filtercharger
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Mine had 12 miles, from the Union Pacific train station to Galpin Ford.
I got a call from the dealer today.. They replaced the TOB and fixed the rear end, per Ford's instructions on the Hotline. They put it all back together, and it still makes the same noise. So, they're tearing it out again, and waiting for Ford to tell them what to do next. The tech expects them to tell him to tear it apart and replace parts, or, that they're going to send another trans to put in and have that one sent back.
Travis
Ford has a "hotline", which techs can communicate with the engineers through a transcript on thier computer. Basically, you tell them what's going on, and they give you sollutions to test.
Some dealers are lazy, and some techs just don't give a crap. I would suggest that you find another dealer to work with. Also, going in the back and making "buddy-buddy" with the tech can go a LONG way in getting your problems solved.
Travis
Went to the dealer today..
The tech said that Ford told them to remove the trans, drain it, and pull it apart to determine what needs to be replaced and the cost.
Apparently, the tech found tons of metal shavings in the oil, including what looks like pieces of syncro and bearing material (some brass, some steel).
Also, the dealer didn't even have the tools required to pull this thing apart.. Apparently, it's got some oddball metric HUGE allen head bolts or something that the dealership didn't have. So, the tech is telling Ford that they need to just send a new unit, and let them send this one back.
Here's a few pics..
The throw out bearing was f*cked.. The input shaft feels like it has an unusual amount of play in it as well. The trans makes strange sounds when rotated by hand. Who knows.. All I know is that I'm getting a new trans.
Travis
who is your dealer? and you took yoru car back just because of the whining in the trans right?
Terrebonne Ford in Houma, LA.
I took it in only for whining through 1st-4th. Now, like I said.. mine was whining horribly. Like.. you could hear it over the radio and whatnot.
Travis