Power Train Problems of Ford F-150

Ford F-150 owners have reported 7,350 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 (5,817 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's automatic transmission (248 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
5817
Automatic Transmission problems
248
Automatic Transmission Control Module problems
182
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
35
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
Transmission Shudder problems
16
Manual Transmission problems
16
Axle Shaft problems
13
Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problems
11
Axle Shaft Seal problems
10
Automatic Transmission Column Shift problems
9
Automatic Transmission Cooler problems
9
Axle Hubs problems
8
Overdrive Light On problems
6
Manual Transmission Column Shift problems
6
Universal Joint problems
6
Clutch Pedal/linkage problems
5
Driveline Center Support Bearing problems
4
Automatic Transmission Control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm) problems
4
Clutch Broken problems
3
Automatic Transmission Floor Shift problems
3
Automatic Transmission Internal Shaft Output problems
3
Transmission Pump problems
2
Axle Banjo Housing problems
2
Manual Transmission Shift Pattern Indicator problems
2
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
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

Recently reported Power Train problems of Ford F-150

The Power Train problem

Ford has issued multiple tsbs regarding the defective 10r80 10-speed automatic transmission, particularly in F-150s (2017+). The issue is around the cdf drum in Ford F-150s (and other vehicles with the 10r80 transmission) is a known issue where an internal bushing can slide, causing significant   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly downshifted from 6th gear into a lower gear, and the check engine and transmission warning lights illuminated. As a result of the failure, the vehicle crashed into bushes.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Control Module problem

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after the dealer had reprogrammed the pcm under NHTSA campaign number: 19v075000 (power train), the vehicle started to experience failures. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle downshifted to first gear   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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