Truck bucks and jerks - took to dealer today and need help

[Frenchy]

Is it unfortunate that this happened? Yes it is. Is Ford at least trying to help in some way? Absolutely!! Do you have a right to be frustrated? I think so. Having a major problem right at that time I would be too.

With all that said I suggest going ahead and doing the repair without much complaint. You will have a 2 year unlimited warranty on the Torque Converter once the repair is done. Also something to consider is getting the Ford Extended warranty if you still want to keep the truck. Why you ask? Well its better to have that warranty and not need it vs need it and not have it like you already ran into. Just make sure Ford will let you get the extended warranty still

Thats my input here

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[Mark W]

Is it unfortunate that this happened? Yes it is. Is Ford at least trying to help in some way? Absolutely!! Do you have a right to be frustrated? I think so. Having a major problem right at that time I would be too.

With all that said I suggest going ahead and doing the repair without much complaint. You will have a 2 year unlimited warranty on the Torque Converter once the repair is done. Also something to consider is getting the Ford Extended warranty if you still want to keep the truck. Why you ask? Well its better to have that warranty and not need it vs need it and not have it like you already ran into. Just make sure Ford will let you get the extended warranty still

Thats my input here

Thank you. My intent was to purchase the Gen 6 when it becomes available. At one time, that truck was expected to be introduced this year. It has been delayed. Never had an extended warranty (except on a boat) nor had the need for one until now.

 

[Frenchy]

Thank you. My intent was to purchase the Gen 6 when it becomes available. At one time, that truck was expected to be introduced this year. It has been delayed. Never had an extended warranty (except on a boat) nor had the need for one until now.

Extended warranties are alwas a gamble. You never really know if it's needed until shit hits the fan unfortunately.

 

[Progeny2021]

Extended warranties are alwas a gamble. You never really know if it's needed until shit hits the fan unfortunately.

Buying an 'insurance policy' is like going to a casino. The House already knows the odds.

 

[JustinR]

Not a Ford issue, but I had a similar problem on a Chrysler a number of years ago. The car had the A604 transmission, and it hard-failed at about 38,000 miles, 2000 miles out of warranty. The car was towed to the dealer, and Chrysler agreed to goodwill a remanufactured transmission since it wasn't far out of warranty. I paid a $500 deductible, which meant they were covering around $3000 if I remember right, and they had me agree that there would be no warranty on the replacement. I took the deal. If Ford is covering $2000 of a $3500 job and are going to put a warranty on the replacement unit, then that's probably worth it. If they aren't going to let you have a warranty, well, if it were me I'd probably still take the deal...it's better than having a not-running truck.

 

[got3fords]

Thanks for the help. This isn't a rare issue. Go online and have a look. There is a TSB on it from Ford as well. Ford currently has a class action lawsuit against them on the 10 speed F150 tranny. Rangers are having the same issue.

Well I've been part of Ranger5G a while and this is new to me and probably others here as well. (F150 is a total different scenario). If you are digging for a specific problem on the interwebs you will find it. You will always find more negative posts about something than positive. Glad you are able to afford all the supposed top quality vehicles and sorry Audi or Porsche doesn't offer a mid-size pick up.

 

[Progeny2021]

thanks for the help. And I have been a part of this group for a long time as well. So what.

did you know there is a TSB out from Ford on this issue? Are you aware there is an active group who is having the same issue as me and are trying to enjoin the F150 class action lawsuit against Ford for defective 10 speed trannies?
Sorry I bothered so many of you. If you have now advice on the question posed, why the need to say anything at all?

Because you presented yourself as a 'victim'. You 'victimized' yourself. That's the nicest way of presenting your diatribe.

 

[got3fords]

did you know there is a TSB out from Ford on this issue?

"did you know there is a TSB out from Ford on this issue?"
No.
"Are you aware there is an active group who is having the same issue as me and are trying to enjoin the F150 class action lawsuit against Ford for defective 10 speed trannies?"
No.
So you help make my point. It is not a well-known issue.
There are several class action law suits over my lifetime that I could have participated in, in various facets of commerce, that were not worth my time. If I were asked to participate in the one you mentioned, which I haven't, I would have given it due diligence and made the decision to participate or not.
It's like those class action lawsuits you see on TV. If you have ever had bleeding, give XYZ law group a call. And in the rare case your bleeding is proven to be caused by ABC pesticide, you will be awarded $1.40.

 

[RangerBill]

Other threads have mentioned a bucking problem and the cause was a bad EGR transducer, about a $40 part. Some changed the part themselves and it cured the bucking problem. They also thought it might be the transmission problem, before replacing the part.

 

[CATX]

It’s 1500 bucks. I’d just pay it and try not to make such sweeping judgements on these companies based on your limited experience.
P.S. Lots of people consider Audis unreliable.

