My perfect Ranger with an imperfect transmission...

[Jason B]

after reading the whole tread it's amazing how overblown this problem is or should i say with this many in service not really a real problem

It's not. But some people would refuse to buy a product because of a small percentage of negative reviews. An item on Amazon can have 852 five-star reviews, and 3 one-star reviews and people will see the product as faulty.
The ironic thing here, is that someone won't buy the Ranger because of a 'faulty transmission' but instead will buy the F150, which has the same transmission.

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[Morgangwc]

My also perfect 2020 Ranger trans started shifting strange at 80k by 90k it would slam into gear between 5th and 9th, then not shift or find the gear at all, a few times on the freeway leaving limping in 70mph traffic. Dealer had it one day told me they would order the parts to rebuild, 2 weeks later they had the part, he then told me they needed it for 3 more weeks to finish. I traded it last week on a 2023, I need it for work. Got home now at 500 miles on the 2023 and it has a transmission fluid leak and I can hear a loud(ish) whine from it. Ugh, I'm going to the service dept today. Sad really. I know there's a class action lawsuit I just wish they'd fix it as it's such a great truck otherwise.

 

[Msfitoy]

My also perfect 2020 Ranger trans started shifting strange at 80k by 90k it would slam into gear between 5th and 9th, then not shift or find the gear at all, a few times on the freeway leaving limping in 70mph traffic. Dealer had it one day told me they would order the parts to rebuild, 2 weeks later they had the part, he then told me they needed it for 3 more weeks to finish. I traded it last week on a 2023, I need it for work. Got home now at 500 miles on the 2023 and it has a transmission fluid leak and I can hear a loud(ish) whine from it. Ugh, I'm going to the service dept today. Sad really. I know there's a class action lawsuit I just wish they'd fix it as it's such a great truck otherwise.

I know how you feel =(

So far, 99% of the time the new transmission's operation has been unremarkable since the replacement 6K miles ago...the 1% is that occasional minor bump going from park to drive or dropping down into 5th...in other words, normal for 10R80...nothing compared to CRASH, BAM & SLAM that preceded the self destruction of the original transmission...also, the DPFE sensor replacement has made everything silky smooth again...knock on wood...

 

[Rocketeer61]

Oh man. Who was that guy on here that said we were all just a bunch of whiners?

 

[SymChris]

… since the replacement 6K miles ago...

Jumpin jeheesefers, 6k already?? ?

 

[Msfitoy]

Jumpin jeheesefers, 6k already?? ?

I've slowed way down...two years ago, it would've been 16K...

 

[Blue Streak]

I've slowed way down...two years ago, it would've been 16K...

Why slow down. Don't you have unlimited miles warranty on the new transmission? You know the magic number maybe you can get another new one free.

 

[Msfitoy]

Why slow down. Don't you have unlimited miles warranty on the new transmission? You know the magic number maybe you can get another new one free.

Two big reasons:

1-Gas prices in 2019 was half the cost...FJB...
2-Rest of my truck, along with the engine has been long out of warranty...

 

[Jason B]

Oh man. Who was that guy on here that said we were all just a bunch of whiners?

Yeah, probably the guys who have been driving trucks with auto-trans for the last 40 years.

 

[Morgangwc]

Update about the transmission leak: I just left the dealer (couldn't get service on the phone) it's not the transmission (yay?) it's the engine leaking oil somewhere around the transmission and it just looks like it's coming from it. They're not exactly sure where though. SA is going to let me know today - I'll hold my breath. I guess the 7 hours they've already had it wasn't enough time to find where the oil leaking from.....

 

[Msfitoy]

Update about the transmission leak: I just left the dealer (couldn't get service on the phone) it's not the transmission (yay?) it's the engine leaking oil somewhere around the transmission and it just looks like it's coming from it. They're not exactly sure where though. SA is going to let me know today - I'll hold my breath. I guess the 7 hours they've already had it wasn't enough time to find where the oil leaking from.....

Good new is that a new 2.3 is cheaper than a new 10R80...

 

[SFB]

Good new is that a new 2.3 is cheaper than a new 10R80...

