Three problems related to transmission noise have been reported for the 2001 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Whiles driving at 55 mph, the consumer heard and big bang noise, and without any other warning, the automatic transmission failed. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The floor manager stated it would cost $3,400. The consumer searched the NHTSA web side, and found many complaints on this issue.
Upon entering the highway, the truck suddenly started having problems, the r. P. M. Gauge started fluctuating from 1000 to 3000 r. P. M. , it squealed and jerked into gear and a popping noise was coming from the right side of the front end. The dealer could not find any problem, but he suggested that it could have been the clutch fan slipping. Consumer experienced again what he felt was transmission problems but the light never flashed on the overdrive column so taking note of what was happening and continued driving. Then the light started flashing on the overdrive column, within seconds, consumer noticed a large puff of black smoke coming from under the truck, the r. P. M. Gauge went to below 1000, the truck lost all power, and the cab started filling with smoke, fire was escalating under the truck and hood. Possible engine failure.
Automatic transmission was making a noise while driving. Vehicle was taken to the dealer,who replaced the driveline. 1200 miles later, transmission had to be replaced again.