What's wrong with my Ford F150 transmission?
The Ford F-150 is the country’s best selling truck and good reason. It’s powerful, fun to drive and roomy with spacious cargo and passenger areas. If you own one, you may be experiencing some significant Ford F-150 transmission problems.
The 2004, 2005, and 2010 models exhibit the most Ford F-150 transmission problems. The other versions don’t seem to struggle as much with this specific issue.
Frequently, Ford F150 owners report:
Clunking sounds: If you hear any strange clunking or clicking noises while driving, there is a high chance they could be coming from a faulty transmission.
Burning smell: Burning while driving could indicate a lack of fluid in the Ford F-150’s transmission.
Sluggish or no response: An excellent transmission will leap forward, while a poor one will struggle to push forward.
Fluid leaks: Red or brown leaks mean something’s wrong with the transmission, while clear means there’s nothing wrong.
Check engine light: A check engine light could mean many things, one being a fault with the transmission.
