4R100 transmissions - tip of the iceberg

[spoon]

It seems the Michigan Truck Plant has discovered new flaws in the automatics used in gassers.
http://www.bonforums.com/trans_michiganmore.htm
Maybe this is why my replacement trans is still 'in the pipeline'. Perhaps the 'pipeline' is the sewer.

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2001 F251 SRW Lariat CC 156" 4x4 OffRoad, Camper Pkg., V10, Auto, 3.73LS, Snuglid, 265x75R Geolandar AT
Born, KTP: 8-3-00, Delivered: 8-29-00,
Recalled: 9-2-00


[This message has been edited by spoon (edited 10-12-2000).]

[NoMo]

It's not an '01, but I don't think my tranny goes "solidly" into Park either. When I go to Reverse, it almost falls there by itself.

The interesting part is that they are recommending people use the parking brake when starting their truck. Since you must have your foot on the regular brake to even turn the ignition key, this seems to be a worthless "fix".

Neal

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2000 4x4 F250 XLT SuperCab SWB- V10, Automatic, 4.30LS, Offroad Pkg, Camper Pkg, OEM Hitch, Tape/CD Player, Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding Rear Window, Privacy Tint, Aluminum rims, 265/75R16 OWL tires

[Rudy1]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by spoon:

Maybe this is why my replacement trans is still 'in the pipeline'. Perhaps the 'pipeline' is the sewer.

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All I had to do was call an 800 number (posted in the directive) and tell them my VIN. They sent a new transmission to my dealer within 3 days.



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01 F-250 4x4 Lariat CC LWB, Camper package, TTT, LS, ESOF, Auto, Off-Road, 6 Disc CD, Hot-seats, chrome steps, 2" level, Weld Sidewinders w/ BFG's, Husky liners
My Truck

[spoon]

My trany was ordered by the dealer on 9/28, still no response from them. F**d (contacted at the 800 number noted above) doesn't know when it will ship.

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2001 F251 SRW Lariat CC 156" 4x4 OffRoad, Camper Pkg., V10, Auto, 3.73LS, Snuglid, 265x75R Geolandar AT
Born, KTP: 8-3-00, Delivered: 8-29-00,
Recalled: 9-2-00

[This message has been edited by spoon (edited 10-13-2000).]