2014 Transmission not covered?
11/19/15 | 07:42 AM
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From: Valrico, FL
2014 Transmission not covered?
I have 44,300 miles on my 2014 and I starting having shifting problems. My clutch felt like crap and started chattering upon take off. Also it would grind to get into 3rd gear.
I took it to Ford who has been backed up in transmission service so a service guy rode with me. He said it sounds like clutch and maybe some adjustment needs to be done on the shifter bracket (blowfish racing). I then ordered a new clutch because my mechanic told me it definitely needs a clutch.
I bought a spec 2+ clutch and aluminum flywheel. Also replaced the slave cylinder. Attached is a picture of the clutch which obviously needed replacing and since it is a wearable item ford doesn't warrant that so I had my mechanic replace it. Mechanic takes it for a ride after the install and tells me the 3rd gear synchro is bad.
I take it to Ford and they are telling me that because someone else installed a clutch, they most likely won't warrant the transmission?! I have an appointment with them on Monday but I can't afford for this not to be covered. It came with a powertrain warranty and it should be covering this. Using the "someone else replaced the clutch" is a bad little loop hole that they are trying to weasel out of that I don't feel is right at all. I had this issue before the clutch was replaced. Had I known it would have been an issue I wouldn't have replaced the clutch until ford took the transmission apart but I was hoping the transmission wasn't the issue.
I'll be contacting Deysha but I am really upset that my car is limping around.
I took it to Ford who has been backed up in transmission service so a service guy rode with me. He said it sounds like clutch and maybe some adjustment needs to be done on the shifter bracket (blowfish racing). I then ordered a new clutch because my mechanic told me it definitely needs a clutch.
I bought a spec 2+ clutch and aluminum flywheel. Also replaced the slave cylinder. Attached is a picture of the clutch which obviously needed replacing and since it is a wearable item ford doesn't warrant that so I had my mechanic replace it. Mechanic takes it for a ride after the install and tells me the 3rd gear synchro is bad.
I take it to Ford and they are telling me that because someone else installed a clutch, they most likely won't warrant the transmission?! I have an appointment with them on Monday but I can't afford for this not to be covered. It came with a powertrain warranty and it should be covering this. Using the "someone else replaced the clutch" is a bad little loop hole that they are trying to weasel out of that I don't feel is right at all. I had this issue before the clutch was replaced. Had I known it would have been an issue I wouldn't have replaced the clutch until ford took the transmission apart but I was hoping the transmission wasn't the issue.
I'll be contacting Deysha but I am really upset that my car is limping around.
11/19/15 | 08:01 AM
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I have 44,300 miles on my 2014 and I starting having shifting problems. My clutch felt like crap and started chattering upon take off. Also it would grind to get into 3rd gear.
I took it to Ford who has been backed up in transmission service so a service guy rode with me. He said it sounds like clutch and maybe some adjustment needs to be done on the shifter bracket (blowfish racing). I then ordered a new clutch because my mechanic told me it definitely needs a clutch.
I bought a spec 2+ clutch and aluminum flywheel. Also replaced the slave cylinder. Attached is a picture of the clutch which obviously needed replacing and since it is a wearable item ford doesn't warrant that so I had my mechanic replace it. Mechanic takes it for a ride after the install and tells me the 3rd gear synchro is bad.
I take it to Ford and they are telling me that because someone else installed a clutch, they most likely won't warrant the transmission?! I have an appointment with them on Monday but I can't afford for this not to be covered. It came with a powertrain warranty and it should be covering this. Using the "someone else replaced the clutch" is a bad little loop hole that they are trying to weasel out of that I don't feel is right at all. I had this issue before the clutch was replaced. Had I known it would have been an issue I wouldn't have replaced the clutch until ford took the transmission apart but I was hoping the transmission wasn't the issue.
I'll be contacting Deysha but I am really upset that my car is limping around.
I took it to Ford who has been backed up in transmission service so a service guy rode with me. He said it sounds like clutch and maybe some adjustment needs to be done on the shifter bracket (blowfish racing). I then ordered a new clutch because my mechanic told me it definitely needs a clutch.
I bought a spec 2+ clutch and aluminum flywheel. Also replaced the slave cylinder. Attached is a picture of the clutch which obviously needed replacing and since it is a wearable item ford doesn't warrant that so I had my mechanic replace it. Mechanic takes it for a ride after the install and tells me the 3rd gear synchro is bad.
I take it to Ford and they are telling me that because someone else installed a clutch, they most likely won't warrant the transmission?! I have an appointment with them on Monday but I can't afford for this not to be covered. It came with a powertrain warranty and it should be covering this. Using the "someone else replaced the clutch" is a bad little loop hole that they are trying to weasel out of that I don't feel is right at all. I had this issue before the clutch was replaced. Had I known it would have been an issue I wouldn't have replaced the clutch until ford took the transmission apart but I was hoping the transmission wasn't the issue.
I'll be contacting Deysha but I am really upset that my car is limping around.
Deysha
11/19/15 | 11:47 PM
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This is total crap.
It's a wear item. This is like saying "Well, we can't warranty the wheel bearing in your axle because someone swapped out the rear brake pads." or "Oh, someone changed the serpentine belt? Can't warranty the knocking rod bearing."
They better warranty the transmission. Or else... I will be very put out. And you should be contacting a lawyer, perhaps.
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That being said.. Wow. Only 44K? Whadda doin', riding the pedal down the freeway?
My GT has 128000+ on the original clutch (please don't break... please don't break...)
Different driving patterns, different commutes, I have to assume...
It's a wear item. This is like saying "Well, we can't warranty the wheel bearing in your axle because someone swapped out the rear brake pads." or "Oh, someone changed the serpentine belt? Can't warranty the knocking rod bearing."
They better warranty the transmission. Or else... I will be very put out. And you should be contacting a lawyer, perhaps.
---
That being said.. Wow. Only 44K? Whadda doin', riding the pedal down the freeway?
My GT has 128000+ on the original clutch (please don't break... please don't break...)Different driving patterns, different commutes, I have to assume...
Last edited by houtex; 11/19/15 at 11:49 PM.
11/20/15 | 07:55 AM
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From: Valrico, FL
This is total crap.
It's a wear item. This is like saying "Well, we can't warranty the wheel bearing in your axle because someone swapped out the rear brake pads." or "Oh, someone changed the serpentine belt? Can't warranty the knocking rod bearing."
They better warranty the transmission. Or else... I will be very put out. And you should be contacting a lawyer, perhaps.
---
That being said.. Wow. Only 44K? Whadda doin', riding the pedal down the freeway? My GT has 128000+ on the original clutch (please don't break... please don't break...)
Different driving patterns, different commutes, I have to assume...
It's a wear item. This is like saying "Well, we can't warranty the wheel bearing in your axle because someone swapped out the rear brake pads." or "Oh, someone changed the serpentine belt? Can't warranty the knocking rod bearing."
They better warranty the transmission. Or else... I will be very put out. And you should be contacting a lawyer, perhaps.
---
That being said.. Wow. Only 44K? Whadda doin', riding the pedal down the freeway?
My GT has 128000+ on the original clutch (please don't break... please don't break...)Different driving patterns, different commutes, I have to assume...
I'll have to look at all my options once Ford officially looks at it. I had a service guy ride with me before the clutch was replaced so there is someone there that is aware I was having issues. I took care of one of the potential causes that needed replacing anyway and now I am being penalized for it.
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