dac12046

I came from a 2006 dodge Dakota what a nightmare. Replaced brakes, pads and right rear axle for constant brake shudder. Had the transmission replaced 3 times in 2 months because of crappy dealer. Traded it in at local Ford dealer for a 2010 xlt 4x4 which was problem free and traded that in on my current 2013 fx4 ecoboost which has been problem free so far

Oldsmuggler

My wife has an encoder motor.

packplantpath

Why try a different engine when what, 21 of 23, of the trips to the dealer were not engine related? Seems like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic. Don't get me wrong, if I was buying today I'd probably end up in a 5.0 because the discounts are much better now than when I bought.

I still don't know how you can buy another Ford. I'd be running to anything else.

joe mcmillan

In all my years I've had one bad Ford. A '74 Ranchero that was bad in many ways. Just a lousy vehicle with mechanical and electrical issues.
I have tried most brands and many without major complaints.
Currently have 2 Fords. If Ford had not come out with the redesigned Taurus (and SHO) in 2010, I would have purchased some other brand of car. The SHO is the finest car I have ever owned. My F150 is an old '04 XLT that is still like new. I like it almost as much as the SHO.
However, I read about the many quality issues with the current F150's. Hope Ford gets their quality issues back into control.

jwanck11

Shiny object syndrome; because all of this is about the sound.

While it is hard to determine whether my original post is more sarcastic or rhetorical, the underpinning principle is the same. Why start another thread.

sullyman

That's strange. Never heard that issue before. Mine shifts nearly immediately, and fairly quietly. You can hear it engage, but it certainly doesn't bang.

Maybe Ford dropped your truck off the assembly line or something. Could be user error too.

In rereading your initial post you're stopping when shifting into 4 hi. You should be rolling when shifting into 4 hi. That's how the system works in Ford trucks, and the same in my Fudge I came from.

You only need to stop if shifting into 4 lo.

Are you trying to go straight into 4 lo from 2 hi? Is that why you're stopping? This will cause problems as well. You should shift into 4 hi, then into 4 lo.

Just trying to figure out what exactly you're doing, and what might be causing the problem.

2012platinum

Hardcore- sorry to hear about all the troubles you've had, prob just got a lemon. Props to you for brand loyalty though. I think you'll be happy with a new truck. I've had zero issues out of my '12 platinum, I also know a few guys that have 150's, some with 5.0, some Eco, and some 6.2. None have ever had any trouble whatsoever. Trade her in, and start over bro. You'll be happy I think

PARIAH

The amount of trouble you've had is amazing. Hope the rest of your life is not so troubled.

HCFX2013

That's a hella stupid system if you need to be rolling to switch into 4x. What happens when you get stuck in 2WD and need to switch fast, grenade the transfer case? What about ford's older AWD system that used the same transfer case as mine, but shifts automatically?

Even when I try to shift into 4HI while rolling it takes a good 20-30 seconds with that same grinding noise.

HCFX2013

That's the plan. Everyone I know who has an F-150 has zero issues, even my dad. I just want to start over with something fresh. It's funny,
Earlier yesterday as I was listing the truck I was pondering on whether or not I wanted to get rid of it because it's a nice truck, and it might not have any more problems.

Now I've never been more sure about something.

Oh believe me, it is. My life is a lemon! Lol.