Tranny Blues

[Dxlnt1]

Car now in dealers hand. Diagnosis is (of course this what computer says) Bad valve body ($2.), bad solenoid body ($420), bad torque converter ($740). So roughly $1000 for parts and $3000 labor. Waiting extended warranty approval for repairs. I will be hitting Ford hard on Monday or Tuesday.

Dealer says none of the "bad" parts were replaced when tranny repaired before, therefore Ford will NOT warranty.

As for engine surging, transmission tech believes its related to solenoid being bad. We will see.

 

[SHOdded]

They better cover the repair.  Obviously this is an extension of the previous problem with the trans.  Replacing things bit by bit.  A new trans would likely have been better!

 

[cror1]

I don't get it, why does it matter if the parts  were not replaced previously, if you have an extended warranty... Bunch of bs.

 

[ZSHO]

I'm hoping this is the same dealer that serviced your trans a couple of years ago!! cannot play the (blame game).  Z

 

[Dxlnt1]

They better cover the repair.  Obviously this is an extension of the previous problem with the trans.  Replacing things bit by bit.  A new trans would likely have been better!

I don't get it, why does it matter if the parts  were not replaced previously, if you have an extended warranty... Bunch of bs.

The problem with that will be proving its an extension of prior repair. To help my case, I have 2 trips to dealer with complaints of transmission issues after the repair. So that documentation should help that there has ALWAYS been an issue and its just now manifested into this.

I'm hoping this is the same dealer that serviced your trans a couple of years ago!! cannot play the (blame game).  Z

And NO its NOT the same dealership. The one that did previous repairs was sold. And most all service records were lost or not transferred to Ford. The dealership I found is a performance friendly venue and even asked about if I installed a tune and other mods. The owner drives a '15 SHO.

 

[FoMoCoSHO]

DX is your extended warranty Ford ESP?

 

[Dxlnt1]

DX is your extended warranty Ford ESP?

No its not. Didn't buy car from Ford dealer so that wasn't an option.

 

[Dxlnt1]

Warranty company finally approved work. Its still an ongoing fight but that's another story. They are sending a "replacement" unit to be installed. So I have no clue if it is new, used or rebuilt. Will find out on Monday. Part is coming from LKQ parts. A national auto parts distributor. I cant tell from there website if they offer used parts, so Im thinking the trans is a completely rebuilt unit. We will see.

 

[SHOdded]

Time will tell what trans the SHO ends up getting, but I have only ever seen LKQ provide used parts (check EBay).  Here's to hoping I am wrong!

 

[66 Galaxie]

Looks like it could be used or possibly rebuilt.  Searching I found that they are a recycler that also seem to offer rebuilt transmissions.

May want to check the fine print of your extended warranty.

 

[SHOdded]

http://etereman.com/blog/transmission-care/remanufactured-vs-rebuilt-4-reasons-why-a-reman-trans-is-your-best-option

 

[Blackhawk]

Just an FYI, you can go to Ford directly for an extended warranty in the future no matter where you buy it.  You can buy it online for like 40% off MSRP, you just need to bring it to a dealer to get inspected. 

DX is your extended warranty Ford ESP?

No its not. Didn't buy car from Ford dealer so that wasn't an option.

 

[Blackhawk]

Great article, I never really thought through it like that.  A friend of mine had his trans rebuilt in his Buick Enclave which is basically the same and it's been a nightmare.  They put in updated wave plates but there were still issues.  They finally flashed the controller to get it to shift right but now his MPG is way down.  He would have been better with a rebuilt that had all the updates

Hearing his issues with the trans is what made me purchase the extended warranty.  It does seem that Ford has had way less issues with their version of this trans though.

http://etereman.com/blog/transmission-care/remanufactured-vs-rebuilt-4-reasons-why-a-reman-trans-is-your-best-option

 

[BiGMaC]

Warranty company finally approved work. Its still an ongoing fight but that's another story. They are sending a "replacement" unit to be installed. So I have no clue if it is new, used or rebuilt. Will find out on Monday. Part is coming from LKQ parts. A national auto parts distributor. I cant tell from there website if they offer used parts, so Im thinking the trans is a completely rebuilt unit. We will see.

Hope it works out to your liking. Fingers crossed!

 

[SHOdded]

Hearing his issues with the trans is what made me purchase the extended warranty.  It does seem that Ford has had way less issues with their version of this trans though.

Amen to that!  Personally, I know I could squirrel away money for service repairs, but prefer to bite the bullet get an extended warranty instead.  Has always paid off for me, since I buy used only.  The last new vehicle I got was back in 1997 ...

 

[SHOnUup]

Hope all goes well on the fix.

On a brighter note, I finally got something back that was made for you after your kind gesture before.

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[Dxlnt1]

Hope all goes well on the fix.

On a brighter note, I finally got something back that was made for you after your kind gesture before.

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Thank you for that. Those are hot! Best news I've gotten about this car since this crap began almost a month ago.

Todays update:
Warranty company planning to use as replacement a 'USED" transmission. Yep you heard me right. I am losing my mind right now. They claim they gave dealer the option to accept or reject the parts they would send. Or I could take cash value and.....

Their cash value for used trans the found, $800. A rebuilt factory trans roughly $2800. They also have approved $1000 for labor. But I had to authorize $3000 to remove transmission for inspection. In which they never inspected! Needless to say I am NOT a happy camper. Still fighting though. Finance company involved, Ford involved somethings gotta give!

 

[SHOdded]

Hang in there, man, justice will prevail!  Can't imagine how hard this must be 4 u.

 

[Dxlnt1]

Car been at dealer since 3/25. Since then, 3 wrong AND used transmissions have been sent by warranty company. They are and will be trying to deny rental car coverage on top of everything else.

At this point, I don't even want the car anymore. So after repairs, I will be listing car for sale! IM DONE!

 

[SHOdded]

What a clusterf***!  Hope you are keeping all documentation to get back the money you paid for the warranty.  And then some.  Sic a lawyer on their beehinds  :curse: