Automatic Transmission problems of the 2001 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2001 Ford f250 super duty. After the recall regarding the camshaft sensor was performed, the vehicle does not move forward when placed into gear. The current mileage was 171,525 and failure mileage was 171,483.

I purchased the Ford, F-250, diesel power stroke, 7. 3 liter, auto transmission in late 2000. On August 20, 2006 I was traveling northbound highway 49 in auburn, California, from bell road. At the light, I proceeded forward and noticed my vehicle remained in first gear, and would not shift. I tried several times to let my foot off of the throttle in order to reduce the rpms. After several attempts, the vehicle shifted hard into 2nd gear and proceeded forward. This continued to occur until I was able to get home. I took the truck to cottman transmission in placerville calif on 8-30-06, as according to future Ford, where I purchased the truck, the vehicle was out of warranty. After test driving the vehicle with a rep from cottman transmission, he determined 2nd gear was lost and there might be other problems. He also stated that rebuilding 2001 Ford f250 transmissions was a common procedure for them. He explained one of the design problems and failure points on the transmission. I called other transmission shops to confirm the representatively comments regarding the 2001 Fords. All concur that Ford build an under performing transmission on that make and year, and that this truck is a common rebuild for them. I believe that the performance of drive train components, such as transmissions, are of a safety concern. Failure of these components will have different effects based on the driving situation encountered during failure. I was fortunate not to be on a steep mountain grade or in rush hour traffic. The random failure of vehicle parts is unavoidable due to differing reasons, however, this transmission made since 2001 has been failing in most 2001 Fords. On the date of this complaint, I have had the transmission rebuild and have been advised there were more issues than simply 2nd gear. $3,000. 00 worth. I am retaining all of the failed parts for evidence. 76471 miles on the truck.

Driving home from work in 2001 Ford F-250 pickup with 34,000 miles transmission started mission gears and could not drive over 25 miole an hour. Had trucked towed by aaa to closest dealer-crsytal Ford. They advised the next morning that transmission was completely destroyed/fried. Cost was 3300. 00 dollars to repair. Was outside of 3 year warranyy but under 36,000 miles. Called Ford customer assistance but no help. Am currently filing application for dispute settlement board .

1. While driving at approximately 30 miles per hour, I experienced a sudden and immediate lost of power. The vehicle is a 2001 Ford F-250 with the 4r100 transmission. 2. Luckily traffic was light and I was able to egress to the side of the road without an accident. At another location or time, severe consequences could have occurred. 3. I had the vehicle towed to the local Ford dealership for a diagnostic evaluation. The assessment from the dealer was that the intermediate one way clutch (mechanical diode style) had failed and the transmission required rebuilding or replacement. The dealer advised that this is a common problem with 2001 model 4r100 transmissions and mentioned a technical service bulletin had been issued. I found Fords TSB-01-13-5 on the internet and discussed this with the dealership. The situation is that in July 2000 through March 2001 Ford changed the design of the one-way clutch from the sprag design (in service since 1989 according to the dealer) to the new mechanical diode. By March of 2001 Ford recognized that the new design was faulty and reverted back to the original sprag design. The service bulletin instructs dealers that in the event of a failure, to replace the mechanical diode with the sprag design. Ford refused to accept any responsibility for the faulty design, part, or repairs. In fact the representative was somewhat nasty in my opinion. Clearly this is defective engineering that impacts the drive train. There are a multitude of complaints on this issue. This situation applied to 4r100 transmissions installed in 2001 e series, excursions, expeditions, f-150's, all f series super duty's, and navigators. How many people have to be hurt, or potentially killed before Ford will issue a recall and stand behind their defective design ? lastly, the purchase date is an estimate, as the vehicle is in the shop.

While driving at 30 mph down a mountain, the consumer's vehicle suddenly lost acceleration. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who informed the consumer that transmission needed to be replaced. There was no forward, no reverse and no warning.

2001 Ford pickup f250 super-duty 7. 3l dieselv8 turbo VIN:f / transmision part / second gear and clutch. This part breaks at no fault of owner yet manufacturer does not take responsability for part. They have replaced the part in all 2002 and up transmisions but the 2000 and 2001 models have the parts prone to break premature. My second gear broke at 40,000 miles 4,000 miles past my warranty. It cost me $3,000 to replace my transmision. I would like this transmision part investigated.

Consumer called complaining about transmission problem. While driving between 60 to 65 mph on the highway vehicle stalled, and consumer was not able to control the speed. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that he needed to contact a dealer to see what was wrong with the vehicle. Dealer was contacted, and stated that transmission was fried and that there was nothing they could do.

Nar 02/28/2003 mr the consumer experienced with the gears going out shift.

While driving 55mph and hitting passing gear, vehicle went into idle, it would not accelerate. Dealer contacted. Consumer states recently when attempting a lane change at 70 mph, the rpms dropped to 600, consumer pumped the accelerator twice before the engine began to accelerate again, consumer states this is an intermittent problem.

Transmission problem. While driving transmission burned up. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.

Ford had installed a wrong part in the transmission. It was an automatic transmission, and Ford put in a clutch that destroyed the transmission.

The automatic transmission is not shifting correctly causing the vehicle to jerk. A transmission technician determined that the sprag failed and the transmission must be rebuilt. Please provide further details.

Consumer said the vehicle was shifting improperly. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer indicated that transmission needed to be replaced.