It happened - 78k miles - CEL flashing and BAD shudder under load

[db_tanker]

Hope you are right about the misfire and plugs?

Fingers crossed that is all it is.

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[Littlezoo55]

Sounds like plugs to me. We had one in the shop last week with 80K acting the same way. It just needed new spark plugs. Good luck ?

 

[Msfitoy]

Well, @Msfitoy , you’ve really done it this time! You went and got everyone all wound up thinking their transmission’s going to grenade and now they’re freaking out at every little warning! And none of us are immune!

Yesterday, while driving on the 401, my low washer fluid level warning light came on - I was so confused and I panicked. I immediately headed for the breakdown lane and called CAA. I was frantically searching through the FordPass app looking for answers - flashers on, hood up, a half dozen road flares lining the live lane. It was quite the scene.

After starting a lengthy thread in the transmission section of ranger5g.com, I finally came to my senses, closed my hood, turned off my flashers, and pulled back onto the freeway.

Thanks a lot Sid.

We have a low washer fluid sensor?! Why didn't they put this in the transmission FCS!

 

[9zero1790]

engine cover?

 

[StarLord]

Ah mate, Id be hard pressed to assume this is any sort of transmission issue! As others have stated, plugs and coil packs. And the DPFE Sensor failure has been a huge thing and symptoms are almost as you describe! Good luck!

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/bucking-surging-epidemic.14581/

 

[dtech]

We have a low washer fluid sensor?! Why didn't they put this in the transmission FCS!

Better question is if we have a low washer fluid sensor why has it escaped the decontenting committee ? Is Ford slipping or did they squeeze enough blood from this turnip ?

 

[db_tanker]

engine cover?

no engine cover - I'm a lowly XLT peasant

 

[03svt]

So you checked nothing? What codes, the plugs or any signs of water infiltration there; you're just assuming a transmission problem, had Geico pick it up and left it in their hands yikes without any due diligence on your part and then gave a review of your taco rental. What am I missing.

 

[db_tanker]

So you checked nothing? What codes, the plugs or any signs of water infiltration there; you're just assuming a transmission problem, had Geico pick it up and left it in their hands yikes without any due diligence on your part and then gave a review of your taco rental. What am I missing.

I am truly sorry sir that I failed you James.

My gear was at home, I was on Interstate 45 in the fast lane heading to Houston when my truck started acting like this. I already had plans made for a full day with someone I see rarely. My mind was on things.

Wait...what am I doing here...I am sorry and I will not be rude to you but I have no clue who you are or why you are even posting something like this?

Am I wrong with my off-the-hip diagnosis? Maybe...I'm human.

But don't come at me like this okay?

I will be more than willing to eat crow if it isn't what I thought it was. But this? Nah...please don't post if you are going to be like that.

BR
D

 

[Msfitoy]

Have you checked number 1 plug? Not sure if this hurts more or less than having transmission issues...

 

[Strokerduster]

I changed my plugs last week @ 54k. They definitely showed signs of wear. No problems out or in, good coat of antiseize added to new OE plugs. No rust in head. Idle is noticeably smoother. New pan and tranny fluid after christmas. My bet is plugs/coil also.

 

[03svt]

I am truly sorry sir that I failed you James.

My gear was at home, I was on Interstate 45 in the fast lane heading to Houston when my truck started acting like this. I already had plans made for a full day with someone I see rarely. My mind was on things.

Wait...what am I doing here...I am sorry and I will not be rude to you but I have no clue who you are or why you are even posting something like this?

Am I wrong with my off-the-hip diagnosis? Maybe...I'm human.

But don't come at me like this okay?

I will be more than willing to eat crow if it isn't what I thought it was. But this? Nah...please don't post if you are going to be like that.

BR
D

Sorry dude to hear you got stuck. I am busting chops, in all seriousness good luck with getting the truck fixed

 

[Apollø]

Well I was hoping that I won that lottery and wasn't going to have it happen to me.

