Leaking transmission fluid
Tuned
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I was just about to ask exactly what you just referred to. Does anyone think it is worth trying to have to dealer pre-order the parts and have them installed prior to picking up the truck? Mine is scheduled to arrive shortly, and I was wondering if it's worth the gamble of just hoping that the transmission doesn't leak, or trying to get the dealer to fix it first. Anyone had any luck with that?
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There is absolutely no way a dealer is going to replace parts that aren't yet broken unless it is a recall. This is not a recall. Ford would not reimburse the dealer for replacing the transmission parts unless it was actually leaking. You could pay for it or maybe talk the dealer into it, but Ford isn't.
Cargo Master
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If you feel that strongly about it buy the part and replace it yourself. If it is a recall, expect Ford to fix it. Otherwise don't ask all other customers to pay for a fix for what you think might go wrong with your truck.
Tuned
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Tuned
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There is absolutely no way a dealer is going to replace parts that aren't yet broken unless it is a recall. This is not a recall. Ford would not reimburse the dealer for replacing the transmission parts unless it was actually leaking. You could pay for it or maybe talk the dealer into it, but Ford isn't.
Cross-Country
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When I put my 6.7 into gear this morning, it wouldn't shift into gear without applying some throttle. I originally thought that it was a computer issue. So, I turned the truck off, tried it again, and it shifted. Then, backing out of the driveway it intermittently shifted in and out of gear, but then stayed in. I hit the highway for my 175 mile trip and all was well. My first forced stop was 100 miles into the trip. The truck again came out of gear. I limped it into a gas station while the "wrench" light came on. I crawled under the truck to see trans. fluid lingering on almost the entire bottom of the truck. Nothing showing on the dipstick. I bought a couple of quarts of fluid...still nothing on the stick. After three more quarts I was on the stick. I cranked it up, it shifted, and I returned home with no issues. I'm taking it to the dealership in the morning. Does anyone think I should be concerned with damage done to the transmission?
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When I put my 6.7 into gear this morning, it wouldn't shift into gear without applying some throttle. I originally thought that it was a computer issue. So, I turned the truck off, tried it again, and it shifted. Then, backing out of the driveway it intermittently shifted in and out of gear, but then stayed in. I hit the highway for my 175 mile trip and all was well. My first forced stop was 100 miles into the trip. The truck again came out of gear. I limped it into a gas station while the "wrench" light came on. I crawled under the truck to see trans. fluid lingering on almost the entire bottom of the truck. Nothing showing on the dipstick. I bought a couple of quarts of fluid...still nothing on the stick. After three more quarts I was on the stick. I cranked it up, it shifted, and I returned home with no issues. I'm taking it to the dealership in the morning. Does anyone think I should be concerned with damage done to the transmission?
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I would indeed be concerned. Fluid is the lifeblood of an auto transmission. It lubricates, cools, and provides the ability to move forward or backward. If it ran that low, it may well have damaged the transmission. It's hardly your fault; I'd insist the dealer fully test the transmission for burnt fluid and metal shavings and note that it leaked all or most its fluid out.
Posting Guru
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I'd be curious to hear from a trans expert as I don't understand how this works. I remember something a while back that described the primary purpose of trans fluid to be able to cool and apply pressure to various components like the solenoids and such. It's not so much of a lubrication thing as a hydraulic thing. No fluid just means no pressure can be made. Low fluid means dangerous temps? ???
FYI I'm no trans expert just a good friend of a mechanic that owns a trans shop
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I'd be curious to hear from a trans expert as I don't understand how this works. I remember something a while back that described the primary purpose of trans fluid to be able to cool and apply pressure to various components like the solenoids and such. It's not so much of a lubrication thing as a hydraulic thing. No fluid just means no pressure can be made. Low fluid means dangerous temps? ???
The Fluid does it all. Fluid does provide hydraulic pressure in the torque convertor to allow you to stay in "Drive" at a traffic light without stalling, and also increases to get you moving when you accelerate.
The fluid also cools - obviously, since there is a transmission fluid cooler located up front under the hood.
Finally, it lubes. Obviously, you have gears meshing, and friction paper...you need some lube.
Frmr Ford Trans Engr
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All of the clutches are applied by hydraulic pressure. The pump uses the trans fluid to create this pressure. The fluid is also used to lubricate and cool the trans.
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