Chrisb Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 My transmission is failing. Talked to a friend at Ford dealer and apparently it is a very known issue with my unit. Something with shift solenoids wearing. He can't even get parts for it. He suggested taking to transmission specialty shop. I am looking for suggestions where to take it or where to stay away from. I am in Welland. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishingking Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 I used astro transmission in the falls..hes good been in business for years...and my buddy used precision in st catharines...we both had rebuilds that held up boogaloo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerchly Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 You may want to consider getting a used one at the wreckers . They may have one with low mileage and guarantee for 90 days . Astro has a good rating , son in law had some work done there and was happy with their work . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba14 Posted December 11, 2021 Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 I've heard good things about Astro as well although I have never had work done there personally. What type of vehicle do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted December 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2021 07 ford explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf and Turf Posted December 12, 2021 Report Share Posted December 12, 2021 On 12/10/2021 at 8:40 PM, Chrisb said: My transmission is failing. Talked to a friend at Ford dealer and apparently it is a very known issue with my unit. Something with shift solenoids wearing. He can't even get parts for it. He suggested taking to transmission specialty shop. I am looking for suggestions where to take it or where to stay away from. I am in Welland. Thanks Talk to Rainville's auto on Montrose Rd, White Pigeon. Dan is a top notch mechanic that is the most honest guy around. He'll tell you the best option with no BS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted December 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2021 Going in to Rob's in Port Colborne Thursday morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted December 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 Took it to Rob's. NO charge. Turns out no problem with tranny. I had a one tire changed due to flat damage and they put a 235/60 instead of 235/65 size it. It was hunting 4x4 because it thought the tires were slipping. smerchly, dave524 and NiagaraRiverFisher 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbocco Posted December 16, 2021 Report Share Posted December 16, 2021 Wow. Good catch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Four new tires today and all is well. Rob's was right on. dave524 and smerchly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted December 23, 2021 Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 On 12/16/2021 at 10:00 AM, Chrisb said: Took it to Rob's. NO charge. Turns out no problem with tranny. I had a one tire changed due to flat damage and they put a 235/60 instead of 235/65 size it. It was hunting 4x4 because it thought the tires were slipping. Hmmmm, just got a newer vehicle, my first one with one of those tiny donut spares, just how do they work?? must give the tranny fits if on the drive wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisb Posted December 23, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2021 It would only be an issue if you have an auto 4x4 option and the donut is smaller diameter. dave524 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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