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#489 of 569 Trasmission issue 2004 F-150 by rubysox

Apr 01, 2008 (12:49 pm)

My husband & I have a ford F-150 On sunday we were backing into our driveway & my husband could not get the truck to drop into reverse & move. We tried a few times & it would not go. The truck has about 46,000 miles on it. We were able to get it to drop into drive & a message flashed transmission default. 2 weeks ago we were driving & the truck started shaking & as we pulled on to our street the OD light started flashing, we were going to drive it to the dealer however we treid to drive it my husband was able to back it in the drive way but when he wanted to go forward he was giving it over half throtle & it wouldn't budge we had it towed to the dealer thinking it was transmission issue that would be covered under a warranty. They called my Husband & told himit was the front brakes & there was nothing wrong with the transmission. They fixed the front brakes to the tune of $500+. They tried to tell us we need rear brake work however they were fairly new 7 had been done by another vendor when we took it to that vendor (midas) they looked at it discovered the E-brake was stuck charged us $30 to fix that rather than another $200 for rear brakes the dealer wanted. Sunday we had it towed back to the same dealer. Yesterday they called my Husband & tried to insist again it was the rear brakes he told them the rer brakes were fine we had just had them looked at. He told them when it went in the first tiem he thought it was a transmission issue. They never looked at the transmisssion. Now they FINALLY agree there IS an issue with the tran, however they don't know what until they take it out & look at it which is a 5 hour project just to take it out & see what is worng. Then tack on the cost to rpair anything. Has anyone had this issue? Any suggestions? Other than telling the dealer to go to HE double hockey stick? The tranny fluid is fne & not burnt or leaking. the dealer couldn't answer us when asked why a 3 year old truck would have a tranny issue. It was leased in 2004 July.

#490 of 569 Re: Trasmission issue 2004 F-150 [rubysox] by delisae

Apr 13, 2008 (6:17 pm)

Replying to: rubysox (Apr 01, 2008 12:49 pm)
Just today, I tried to put my 2004 F-150 into reverse. With a little gas, it did not budge. Thought maybe I did not engage the gears completely, put it in park, back to reverse and it did finally move. Driving down the road, it felt sluggish then would seem to speed up on its own. I picked up my son and went to turn around on a drive way and again, could not get the truck to go into reverse. Then it began jerking and sounded as if I were dragging something underneath it. Then beep...and the transmission fault appeared on the mileage screen and the O/D light began to flash off and on. I was able to make it home but took awhile.
 
May I ask what you found on your truck and approximate $$$$$ involved. Of course, we are not covered under warranty and can only find that we were covered by the powertrain warrantly until 3 years/36,000 miles. The truck is only 4 years old and has less than 49,000 miles on it. This is just sickening.
Thank you for any information you are willing to share with me.

#491 of 569 Re: Trasmission issue 2004 F-150 [delisae] by f150flareside

Apr 17, 2008 (1:03 pm)

Replying to: delisae (Apr 13, 2008 6:17 pm)
I also have a 04 f150 79,000km on it. I went for reverse the other day and nothing happened it was like putting the truck in neutral. i got a trans fault warning on my display, as i am not covered by any warranty . i am trying to find out what the problem could be. DONT BUY A FORD

#492 of 569 To DIY or not to DIY? by woobegone

Apr 23, 2008 (6:14 pm)

I need to replace all three O2 sensors (confirmed by professional engine analysis) on my 96 F150 w/ 5.0L. Is this a DIY project for a "shade-tree" mechanic with very limited knowledge of emissions systems. The going labor rate suggests not much time is involved, and the parts appear to be "plug-n-play." Are there special tools needed (a deal-breaker for sure)? Anyone done this job themselves?

#493 of 569 Re: To DIY or not to DIY? [woobegone] by mickeymouse2

Apr 23, 2008 (8:20 pm)

Replying to: woobegone (Apr 23, 2008 6:14 pm)
They do make a 7/8 socket with a slit in it for the wires, availible at autozone.. The two upstream o2 I just use a 7/8 wrench. The down stream o2 you may need the special socket, depending on how long they have been in there. I have gone to remove them and the treads on the pipe strips out. Careful there. Its just plug n play. To reset any trouble codes you may have disconect the negative cable on the battery or use a scan tool.

#494 of 569 Re: To DIY or not to DIY? [mickeymouse2] by woobegone

Apr 24, 2008 (11:26 am)

Replying to: mickeymouse2 (Apr 23, 2008 8:20 pm)
Thanks for the info. I'm going to order the parts, then try to save myself about $300 by attempting the job myself. These are the original sensors, so getting them out may be problematic. If all else fails, I have AAA so I can have it towed to a real mechanic.

#495 of 569 Re: Trasmission issue 2004 F-150 [delisae] by aspesisteve

Apr 24, 2008 (1:54 pm)

Replying to: delisae (Apr 13, 2008 6:17 pm)
do you guys have the 4x4 version of the '04 F150? I've heard of many issues with that tranny but not on the 2wd.
 
With that said, my '04 F150 2wd had a complete transmission failure at 28,000 miles, 6 days past the 3 year mark! After all my venting, the best I could come up with is 50% off on a trany replacement. My share was $2,200!!
 
They told me I was lucky to get half.
I don't feel lucky . I drive the truck easy.
I've also had repeated problems with the front brakes warping on me. I'm on my third set of warped rotors.

#496 of 569 2000 F150 Timing Chain by egreen3

Aug 15, 2008 (11:56 am)

I have a 2000 F150 with the 5.4L V-8 and closing in on 100k miles. I don't see anywhere that a timing belt/chain replacement is recommended at a particular interval like some cars at around 100k. Is that right?

#497 of 569 Re: 2000 F150 Timing Chain [egreen3] by mickeymouse2

Aug 15, 2008 (4:39 pm)

Replying to: egreen3 (Aug 15, 2008 11:56 am)
It has a timing chain that is good for the life of the engine. Timing chains sometimes do go bad, but rarely on the 5.4. I have 248k on mine right now.

#498 of 569 2004 f-150 brake bleeding by troscoeb

Aug 20, 2008 (6:49 am)

I changed pads and have soft pedal. I know you have to bleed brakes in a specific order but i dont know it. can anyone help?

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