Just had the tranny replaced under warranty. 29,000 mi. A good thing, but a little concerned with the reliability/ strength of this production tranny. How many have had there trannies replaced? I don't consider myself abusive. Ford did not elaborate on the damage, just said not repairable.
Oh, buy the way, stay away from Ford of Dublin Service Dept.
I had also complained about the tick and the piston slap. I did not accompany my vehicle when it went into service (was towed in) and the "Service Advisor" called to let me know that they were diagnosing the problems. One of the diagnosis' for the excessive engine noise was that it was "3 Quarts of Oil Low and he would not do anything until the oil was changed 34.95 please."
Funny, because I had recently changed the oil ,approx. 6.5 quarts and double checked the oil before the car left. Needless to say, I went to the dealership that night. Said I forgot something in my car. and checked the oil. With my findings, I had the Service Advisor come and see the DIP STICK. Wondering where they got 3 quarts low when it was registering on the dipstick between full and min..
He called his Service Tech over find out why he said it was 3 Quarts low.
He doubled back and said that he wouldn't run this motor unless the oil level was at the max. Exaggerating how low the oil level was.
To summarize, accompany your vehicle for service repair and pay attention to what they write down as the "cause of damage"or diagnosis. If you have future problems or failures, this is documented as lack of service and will not be covered under warranty. To be cont.......
Oh, buy the way, stay away from Ford of Dublin Service Dept.
I had also complained about the tick and the piston slap. I did not accompany my vehicle when it went into service (was towed in) and the "Service Advisor" called to let me know that they were diagnosing the problems. One of the diagnosis' for the excessive engine noise was that it was "3 Quarts of Oil Low and he would not do anything until the oil was changed 34.95 please."
Funny, because I had recently changed the oil ,approx. 6.5 quarts and double checked the oil before the car left. Needless to say, I went to the dealership that night. Said I forgot something in my car. and checked the oil. With my findings, I had the Service Advisor come and see the DIP STICK. Wondering where they got 3 quarts low when it was registering on the dipstick between full and min..
He called his Service Tech over find out why he said it was 3 Quarts low.
He doubled back and said that he wouldn't run this motor unless the oil level was at the max. Exaggerating how low the oil level was.
To summarize, accompany your vehicle for service repair and pay attention to what they write down as the "cause of damage"or diagnosis. If you have future problems or failures, this is documented as lack of service and will not be covered under warranty. To be cont.......
