Tranny fixed for under $200

[Keith L 2]

I have a 2001 Trac that has been suffering from the 1-2 slip for the past 6 months. I finally brought it in to a very honest shop for their evaluation. The shop owner Kenny (Kenny's transmission, Baton Rouge, LA) said there were no codes stored and suggested that he service the tranny (fluid, filter & gasket) and he said he talked to a buddy at the Ford dealership that said there is an updated program for that tranny, so he also flashed the computer. I do not exaggerate when I say this, but my truck shifts so smoothly now you almost have to look at the tach to know that its shifted gears. I was very impressed and glad that I didn't have to rebuild the tranny. Oh, by the way, I have 108,000 miles on my truck. Hope this might help someone. I'm afraid a lot of people are being taken to the bank by dealerships and dishonest tranny shops who are replacing transmissions that don't need to be.

 

[Wes Davis]

They stuffed it full of sawdust! LOL Just kidding, glad it worked out like that.

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

 

[Ray McIntireJr]

It's such a good feeling when you can find a shop that wants to do the right thing the first time instead of jerking you around.

 

[Chris H 3]

Great info. That's too good to be true.

Is it possible that there are updates available for an '02 with similar shifting issues? What if my shop doesn't have a buddy at Ford service?

 

[Jordan Tremblay]

Keith, I live in Baton Rouge and I was thinking about bringing mine in for a check-up. My transmition is fine with no slip, but I have heard so many horror stories that I want to get it serviced and checked out. I am a firm believer in preventative maintenance (to a certain extent of course).



Keith, we are thinking of having a Louisiana Mini Meet in August, you should come.