TSB 23-2219 - MT88 Manual Transmission - No 3rd Gear And/Or Grinding Noise Going Into 3rd And/Or 4th Gear

[HorizonHunter]

I've never paid much attention to the MT grinding posts because I'm not hearing anything, but with 2 TSBs now I'm wondering if I'm just oblivious and I should be more concerned.

Are the problems super obvious, or really only if you're keyed in?

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[GaryB2220]

i tried getting mine serviced for the netral-idle and 1st/2nd gear gringing noises but my dealer said they couldnt hear the issue. Anybody remember what the TSB number was for that issue? Also, what is this AA transmission im seeing in the above comments? i havent been on b6g as much since i finally took delivery, so i missed that conversation.

 

[Ducati1098]

I've never paid much attention to the MT grinding posts because I'm not hearing anything, but with 2 TSBs now I'm wondering if I'm just oblivious and I should be more concerned.

Are the problems super obvious, or really only if you're keyed in?

The ones I have heard are pretty noticeable. However, some are louder then others.

 

[Ducati1098]

i tried getting mine serviced for the netral-idle and 1st/2nd gear gringing noises but my dealer said they couldnt hear the issue. Anybody remember what the TSB number was for that issue? Also, what is this AA transmission im seeing in the above comments? i havent been on b6g as much since i finally took delivery, so i missed that conversation.

23-2019 for the other TSB
The AA transmission is the original transmission before Ford fixed some issues and it was superseded to the revised AB transmission.
AA and AB are just the last letters of the engineering number on the transmission tag.

 

[Montana Bronco]

Also, what is this AA transmission im seeing in the above comments? i havent been on b6g as much since i finally took delivery, so i missed that conversation.

They made an update someti in March/April of this year, there is a tag on the transmission that says AA or AB. Easy to find, crawl under and you can see it. Mine was built on 4/20 and mine says AB. I do not know what the exact cutoff date was. Of note, I am at 5K miles and no problems.

 

[Donkeygyrl]

At the present time my mt88 shifts great no complaints, I'm so glad I was able to get the manual transmission as I truly hate everything about those accursed autos.

 

[d4rkprnce]

Mine grinds occasionally going into third but it’s usually due to a communication error between my brain and my left foot. Third seems to be the only gear I forget I have to move the shifter before I lift up on the clutch.

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[roboticsrob]

They made an update someti in March/April of this year, there is a tag on the transmission that says AA or AB. Easy to find, crawl under and you can see it. Mine was built on 4/20 and mine says AB. I do not know what the exact cutoff date was. Of note, I am at 5K miles and no problems.

Mine had a blend date of 3/30 and has an AB tagged 7MT. 760 miles on it and its been in dealer service 7 and a half weeks and counting for a transmission oil leak, among other warrantied issues.

 

[Sitruc_btb]

I've never paid much attention to the MT grinding posts because I'm not hearing anything, but with 2 TSBs now I'm wondering if I'm just oblivious and I should be more concerned.

Are the problems super obvious, or really only if you're keyed in?

My trans makes the rotation scraping sound at cold start around 50 degrees F. It's noticeable if I don't have the hvac on high, or blaring my devil music. Goes away after a few seconds or a minute. Not very cold here in the valley of the sun, so it doesn't worry me much. Transmission shifts flawless otherwise.

 

[Johnny Vikes]

Mine grinds occasionally going into third but it’s usually due to a communication error between my brain and my left foot. Third seems to be the only gear I forget I have to move the shifter before I lift up on the clutch.

This TSB came out about a month ago, but here is the information for anyone interested or that has this concern.

While similar, this is a separate issue from the other 5th/6th gear synchronizer TSB and doesn't appear to cause grinding/noise except for the specific gear engagement listed.

I dropped my 2 door mansquatch off at my dealer yesterday - same issue - drivetrain warning came up as well

 

[GaryB2220]

They made an update someti in March/April of this year, there is a tag on the transmission that says AA or AB. Easy to find, crawl under and you can see it. Mine was built on 4/20 and mine says AB. I do not know what the exact cutoff date was. Of note, I am at 5K miles and no problems.

Mine was built February :/

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