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Getting a transmission service at Ford

Started by ElvenSho, October 14, 2015, 09:18:50 AM

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ElvenSho

October 14, 2015, 09:18:50 AM
Has anyone done it? They are charging me $160 is this about right? Friend stated his shop would do it for $100 but I decided to go with Ford since I have the extended CPO warranty (atleast until they start asking questions about mods, the car is tuned with dps right now but they did not ask any questions when I did the powersteering recall but it only had dps with stock tune). Also they recommended this service, my car is at 64k miles as of right now does this sound about right? (Figured might as well since its tuned and shifts hard)

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2011 Red Taurus SHO- H&R springs, plugs, t-stat, 3bar, LMS dps, tuned by Torrie

bpd1151

#1
October 14, 2015, 02:55:19 PM
Buy the Mercon LV yourself  (about  $7 p/quart @ the dealer) & do it yourself.

You'll need about 5, maybe 6qts. to be safe as that's all you get out of it when you drain it.

15min of your time & $40 some odd dollars in fluids, & you come out way ahead.

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SHOnUup

#2
October 14, 2015, 03:55:24 PM
I agree with BPD, do it yourself. It's very easy to do.

The dealer quoted me about the same price, and said it only required 5 quarts on the work order...

So I bought 18 quarts at 5.60/QT and did 4 drain and fills to get a more complete change in fluids.

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2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

ElvenSho

#3
October 14, 2015, 09:57:46 PM
Dang wish i saw u response earlier guys. I paid 175 bucks with tax and it was a bg transmission service, not sure if its any different. The sad thing is it shifts just the same no difference... i was wanting this on cars service record incase god know what. I think i am done doing that tho they are expensive, they charged me 105 for parts alone.

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2011 Red Taurus SHO- H&R springs, plugs, t-stat, 3bar, LMS dps, tuned by Torrie

SHOdded

#4
October 14, 2015, 10:06:35 PM
A BG service is a nice step up from regular trans service.  Worth the expense, I'd think.  Now, if you are still experiencing hard shifting:
A) have you had Torrie lower shift pressures?
B) might have a valve body issue, or maybe something else.  Check the TSB list to see if anything fits ...
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ElvenSho

#5
October 15, 2015, 06:09:06 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on October 14, 2015, 10:06:35 PM
A BG service is a nice step up from regular trans service.  Worth the expense, I'd think.  Now, if you are still experiencing hard shifting:
A) have you had Torrie lower shift pressures?
B) might have a valve body issue, or maybe something else.  Check the TSB list to see if anything fits ...

I am not having any shifting issues. It was just preventative maintenance that was recommended by the service shop since the car has 64k miles. I already had Torrie lower the shift pressure on the 1st to 2nd gear shift as I had the "wheelhop/spin" issue. Looks like the also replaced the filter even tho the service adviser stated its just a flush, probably had no idea what he is talking about. After driving it a bit more yesterday I can tell it shifts a bit smoother even tho it shifted just fine before.
2011 Red Taurus SHO- H&R springs, plugs, t-stat, 3bar, LMS dps, tuned by Torrie

SHOdded

#6
October 15, 2015, 06:25:47 PM
Good to hear!  I wish they could have replaced the "filter" for that price ;)
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ElvenSho

#7
October 15, 2015, 06:57:59 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on October 15, 2015, 06:25:47 PM
Good to hear!  I wish they could have replaced the "filter" for that price ;)

They did replace the filter, there is a part number for the filter and also for the synthetic fluid, bg products according to my receipt.
2011 Red Taurus SHO- H&R springs, plugs, t-stat, 3bar, LMS dps, tuned by Torrie

SHOdded

#8
October 15, 2015, 07:00:57 PM
Can you post the part number and/or a copy of the receipt (if you don't mind), I'd be curious to see what they did.  TIA.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ElvenSho

#9
October 15, 2015, 07:04:49 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on October 15, 2015, 07:00:57 PM
Can you post the part number and/or a copy of the receipt (if you don't mind), I'd be curious to see what they did.  TIA.

Yes I will post a picture for you as soon as I get to it in another hour. (I am at work and its in the car)
2011 Red Taurus SHO- H&R springs, plugs, t-stat, 3bar, LMS dps, tuned by Torrie

glock-coma

#10
October 15, 2015, 07:09:35 PM
I didn't think there was a serviceable filter in the trans ...
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

ElvenSho

#11
October 15, 2015, 07:11:00 PM
Quote from: glock-coma on October 15, 2015, 07:09:35 PM
I didn't think there was a serviceable filter in the trans ...

Are you sure? I am pretty sure they charged me for a filter like 30 some bucks? lol I will post it soon.
2011 Red Taurus SHO- H&R springs, plugs, t-stat, 3bar, LMS dps, tuned by Torrie

SHOdded

#12
October 15, 2015, 07:21:42 PM
Well, sometimes they add an external filter to the lines.  Have seen them on power steering, so trans is not out of the question.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ElvenSho

#13
October 15, 2015, 07:27:24 PM
Quote from: SHOdded on October 15, 2015, 07:21:42 PM
Well, sometimes they add an external filter to the lines.  Have seen them on power steering, so trans is not out of the question.

Or they just screwed me and probably many other people. Unless I am mistaken on what the part# was for, should be posting it shortly. I hope we caught these fuckers trying to scam me so I can go yell at them.
2011 Red Taurus SHO- H&R springs, plugs, t-stat, 3bar, LMS dps, tuned by Torrie

bpd1151

#14
October 15, 2015, 07:38:35 PM
There is no serviceable filter.

It's internal & not accessible unless the entire Trans is disassembled.

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