figgity_diggity
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Hey all,
Bought my '21 Platinum Max new in Nov '21 and now at about 18K miles. Over the last 4 months or so, I've started to notice an occasional thud when the transmission is shifting into 8th gear from 7 (never from 9 to 8)...however it ONLY happens if (as an example) it just shifts into 8th as you crest a hill (so just in that spot of coasting to deceleration). Normal shifts are smooth as ever through all gears under regular acceleration. It is only as it shifts into 8th as the car either heads down a small hill or otherwise not under much acceleration. Almost like it's expecting more throttle but not getting it.
Crazy I know but it's fairly frequent; the thud is audible to passengers (even a bit of jerk felt in the car); no engine light, etc.
I'll take it in shortly but thought I'd ask and see if any of you had thoughts on what I should have the dealer focus on (since I can totally see the scenario where the dealer takes it out and can't replicate yadda yadda).
Lastly: assume you all recommend the Ford Max Warranty (or whatever it's called)? Best sources to go to for that?
Thanks gang!
Bought my '21 Platinum Max new in Nov '21 and now at about 18K miles. Over the last 4 months or so, I've started to notice an occasional thud when the transmission is shifting into 8th gear from 7 (never from 9 to 8)...however it ONLY happens if (as an example) it just shifts into 8th as you crest a hill (so just in that spot of coasting to deceleration). Normal shifts are smooth as ever through all gears under regular acceleration. It is only as it shifts into 8th as the car either heads down a small hill or otherwise not under much acceleration. Almost like it's expecting more throttle but not getting it.
Crazy I know but it's fairly frequent; the thud is audible to passengers (even a bit of jerk felt in the car); no engine light, etc.
I'll take it in shortly but thought I'd ask and see if any of you had thoughts on what I should have the dealer focus on (since I can totally see the scenario where the dealer takes it out and can't replicate yadda yadda).
Lastly: assume you all recommend the Ford Max Warranty (or whatever it's called)? Best sources to go to for that?
Thanks gang!