Thanks to all for input

Posted by jdemaris on June 03, 2007 at 07:09:37 from (66.218.11.78):

In Reply to: Re: Ford truck E40D auto-trans problem posted by Nat 2 on June 02, 2007 at 22:20:43:

Well, you might be right, and perahaps not? Not everyone who uses this forum is simply a barnyard mechanic. I've gotten some pretty useful information here.
I've worked as a prof. mechanic, off and on, for 40 years. I just never stuck to it because I find it boring when it has to be done 50 hours a week, forever. I also have a lot of transmission experience - but not with - what I regard as "newer stuff." I know little about the electronically controlled E40D. And, since I only own one - and it is the only vehicle I own that is electronically controlled - I was hoping there might be simple - and common problem I'm not privvy too. I know of many types of on-road and off-road equipment that have common problems with sometimes simple fixes.
Years back, the older automatic Subarus were known for getting stuck in first gear. Dealers were pulling the transmissons and installing rebuilt units. Yet, there was a simple fix that took 15 minutes to repair - it was just a stuck governor that came off with four bolts on the outside. I still have two 4WD wagons - that the dealer said needed over a $1000 repair. I bought them cheap and had them fixed quickly - with no money spent on parts. I got the repair info I needed from a Subaru forum - not a dealer.
I realize though, that this Ford trans. is much more complex.

I do know this. With the newer computer controls - sometimes problems are not diagnosed by the OBI or OBII systems. I know of many horror stories of cars and trucks burning up dollars at dealer's shops - sometimes at $80 plus per hour, and not getting fixed properly. I also realize that sometimes things also go OK. I just had to get rid of my daughter's 2004 Ford Focus because two Ford dealers could not figure out what was wrong with it. All I can say is - good thing it was under warranty. Check engine light kept coming on - and even though it still ran fine - it can not pass NY inspection that way. Two dealers responded to several error codes - and replaced over a $1000 worth of parts - and finally gave up. They cut their losses, gave me my money back, and sent the Focus to auction. They also told me that this had happened before.
I would go to a prof. repair shop as a final option - certainly not a first attempt for repair. For $80 an hour, I can buy a few newer diagnostic tools and a manual and figure it out myself - if necessary. I've got two F250s - I just revert to my older 85 with the 6.9 diesel and C6 - which has never let me down. Then, take my time figuring out this d*mn never truck (newer to me, anyway).
My point was - and still is - it was just rebuilt. I watched the guys work on it - since I was stuck in Canada with nothing else to do. They were pretty good guys and competent. I been in the business long enough to know the difference. So, I'm an hoping it's a simple problem - and I suspect it might be coincidence and have nothing to do with the original repair.
It's not feasable to bring it back to them in Canada. And, it's likely that a local shop is not going to be impressed that I had it rebuilt somewhere else. But we'll see. The Canadian guys are going to call me monday. They said - as an independent shop - they are part of an automatic transmission rebuilders association - of some sort. They might have another member in New York who can take a look at it - under a sort of "umbrella" warranty.
Thanks to everyone for the input. Think I'm going to order an E40D manual to have on my shelf.

Replies:

• Re: Thanks to all for input noncompos 09:50:48 06/03/07 (0)

Add a Reply Name: E-Mail: Subject: Comments: Optional Link URL: Link Title: Optional Image URL: Email Notification: If you check this box, email will be sent to you whenever someone replies to this message. Your email address must be entered above to receive notification. This notification will be cancelled automatically after 2 weeks.

TRACTOR PARTS	TRACTOR MANUALS

We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]