Transmission problems!!!
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From: Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by SpeedJunky
Damn EDIT thieves! 
Mechanics are synonomous with lawyers.
Mechanics are synonomous with lawyers.
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From: New Jersey
Originally Posted by Super08
Not all, but unfortunitly a few bad ones stand out more than a few good ones. That's why when I find a good one I hold on with all my might.
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Those clowns would've refunded me the difference between the solonoid and the tranny rebuild that same day, if not, I would've done a charge back on my credit card and would've taken the issue to court.
ALWAYS get everything in writing, especially when going to a mechanic.
Politely ask them to diagnose and explain the problem on your paperwork. Further, ask them to explain the labor and/or parts associated with the repair in as much detail as possible (including codes, when possible). Some shops will hesitate but tell them that you need this information to show your neighbor, friend, cousin, boss, insurance company, mother, whoever...the paperwork because they caused the problem and will be the party reimbursing you for the bill.
ALWAYS get everything in writing, especially when going to a mechanic.
Politely ask them to diagnose and explain the problem on your paperwork. Further, ask them to explain the labor and/or parts associated with the repair in as much detail as possible (including codes, when possible). Some shops will hesitate but tell them that you need this information to show your neighbor, friend, cousin, boss, insurance company, mother, whoever...the paperwork because they caused the problem and will be the party reimbursing you for the bill.
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When I saw AAMCO listed in the original post, I said to myself 'This is going to be good'.
Must have been 30 years ago I heard my first horror story about that chain. Once, when my dad was thinking of partial retirement, he investigated various franchise opportunities. I still remember him telling me he went no further with AAMCO than the initial inquiry because they did a lot of things in their normal business practices that struck him as unethical.
This story fits in with the type of stuff I hear that they do. The trouble codes and what they mean is the real clincher for me. Not too difficult to discover what those indicate, especially for someone 'in the business'
Must have been 30 years ago I heard my first horror story about that chain. Once, when my dad was thinking of partial retirement, he investigated various franchise opportunities. I still remember him telling me he went no further with AAMCO than the initial inquiry because they did a lot of things in their normal business practices that struck him as unethical.
This story fits in with the type of stuff I hear that they do. The trouble codes and what they mean is the real clincher for me. Not too difficult to discover what those indicate, especially for someone 'in the business'
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Well it happened AGAIN!!!!! Drove it 2 days and same symptoms, same codes. Took it back. They took it to the local Ford Dealer. They they basically reloaded O/S in the computer, reset and reflashed EVERYTHING. Got it back last night. I left my borrowed car in their parking lot, just incase. By the way, the solenoid they replaced is the Direct Drive/Coast solenoid.
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Just for your comfort, I went through 2 complete transmissions in less than 50,000 miles. I would bet that the solenoid was the culprit in the destruction of both. Ford had recalled that solenoid, I found out after the second rebuild ( I had replaced both solenoids both rebuilds!) One of the trannies was a Suncoast Extreme/converter. My clutches were smoked also. After my experience with this tranny, I would suggest that it being so new that the aftermarket really doesnt have much experience with it. Most think they can improve shift firmness with springs and shims only to find it is totally electronic. Most of my problems occurred 2 or so years ago and a lot has been learned since then I am sure. Mine works well now, in fact better than it ever did. But the motor leaks like a sieve and wouldnt pull itself out of a wet paper bag during the first 15 minutes of driving.
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From: Bossier City, LA
Edge w Attitude and blown tranny @ 34000mi
I will say this, this is I believe the 3rd or 4th thread about a torqshift since I have been here (late 03) that was not related to the 04 snapring fiasco. I blame this instance on a dishonest transmission shop. The tranny did have a problem, however in the hands of a knowledgable 6.0 tech, this should have been a cakewalk.
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From: Bossier City, LA
Originally Posted by bendog
Mrxlh, please elaborate on the 04 snapring fiasco, is it the reverse snapring or some other snapring? Thanks.
After re-reading my previous post, I don't think I made my point. So in case I didn't, that is a whopping 3 member issues with transmissions in 3 years. Sometimes we get 3 posts a day here for hard start/no start or just died. The point I guess is the torqshift is a bullet proof trans when used in a stock to mild performance application.
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I agree with mrxlh, the Torqueshift is a very good transmission. You always hear all this hype on Allison. If you gave me the choice to put a Torqueshift or an Allison in my truck, I would take the Torqueshift. Dont get me wrong, the Allison is a good tranny, but it is highly over rated. We have had many of them in heavy trucks and busses that have given up the ghost way too early. Torqueshift vs. Allison = 6 of one, half dozen of the other.
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From: huntington beach
You need to take these guys to small claims court. It will cost you $50 and a couple hours of your time. Most likely it won’t go that far. First contact the Beau of Automotive Repair. If the codes pointed to the shift solenoid, (which has a TSB already for that solenoid) they should have only replaced the solenoid. Don’t let them get away with that crap.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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