Transmission Failure (EB)

[AKMav]

Just posting in case anyone else is experiencing issues with their throttle body/power train. A few weeks ago I had used auto start to warm my Mav up. I came out later to it barely running and puttering. I put the key in and it revved up to 5000 rpm’s without me touching the gas. It wouldn’t come out of first and then started throwing warnings that the throttle body was stuck. I called Ford and they couldn’t get me in until February (it was end of November). After getting pissy because I have no other vehicle and can’t afford a rental, they magically found me an appt for a week later. The warning went away and everything was fine, but I kept the appt just in case, and good thing. The day before my appt I was thinking I should call to cancel. They said they wouldn’t touch it unless there were still warnings and it was acting fine. That morning we got a good bit of snow. It was running fine but I put it in slippery mode (first time ever using it) and immediately heard a thunk. After that it was toast. It wouldn’t come out of first, was screaming warnings about the throttle body and power train. Ended up towing it to Ford. They thought it was a transmission issues but Ford wanted them to replace the throttle body first. It’s been almost 2 weeks. They just got the throttle body replaced yesterday and of course, that’s not it. Now Ford is shipping up a new transmission. They assume it’s something internal and it wasn’t built correctly. I’m happy with the response. They got me an enterprise rental quickly after refusing to give me a loaner, but then realizing how bad the issue was. Today they moved me into a new Bronco from them. Hoping to get my Mav back in a couple weeks and praying that’s the only issue with it. Just wanted to give y’all a heads up if you’re getting similar warnings. It only has 9k miles on it but I’m surprised this didn’t show up sooner.

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[Scott Asheville]

How's the Bronco?

 

[Deleted member 1483]

How's the Bronco?

Asking the real questions.

(sorry about your maverick it does sound like you just got an unlucky unit)

 

[AKMav]

How's the Bronco?

I honestly love it and need to stop. Naturally they gave me a Badlands Lux so now I’ll be accustomed to luxury life and then be promptly thrown back into my not so Lux maverick. Oh well, I’ll enjoy it while I have it!

 

[AKMav]

Asking the real questions.

(sorry about your maverick it does sound like you just got an unlucky unit)

For sure. I’m just hoping this is the end of the unlucky part! I got a new vehicle so I wouldn’t have to worry about breaking down while my husband is deployed and HA.

 

[OleFordGuy]

Sounds like they are treating you Right, that's good. So many dealers now days won't do loners at all and If Ford ever gives in for a rental its like a measly $45.00 a day for a few days and that' it. Hope they get you fixed up 100% soon

 

[NoVaJimmy]

Just posting in case anyone else is experiencing issues with their throttle body/power train. A few weeks ago I had used auto start to warm my Mav up. I came out later to it barely running and puttering. I put the key in and it revved up to 5000 rpm’s without me touching the gas. It wouldn’t come out of first and then started throwing warnings that the throttle body was stuck. I called Ford and they couldn’t get me in until February (it was end of November). After getting pissy because I have no other vehicle and can’t afford a rental, they magically found me an appt for a week later. The warning went away and everything was fine, but I kept the appt just in case, and good thing. The day before my appt I was thinking I should call to cancel. They said they wouldn’t touch it unless there were still warnings and it was acting fine. That morning we got a good bit of snow. It was running fine but I put it in slippery mode (first time ever using it) and immediately heard a thunk. After that it was toast. It wouldn’t come out of first, was screaming warnings about the throttle body and power train. Ended up towing it to Ford. They thought it was a transmission issues but Ford wanted them to replace the throttle body first. It’s been almost 2 weeks. They just got the throttle body replaced yesterday and of course, that’s not it. Now Ford is shipping up a new transmission. They assume it’s something internal and it wasn’t built correctly. I’m happy with the response. They got me an enterprise rental quickly after refusing to give me a loaner, but then realizing how bad the issue was. Today they moved me into a new Bronco from them. Hoping to get my Mav back in a couple weeks and praying that’s the only issue with it. Just wanted to give y’all a heads up if you’re getting similar warnings. It only has 9k miles on it but I’m surprised this didn’t show up sooner.

What are the specs on your Maverick? AWD? 4K tow? FX4?

 

[AKMav]

Sounds like they are treating you Right, that's good. So many dealers now days won't do loners at all and If Ford ever gives in for a rental its like a measly $45.00 a day for a few days and that' it. Hope they get you fixed up 100% soon

I had no clue it was that bad. I had a MINI before this and always got a loaner, problem..bc my MINI fell apart regularly. I’ll just be happy with this new Bronco for a bit!

 

[AKMav]

What are the specs on your Maverick? AWD? 4K tow? FX4?

AWD.

 

[Dudley]

Uh, Oh. members here, Slamologist just recently, and eatinginternet in November, reported similar issues on there EcoBoost. Is this cropping up to be a recall issue?

 

[shadowthrone]

lol, 2 out of thousands report issue, obviously recall time.

 

[Gooberhamm]

Uh, oh, maybe they need to fire the tranny engineer or tranny installers!

 

[mspmms]

Uh, oh, maybe they need to fire the tranny engineer or tranny installers!

 

[TexasHybrid]

The service experience is similar to mine so far; cannot get it looked at in time. Been missing my other warrantied Ford for just over a month now; service rep finally called and was able to 1) Get to it and 2) repeated the drive train issue. Between labor and parts supply chains it is a real mess.

Am fortunate we have three cars as a loaner or rental is not approved until the issue is identified as a warranty issue.

 

[SLAMOLOGIST]

Uh, Oh. members here, Slamologist just recently, and eatinginternet in November, reported similar issues on there EcoBoost. Is this cropping up to be a recall issue?

My fwb ecoboost is still driving fine. Im taking it easy because i suspect there is problem internally. hopefully it will hold up until my service appointment

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