I have a 2001 F350 with a rebuilt transmission, a new starter, alternator, and Mishimoto trans cooler. I drove it 62 miles, and while going 30 mph, the transmission started shifting weird and wouldn’t move properly. I pulled over, restarted it, and it drove fine again. I parked, went into a store, and when I came back, I couldn’t get it in reverse. After restarting, it worked, but now I’m still having trouble with it not moving when idling or after stopping. Anyone got any ideas on what might be going on?
Whoever rebuilt it probably cut corners on the solenoids and other internal parts. I’d suggest going with a Ford remanufactured one, 3 years/unlimited miles for about $5300 OTD.
Tru said:
Whoever rebuilt it probably cut corners on the solenoids and other internal parts. I’d suggest going with a Ford remanufactured one, 3 years/unlimited miles for about $5300 OTD.
Damn, is that the going rate now?
@Olin
That’s almost the same price as a stage 1 John Wood Automotive rebuild. Pretty expensive!
Sidney said:
@Olin
That’s almost the same price as a stage 1 John Wood Automotive rebuild. Pretty expensive!
Last I heard, John Wood stopped rebuilding transmissions and just sells parts now. Their prices were always pretty high.
Sidney said:
@Olin
That’s almost the same price as a stage 1 John Wood Automotive rebuild. Pretty expensive!
I was thinking about this place since it was recommended by the late Bill Hewitt.
@Olin
That’s a solid price compared to Ford OE. And RIP Bill Hewitt. He and Diesel Tech Ron left so much knowledge behind that’s still useful for Ford owners like me today.
Have you checked the fluid level when it’s hot?
Ashby said:
Have you checked the fluid level when it’s hot?
Yes, it was fine before I drove it. But after I checked it later, the level was higher than the plastic on the dipstick. I drained out about a quart or two, and it was halfway up the dipstick. I drove it around a parking lot, checked it again, and the level was even higher. The trans temp read 107 when I checked.
@Hart
I’d take it back to whoever rebuilt it. Besides checking the fluid at operating temp, there’s not much you can do without taking it apart. Also, make sure all the electrical connectors are plugged in properly and no pins are bent. If that checks out, it’s probably something internal.
You might want to drop the pan and make sure the filter is secure. Also check to see if they accidentally doubled up on the washer.
I wish I had something helpful to say, but all I can share is that I had a transmission from MTS fail at 30,000 miles. I don’t drive the truck a lot per year, so I was past the warranty, and they didn’t help at all. After some digging, I found out they were just reselling the Road Ripper transmissions from Certified Transmission, who also didn’t help. I don’t know much about transmissions, but I wondered why they couldn’t just replace the failed part, but they insisted on a full rebuild. My local transmission shops rebuild, but when I mentioned this, they tried to sell me a Road Ripper too. I guess when a transmission fails, it’s considered completely ruined unless it’s the case itself.
Sorry, just venting here.