Manual transmission scraping noise / grinding sound

[jbacon47]

Update: Noise has returned. Ford rebuilt my transmission (new synchros) under warranty almost 2 years ago. I thought the noise was gone, but today the noise returned (over 10k miles later). I'm literally 4 days past my 3 year bumper to bumper warranty, and I have little hope that they will (or can) even fix it. I do have a 10 year powertrain warranty, so I guess if it blows up maybe I'll be covered then.

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[gtabert]

Update: Noise has returned. Ford rebuilt my transmission (new synchros) under warranty almost 2 years ago. I thought the noise was gone, but today the noise returned (over 10k miles later). I'm literally 4 days past my 3 year bumper to bumper warranty, and I have little hope that they will (or can) even fix it. I do have a 10 year powertrain warranty, so I guess if it blows up maybe I'll be covered then.

I'm no service tech but I think you'll be fine, as long as you can get past the annoyance of the noise. Look at it as a battle scar, wear it proudly.

 

[aldoavme]

Ford replaced mine and during this cold weather no scraping sounds

 

[EVH1994]

Recently picked up my Bronco from getting its 3rd transmission installed. It now has MB3R 7003 AD. Shifts much better and is super quiet so far. Hopefully I'll have better luck this time around. I'll keep you guys posted.

Also, something to note is the tech said that the old assembly had copper flakes from a failed synchro.

 

[Ducati1098]

Update: Noise has returned. Ford rebuilt my transmission (new synchros) under warranty almost 2 years ago. I thought the noise was gone, but today the noise returned (over 10k miles later). I'm literally 4 days past my 3 year bumper to bumper warranty, and I have little hope that they will (or can) even fix it. I do have a 10 year powertrain warranty, so I guess if it blows up maybe I'll be covered then.

Parts have been updated at least once, maybe twice in the last 2 years. Bring it in and have them do it again.

 

[Noble Noobster]

Parts have been updated at least once, maybe twice in the last 2 years. Bring it in and have them do it again.

In my experience, I've taken mine to 3 different dealerships and they all want no part of it. They dismiss it as normal and acceptable.

 

[Ducati1098]

In my experience, I've taken mine to 3 different dealerships and they all want no part of it. They dismiss it as normal and acceptable.

Hard to claim normal and acceptable if you show them the TSB.
If they still claim that, contact Ford directly

 

[bodean]

I guess I’ll share my experience.
Two months ago I decided to finally let Ford take a shot at fixing. Researched a few
Dealers, found a good one and dropped it off.

Parts came quick and they were on pace to have it turned around in less than a week.

Got a call, the tech damaged a bearing during reassembly and the part was on backorder.

So they gave me full size 4 door as a loaner. 7 weeks later they call and say no progress on the part and that Ford Canada has approved a new transmission assembly. 3 days later had my Bronco back.

So far so good.

 

[bobogto]

I guess I’ll share my experience.
Two months ago I decided to finally let Ford take a shot at fixing. Researched a few
Dealers, found a good one and dropped it off.

Parts came quick and they were on pace to have it turned around in less than a week.

Got a call, the tech damaged a bearing during reassembly and the part was on backorder.

So they gave me full size 4 door as a loaner. 7 weeks later they call and say no progress on the part and that Ford Canada has approved a new transmission assembly. 3 days later had my Bronco back.

So far so good.

I wouldn't call any of this good but I guess anyone has their perspective.

 

[bodean]

I wouldn't call any of this good but I guess anyone has their perspective.

the whole ordeal wasn’t great.

but the new transmission seems to be working well.

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