Got my Trac back from dealership

[FlipTrac_511]

I got my Trac back from the local Ford dealership today. I turned her in after I noticed a descrete flare in rev when changing gears at low rpms (~1500-2000rpm/~10-15mph). It didn't do it all the time, I think it happened three times on two seperate days. But I did not hesitate to take the ST to the dealership as soon as I got the chance. Job description is as follows:



CHECK AND FOUND EPC PORT PRESSURE ERRATIC IN 3RD GEAR

ROAD TEST AND VERIFY CONCERN

REMOVED DRIVE SHAFT AND LUBE THE SLIP YOKE WITH GREASE

ROAD TEST NO MORE CLONCKING NOISE



Qty 4...XT-5-QM....Fluid - Transm

Qty 1...XL2Z-7G383-AA...Solenoid Asy

Qty 1...F5TZ-7A191-A...Gasket



I never mentioned a "cloncking" noise but anyway, I don't know whether they serviced the solenoid or replaced it altogether, and it looks like they dropped the pan and replaced some fluid. I was hoping they flushed it, but I'm told elsewhere that it would've taken more than a 'quantiy of 4' (4-qts) of tranny fluid for a flush. I may go back and and have it flushed.



I decided to mention the 'ol steering shudder issue that I now experience very rarely, and unlike another dealership that couldn't duplicate or find a problem, this one recognized a p/s oil leak from a pressure hose o-ring and replaced the o-ring. I don't know if this actually fixes the problem, but it's nice to see something was done about the concern.



Overall experience with the dealership was very good. I was not charged a penny. Service advisor was courteous and took care of me. He even had a shuttle pick me up to get my Sport Trac, after I told him I didn't have a ride there this day.



I did find a 5" scratch on the rear bumper and it slightly catches the finger-nail. I informed the advisor and he immediately took me to the dealership's body shop. There I was told they will buff it and if necessary, repaint it. Since I was there I also mentioned the "dimples" on the lower tailgate panel. He said this was normal but if I wanted they'll replace it as it can't make it any worse!



On a side note, on the shuttle ride to the dealership I met a passenger that also owned a Sport Trac. We carried a good conversation about our beloved Tracs and I referred him to our beloved site. I hope he introduces himself here in the near future.

 

[Andy Szkutak]

any idea how much that all cost? or if it was under your warranty, how much it would have cost? i have somethin like that with mine, if the "flare" is when the rpms jump a little b4 the shift? if its not too pricey ill take mine in



thanks

andy

 

[FlipTrac_511]

All under warranty, Andrew. Didn't cost me a penny thank goodness.



edit: Yes Andrew. The "flare" is the rpm jumping before switching into new gear.

 

[Andy Szkutak]

i see you got lucky then lol anyone know around how much that would be?

 

[Teddy GreeneII]

John, where did you take it? I might drive up if you have faith in them. After visiting the two here in SD ive been to, im hesitant about taking it anywhere. I wish someone down here knew a "honest" ford service guy.

 

[Gypsy me]

Flip, glad it got taken care of. That sounds like a First Class Dealership when it comes to their customers and it's obvious they want your business in the future!





About those dimples, I ask folks as the SW AZ Regional meet if anyone had counted the tracs with the dimples. The look on some of their faces lol Then myself and another member or two explained to the others.



If I remember correctly, out of what 11 tracs? 10 Tracs? only 2- 3 did not have the "trade marked" "dimpled" tailgates And guess what else ? These trac with out I believe were the 01 and 02 and 03 models. The 04's 05's all had it.

Just one of my few FYI's on the subject of "dimples" :lol:



I'm gonna look closer at the 07 When in Dallas.

 

[FlipTrac_511]

Well Teddy, as for now I'd be happy to recommend Star Ford in Glendale, CA. It's nice to think that they fixed my problems, but realistically, it's too soon to tell if this is truly the case. Customer service was wonderful, no doubt about it though. I must say, a two hour drive is impractical, but I'd be happy to "meet up". Your Trac is not having major issues is it?



GM, interesting you mention all 04s and 05s had them. I doubt the totally different 07 will have them. LOL.

 

[Nelson Atwell]

My blue '04 had the dimples, but my current black SS doesn't. I'm glad you had a good experience with your dealership.

 

[Teddy GreeneII]

No major issues, just wanting to know in case I do have any. Im still not sure what to list when I go in for the 12/12 other than the ride adjustment and alignment that Hal told me about. And we really do have to try to put together a mini socal meet. I have an idea Im going to run past Reggie when we finally meet up, hopefully if that gets started we'll all have a reason to get together. (and no, we won't leave out our AZ friends GM. I wouldnt think of it sweetie)

 

[ReggieMRegalOne05 Legaspi]

On the dimples, my '05 got it. As I mentioned before, when the dimples issues posted about a week after TGII got his ST, all the '01s-02s I checked at the parking lot where I used to work does not have the dimples. As I said, looks like Ford, trying to save on manufacturing expense, found a cheaper supplier, thus a cheaper product. Tapped on a co-worker's '01, the sound is solidly pronounced.