you got the original transmission part number, not the updated -E revision transmission part numberSo I just got my transmission replaced on my 23 Badlands. So far no grinding noise, not sure if they put the same transmission part number in or what, anyone can translate the work order? They did a full transmission swap. The tech claims it's the updated transmission, but I am not sure.
UPDATE:Got her back today! New transmission is as quiet as ever which is to be expected. We’ll see how long it lasts. I will say though, I was surprised just how much slop in shift feel my old one had slowly developed. I didn’t notice since it was so slow developing. This new one is CRISP. I had forgotten how nice it felt new. Definitely missed that! Maybe this is part of the problem, or maybe it just gets a little looser as it breaks in. I have no idea. Anyways, here’s the sticker on the transmission. I’ll let the experts here decipher it. Am I correct in saying it was built 12/5/22? If so, looks like Ford is still using old transmissions for replacement. Or at least they were when I ordered the transmission 4-5 weeks ago. Thoughts?
Yup, that's it!
The cliff notes were on page 185
I just noticed your part number ends in AA not A. It makes me wonder if AA indicates a revision? What is the difference between AA and E?
The part number on my transmission tag ends with AA. Not sure if it has always been that way??
The part number on my transmission tag ends with AA. Not sure if it has always been that way??
Just realized it is also MB3R instead of MB3Z.
How did you get an assigned customer care rep?
How'd you determine this fix?'23 Bronco Big Bend built 2/23. AA revision. Sound present when cold- replaced fluid with BG Synchro Shift II. Noise is almost gone when cold and not present when warm.....
The BG product seemed to work well so far!
If it already makes the noise it’s too late to change fluid.. damage is done unfortunately I’m in the same boat.. just waiting till it gernades now
PM FordMotorCompany here or you can call customer care. As of the last few days they asked for my car loan paperwork. They claim they would look at payment assistance since I pointed out 60 days no car and making payments and dealer added 30+ for a tool they had 5 months to realize they needed for the job? We will see if Ford pays out anything while I continue to wait.
There are engineering part numbers and part numbers. -AA is an engineering part number I believe whereas -A or -E is the part number you’d actually orderThe part number on my transmission tag ends with AA. Not sure if it has always been that way??
Just realized it is also MB3R instead of MB3Z.
