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  1. hbalek

    Rear Differential Replacement at 51K Miles

    An update on my service: After a week at Sheehy Ford, I was told the differential was replaced today. After a test drive and further diagnosis, they determined that it also needs a new transfer case, which was already in stock. They said there was more shaking and shuddering while driving. He...
  2. hbalek

    Weird jerk under decel

    If it's an abrupt 6-7th gear upshift or downshift, then it's what I had at 25K miles which required a TSB to rebuild it something about the A-clutch clamp or braket.
  3. hbalek

    4WD Fault

    I know from my experience and what my service advisor said, the code determines the fix. To the driver, the messages are all the same but one code, which I had, was for the half-shaft speed sensor. Then the second time, they did the FADA delete TSB, based on the code I had. At the moment I'm...
  4. hbalek

    Safety Recall 22S27 Rear Axle Bolt Fractures

    My 2020 with 51K miles is having the differential replaced this week under powertrain warranty. Mine was driving really poorly last few weeks. I did not see any oil leaks in my driveway.
  5. hbalek

    Rear Differential Replacement at 51K Miles

    I've never had to pay anything out of pocket and my dealer has mostly been great. With all the major components being replaced since the first year, it's like getting a new car every other year! LMAO The only thing that hasn't been messed with is the engine! Now front and rear axles will be new...
  6. hbalek

    Rear Differential Replacement at 51K Miles

    This advisor at Sheehy never tries to add on anything. I've used him more than others and he thinks I need both. i told him I'd do neither based on my track record of problems, I may cut my losses sooner rather than later. Powertrain warranty ends 12/4/24 and ESP ends on 12/4/26. I have $1000...
  7. hbalek

    Rear Differential Replacement at 51K Miles

    I took my 2020 in to the dealer service dept. yesterday to have the rear axle checked for hesitancy in acceleration, bounciness and jumpiness. They let me know that the rear differential needs to be replaced under Powertrain Warranty, due to something loose or broken inside. The repair will take...
  8. hbalek

    Auto Lock on exit!

    Whenever I think I forgot to lock it, I use the app to lock remotely. The app is dumb because it should have a graphic display saying locked or unlocked before you press and hold the button.Instead you have to lock it again even if it's locked.
  9. hbalek

    Whistle sound when pressing on the gas pedal

    This may be happening to me at 52,000 miles! My rear axle/suspension feels bouncy and feel resistance and shaking from the back.
  10. hbalek

    Expended Warranty

    I searched several dealers back in November 2022 and the one I got was the cheapest in the country. It was not negotiable but was discounted at the time.
  11. hbalek

    Joined the Leaking CV Boot Club

    I don't see anything saying saying Signature Assurance on my documents. That must be a different type of contract. Mine was from a dealer online application and paid $1525 for 84 months/85K miles $100 deductible and first day rental with pickup/delivery service. I have 2.5 more years left on it...
  12. hbalek

    Rear End Failure

    After having the front CV axles/boot replaced, then the front axle disconnect actuator TSB, now my rear axle is lumpy, bouncey and noisey. I feel like it bounces more over bumps, acceleration is kind of lumpy, I'm gonna have the entire rear end, axle, differential and shocks inspected. I really...
  13. hbalek

    Joined the Leaking CV Boot Club

    I never heard of that deal. Is that on all ESP's? I have 7 year/85,000 PremiumCare Ford Protect.
  14. hbalek

    Joined the Leaking CV Boot Club

    The whole point of buying a new or newer car is to have warranty protection. That's why they cost more than old cars with expired warranty. So I respectfully disagree with this. In my opinion, the qualtiy of the diagnoses and repair depends on which dealer you take your vehicle to and whether...
  15. hbalek

    Expended Warranty

    I purchased a 4 year ESP for about $1500 1.5 years ago. I have yet to use it but still glad I got it. Every repair since then has been under powertrain warranty or recall/TSB so totally free of charge.
  16. hbalek

    Backup Assist, Hill Start, Advance Trac, AWD Fault...

    Amazing you were still on your first battery! My first one lasted about 19 months or 17K miles. Now I've been on the second battery for about 34K miles or 3 years.
  17. hbalek

    Key fob lost power on me

    The vehicle is supposed to warn you that the FOB is low on battery. At least that's what my 2013 Lincoln did. Sometimes mine says key not detected if it's behind my wallet in my front pocket.
  18. hbalek

    Key Fob Question

    I've never replaced my batteries in the fobs but I get it sometimes if my fob is behind my fat wallet, which has the data protection inside of it, which blocks certain frequencies.
  19. hbalek

    "Clack" Sound In Reverse

    If I had every noise on this thing addressed under warranty, my car would always be in the shop. I've accepted a long time ago that this vehicle is not well-designed or built and was brought to market way too soon. Every day I hear and feel something new literally from the powertrain, axles...
  20. hbalek

    Code P051D

    Low speed acceleration is not smooth almost feels like it's stalling sometimes and you can feel the torque going to the front even on a light throttle tap. The power delivery is just not smooth anymore. They reset PCM after the repair/deletion of the FADA. I think they missed some step in the...


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