AgXLT

In my 2013 5.0L, I just experienced a squeal during the 5th to 3rd downshift and a slight shudder when accelerating from 3rd to 5th. Yesterday, everything was fine. Drove all over town at varying speeds and no problems. This morning it just popped up. Any ideas? Or anyone encountered this? Going to call dealership tomorrow. Very irritating as I have only had it a little over a year and has < 18K miles. Thank you for any insight.

FordService

Let me know what you find out from your dealership, AgXLT. I'll check in to see when you post an update.

Crystal

AgXLT

Taking it by this afternoon. Doing a little research on my own yesterday, I found TSB-14-0100 that describes what my truck is doing. Familiar with that problem or the fix?

AgXLT

Well, they have had my truck a week. I was told that they found coolant in the transmission fluid. Ford advised the dealership to rebuild the tranny as a preventive measure vs. just a flush. Apparently some seal failed and allowed coolant into transmission.

latapx

The ONLY way that is possible is if in addition to the transmission cooler, Ford is using the radiator to help control transmission temperatures. manufacturers will often run the tranmission lines through a section of the radiator to heat up the fluid quicker when its cold and then assist in maintaining temps when things get hot. There would need to have been a breakdown at this area to cause coolant to get in the tranny.

FordService

Thanks for the update, AgXLT; it sounds like things are headed in the right direction. I'll be here if you need me to step in and assist.

Crystal

AgXLT

Crystal,

This has been a nightmare. They still have my truck. They just ordered parts yesterday and all of them will not be here until Friday. The service department at Vidalia Ford (Vidalia, GA) is horrible!

chukar14

I had the same problem and actually got it sound recorded on my cell phone. It has only happened occasionally to me. Took it to the dealer, let the service manager listen to the recording, but the Tech said he could not duplicate so nothing was done. I'll have to check out the TSB, and take it back to them.

FordService

Send me a private message (PM) with your info, AgXLT; I'll look into ways to help. When writing, be sure to include your full name, best daytime phone number, VIN, mileage, and servicing dealership.

Welcome to the forum, chukar14! I'm Crystal, the Ford Service rep on this site. What's your truck's model year and mileage? I'd like to research this further.

Crystal

AgXLT

Thanks Crystal. Just sent a PM.