| Issue ID | 547805 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10126406 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 22/06/05 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle has drive train vibration & rear end howl sense i test drove it aug 2004. I pointed out the drive train vibration to my salesman and he said it " probably lost a wheel balance weight". A friend went into the same dealership ( lindquist ford) and was told the same thing after they have acknowledged there are tsbs on this problem and after my truck was in & out of their shop numerous times. So far the tires and wheels have been forced balance, drive shaft replaced, cab mounts replaced, transmission tail shaft end play checked & rear end replaced. None have resolved the issues. The service manager told me ford has identified the automatic transmission as the problem. We preceeded to arrange replacement and i insisted on a new not a rebuilt one. He got back with me and said the new ford rep he was dealing with doesnt replace transmissions ! Mine suddenly.......... You guessed it.. Its within specifications !! The dealership management wont return my calls. Ford wont be shamed into fixing these problems unless/ until the media gets involved. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BLUE GRASS, IA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 31/08/04 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | Y |
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| Transmission type | AUTO |
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| Dealer's name | LINDQUIST FORD |
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