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Why does my Ford Edge make a hard shift sound?

Why does my Ford Edge make a hard shift sound?

When slowing down to about 5mph to go through a corner and then accelerating again, the Transmission would make a hard shift “Thud” sound. Dealer found TSB and Fixed for free After shifting the vehicle’s transmission into park, the shifter sensor would not sense the shifter in the park position.

What kind of transmission problem does Ford Edge have?

285-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable automatic AWD Transmission coolant leak that damaged condenser. Replaced the part plus the hoses. The car failed to recognize the Park gear intermittently despite the physical shifter was already in P position. It turns out the shifter sensor issue and the dealership replaced the whole assembly.

How much does it cost to replace transmission on Ford Edge?

PTU seals changed and defective drive shaft replaced. Transmission began slipping/hard shifting and reported code P2704 (Friction Material). Dealer suggested transmission replacement @ $5100, opted to utilize local transmission shop for $3600. CV joints clicking.

How much does it cost to fix transmission shifting?

Normally repairing a transmission shifting hard problem can cost as high as thousands of dollars. And it, not something is neglected irrespective of the high repairs cost, else it could render your car totally useless.

When slowing down to about 5mph to go through a corner and then accelerating again, the Transmission would make a hard shift “Thud” sound. Dealer found TSB and Fixed for free After shifting the vehicle’s transmission into park, the shifter sensor would not sense the shifter in the park position.

Are there any transmission problems with the Ford Edge?

I just bought a 2008 Certified Used Edge with a full bumper to bumper warranty left on it. I, like many Edge owners, have been having the transmission slip and violently engage issue.

PTU seals changed and defective drive shaft replaced. Transmission began slipping/hard shifting and reported code P2704 (Friction Material). Dealer suggested transmission replacement @ $5100, opted to utilize local transmission shop for $3600. CV joints clicking.

Why is it so hard to shift gears?

The automatic shifter has numerous sensors that regulator when and how the transmission changes gears. When anyone of this sensors is bad it hard to shift gear. So if the sensors fail to receive and send the right signal readings, shifting problems can occur due to the wrong signal transmission.

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