Recent content by Johnny K

What does OTA stand for in your spreadsheet? Is forscan able to monitor the transmission control module? I need to graph engine rpm, input torque shaft speed, and output shaft speed because I can’t convince the dealership that I have a transmission shudder problem. They have the tools to...

The transfer case is really easy. I wish that the front and rear differentials had drains.

It will pool to a higher level overnight, but I don’t know for sure that it is ever above the fill port. Always check at operating temperature and wear gloves.

That’s not the best approach, especially if there is debris from deteriorating clutches, bushings, and o-rings. At the least, the filter and the magnet need to be inspected. A new filter and seal isn’t too much more money or time to replace. Drop the pan.

It could be your transmission. Try this: 1) from a stop, hold your foot on the brake, press on the accelerator, and listen for a mushy squeaky noise coming from near the accelerator. 2) while driving at 50mph, set transmission into manual mode, select 8th gear, floor it, and see if you have...

I have this same issue with my 2021 Lariat that I just bought used in July of 2024. This problem transcended to me from the used car market because Ford isn’t fixing the problem. It is the result of people trading their defective vehicle off which eventually gets to be re-sold to others who...

How did this lawsuit go? Did you ever get the truck fixed? If so, what fixed it? I bought a 2021 Lariat used with this shudder problem. Dealer is denying that there is a problem.

Did you ever get this truck fixed? If so, h How did the shudder problem get resolved?

Well, I was sent a survey requesting my feedback. So there’s that.

No. Others are reporting the leaking pinion seals, so it’s not uncommon. Something is causing them to fail. Is it manufactured defects? Is it heat caused by lack of lubrication? Is it worn bearings? You see, the problem could snowball if it is dismissed as minor. It’s obviously not. Normal...

Thanks, now that’s a lesson. I won’t be signing until it’s fixed. Oh, there’s more that I heard.

Here’s some more questions: Why does the front differential get so hot when it is only driven in “2H”? What caused the pinion seal to leak? Is the vibration a sign of something being destroyed? Will this cause me to have an accident? Can my wheels lock up? Is the load elsewhere in the...

From everything that I have read about replacing the pinion nut while in the vehicle, it is tightened by counting to the same number of turns as it was removed and then some slight amount more but not enough to further compress the crush sleeve. The preloading of the pinion bearings are checked...

I discovered the front pinion seal leaking and had the dealer replace it under warranty. (42,000 miles) Unfortunately, I believe that this only added insult to injury because I observed that the pinion nut was overtightened with an impact wrench. When I got the truck home I discovered the...

When bearings fail, heat and wobble can ruin the seals. Bearings are failing more these days since they are manufactured in China. Cheap junk. Be sure and let us know how long your new seal lasted.