Brand New 2023 1,200 mi blew transmission while driving

[alexhartang]

That old saying that the competitor brand fanboys say, how does it go? Fix Or Repair Daily. That’s what it’s really starting to look like. Never have owned a Ford product outside a 2019 F550 dump body that I bought brand new and use for my construction work. No problems so far on that but about to pick up a Gen 3 this week and I’m getting scared. Seeing a bunch of problems so far. Transmission, snapped Axles, rattles, vibrations, what’s next? Where is the quality control Ford?

Keep in mind you’ll see a lot more negative posts here about the unfortunate events than ones about happy no issue ownership. Not every person with a Raptor (like myself) with zero issues and blissful ownership is going to make a thread jerking Ford off.

This is mostly a sounding board for issues, not unicorns and rainbows forum for everyone that hasn’t had a problem. Most of us are out enjoying our truck with the knowledge that sh*t happens and there isn’t much you can do about it.

 

[Hemmy]

Just got my 2023 37P a week and a half ago and was driving home today and my transmission blew. Fluid all over the road and was stranded on the highway. This isn’t suppose to happen with a band new vehicle with 1,200 mi.

Anyone have a similar experience? I wonder how long this will take to fix.

Amazing you made it to 1200 miles. Your Transmission cooler line was probably loose from day one. When I received my truck, I noticed oil in my driveway. Dealer came and picked mine up and found and fixed the problem quickly. Fortunately for me, I noticed the leak before I had any tranny issues.

Picked my Truck up Last Night….and I Already Have a Leak.

www.fordraptorforum.com

 

[Keith88]

welcome to the club! Im right there with you. I made it to 5k miles tho

 

[HighwaySentinel]

welcome to the club! Im right there with you. I made it to 5k miles tho

I'm pretty sure yours is tied to the changing of your avatar though. I mean, Harry taking a dump...your truck taking a dump...it's obviously related.

 

[Keith88]

I'm pretty sure yours is tied to the changing of your avatar though. I mean, Harry taking a dump...your truck taking a dump...it's obviously related.

I'm flattered haha. You pay more attention to me than my wife does.

 

[scpete24]

Keep in mind you’ll see a lot more negative posts here about the unfortunate events than ones about happy no issue ownership. Not every person with a Raptor (like myself) with zero issues and blissful ownership is going to make a thread jerking Ford off.

This is mostly a sounding board for issues, not unicorns and rainbows forum for everyone that hasn’t had a problem. Most of us are out enjoying our truck with the knowledge that sh*t happens and there isn’t much you can do about it.

Exactly

 

[Mace66]

Confirmed transmission cooler line. Dealership fixed it in one day and I pick it up tomorrow. Lucky to have a good dealership.

rep stated the lines are connected by robots and shit happens.

hoping no other issues, love this truck.

 

[GTTXRAP]

rep stated the lines are connected by robots and shit happens.

Couldn't be the union guys... $hit shouldn't happen with robots.

Just bad Ford QC.

Glad back upon and running.

 

[3Dog]

Confirmed transmission cooler line. Dealership fixed it in one day and I pick it up tomorrow. Lucky to have a good dealership.

rep stated the lines are connected by robots and shit happens.

hoping no other issues, love this truck.

Good to hear you got it back fast. What exactly was the fix? I assume not a new transmission, even though you "blew transmission while driving."

 

[Littlefx4]

Confirmed transmission cooler line. Dealership fixed it in one day and I pick it up tomorrow. Lucky to have a good dealership.

rep stated the lines are connected by robots and shit happens.

hoping no other issues, love this truck.

That’s great news!