Transmission starts shifting roughly, then issues go away.

[deleriumtremor]

I had a strange issue recently. One day I noticed the transmission shifting roughly, having a hard time deciding when to downshift on grades, clunky between some shifts, etc.

I thought well here it comes, the dreaded transmission issues I have heard so much about. In the last few days, I noticed the transmission seems to have gotten back to its old self, shifting fine, no clunking, no issue with downshifting when a steep grade is presented, everything is Jake.

My assumption is for some reason it reset to a factory default and took some time to do its relearning thing, but I frankly don't know enough about this transmissions to know if that is even possible. Anyone who knows a lot about this stuff would be really welcome to chime in.

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[CB750F]

Hi,
Well, it won't reset itself, that's for sure. I had different issues then you, were it felt like someone was hitting me when coming to a stop. I have a '20 & yours is a '22. Last summer I brought it in & told them my issue & there was a TSB out. They did the TSB service & the issue is gone.
They also wanted to charge me for the work when the truck is was only 3yrs old & under the warranty milage, assholes.
Go check with a dealership if there is a TSB for the '22. Or check online.

 

[Tim H.]

My 2020 Lariat w/49k is at the dealer now for delayed reverse in cold weather, surging at cruise speeds, rough shifting especially downshifts…feels like someone hits the rear bumper slightly. Just got a call from the service guy. Ford says this is normal behavior. I call BS! Last Ford I’ll ever buy! I hope they enjoy screwing their customers because they are bleeding buyers by the thousands because of their policies.

 

[deleriumtremor]

My 2020 Lariat w/49k is at the dealer now for delayed reverse in cold weather, surging at cruise speeds, rough shifting especially downshifts…feels like someone hits the rear bumper slightly. Just got a call from the service guy. Ford says this is normal behavior. I call BS! Last Ford I’ll ever buy! I hope they enjoy screwing their customers because they are bleeding buyers by the thousands because of their policies.

Bummer.

 

[CB750F]

See this, I have more info on the TSB.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/tsb-24-2101.28880/#post-665093

 

[deleriumtremor]

Hi,
Well, it won't reset itself, that's for sure. I had different issues then you, were it felt like someone was hitting me when coming to a stop. I have a '20 & yours is a '22. Last summer I brought it in & told them my issue & there was a TSB out. They did the TSB service & the issue is gone.
They also wanted to charge me for the work when the truck is was only 3yrs old & under the warranty milage, assholes.
Go check with a dealership if there is a TSB for the '22. Or check online.

I really don't like my local dealer service department. The one up the road a ways is a lot better, I will make an appointment and have them take a look at the TSB's, etc.. Unfortunately right now it shifts like butter, so they almost certainly will think anything it might be is probably between my ears.

 

[CB750F]

If the TSB is for your yr/vehicle, they should do it.
Good luck.

 

[Chris M]

I had a strange issue recently. One day I noticed the transmission shifting roughly, having a hard time deciding when to downshift on grades, clunky between some shifts, etc.

I thought well here it comes, the dreaded transmission issues I have heard so much about. In the last few days, I noticed the transmission seems to have gotten back to its old self, shifting fine, no clunking, no issue with downshifting when a steep grade is presented, everything is Jake.

My assumption is for some reason it reset to a factory default and took some time to do its relearning thing, but I frankly don't know enough about this transmissions to know if that is even possible. Anyone who knows a lot about this stuff would be really welcome to chime in.

Don't wait.
Take it in and tell them what you've experienced.
Print the TSB and take it with you (just in case they want to play ignorant).
See where they take you from there. I just got a rebuilt transmission and driveshaft assembly for having done that (all under warranty).

 

[Stevedbvik1]

See this, I have more info on the TSB.

https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/tsb-24-2101.28880/#post-665093

It’s now TSB 25-2134

 

[Chris M]

It’s now TSB 25-2134

And there's a pdf file in the forum somewhere for the updated version.
I've no idea now where, but it's here somewhere ?

 

[Trustable]

It’s now TSB 25-2134

Thanks for the updated number. I need to get this done but am hesitant as I don’t think they will give me a loaner. (They didn’t last time I had it in for engine issues). I’m in a rural enough area where there is no uber/lyft/etc so hopefully they will give me one. I am one mile outside of their “ courtesy van” range. I must have been to 6 different ford dealers, I am learning they all suck. With corporate policies that are equally as incompetent as the dealerships, I don’t even know if taking it in is worth it.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

Thanks for the updated number. I need to get this done but am hesitant as I don’t think they will give me a loaner. (They didn’t last time I had it in for engine issues). I’m in a rural enough area where there is no uber/lyft/etc so hopefully they will give me one. I am one mile outside of their “ courtesy van” range. I must have been to 6 different ford dealers, I am learning they all suck. With corporate policies that are equally as incompetent as the dealerships, I don’t even know if taking it in is worth it.

Where in Michigan are you?

 

[deleriumtremor]

Don't wait.
Take it in and tell them what you've experienced.
Print the TSB and take it with you (just in case they want to play ignorant).
See where they take you from there. I just got a rebuilt transmission and driveshaft assembly for having done that (all under warranty).

Certainly you are right. Of course, my schedule just ramped up with a couple of trips coming soon and another hip replacement in July. I need to get in it soon.

 

[ctechbob]

Your issue is probably down to a piece of trash stuck in the valve body or a slow moving valve. That's probably the only thing that would cause what you described.

 

[deleriumtremor]

Your issue is probably down to a piece of trash stuck in the valve body or a slow moving valve. That's probably the only thing that would cause what you described.

I think the thing that got me thinking about it doing the "re-learn" thing and then it smoothing out was around the same time, I did my morning routine of turning off ASS. After the last time I turned it off, the thing stayed off. That started making me thinking maybe Ford did an over the air update that somehow caused a reset in the tranny. I have been getting a lot of reminders related to over the air updates, etc. lately. Anyway, probably time to check the TSB status.

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