This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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Consumer experiencing problem with transmission failing to operate properly. Vehicle has had two transmission replacements, and problem appears to be unresolved at this time. Dealer notified.
Since July of 1997, I have experienced the transmission slipping out of gear into neutral at highway speeds. Also, a thump in the front end intermittently while driving down all types of road, a spark knocked so loud I sometimes wonder if the motor is going to last. There is often the smell of burning wires and burning fluid and sometimes the cab fills with smoke. In addition, cruise control gains speed (sometimes 5 to 8 mph over what it is set at). The odometer gains miles.
At speed above 50mph, transmission/engine surges up approximately 150 RPM. This generally occurs when load is placed on engine, as in going up a long shallow grade. Dealer says it is just the way the truck drives, but it is beyond that. The tranny is a four speed automatic, and limiting it to 3rd gear does not fix the problem. Help.
When my truck goes into overdrive, there is a grinding, viberating noise that seems to come from the transmission. After the tranny fluid warms up theres a slight noise accompanied with a real bad loss of foward speed. I have to make it downshift to go just a little faster while in overdrive
Transmission in overdrive. While driving the vehicle goes into neutral because nut on shaft that holds 5th gear in place, unscrewed/ fell off due to vibration. Dealer contacted and repair was made approximately 10 times. Problem still exists. Provide further information.
- Laurel Hill, FL, USA
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Truck was in park position and the truck slipped out of gear and went forward and went into someones yard. Then the truck finally hit a tree which caused the truck to come to a stop.
While shifting from park into reverse vehicle will stall. Dealers did check vehicle and replaced various sensors, but problem remains. Owner is very concerned for his safety.
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- East Weymouth, MA, USA