Bad Transmission/Options
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Bad Transmission/Options
I was looking for some opinions/advice/feedback on thefollowing: I have a 2004 f250 V10 Crew SRW and the transmission has been slipping under any hard acceleration (RPMs over 2,000). Took it to a local transmission shop and was told it has a bad front (forward?) clutch and rebuild would be $2,200.
I was about 4 months out from selling/trading the truck. My question is do I get the repair then sell/trade in the truck on a new one? Or do I attempt a trade in with a Ford dealer without the repair (I would obviously inform them of the transmission issue)?
Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
I was about 4 months out from selling/trading the truck. My question is do I get the repair then sell/trade in the truck on a new one? Or do I attempt a trade in with a Ford dealer without the repair (I would obviously inform them of the transmission issue)?
Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
Last edited by blackrhino34; Jun 9, 2014 at 03:53 PM. Reason: spell
Postmaster
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 2,693
Likes: 3
From: West of Chicago
I wouldn't tell them anything, baby it and trade it in.
You will never see the 2200 back especially on a trade in.
I would sell it outright personally, a rebuilt trans is a good selling point in a used truck. If you have it rebuilt I wouldn't trade it in, you can at least get your money back for a trans rebuild with a private party sale.
You will never see the 2200 back especially on a trade in.
I would sell it outright personally, a rebuilt trans is a good selling point in a used truck. If you have it rebuilt I wouldn't trade it in, you can at least get your money back for a trans rebuild with a private party sale.
Postmaster
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 4,724
Likes: 4
From: Rogersville, TN
X2. A dealer isn't going to tell you everything that is wrong with the truck you are buying from them. Plus, they are looking for every reason thy can find to bring down your trade in value.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 6,801
Likes: 7
From: DFW, TX-GoldCanyon, AZ
You may want to try some TransMedic or something like it to see if it will help wake up those worn clutch packs:
Years ago, we used to get bands and clutches to swell up a bit by adding a pint or two of brake fluid to the transmission..
I don't really condone making it someone elses problem, but you'll have to do what your heart tells you..
Regards - Randy
Years ago, we used to get bands and clutches to swell up a bit by adding a pint or two of brake fluid to the transmission..
I don't really condone making it someone elses problem, but you'll have to do what your heart tells you..
Regards - Randy
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gobblerman
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
10
Sep 24, 2013 08:19 AM
OldBeau44
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
5
Dec 30, 2012 09:34 PM
codybear
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
8
Aug 25, 2012 10:57 AM
Dvandy21
1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
38
Oct 12, 2011 12:57 PM
biederboat
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
1
Jul 14, 2002 11:45 AM
