Transmission downshift recall in 2013 EB--would that keep you from buying?
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Transmission downshift recall in 2013 EB--would that keep you from buying?
I've been following the recall issues as I'm in the market for a '13 or '14. There are 2 well-priced 2013s nearby that I'm really interested in, but haven't gone to test drive because they have the open recall (both 3.5 EB). Would that prevent you from test driving/buying? From what I've read the sudden downshift sounds pretty scary, but both trucks are low mileage, have the right options, and in my budget.
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I've been following the recall issues as I'm in the market for a '13 or '14. There are 2 well-priced 2013s nearby that I'm really interested in, but haven't gone to test drive because they have the open recall (both 3.5 EB). Would that prevent you from test driving/buying? From what I've read the sudden downshift sounds pretty scary, but both trucks are low mileage, have the right options, and in my budget.
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13XLTEco (04-24-2019)
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Recalls are for the truck, not the owner. When Ford releases the fix for the EB, Ford will fix it for you. I own a 13 EB and have not had a problem with the transmission, just passed 90K miles. Based on my experience, test drive the trucks. If you like them and fit your need, buy it. When the recall comes out, Ford will fix it.
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I've been following the recall issues as I'm in the market for a '13 or '14. There are 2 well-priced 2013s nearby that I'm really interested in, but haven't gone to test drive because they have the open recall (both 3.5 EB). Would that prevent you from test driving/buying? From what I've read the sudden downshift sounds pretty scary, but both trucks are low mileage, have the right options, and in my budget.
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How's she goin' eh?
If the dealer is dragging their feet on the update I would pass on both. If they don’t have the update, make sure they call you ASAP if you buy so it can be updated.
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I've been following the recall issues as I'm in the market for a '13 or '14. There are 2 well-priced 2013s nearby that I'm really interested in, but haven't gone to test drive because they have the open recall (both 3.5 EB). Would that prevent you from test driving/buying? From what I've read the sudden downshift sounds pretty scary, but both trucks are low mileage, have the right options, and in my budget.
Love my 2013 - had the lead frame replaced my under extended warranty before the recall came out. The recall fix should be out in a few months.
My lead frame went bad at 85k miles. No issues prior.
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The transmission wouldn't stop me. But the "EB" would.
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adcherry (04-24-2019)