 

[Progeny2021]

Other threads have mentioned a bucking problem and the cause was a bad EGR transducer, about a $40 part. Some changed the part themselves and it cured the bucking problem. They also thought it might be the transmission problem, before replacing the part.

I find the brake-throttle pedals a bit too close for comfort. My Ranger stopped 'jerking' when I realized I was depressing the throttle/brake pedals at the same time. Still do it occasionally by accident.....

 

[Mark W]

They hoo

Other threads have mentioned a bucking problem and the cause was a bad EGR transducer, about a $40 part. Some changed the part themselves and it cured the bucking problems. They also thought it might be the transmission problem, before replacing the part.

they hooked up the vehicle to their diagnostics machine and it threw all sorts of codes indicating the issue is the torque converter and that while replacing this the would clean valves or something or another.

could their machine be incorrect or could they be interpreting the diagnostics wrong?

they did mention the parts are back ordered due to demand as quite a few vehicles are experiencing this same issue.

 

[RangerBill]

I believe that this is the thread:
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/bucking-surging-epidemic.14581/
It is very long, but I believe it discusses the same problem as yours. I think a torque converter was also replaced, with no change. You might find that thread useful concerning your issue.

 

[Mark W]

I believe that this is the thread:
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/bucking-surging-epidemic.14581/
It is very long, but I believe it discusses the same problem as yours. I think a torque converter was also replaced, with no change. You might find that thread useful concerning your issue.

thank you for the link. I would say the problem I am having has been described exactly in the thread cited. It appears that everyone thought the same thing as me, transmission or torque converter problems. From what I have read in the thread, people replaced the EGR valve and the low speed bucking goes away. Hard to believe.

tomorrow I am going back to the dealership and am bringing this thread to them. Also going to ask to see the diagnostic printout.

could still be what Ford says it is but nice to know the problem I am having seems to be common.

 

[TOMDEE]

I didn't drag my feet. I was in the middle of nowhere. I called as soon as I could. I was over the miles by 200 or so.

Yes, I could have done better maybe. Yes, some of this is on me. If there is nothing you can contribute to how to approach Ford with this issue, I sure don't need to be blamed. I'm asking for advice, not blame. i

And there is a class action against Ford right now and their 10 speed tranny in the F150. Many are complaining of the same thing on the Ranger tranny but it hasn't been included yet.

Mark

Been having issues with my 2019 Ranger Lariat bucking and jerking when at low speed. Seems most common in a couple of situations. Going 25 mph and the truck is in 7th gear. Move the accelerator a little and it bucks and jerks. Same when in stop and go traffic.

Had this issue for some time and it got bac on a trip back home from our cabin. Called Ford immediately and I was slightly over the warrant of 60,000 (Had 60,300 miles). Ford dealership said they couldn't do anything as it was out of warranty. Called Ford and spoke with a nice guy who said Ford may be able o repair it free to me but nothing guaranteed.

Took it to the dealer today (first date they could get me in). They witnessed the problem and according to their machines, I have a bad torque converter and a couple of other things. Total cost to repair is around $3500. Dealership (who I like quite a bit by the way) called Ford and they agreed to pay $2000 leaving me with about $1500.

While this is a nice gesture, the problem happened before 60,000 miles and got much worse at the mileage mentioned above. Here are my questions

1. The dealership showed me a page of codes the truck kicked out when they put it on the diagnostic screen. I didn't get a close look but the list was long. Would those codes have a date associated with them by chance. IF so, it would be easy to show I had this problem before I called it in.
2. Any TSB's on something like this. I saw one for reprogramming the PCM but I think my issues are bigger than this.
3. I saw there is a class action lawsuit against Ford for their 10 speed transmission but it is only for F150's. I see many Ranger owners are sayg they have the same issue.
4. Suggestions on how to Ford to pay for the whole repair when I call Ford? Any information I don't have that I should get prior to calling? Any advice on how to sway them my way?


Mark

I'M SURE THIS WONT HELP BUT I HAD TRANNY PROBLEMS WITH MY F150, IT WOULD TRY TO START FROM A STOPPED POSITION IN FIFTH GEAR. NOT ALWAYS, BUT ONCE OR TWICE A DAY. AFTER I WENT TO ONE DEALERSHIP FOR ESTIMATE, THEY TOLD ME I WOULD NEED A NEW TRANNY AT BIG MONEY, FIVE TO TEN THOUSAND DEPENDING?? SO I TOOK IT TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP AND TRADED IT IN ON ANOTHER VEHICLE. BUYER BEWARE RIGHT. HOWEVER, YOU MAY NOT BE IN A POSITION TO DO THIS. A MONTH LATER FORD SENT ME A RECAL FOR THAT EXACT PROBLEM...SHIT HAPPENS

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