RPM fluctuating at all times BUT idle speed

[FoMoCoSHO]

Im going to have the entire trans rebuilt, in the long run it doesn't add that much to the total cost and i will have peace of mind that I'm not looking at another pointless 4 figure repair bill in the future. Ill see if they can do it!

http://etereman.com/blog/transmission-care/remanufactured-vs-rebuilt-4-reasons-why-a-reman-trans-is-your-best-option

Its all cost driven, Im not going to double the cost of an already expensive repair by doing something that marginally increases the longevity of this car. I am likely going to detune the entire thing and go back to stock if the drivetrain is so dainty that the trans will only last 150k if any additional power is added to it. I really expected more from this car, from the local dealers and most of all from ford...

I think they have made a Chevy owner out of me. Maybe Jeep, I dunno.

You realize this trans is 1/2 GM, right?

Good luck with any Fiat.

[AJP turbo]

Yeah with dodge, eventually the mopar bleeds onto your driveway and have you ever noticed how many jeeps and GM cars are at the fly by night car dealers....terrible resale because most are neglected junk

I think your case is somewhat isolated unfortunately....many of these trans are doing well with almost 1.5 times the stock torque rating

[jimmyducati]

Im going to have the entire trans rebuilt, in the long run it doesn't add that much to the total cost and i will have peace of mind that I'm not looking at another pointless 4 figure repair bill in the future. Ill see if they can do it!

http://etereman.com/blog/transmission-care/remanufactured-vs-rebuilt-4-reasons-why-a-reman-trans-is-your-best-option

Its all cost driven, Im not going to double the cost of an already expensive repair by doing something that marginally increases the longevity of this car. I am likely going to detune the entire thing and go back to stock if the drivetrain is so dainty that the trans will only last 150k if any additional power is added to it. I really expected more from this car, from the local dealers and most of all from ford...

I think they have made a Chevy owner out of me. Maybe Jeep, I dunno.

You realize this trans is 1/2 GM, right?

Good luck with any Fiat.

Very well aware that its a multi platform trans, thanks... I obviously wouldn't get another car with this unit in it. And after dealing with the likes that staff my 2 local Ford dealers, id settle for a straight up branded Fiat before buying from a trash company like ford again.

AJP, it seems that everything on my car has been an "isolated problem". Purposely bought a very low mileage car with the extended warranty and it never paid out for a single repair. From the injector issue that they swore was a COP issue for 75k miles, only to admit "ya man that's an injector, we can take care of that for you, but the warranty just expired".. multiple issues with the active cruise control, dealer leaving the bumper unfastened, causing damage that they refused to fix, and now a transmission that has departed far to early. On what planet does 150k miles qualify as a normal lifespan?

Again, I'm just venting at the 4 figure unexpected repair bill I'm facing from a supposed reliable quality car, sorry that its toward you fine chaps

[AJP turbo]

I wouldnt blame you one bit for not getting another ford after this....but as far as the question on what planet is 150k normal for a trans?..id say planet mopar lol....if the the trans lasts longer the head gaskets and piston rings surely wont lol...and on the GM's the electronics will malfunction