Finally a Ford TSB to Try and Fix our Transmission Problems (TSB 24-2046)

[Rocketeer61]

Yes , we are , but I like to think ? I'm the best beta tester out there , the "Master Beta", if you will,..

Touche!

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[Rocketeer61]

Me, the 10R80 has been out since 2017, two years before the Ranger got it, AND it's in millions of vehicles.
10R 80

• 2017–present Ford F-150:
  • 2017–present in 3.5L EcoBoost models
  • 2018–present in all other models except the 2018–2020 with 3.3L V6
• 2018–present Ford Mustang
• 2018–present Ford Expedition
• 2018–present Lincoln Navigator
• 2019–present Ford Ranger
• 2019–present Ford Everest
• 2020–present Ford Transit
• 2023–present VW Amarok

Then why isn't it fixed by now?

 

[BoneHead68]

I had the reflash done ( no charge) and it was slightly better for a day or two then started having issues again. I put 200 miles on it and contacted the dealer who said to bring it back in. It got dropped off yesterday for the next step appointment that’s scheduled for tomorrow. It’s a 2022 with 16K on it.

Ok, the software didn't change the flare I was seeing, but for a day or so it cleared up the hash engagements. Sounds to me like the same. Hopefully they get you sorted out!

 

[Jason B]

Then why isn't it fixed by now?

Probably because it's not as big as a problem as people make it out to be.
What percentage of the millions of Fords (and possibly GMs) have this problem?
IMO, it's probably due to manufacturing tolerances over the years, not specifically a severe design issue. So far, no problems on my 21 with 45K, but I wouldn't be surprised if it does grenade in the future. As long as it does it before 125K.

 

[Rocketeer61]

Probably because it's not as big as a problem as people make it out to be.
What percentage of the millions of Fords (and possibly GMs) have this problem?
IMO, it's probably due to manufacturing tolerances over the years, not specifically a severe design issue. So far, no problems on my 21 with 45K, but I wouldn't be surprised if it does grenade in the future. As long as it does it before 125K.

Problems are always bigger when they're yours than when they're someone else's. One has to ask whether it's tolerance issues or good old fashioned bad design.

 

[Jhbryaniv]

Problems are always bigger when they're yours than when they're someone else's. One has to ask whether it's tolerance issues or good old fashioned bad design.

based on the fact that they did a redesign for one of the drums, I would say the initial design was not perfect. and the fix helps, but doesn't solve the problem for everyone.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

based on the fact that they did a redesign for one of the drums, I would say the initial design was not perfect. and the fix helps, but doesn't solve the problem for everyone.

Here’s a great example

 

[Jhbryaniv]

Here’s a great example

thats the valve body?

holy heck, that is not what I pictured a valve body to look like. lol

I can see how there would be issues with the design though. . . can I just get a manual transmission? please and thank you.

 

[Jhbryaniv]

looks like that is the lower valve body without cover. . . and maybe without solenoids on it?

 

[got3fords]

I've had some minor issues with clunky/harsh shifts since I bought the truck. I did put the Unleashed 93 octane tune on it. I'm wondering how the dealership is going to treat this if I were to take it in for this TSB.

That's what I want to know as well.

 

[NotBudule]

That's what I want to know as well.

They certainly can blame it on the tune, but this is pretty well known issue, they will have TSB in hand, which means Ford is on board, don't volunteer any info , and they shouldn't ask...

 

[DeerSlayer]

250k on my 94 Ranger with a A4LD automatic transmittion before the tranny crapped out. What happened Ford?

 

[gtyates]

This transmission is also used in numerous GM vehicles. Are they also having these issues? My Ranger has never shifted well from 3-4-5 when cold, even after the software update. I am @70k miles now.

 

[got3fords]

They certainly can blame it on the tune, but this is pretty well known issue, they will have TSB in hand, which means Ford is on board, don't volunteer any info , and they shouldn't ask...

But if they do a reflash or update, will that overwrite the tune?

 

[NotBudule]

But if they do a reflash or update, will that overwrite the tune?

That I do not know , I would think ? they would want it back to factory though...

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