Truck Broke Down Unexpectedly - I am frustrated and sad

[LightningB514]

this is the second time the truck is gone to the dealer. The first time they replaced the 12v battery and updated few modules, the problem went away for couple of weeks, then it came back again worst. the first time I was able to drive the truck despite the warnings, the second time it will start but will not drive. the light on the start button will keep blinking and I'm unable to put it in gear, the shifter wont move, the display wont even show the charge level of the truck.

Dang. My situation was similar but different. I was driving and all these warnings started flashing and was telling me to pull over. The power outage kept depleting. After a few minutes I was able to turn on and drive. But it only allowed me to drive a few minutes before it did the same thing. I was lucky to get it to my hotel after a few of these restarts.

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[rugedraw]

Whoa! This is very concerning. The scary part is that Ford will not provide a rental at no cost to the owner.

Ford does provide loaners/rentals. However, they will not authorize it without a diagnosis. So, when a vehicle craps out and ends up at the dealer, they have to verify the problem before they can give you a loaner even if the vehicle had to be towed in.

I had a TSB done last month where they replaced the CDF drum, valve body and a few other components in the transmission. Pretty much got the tranny rebuilt for free. I dropped off the truck, the tech verified the concern and they had me go back a few days later to get my loaner at that point.

 

[LightningB514]

Ford does provide loaners/rentals. However, they will not authorize it without a diagnosis. So, when a vehicle craps out and ends up at the dealer, they have to verify the problem before they can give you a loaner even if the vehicle had to be towed in.

I had a TSB done last month where they replaced the CDF drum, valve body and a few other components in the transmission. Pretty much got the tranny rebuilt for free. I dropped off the truck, the tech verified the concern and they had me go back a few days later to get my loaner at that point.

Yes, I was told this as well but allegedly they were months out for having a loaner available. Had to rent a vehicle out of pocket for a few weeks.

 

[rugedraw]

Yes, I was told this as well but allegedly they were months out for having a loaner available. Had to rent a vehicle out of pocket for a few weeks.

That sucks, but sounds like a problem specific to that dealer. My dealer has an Enterprise agent on sight to provide rentals to clients.

 

[LightningB514]

That sucks, but sounds like a problem specific to that dealer. My dealer has an Enterprise agent on sight to provide rentals to clients.

Yea I went to several dealerships near by to see if they had any available and no of them did. A couple years ago, I had a Bluetooth issues with my previous Lightning and I took it to a dealership closer to where I live and they gave me a loaner the same day. Used it for 3 weeks with no issue.

 

[MaintGrl]

Sorry, I tried googling but really didn't get an answer what is a CDF Drum. something in a transmission....what does CDF stand for.

 

[El Duderino]

Sorry, I tried googling but really didn't get an answer what is a CDF Drum. something in a transmission....what does CDF stand for.

He has an ICE F150 with 10R80 automatic transmission. CDF drum is internal part to that transmission that commonly fails and needs replaced. There is an updated Ford part # with machined lip. Nothing that pertains to a Lightning. But his experience obtaining a Loaner is and does apply..

 

[Tired Lizard]

One of the abbreviations that I didn't know.
Sounds like clutches made into an assembly in the transmissions.

https://maktrans.net/CDF-DRUM-10RU

Clutch drum C D F Clutch (4/5/3 frictions) FORD 10R80 | 7P182

Drum D Clutch:
Under the steel disc 44 external teeth;

Hub F Clutch:
Under the steel disc 44 internal teeth;
Outer diameter - 157.20 mm;

Drum C Clutch:
Under the steel disc 36 internal teeth;

 

[MaintGrl]

One of the abbreviations that I didn't know.
Sounds like clutches made into an assembly in the transmissions.

https://maktrans.net/CDF-DRUM-10RU

Clutch drum C D F Clutch (4/5/3 frictions) FORD 10R80 | 7P182

Drum D Clutch:
Under the steel disc 44 external teeth;

Hub F Clutch:
Under the steel disc 44 internal teeth;
Outer diameter - 157.20 mm;

Drum C Clutch:
Under the steel disc 36 internal teeth;

Got it, thank you. My old Triumph MC's have them

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