Just when I thought it was over

Brad Clayton · January 11, 2012

Ford releases a recall on the windbags again involving stripped torque convertors. I really thought I would never have to deal with them rusty ass subframes every again. Posted Image

Matt Saunoras · January 12, 2012

I've only done sable and taurus torque convertors for the stripped out splines. Those will probably be next

Brad Clayton · January 12, 2012

Lost count on how many windstars I've done over the years. The recall appears to be pretty involved over 5 year models. Not sure if they are going to get a pump shaft or not, cause that's a tad more involved than just throwing a convertor at it.

Aaron · January 12, 2012

You're welcome. Posted Image

Text from Aaron to Brad, 1036am:

11s25: hahahahahahahahah

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Matt Saunoras · January 13, 2012

I don't know what the hell I'm going to do if I have to start pulling a bunch of these things every week. I don't like my job that much and I'm so tired of fucking trannys

can anyone forsee subframe alignment problems, exhaust hardware problems or anything else that goes along with trans removal?

Keith Browning · January 13, 2012

Looking at the optimistic side of things this recall gets vehicles into the shop and onto your lift where you can perform a Quality Care Inspection and sell some needed service work while it's there.

I think I did TWO brake jobs last year. I would kill for a Super Duty recall that puts trucks on my lift right now.

mchan68 · January 13, 2012

I would kill for a Super Duty recall that puts trucks on my lift right now.

Wasn't there supposed to be a recall on Rangers and Super Duties?

http://news.yahoo.com/ford-recall-more-20-000-trucks-suvs-125347619.html

Aaron · January 13, 2012

Did you see the date on that article?

Alex Bruene · January 19, 2012

I did a few in the fall, but I haven't seen one in quite a while.

Wat'up wit dat?

Aaron · January 19, 2012

I just saw the notice on FMCDealer. I've changed a bunch of 'em retail, and a couple under 5/100k powertrain.

Swapping a converter at high miles is going to start all sorts of "Eversinceyou....changed my torque converter... my trans does...."

lmorris · January 19, 2012

We heard about the recall at our last shop meeting, it covers the Freestar and Monterey, not the Windstar.

Brad Clayton · January 19, 2012

Not sure what I was reading but you are correct and it only covers 2 year models. Posted Image

Brad Clayton · July 6, 2012

This thing is finally released and unleashed, pays a whopping 4 hours.

mchan68 · July 6, 2012

Times like this make me soooooooo glad I don't do trannies. I wonder how many tranny techs are going to fall off like dead flies because of this now.

Brad Clayton · July 6, 2012

The guys that hustle, can do a torque converter in about 2 hours flat (not sure how many bolts get put back in). I don't hustle and the rust factor kills the idea of meeting a 4 hour deadline.