There are two different tranny recalls: one for the 2004 models (04B24), the other for the 2005 models (05B27). They are different. Go here for yours:

http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articl...icle-05-06.htm

 

This is total BS. Our '04 550 with a build date of 9/03 has had both the issues, reverse planetary pins walking out and the snap ring letting loose and cracking the case. This happened after it had been in 3 times for hard shifting--slamming--into reverse, while plowing and not plowing. The problem was still there after they repaired the planetary pins. The fourth time, the case was cracked because of the snap ring. They then had the testicular fortitude to tell us that we were abusing this truck by not coming to a complete stop between shifts, this while our '05 is sitting in their lot waiting for the parts for the planetary pins! And all this during January, the time of the year that we need them the most.

Our '05 has a build date of 11/04.

 

I am complaining about this issue still because I don't beleive that it is only a manufacturing error, I could be wrong, but I don't think I am.

Let me explain it from my viewpoint. I have 4 Ford SD's. I have 3 Dodges that I am slowly replacing. BTW, I own a landscape and plowing company. Also have an F800 and an F750. I am basing my reputation with my customers on these trucks. When it snows, we have a limited time to clear the snow. I can not afford to have trucks breaking down. Especially a brand new F550 that I paid close to $40K for with 500 miles on it from a stupid mistake--either mfg or design. I can't afford it! My business is riding on these trucks. My family is depending on these trucks as well as the families' of my employees.

I did not get a free loaner. Even if I did get a free loaner, would it come with any plow at all that I can use to service my customers? I guarantee it wouldn't be anywhere's close productivity-wise to the truck I bought. And then to have 2 of these trucks down in the middle of January, in Michigan? One of them that does not fall within the recall dates down for just under 2 weeks?

Yes, there are people that are vehement about this issue, rightly so IMO. And I think they have every right to be able to vent and do their best to inform everyone about their problems that they are able to.

 

Makes me really want to go out and buy another American built vehicle. If that was the case then why didn't Ford(or it's supplier) fix the problem in 2003. This is why American vehicles get bad raps.

Again I'll say, I really want the dealer diving into my tranny (3) months after I bought a "NEW' vehicle. It's almost like getting married and finding out he/she has been sleeping around during the honeymoon.

You really want he/she back? I feel like my truck has been violated.

Can't wait for Toyota/Nissan/Honda to build a 1 ton PU. Maybe they'll do their homework and we'll get some value for our dollar.

 

The Far east trucks aren't made for work except for Isuzu & who knows I think Chevy might own them now. Ford at least has attemtped to build a tranny that will stand up to the rigors of hauling and towing. First transmission that I have seen with an external bypass filter. I seem to remember someone posting here that he worked in a Toyota service dept & said they had a lot of tranny probs.

 

I took mine in for 04B24 on Monday and it is ready today but I will be unable to pick it up for a couple weeks as I am out of town. I asked all the related questions I could about the problem (all which I learned here) and here are the responses:

1. Only reverse planetary gear was replaced as no "visible damage" was done to the rest of the tranny. This is good, I wasn't experiencing any problems.

2. I requested the auxillary tranny filter and the service writer said he could install it for me free of charge although "undamaged trannys typically do not recieve one"

3. I also requested that my tranny cooler be cleaned and flushed and then "I would be COMPLETELY SATISFIED"...done.

I can't wait to drive it, I've been in our company Ranger for the past month and the Superduty definately spoils the driver. FYI-the mileage is averaging 1.0 mpg better than the 3.5 ton diesel.

In regards to minor drivability issues on the 6.0, turns out the EGR valve and the EBP sensor were the culprits.

 

Just got the paper work in the mail for the CSP # 04B24 for my 5R110 TorqShift Transmission. Truck been running great, 14000 miles. Will let you knoiw how it go's

 

Finally got the paperwork. I had been checking the Ford website since the Recall was announced in January. Im scheduled to take it into the dealer on Monday. They expect it to take about two days to complete. I just hope this doesnt mess my truck up. Im not having any problems with it and I've had a negative experience(s) with recalls in the past. Hope this doesnt cause more problems than it fixes.

 

Just recieved a letter from ford stating they are providing a no-charge Customer Satisfaction Program on transmission 5R110 torqshift transmission. Called the dealer and they say it will take AT LEAST 2 days to do the work. Yes we get a car (boo) not a PSD. free of charge. at least it is wheels. Glad to see they are taking the bull by the horns and doing something about problems.

 

I've got about 31K miles on mine with no problems, mostly commuter but 20% towing. I have had no problems with tranny. The ford website does not come up with a recall and my dealer said there was one so I called them on the phone. There is a "customer enhancement something or other" (which amounts to a recall) to change planetary gears for reverse that will not come up under recall on Ford website as the NTHSC hasn't issued a recall. Trying to figure out if I want dealer to crack the tranny case or not since I've had no probs. Any hints guys?

 

I had no Problems with my F350 6.0 until they did the Recall work about a month ago... It ran perfect before they messed it up! Engine and transmission were smooth and a real pleasure to drive...
Now it is back at the Ford Dealer to be "Re-Fixed"...
1- when shifting from D to R or back, there is a long delay and then it will suddenly Slam into gear...
2_ sometimes, when stopped at a Red light, after about 10 or 15 seconds, the Truck will Slam into gear... (Better have your foot on the brake hard.)
3- when starting off from a stop the truck will hesitate and then slam into gear...

Like I said... the truck performed perfectly until they did the Recall work...
They have ruined a good truck...
All they could say at the Dealer was, it might need to be reflashed so it could relearn things... I told them that the first 200 miles after the recall job that it ran good... So something that they did screwed up the Truck...
It has been at the Dealer for 4 days now and I told them not to call until it was fixed or Ford was shipping in a New transmission...
I hope they can figure it out... It was a good truck...
BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL about this RECALL... something is not right...

 

I took my truck in today for the transmission work. I had one episode of a harsh shift about two weeks ago. I got in some soft sand and stopped to switch to 4X4. I went to move forward and nothing happened. let off the accelerator suddenly the truck lurched and a terrible clunk sound occured. the three of us looked at each and simultaneously said "that did not sound good". No problems since.

I am concerned about them messing something up. I am not real confindent with this dealership. Although, the service rep did say that an entire ambulance fleet was recently repaired for this issue so maybe they got to practice on someone else before touching mine.

 

If there was 4x4 involved, you most likely did not give the hubs enough time to engage and lock before you started giving throttle- if they lock in at throttle, they make a nice banging noise that doesn't sound too pretty, but unless you are at or near WOT or something equally severe, it will not do any damage. If all seems OK, I wouldn't be too concerned.

 

The hard parts involved in the recall are not causing this. The newest flash that is installed is causing this issue as far as I know, as mine behaves similarly. If there is an impending mechanical failure, the truck will start slipping during shifting out on the road. It is POSSIBLE that your symptoms are the beginning signs of this, however we have had many, many of the vehicles equipped with the newest flash (a couple that don't have the recall, even) doing this.

Some people are investigating this. Keep an eye on the SCMT 1704 thread about this, too.

 

I only have 8600 miles on the truck and they did not RE-Flash it during the Recall work... So it looks like it is definitely a hardware problem...

After more research, I have found 2 other Ford 350 owners who have had the same problem and it has been fixed by replacing the Pressure Valve...
They have no more hesitation during shifts and the shifts are smooth...
My dealer has my Pressure Valve on order...
Thanks for the input...