Transmission Fluid Leaking problems of the 1999 Ford F-250

: the contact stated while backing down a hill at 4 mph, smoke was noticed coming from under the hood. The vehicle was stopped, the hood was raised, and flames were noticed coming from the passenger side of the engine. The contact extinguished the fire by putting snow on the engine compartment. There was nothing unusual about the way the vehicle had operated prior to the fire. The contact expressed that the fire could have been caused due to transmission fluid leaking onto the catalytic converter. The dealer or manufacturer were not contacted. The automatic transmission was replaced 3 times prior to the incident. Updated 12/28/2006 -.

10 days after I purchased this truck (10/22/01) the transmission came apart. Apparently the transmission feed bolts came loose. I had the understanding that the whole transmission was being replaced. That was not the case. On March 10, 2004 the truck had to taken back in because the transmission started leaking. It needed a new converter, pump and all new seals, brackets and fluid. On March 22 I took the truck back in because the transmission started slipping intermittantly. I was told that there was nothing wrong. If that is the case why is it slipping intermittently. The sales manage at this particular dealership was very rude and made my husband and myself feel like we were idiots. Plus they never fixed the alarm like they were supposed to. I want to know if the transmission problem is a common occurance or what. Kh.

While driving about 20 mph vehicle stalled, then noticed a trail of transmission fluid behind vehicle, added transmission fluid to vehicle, and was able to drive home. Could not find where fluid was leaking from, vehicle at dealer at this time. Consumer stated tramsmission had to be rebuilt, mechanic found pieces floating inside, also filter was floting around.

Transmission seal failed, and transmission fluid leaked out. Please provide any additional information.