Table 1 shows ten common power train related problems of the 1996 Ford F-250. The number one most common problem is related to the automatic transmission park/neutral start switch (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the axle hubs (two problems).
Unit was parked and shifter placed in the "park" position. The truck rolled back across the parking lot and came into contact with another vehicle. Witnesses on the scene verified that the shifter was in park but that transmission was not engaged in that position. Read details...
Consumer believes automatic locking hubs were incorrectly designed due to a problem with hubs being noisy and not locking from a parked position. Also, 4wd to fail on wet grass/slight incline, both hubs replaced. Read details...
Consumer was pulling a 5th wheel camper for 5,0000 miles when transmission failed, due to burnt clutches. Dealer recommend when backing out camper consumer should use low range in 4 wheel drive. Read details...