2ndFord
Active Member
Hi All,
2018, ordered myself so obviously first owner. Just passed 40K miles. Dealer serviced since new. Already had the cam phaser repair. That's been the only major issue, other than a broken moonroof track repair and then later a re-programing of moonroof that refused to stay closed.
Transmission acted up yesterday. I read everything I could on FRF pertaining to transmission problems but did not see my circumstances discussed. Most posted issues related to park-into-drive, or random downshifting from highest gears down to 3rd.
Driving yesterday at moderate highway speeds (50-60 MPH) with numerous stoplights. With mild acceleration on green lights it seemed to slip/stutter or try to do multiple shifts in 5th and 6th gears. Tried to ignore it and got on the Interstate. Then while trying to cross over a small "mountain" (this is New Jersey, not Colorado.... Jugtown Mountain on I-78 near PA if you're familiar) it just had no power and shifted erratically. Halfway up the "hill" I got the Wrench Icon on the screen, indicating nothing specific but pointing toward a 4WD or power train issue. Pulled off at the rest stop, cycled the transfer case, wrench icon disappeared. Afraid to continue on the trip I turned around and headed home.
Wasn't shifting properly on the way home (15-20 miles max). No power if trying to accelerate hard.
This was Friday 7/9/21. My dealer can't even take a look-see until Fri 7/16/21, that sucks.
So my question is does this mean it's absolutely a mechanical failure of some sort, or (hopefully) just some sort of computer re-boot?
2018, ordered myself so obviously first owner. Just passed 40K miles. Dealer serviced since new. Already had the cam phaser repair. That's been the only major issue, other than a broken moonroof track repair and then later a re-programing of moonroof that refused to stay closed.
Transmission acted up yesterday. I read everything I could on FRF pertaining to transmission problems but did not see my circumstances discussed. Most posted issues related to park-into-drive, or random downshifting from highest gears down to 3rd.
Driving yesterday at moderate highway speeds (50-60 MPH) with numerous stoplights. With mild acceleration on green lights it seemed to slip/stutter or try to do multiple shifts in 5th and 6th gears. Tried to ignore it and got on the Interstate. Then while trying to cross over a small "mountain" (this is New Jersey, not Colorado.... Jugtown Mountain on I-78 near PA if you're familiar) it just had no power and shifted erratically. Halfway up the "hill" I got the Wrench Icon on the screen, indicating nothing specific but pointing toward a 4WD or power train issue. Pulled off at the rest stop, cycled the transfer case, wrench icon disappeared. Afraid to continue on the trip I turned around and headed home.
Wasn't shifting properly on the way home (15-20 miles max). No power if trying to accelerate hard.
This was Friday 7/9/21. My dealer can't even take a look-see until Fri 7/16/21, that sucks.
So my question is does this mean it's absolutely a mechanical failure of some sort, or (hopefully) just some sort of computer re-boot?
