4th gear slip- 88k miles Update: Transmission Replaced

[ctechbob]

Hopefully you will not the cdf work. The tech that did mine noted the the valves showed significant scoring on them, and it was the valves involved in 2-3-4 upshifts. Mine was apparently easy to diagnose. I am now approaching 79k miles and no issues since the repair. It is surprising how smooth this transmission can shift with the corrected part in it. My dealer aid they have seen very few Rangers with the cdf failure, though it does happen. They mostly see this on the F150's.

That is kinda what has lead me to float the theory of aluminum trans pans helping.

Well, first off, we have less torque to deal with, so less flexing in the case.

I think that maybe the pan will keep the case and internals more in alignment.

Also, I think GM largely uses aluminum pans, and the last I heard, they don't have the CDF problem as bad.

Now...I will admit, these are full on wild ass guesses on my part and might (probably are) far off base.

But, stabilizing the case damn sure can't hurt anything.

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[Dereku]

That is kinda what has lead me to float the theory of aluminum trans pans helping.

Well, first off, we have less torque to deal with, so less flexing in the case.

I think that maybe the pan will keep the case and internals more in alignment.

Also, I think GM largely uses aluminum pans, and the last I heard, they don't have the CDF problem as bad.

Now...I will admit, these are full on wild ass guesses on my part and might (probably are) far off base.

But, stabilizing the case damn sure can't hurt anything.

Wild ass guesses seems to be fords motto now. Recall king.

 

[GreyAreaRanger]

Sorry for the long time for an update. I've been busy finishing my degree, passing the NCLEX, and starting my new career as an OR Nurse. I was out of my truck for almost a month due to a minor accident where the other driver was at fault for going straight in a turn-only lane. After that, it was the holidays, the state test, and a new job. Fast forward to a week ago, I dropped off the truck at a transmission shop that stated they would work with third-party warranty companies. I should be able to pick up my ranger with a new transmission tomorrow after work. I will try to get more details on what was wrong with the transmission and final cost if I had not had the warranty.

 

[Dereku]

Glad you have a happy ending! Please share with us!

 

[GreyAreaRanger]

I picked up the truck today; the total bill was $7,069, paid by the warranty company minus my $200 deductible. According to the shop, my torque converter was going bad, so they got me a new transmission and torque converter. The extended warranty paid for itself and saved me thousands on top of it. I also asked if the new trans would have all the updated parts, and the shop said it would. So far, it seems to shift as it should, and the 4th gear shift is now seamless.
Looking forward to just enjoying the truck again.

 

[got3fords]

I picked up the truck today; the total bill was $7,069, paid by the warranty company minus my $200 deductible. According to the shop, my torque converter was going bad, so they got me a new transmission and torque converter. The extended warranty paid for itself and saved me thousands on top of it. I also asked if the new trans would have all the updated parts, and the shop said it would. So far, it seems to shift as it should, and the 4th gear shift is now seamless.
Looking forward to just enjoying the truck again.

What shop did you take it to?

 

[GreyAreaRanger]

What shop did you take it to?

Sniders transmission. My folks had a couple of transmissions rebuilt there, and they did good work. Heck, one of the trucks they did a rebuild on 15 years ago, I was driving last week to get to and from work.

 

[Stevedbvik1]

I picked up the truck today; the total bill was $7,069, paid by the warranty company minus my $200 deductible. According to the shop, my torque converter was going bad, so they got me a new transmission and torque converter. The extended warranty paid for itself and saved me thousands on top of it. I also asked if the new trans would have all the updated parts, and the shop said it would. So far, it seems to shift as it should, and the 4th gear shift is now seamless.
Looking forward to just enjoying the truck again.

Great news. If it was a new Ford transmission then it comes with a new converter

 

[GreyAreaRanger]

Great news. If it was a new Ford transmission then it comes with a new converter

The paperwork states it is a Snider Reman Transmission KB3Z7000A. The part number appears to be the Ford part number for the transmission assembly, but they did say a new torque converter was installed as well since that was the issue. I am glad to have the truck back and that this process wasn't long or painful. Shop pretty much handled everything, including setting up the claim for me. They did mention, though, that perhaps I should take it easy for the first few miles if I can but they also understood.

 

[got3fords]

Sniders transmission. My folks had a couple of transmissions rebuilt there, and they did good work. Heck, one of the trucks they did a rebuild on 15 years ago, I was driving last week to get to and from work.

Good to know a 3rd party shop can handle the 10R80. Was the warranty also 3rd party?

 

[Burnt Money]

The paperwork states it is a Snider Reman Transmission KB3Z7000A. The part number appears to be the Ford part number for the transmission assembly, but they did say a new torque converter was installed as well since that was the issue. I am glad to have the truck back and that this process wasn't long or painful. Shop pretty much handled everything, including setting up the claim for me. They did mention, though, that perhaps I should take it easy for the first few miles if I can but they also understood.

What 3rd party warranty do you have?

 

[GreyAreaRanger]

Good to know a 3rd party shop can handle the 10R80. Was the warranty also 3rd party?

What 3rd party warranty do you have?

I bought the extended warranty through Autonation and it was pricey but it just paid for itself and saved me a few thousand so I am glad I got it. Assurant is who is handled it I believe or at least, that is who sent me a link to finish setting up an account to better track the remainder of my coverage and the stipulations of what is and isn’t covered.

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