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2001 Ford F-250 transmission problems

Owners reported transmission problems in 16 complaints for the 2001 Ford F-250, 6% of the complaints on file.

At a glance

Complaints
16 6% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
0 and 2
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 2 fires.

What owners wrote

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.

November 2001 Fire

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

Reported at 35,800 miles

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