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#184 of 203 Transmission problems by kid532 Jun 22, 2009 (2:44 pm)
I am having problems with the tranny in my 2006 Freestyle. Did not realize my 3yr-36000 ran out January 2009. March 2009 started hearing a strange noise in the transmission. usually when idling sometime, shift into gear and drive...no noise. took it into the dealership and realized that the warranty had expired. At 34,000 miles they told me that the problem was my transmission, something about the pump going out and that it would cost $6300.00 to replace. With this problem I figured that Ford had a recall on this transmission, no luck there. I am having a little difficulty understanding why a sealed transmission would fail at 34,000. Looking for guidance Replies to this message: tidester (Jun 22, 2009 3:15 pm) drewmimi (Jun 22, 2009 4:56 pm) danielpierre (Aug 30, 2009 10:46 am) bellaspop (Sep 02, 2009 1:14 am)
#185 of 203 Re: Transmission problems [kid532] by tidester HOST Jun 22, 2009 (3:15 pm)
Replying to: kid532 (Jun 22, 2009 2:44 pm) At 34,000 miles they told me that the problem was my transmission...   Can you document that? If the problem existed before the warranty expired there's a chance you would still be covered. Of course, the question then becomes why the repair wasn't made then.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper Replies to this message: drewmimi (Jun 22, 2009 4:56 pm)
#186 of 203 Re: Transmission problems [tidester] by drewmimi Jun 22, 2009 (4:56 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Jun 22, 2009 3:15 pm) Fortunately for me the problems began early. My dealer knew there were problems, but had to do what FMC wanted. They tried numerous fixes and ended up replacing the tranny with new. Ford had problems with 2005, 2006. Don't give up, make the dealer go to bat for you, mine did and it runs like a champ. Too bad you didn't pay for the extended warranty.
#187 of 203 Need new transmission at 23k miles by mike_nyc Jul 16, 2009 (8:22 am)
Here is my tale of woe:   The dealership tells me my 2006 Freestyle with only 23,000k miles, which started making a loud buzzing noice (like a 2 stroke motorcycle), and which is just 4 months past the 3 year warranty, needs a new transmission at a cost of $5,200. I am LIVID and they seem unwilling to do anything, even though this is the second new vehicle Ive bought from them.   Any ideas or suggestions?   How can a tranny with only 23k miles just go unless its defective?   This is insane! Replies to this message: tidester (Jul 16, 2009 11:17 am) coldcranker (Jul 16, 2009 4:14 pm) sully320 (Jul 16, 2009 7:08 pm) coldcranker (Jul 17, 2009 12:01 pm)
#188 of 203 Re: Need new transmission at 23k miles [mike_nyc] by tidester HOST Jul 16, 2009 (11:17 am)
Replying to: mike_nyc (Jul 16, 2009 8:22 am) How can a tranny with only 23k miles just go unless its defective?   I don't have any suggestions but the fact that your mileage is very substantially lower than the average for a car of that age is a pretty good indication that you haven't abused the vehicle. That makes it all the more astonishing that you would have such troubles.   tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper
#189 of 203 Re: Need new transmission at 23k miles [mike_nyc] by coldcranker Jul 16, 2009 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: mike_nyc (Jul 16, 2009 8:22 am) When I got my '05 Freestyle back in '05, I noticed Ford did not have a 100,000 mile powertrain warranty like GM and some other manufacturers did. The 3-year 36,000 mile warranty is all they offered. (Except for some emissions-related components covered out to 50,000 miles by order of the EPA.) See your warranty booklet. I got a third-party extended warranty out to 72,000 miles, and haven't had to use it yet at 51,000 miles now. In fact, my Freestyle has been almost perfect to date. Consumer Reports surveyed thousands of owners and concluded the transmission is less likely to fail than the average of all cars of all makes sold. That said, I know transmissions can be a big problem. Actually, I doubt if Ford will budge on this one. You can contact the Ford zone office and argue that the transmission's internal chain or something wore down too soon, and finally gave way just past the 3-year point.   One point to argue with Ford is that maybe it was a little low on transmission fluid, and they make the thing so hard to check the level, its unreasonable for Ford to expect a customer or mechanic to see that in time to top it off. A slightly low level might starve the chain for lube enough to slowly wear it down. Check the transmission fluid level (a mechanic has to do it, as it depends on temperature and a special dipstick, etc. )and complain loudly to Ford that they failed to put enough fluid in it, if it proves to be low.   I guess you can say there was premature, accelerated wear inside the transmission, possibly caused by the chain or similar part in there slightly off the ideal measurement specs.
#190 of 203 Re: Need new transmission at 23k miles [mike_nyc] by sully320 Jul 16, 2009 (7:08 pm)
Replying to: mike_nyc (Jul 16, 2009 8:22 am) Check your warranty. Ford dealers and FMC "customer service" reps are often not aware that some model years come with a 60,000 mile power train warranty. That's what happened with ours. We had to tell the dealer what was included in the warranty. Let me know how you make out.   Sully 320 Replies to this message: coldcranker (Jul 17, 2009 12:01 pm)
#191 of 203 Re: Need new transmission at 23k miles [sully320] by coldcranker Jul 17, 2009 (12:01 pm)
Replying to: sully320 (Jul 16, 2009 7:08 pm) The warranty booklet for a particular model year says it all. I did hear that '07 model years got a longer powertrain warranty, if memory serves me, something Ford did to assuage fears of CVT risk from buyers. My '05 only had a 3-year one, but don't know about '06 models that mike_nyc has.   Warranty booklets for model years 2005-2006-2007 Freestyles are available at: Warranty Booklets in PDF downloadable format -- click here. .. I noticed the longer powertrain (engine/tranny) warranty was introduced in the '07, but not '05-'06 as I'd thought.
#192 of 203 Re: Transmission problems [kid532] by danielpierre Aug 30, 2009 (10:46 am)
Replying to: kid532 (Jun 22, 2009 2:44 pm) It should not cost you $ 6,300 to replace the transmission. I just had mine replaced for a flat fee of $ 5,000.00. One dealer told me that the cost including labor, parts and of course let's not forget the oil is $ 5,550.00. Another dealer would do it for $ 5,150.00. Who can you trust these days. I contacted Ford in order to get some input on price and they instructed me that the I just contact an authorized dealer. When talking to the two dealers they tell me that the quoted price is according to "the book" from Frod. Mind you I have purchased (12) Lincoln Mercuries over the past 18 years and Ford could care less. I can assure you this is my last Ford purchase which stands for Fix-Or-Replair-Daily. I hear that Honda & Toyota, even if you are out of warranty will replace the tranny at no charge! Good luck on your repair efforts. The only consolation is that the rebuilt transmissio they will put into our car will come with a 100,000 mile warranty. Replies to this message: bellaspop (Sep 02, 2009 1:14 am)
#193 of 203 Re: Transmission problems [danielpierre] by bellaspop Sep 02, 2009 (1:14 am)
Replying to: danielpierre (Aug 30, 2009 10:46 am) Hi,   I went through this October, 05 Freestyle SEL. The saving grace for me came when I needed to renew my auto insurance policy. I noticed (in February!) I had something called "mechanical breakdown" coverage with a $200.00 deductible. I did look over my policy at the time of the breakdown but somehow I over looked it - possibly because I didn't really know what I was looking for. The repair had already been made - incidentally the original quote was about $5200.00 and when I balked I was put on hold and then told it would cost me $4800.00 out the door. The happy ending for me was even though i filed a claim after the repair was made my insurance company (Geico) reimbursed me - and didn't even take the $200 deductible.   Check your auto policy - there may be some relief there.   Good Luck

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