ColoradoJon
Well-Known Member
I thought I was being proactive with changing the fluid at 65k, normally I do a lot of work myself. This seemed like too much. I have asked a Ford dealer and they usually just ignored me. So I found a transmission shop that was really well rated and close to my house. Talked to the guy in the phone and told him I had the 10r80. He seemed really interested and talked about how he went to a recent seminar on it. I felt hopeful it would be a great experience. I wanted him to drop the pan and do the filter.
First go, charged nearly $600. Went home smelled a burn off and thought he just didn't clean the exhaust enough. Went and drove for around 50 miles and then had some of the odd shifting like described in other posts. Heat goes up to 245. More smoke and burn off. Call him and he says we need to check the fluid level.
Second round, I take it in and he puts it on the lift. Leaking around the gasket. He says he will redo the gasket and replace these clips that wear out often. He gets it done next day. No charge.
Third time... Drive home today, smell the brun again and look under and I am getting visible drips right behind the diaper.
Tomorrow need to call and take him over the coals. So frustrated with this one. Anybody have ideas on why the pan isn't sealing? He said he didn't see anything with the gasket but used a new one the second time. I will update tomorrow after I call.
First go, charged nearly $600. Went home smelled a burn off and thought he just didn't clean the exhaust enough. Went and drove for around 50 miles and then had some of the odd shifting like described in other posts. Heat goes up to 245. More smoke and burn off. Call him and he says we need to check the fluid level.
Second round, I take it in and he puts it on the lift. Leaking around the gasket. He says he will redo the gasket and replace these clips that wear out often. He gets it done next day. No charge.
Third time... Drive home today, smell the brun again and look under and I am getting visible drips right behind the diaper.
Tomorrow need to call and take him over the coals. So frustrated with this one. Anybody have ideas on why the pan isn't sealing? He said he didn't see anything with the gasket but used a new one the second time. I will update tomorrow after I call.