I drive a 2003 4X2 Ford pickup. I purchased this truck new and even took out an extended warranty. I never thought I would have to use it but I am the type that likes extra security. My truck now has approx. 43, 300 miles. The extended warranty ran out about 8 months ago. Imagine my surprise when I was driving down the road on 10/28/10 and it was raining when all of the sudden the back wheels locked up and I skidded about 45 ft to a stop. (Scared the Cr... out of me) I thank the one above I did not get into a serious accident. I then nursed the truck to a parking lot where I called a tow truck to have it towed to a local dealership. The dealership said that something had "Let Loose" in the transmission and I would need a new one. Being a die hard Ford man I could not believe what I was hearing. A NEW TRANSMISSION. Surely the mechanic was wrong. I then took it to another Ford dealership where they confirmed that I had "Lost fourth gear" It no longer existed. My truck never was used for anything but personal use and I don't tow anything except a light 16' light aluminum boat occasionally. Don't really go anywhere but to and from work. In other words there are no HARD miles on the truck. This is Unacceptable. I just received my truck back after allowing the dealership to make the repairs but I don't think I will ever purchase another Ford Product again