Wrong. Nope. Not that lucky.

Going to a friends today I got, I think, The Tranny Trouble.


I find it awesomely crazy as well...I have at home my Mishimoto pan, fluid, and other accessories....was going to do the service after Christmas. And I can't help but wonder...was this a gift? IF they swap the transmission (lead time is 8-10 weeks lol) then do I even bother? I've mentally started a timer IF they do swap the trans that I am going to be moving the truck off at 140-150k because I am skeptical of the replacement's quality due to the sheer number of complaints.

Am I wrong for thinking this? IF this is the case?

Plus this will be interesting as I have Geico's Mechanical Breakdown coverage. This should...SHOULD...only make me liable for 250 dollars. We shall see. But they already have me with a bit of the red-a$$ as they only operate apparently Monday - Friday.

So with no one to steer me to a rental for transportation I caught an uber Enterprise...and guess what they had for me lol...

2023 Tacoma lol

First impressions...seems overly large for what it is. Likely due to that needlessly awesome power-dome hood. Also...that much engine (has a V6 and Off Road package 4x4 and such) seems...awfully gutless. AWFULLY gutless. And thirsty since it doesn't accelerate like I expect it to. Seats are meh...not very comfortable.

BUT...it IS set up for North America. "How can you tell Darrell?" you may ask? I shall tell you...the bloody thing has a dash-minder when you turn off the vehicle that asks if you checked the back seat. :|

Yep.

SMH

So yep D had a very poor Saturday.

I’d say pick you up a simple obd 2 scanner to store in the truck just in case. At least it would give you a clue as to why it’s limping. Transmissions don’t usually go from running great to trash in seconds(but it does happen).

 

[Dr. Zaius]

Better question is if we have a low washer fluid sensor why has it escaped the decontenting committee ? Is Ford slipping or did they squeeze enough blood from this turnip ?

Notice that Duke has a 2019, which is the year that seems to have escaped the bean counter scythe that has ravaged later years.

 

[MaxE731]

Well I was hoping that I won that lottery and wasn't going to have it happen to me.

Wrong. Nope. Not that lucky.

Going to a friends today I got, I think, The Tranny Trouble.


I find it awesomely crazy as well...I have at home my Mishimoto pan, fluid, and other accessories....was going to do the service after Christmas. And I can't help but wonder...was this a gift? IF they swap the transmission (lead time is 8-10 weeks lol) then do I even bother? I've mentally started a timer IF they do swap the trans that I am going to be moving the truck off at 140-150k because I am skeptical of the replacement's quality due to the sheer number of complaints.

Am I wrong for thinking this? IF this is the case?

Plus this will be interesting as I have Geico's Mechanical Breakdown coverage. This should...SHOULD...only make me liable for 250 dollars. We shall see. But they already have me with a bit of the red-a$$ as they only operate apparently Monday - Friday.

So with no one to steer me to a rental for transportation I caught an uber Enterprise...and guess what they had for me lol...

2023 Tacoma lol

First impressions...seems overly large for what it is. Likely due to that needlessly awesome power-dome hood. Also...that much engine (has a V6 and Off Road package 4x4 and such) seems...awfully gutless. AWFULLY gutless. And thirsty since it doesn't accelerate like I expect it to. Seats are meh...not very comfortable.

BUT...it IS set up for North America. "How can you tell Darrell?" you may ask? I shall tell you...the bloody thing has a dash-minder when you turn off the vehicle that asks if you checked the back seat. :|

Yep.

SMH

So yep D had a very poor Saturday.

I'd bet on a misfire issue. When my 2019 started bucking and lugging over several months, I never once got a CEL, which convinced me I had one of the flaky 10R80 trannys not an engine issue. Pick up a Blue Driver or some other decent OBDII plug-in analyzer and check your codes. It may save you a lot of grief and $$$$$.

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