition/engine problems my vehicle experienced has caused premature failure to other components to my drive train. This includes fouled spark plugs, damaged coils, and likely accelerated end of life to other emission controls and mechanical components to the engine due to the misfire and water entering the combustion chamber.

The truck misses at an idle and we also had to have the drive shaft replaced.

Vibration at 45 to 55. When cold strong jerk in rear end area and sometimes on turn to right. Also comes in at times when going to passing gear. It is a differential issue more than a drive shaft issue. All u joints are tight. No imbalance in drive shaft. Have gone to special teflon gear oil. . . This appears to be design and possible safety issue.

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I have some strange shifting issues with this truck Ford has denied me a fix. As of now, it seems to be consistent with the split two-piece drive shaft "bump". (spline yoke needs grease) or TSB 14-0090 for the rear differential. It feels like sometimes you hit a bump but the road is smooth. Drive shaft spline needs grease? also, very rough "clunk" when shifting from reverse to drive and vice-versa. Second gear shuddering at times under slight acceleration. Rough shifting random, but it happens from time to time. I've been to one dealership several times. I've contacted Ford customer service for some assistance. . . The first time I got basically nowhere. This time, the representative from Ford says she cannot talk to me at the times I am available. I feel like they are hiding the problems with refusal to "fix" the truck. I know I've read all over the internet this is happening to other F-150 owners. Very frustrating and annoying. I've talked to a local area drive-train specialty shop. He said to bring it by and look at it for me at a cost. However, my truck is still within the drive-train warranty. . . But Ford refuses to assist their very own customers. Not a very happy customer any more. I just want my truck repaired permanently. Oh, yes, the dealership did finally replace the front pump assembly in the transmission earlier this year, but that has not resolved the problem.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the steering wheel became tight and loosened up at random times without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the driveshaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 160,000.

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