A year that DOESN'T have massive transmission issues?

[TravisExpy]

We bought a 2019 Max with max tow package in December. We were aware that the transmission had been replaced when the original owner traded it in and clearly should have been more concerned about that. We tried pulling our 3k lb trailer last weekend and the transmission was getting too hot. Service center could replicate the issue (not trailer attached when they had it) and they said it must have been overfilled when it was replaced but should be fine now (but they didn't do anything to it because level was normal when they tested it). This weekend we took test run down the highway with the trailer. It took a whopping 15 minutes to get transmission temp to 244 degrees and the coolant temp to 230. A different dealership it taking it in to check it later this week but from what I'm reading this is a common issue. Lovely. Is there a more current year that they have fixed this in? I'll give them a chance to fix it but I'm not keeping it if I'm going to constantly fight the transmission...but I LOOOVE my expy!!

 

[Mediamonkey11]

If I'm not mistaken, that coolant temp is higher than it should be. Curious as to what they find, maybe a cooling issue overall vs just a trans one...

 

[Hellwig]

We bought a 2019 Max with max tow package in December. We were aware that the transmission had been replaced when the original owner traded it in and clearly should have been more concerned about that. We tried pulling our 3k lb trailer last weekend and the transmission was getting too hot. Service center could replicate the issue (not trailer attached when they had it) and they said it must have been overfilled when it was replaced but should be fine now (but they didn't do anything to it because level was normal when they tested it). This weekend we took test run down the highway with the trailer. It took a whopping 15 minutes to get transmission temp to 244 degrees and the coolant temp to 230. A different dealership it taking it in to check it later this week but from what I'm reading this is a common issue. Lovely. Is there a more current year that they have fixed this in? I'll give them a chance to fix it but I'm not keeping it if I'm going to constantly fight the transmission...but I LOOOVE my expy!!

replace the thermostat with the 180F model.

 

[TravisExpy]

replace the thermostat with the 180F model.

I’ll ask them about this! Thanks! It only has 40k miles on it so hopefully they’ll try this on Ford’s dime. I spent too much on this car to have to fix anything like this on my dime with that low of mileage.

 

[TravisExpy]

If I'm not mistaken, that coolant temp is higher than it should be. Curious as to what they find, maybe a cooling issue overall vs just a trans one...

From what I’m reading it is. I’ll update the thread as we figure it out!

 

[LegalBrief]

I think the thermostat is a TSB item not a recall. You bought a 2019, Ford that’s 3/36 warranty, get your checkbook ready.

 

[TravisExpy]

I think the thermostat is a TSB item not a recall. You bought a 2019, Ford that’s 3/36 warranty, get your checkbook ready.

Lovely. Thankfully we have an extended warranty so we’re covered either way. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Hellwig]

I’ll ask them about this! Thanks! It only has 40k miles on it so hopefully they’ll try this on Ford’s dime. I spent too much on this car to have to fix anything like this on my dime with that low of mileage.

parts number:

https://parts.ford.com/shop/en/us/engine/thermostats-and-hoses/engine-coolant-thermostat-p-rt1258

 

[DavidCola]

I have a 2019 and had all sorts of issues with the engine's temperature spiking hot-but not overheating. The original thermostats are fickle. I replaced and no more issues.

 

[TravisExpy]

Praying it’s something that easy! So glad yours is fixed! Thanks!