Mike Roncarati
Active Member
O.K., have the 2-3 flare. Had the solenoid replaced and worked fine for 2 1/2 weeks. Flare back! I do have the ESP good through October this year or 75k. I've got 63k on her now.
2 dealers have told me that it will cost 400.00 to teard down tranny and "diagnose" the problem. If they deem that is is covered, there will be a 100.00 deductable to cover he whole job. If not, the 400.00 will obviously go over a grand. When I asked why this wouldn't be covered sinve on the ESP it says "transmission and all parts" they said the warranty rep would have to see the part (400.00 into it) and approve the warranty. And he also would want to see any maintanance records. I figured since I had no transmission maintenance done, they would use this loophole to stick it to me, since they already have it in peices. Then I look on the Ford website and there seems to be no transmission maintenance until 100k under normal driving conditions(that's me). When towing, fluid should be changed by now.
My dilema: Do I roll the dice and have them do the work, or do I have a family member (who does transmissions for a living) do this himself. He can tear down and rebuild trannies in his sleep, and the labor cost will be zip, but I would have to buy parts.
Opinions appreciated, Thanks!
By the way, it's a 2001.
2 dealers have told me that it will cost 400.00 to teard down tranny and "diagnose" the problem. If they deem that is is covered, there will be a 100.00 deductable to cover he whole job. If not, the 400.00 will obviously go over a grand. When I asked why this wouldn't be covered sinve on the ESP it says "transmission and all parts" they said the warranty rep would have to see the part (400.00 into it) and approve the warranty. And he also would want to see any maintanance records. I figured since I had no transmission maintenance done, they would use this loophole to stick it to me, since they already have it in peices. Then I look on the Ford website and there seems to be no transmission maintenance until 100k under normal driving conditions(that's me). When towing, fluid should be changed by now.
My dilema: Do I roll the dice and have them do the work, or do I have a family member (who does transmissions for a living) do this himself. He can tear down and rebuild trannies in his sleep, and the labor cost will be zip, but I would have to buy parts.
Opinions appreciated, Thanks!
By the way, it's a 2001.
I realize we are talking about 2 different auto manufactureres but I can't see what they could find inside your tranny to make them say that you are responsible.