I have around 52K on my 19 Ranger and the tranny is or has been acting weird. Doesn't do the gear hunting, never has. Mostly rough or slip shifts and after it has sat for 4 to 5 hours, engine still basically warm, I drive off and 3 to 5 shift is nearly a stall! It has done this repeatedly in that scenario! I'v watched the RPM and when it does this it doesnt go up like in a slip, just hangs there for a second or two then grabs kinda harshly. The rest of the shifts are sloppy. Once I go through a complete upshift cycle it improves and acts normally (for a 10R80). A bad sign to me is I had to make an appointment 2 weeks out just to see the tranny guy. He's rather busy these days. They kept it a day and a half and said nothing is wrong, I was waiting for that answer too. I was at least hoping for a reflash but didn't even get that. Glad I opted for the 125K warranty. I'm proactive and would like to get it fixed BEFORE it leaves me stranded. SA said well you are covered up to 125K! Like I shouldn't worry! Thats a crap attitude if it's suppose to make me feel better. I would rather it didn't break. I have also noticed a ticking when cold, I can hear it from behind the firewall, I go to the front and noise disappears, it's an infrequent tick, not always there. I'm thinking torque converter, anyone else notice this?

 

[Msfitoy]

I have around 52K on my 19 Ranger and the tranny is or has been acting weird. Doesn't do the gear hunting, never has. Mostly rough or slip shifts and after it has sat for 4 to 5 hours, engine still basically warm, I drive off and 3 to 5 shift is nearly a stall! It has done this repeatedly in that scenario! I'v watched the RPM and when it does this it doesnt go up like in a slip, just hangs there for a second or two then grabs kinda harshly. The rest of the shifts are sloppy. Once I go through a complete upshift cycle it improves and acts normally (for a 10R80). A bad sign to me is I had to make an appointment 2 weeks out just to see the tranny guy. He's rather busy these days. They kept it a day and a half and said nothing is wrong, I was waiting for that answer too. I was at least hoping for a reflash but didn't even get that. Glad I opted for the 125K warranty. I'm proactive and would like to get it fixed BEFORE it leaves me stranded. SA said well you are covered up to 125K! Like I shouldn't worry! Thats a crap attitude if it's suppose to make me feel better. I would rather it didn't break. I have also noticed a ticking when cold, I can hear it from behind the firewall, I go to the front and noise disappears, it's an infrequent tick, not always there. I'm thinking torque converter, anyone else notice this?

" I'v watched the RPM and when it does this it doesnt go up like in a slip, just hangs there for a second or two then grabs kinda harshly. "

I second that.....more like getting rear ended...

 

[SFB]

" I'v watched the RPM and when it does this it doesnt go up like in a slip, just hangs there for a second or two then grabs kinda harshly. "

I second that.....more like getting rear ended...

I tried my best to explain this to SA, they kept it overnight because tech wanted to read codes in the morning. Nothing wrong all normal. To be fair it's hard for the tech if it doesn't replicate the problem or throw a code. I do FAA repairs on a boost fuel pump for Gulfstream G550, we get pumps in that are intermittent failures. I test these and return nearly 99% of them because it doesn't repeat. Frustrating for sure. I have had many Ford vehicles and have never been stranded because I can recognize issues before it actually fails. This is what I am trying to do here.

 

[simplynewt]

Started experiencing issues around 76,800. Hard shifting, skipping gears, flaring. I did a little research and seen where I can manually shift that might prolong any issues. It was then I found out that the 10R80 Transmissions were not what you might want in your truck. I was advised by some jagoff to have the trans oil changed as the filter may be clogged so I purchased over $200.00 in oil and a filter. Then I found out that my local Ford Dealer doesn't have a Trans Tech and that I would have to find another dealer. The dealer I purchased the truck from asked one question, "Does the trans have any issues"? Before I could finish the two words "A Couple", he told me they do not work on vehicles with prior trans issues. I thought, I bought the truck from here and you are actually denying me service to my truck? So now I am stuck with 13 Qts. of Trans Oil and a filter and no one to change the oil for me.

Then I got to around 77,300 miles and the truck became undrivable. I had to do something. I found a reputable trans mechanic through several people at work and decided to let him have it. It cost me 6k to have it rebuilt and he went back with heavy duty parts as opposed to standard parts. Is that even a thing or is he blowing smoke up my butt? New Solenoid Valve bank. New drum. New Clutches and everything that goes with them. He gave me an 18k mile - 18 month warranty. I was instructed to bring it back to him after 3k miles to have the oil changed and then again in another 3k miles. Sound about right?

At any rate, I have had it back and drove it the 45 minutes to work and back again. So far so good. It seemed a little tight the first day or so but I contribute that to the new clutches. I say all this to say that I am shocked that Ford let this go for as long as they have with no recall in sight yet. I met a guy during my dark days with it who had a 2022 Ranger with 96k miles on it and he told me he has went through 4 trans. already and was proud to tell me that Ford gave him a break on his first replacement. Instead of 6k for a trans., they knocked it back to 4k.

Thats my Fabulous Ford Story. Thoughts?

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