Missing shifts lead to new Transmission

[pastorwug]

2018 Leadfoot Screw, been having shifting issues when the transmission was cold, usually evened out as it warmed up. Last week the transmission would essentially freeze between 1 and 2, the torque converter would just spin, then CLUNK - it would go into 2 or 3.
It still smoothed out after warm-up but was just terrible until then, basically un-driveable.
Took it in for a TCM remap by dealer and she called me later to say "Nope, needs to be replaced."
$7300 and change for a "new" transmission, it will take 2 weeks to get done - no warranty, the extended warranty died last month.

Love this truck, but transmission after just 65K miles?
She said I tow too much, though it's just a 19ft Airstream, about 4K pounds all together.

Not sure if I just go with the Bronco Raptor now, they have one in black (hate that color), or just fix it and whine.

 

[P4SHOCAT]

That stinks. I'm praying for you.

 

[CigarPundit]

Bummer. I'm surprised it's not fixable. Isn't this same transmission used in all F-150s?

 

[New recaros]

2018 Leadfoot Screw, been having shifting issues when the transmission was cold, usually evened out as it warmed up. Last week the transmission would essentially freeze between 1 and 2, the torque converter would just spin, then CLUNK - it would go into 2 or 3.
It still smoothed out after warm-up but was just terrible until then, basically un-driveable.
Took it in for a TCM remap by dealer and she called me later to say "Nope, needs to be replaced."
$7300 and change for a "new" transmission, it will take 2 weeks to get done - no warranty, the extended warranty died last month.

Love this truck, but transmission after just 65K miles?
She said I tow too much, though it's just a 19ft Airstream, about 4K pounds all together.

Not sure if I just go with the Bronco Raptor now, they have one in black (hate that color), or just fix it and whine.

Have you thought about a second opinion? Sometimes people are lazy.

 

[smurfslayer]

IMO, the 10 year mark is kind of the ‘breakover’ point when I start evaluating whether or not the vehicle is a keeper or if upkeep is really worth it. Unless it’s been a problem child. If you get the latest/greatest iteration of the 10R80, you should be GTG going forward.

Dance with the one who brung ya.

 

[dsiggi]

Not gonna be able to tow that with a bronco raptor....

 

[pastorwug]

Not gonna be able to tow that with a bronco raptor....

Really, Ford apparently upped their tow rating on the Bronco Raptor from 3500 to 4500 pounds, not sure they did any frame work to allow for that, maybe it's just an engineer at For that guessed it would be fine?

 

[John813]

Really, Ford apparently upped their tow rating on the Bronco Raptor from 3500 to 4500 pounds, not sure they did any frame work to allow for that, maybe it's just an engineer at For that guessed it would be fine?

Yes, some frame work was done while beefing up the Bronco for the Raptor trim.
That being said, with that short wheelbase I wouldn't care to tow 2 tons. Especially a 19ft boat.


I would get a second opinion and even ask Ford for some assistance being close to the 60k mark.
Not like you were towing in sport mode or with a tune or over the recommended limit by Ford.

 

[pastorwug]

Yes, some frame work was done while beefing up the Bronco for the Raptor trim.
That being said, with that short wheelbase I wouldn't care to tow 2 tons. Especially a 19ft boat.


I would get a second opinion and even ask Ford for some assistance being close to the 60k mark.
Not like you were towing in sport mode or with a tune or over the recommended limit by Ford.

Yes, exactly.

 

[fordfreek]

I would definitely call Ford's customer care and ask them if there's anything they could do to help you out, as it is just out of the powertrain warranty. They may surprise you. Years ago the helped me out with my 2013 raptor that was just out of warranty, although it was only an overpriced 3rd brake light.