Power Train Problems of Ford F-150

Ford F-150 owners have reported 7,023 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 54 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (5,506 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (245 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Ford F-150

Problem Category Number of Problems
Power Train problems
5506
Automatic Transmission problems
245
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems
170
Driveshaft problems
94
Differential Unit problems
86
Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problems
64
Noises During Shifting problems
63
Transmission Gear Slipping problems
59
Transmission Failure problems
55
Transmission Stuck In Gear problems
54
Axle Assembly problems
53
Vehicle Shudder problems
46
Power Train Driveline problems
45
Transmission Not Go Into Gear problems
44
Automatic Transmission Torque Converter problems
37
Automatic Transmission Gear Indicator problems
36
Transfer Case problems
34
Transmission Noise problems
33
Transmission Sensor problems
31
Transmission Fluid Leaking problems
28
Transmission Not Engage problems
26
Clutch problems
23
Transmission Gear Indicator problems
22
Transmission Solenoid problems
21
Manual Transmission problems
16
Transmission Shudder problems
16
Axle Shaft problems
13
Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems
11
Axle Shaft Seal problems
10
Automatic Transmission Cooler problems
9
Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems
9
Axle Hubs problems
8
Manual Transmission Column Shift problems
6
Universal Joint problems
6
Overdrive Light On problems
6
Clutch Pedal/linkage problems
5
Driveline Center Support Bearing problems
4
Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problems
4
Automatic Transmission Internal Shaft Output problems
3
Clutch Broken problems
3
Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems
3
Axle Banjo Housing problems
2
Manual Transmission Shift Pattern Indicator problems
2
Transmission Pump problems
2
Automatic Transmission Fluid/lubricant Filter/screen problems
1
Manual Transmission Internal Gears problems
1
Automatic Transmission Internal Clutches/bands problems
1
Manual Transmission Floor Shifter problems
1
Shift Linkage/cable/rod problems
1
Clutch Bell Housing problems
1
Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Interlock Switch problems
1
Automatic Transmission Control Module Software problems
1
Manual Transmission Lubricant problems
1
Manual Transmission Seals/gaskets problems
1

Recently reported Power Train problems of Ford F-150

The Power Train problem

Transmission on my f150 suddenly dropped to a lower gear as I was pulling out on a highway which significantly lowered my acceleration. Luckily the oncoming traffic slowed until I could safely get across to my lane. Eventually it jumped back into the proper gear.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the transmission suddenly downshifted into first gear, causing the vehicle to abruptly reduce speed. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer, who diagnosed that the transmission range circuit and   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph, the odometer failed to function as intended. The speedometer went from 40 to zero and failed to provide the correct speed. In addition, the transmission unexpectedly downshifted.   Read details...

The Driveshaft problem

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.   Read details...

The Differential Unit problem

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was an abnormal sound coming from the engine compartment. The contact stated that the failure had gotten progressively worse.   Read details...




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