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I try to keep a positive spin on things. Maybe FORD is trying to go through all the transmissions made to get them out of the warehouse, who knows what they are thinking. Some bright manager is not thinking this through. What is needed is to get the bean counters involved, once they see the...

This entire issue is a cluster. Until someone figures out the problem, everyone is chasing their tail.

Thank You. I know they are aware of these issues, it makes you wonder why they are not more transparent, although legal issues may prevent them from doing so.

Not trying to hijack this but @Ford - what about the dangerous Wiper Motor Issue, It's crickets over there nothing from FORD to speak of. That issue is Deadly for the owner or another on road!

Thank You will do

You did a great job on construction and engineering. Thanks for sharing and approving of others to copy, no better compliment than when one follows your example. This is one of the best out there. I plan on following the plans, it will save me a lot of money, time and effort. Be Safe

I agree 100%, will not own an automatic, too much joy out of having total control. Bought it two weeks ago, having read all the horror stories from those who have the "noise" issue, I would not let it dissuade me from purchasing it, maybe waiting two years clouded my better judgement, but I'm...

When I first read some of the issues I did not even know about Smart Wiper. It's not mentioned in the owners manual as such. From page 100 in the owners manual - The vehicle is equipped with protection features to prevent damage to the wiper motor in case of overheating, usage on dry windshields...

I absolutely agree with letting the dealer know, I will do that when it acts up, so far 2 weeks in my possition, 1200 miles all is well. I do have a bigger concern, the dreaded wiper issue, heavy rain this morning and slow wipe to complete stoppage while going 55 mph. That's a safety issue, but...

My son did this in his '99 Jeep Cherokee, you did a great job, looks awesome. This has inspired me over spending $1k and removing the seats.

This brings to light a positive spin to the problem This entire post is gloom and doom. I too lived through the VW TDI problem, never worried once. It worked out quite well. Came out ahead on the buy back, then a year later got a a great deal on a low mile one after it went through certification...

I'd imagine a Lemon Law settlement is different. I've always found it funny in any Class Action Law Suit I've qualified for, the settlement payment was a joke, I never took any of it.

There you go, a class action suit accomplishes nothing but getting the attorney rich off our problem. That $10 oil change coupon does not go far! I suppose if anything, it would make Ford Aware that we do have a problem and they need to take it seriously and do something. On the other hand, a...

Great write up absolutely correct. I liked the old school mechanical Hurst, it was easy to feel every nuiance, that's where my knowlege comes from 60's know how. Todays stuff is not as much fun, maybe because I do not have any of the electronic diagnostic equipment. The MT is perhaps the most...

Thinking out loud, this sure sounds like an issue with the Syncro Assembly. Relating this manual with the Ford Toploader, the terminology I'm using here is from that transmission which I'm familiar with - Starting with the thrust washer(s) which may to too tight or too loose. Perhaps a clearance...

I did not know that, must have missed it thanks for pointing this out.

I understand what the spread sheet is designed to do, but like a political poll, if you only want to hear from those who think like you and the other opinion does not matter, that's a skewed poll to me. As pointed out here, "That's 1% gotta imagine there are more than double" in this short...

Thank you for the research data Let's hope not, a 100% failure rate would have have a huge impact on Ford and every owner. In that case we'd all be in line for some time to clean up this mess. I have a GT350R, the problematic engine failure rate has more concerned than what actually exist. It...

That's the right attitude, can't live in fear of what others are experiencing. Not all are alike, mine is too new to claim I have no problem, but at day 12 of ownership and having just turned 900 miles on the way home tonight. all is well. I put my name on the spreadsheet with all information...

For all those experiencing this problem we need to stay as positive as we can without going nuts over it. My opinion is we need to keep a toned down positive attitude to this issue, ramping up the rhetoric will do nothing to solve the issue. I've been in business long time, heated conversation...