GEN 2 Time to find a new RAPTOR?

[TomDirt]

I would drain fluid and swap in a new tranny filter and refill with some new fluid. Do it your self and it a few hundred buck and some time. I would do that before I swap a transmission. And cross my fingers

And then send a fluid sample to Blackstone Laboratories or another legit lab to test it, along with a note telling them the history. Best $30 you could spend on determining wtf happened.

 

[The Car Stereo Company]

have @TomDirt or @Gumby do the work. tom is practiced at having a vehicle taken apart.
gumby, well he has nothing better to do. im sure for a 12 pack he will take care of you

 

[Gumby]

My thoughts are like FTO. why would you replace the entire axel housing? The rear end is easy the tranny on the other hand would be tough without a lift. (for me) I would find a better shop. The GOUGE seams like it is happening.
Like Dirt says send a sample out... that way you know what you are dealing with.

 

[GCATX]

How bad is the tranny? My '18 would do the banging into 5th and slipped a little going into 8th. Did it since it was new, resetting the shift learning with Forscan seemed to help for a while, then it would return. I had the cam phasers fixed under warranty and they updated everything I think. Not sure if it came back, sold the truck.

 

[Donovan]

Thanks for the comments brothers.

1. Zero harsh offroading. Daily driven. Just had all the fluids done about 25,000 miles ago.
2. I went back to them today to see what they would say face to face. I spoke to the tech whom diagnosed it. Then I spoke to the dealer about a vehicle replacement. It seems that they are in total cahoots.
3. So where would you all suggest I purchase a differential from?

 

[Donovan]

Should I replace the drift shaft also?

 

[TomDirt]

3. So where would you all suggest I purchase a differential from?

WWW.Fordpartsgiant.com. (just kidding, unless you've got a month to wait for it).

 

[Donovan]

I got time. I'll drive the Defender.

I called a shop where I live, excellent ratings, $800 installed all rear diff parts.

 

[thatJeepguy]

Should I replace the drift shaft also?

Hell no!

 

[John813]

What's their hourly rates, 300 a hour for the admin up front?

Definitely look up independent shops for any repair work. One thing for under warranty stuff or a fluid change here and there for warranty reasons but that's bending you over pricing.