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Are there any problems with the Ford CVT?

Are there any problems with the Ford CVT?

Ford CVT Problems 1 Transmission Specs. Part of the reason for this CVTs reliability is the fact that it is a chain-driven unit, very similar in design to those used by Porsche. 2 Electrical Sensor Issues. 3 Computer Failures. 4 Mechanical Failures. 5 Overpower Failure. …

Why is my Ford Five Hundred transmission not working?

Car hesitates when downshifting at 25 and 35 mph once it is heated up (212F or higher per TSB). If you try to accelerator during one of these hesistations the transmission engages at a much higher RPM, can be damaged. Sometimes jamming of gear shift at park position required some mechanical replacement.

Are there any transmission problems that Ford will repair?

Ford denied warranty. internal problem with transmission they wanted over $5000.00 to replace transmission. refused repair. Will repair myself. Very pissed off Ford owner! Transmission fluid leak at bottom of tranny pan. Retorqued tanny cover bolts. Did NOT solve problem Rotary noise coming from from of vehicle.

Is there any warranty on a Ford transmission?

Ford denied warranty. internal problem with transmission they wanted over $5000.00 to replace transmission. refused repair. Will repair myself. Very pissed off Ford owner! Transmission fluid leak at bottom of tranny pan.

When did the Ford 500 CVT transmission come out?

The Ford 500 sold from 2005 to 2007 and came with options for two different transmissions.

Car hesitates when downshifting at 25 and 35 mph once it is heated up (212F or higher per TSB). If you try to accelerator during one of these hesistations the transmission engages at a much higher RPM, can be damaged. Sometimes jamming of gear shift at park position required some mechanical replacement.

Ford denied warranty. internal problem with transmission they wanted over $5000.00 to replace transmission. refused repair. Will repair myself. Very pissed off Ford owner! Transmission fluid leak at bottom of tranny pan. Retorqued tanny cover bolts. Did NOT solve problem Rotary noise coming from from of vehicle.

Why do some drivers dislike the CVT transmission?

Drivers used to conventional automatics often disliked the CVT. For example, since there are no shift points, the engine revs to a certain rpm and then stays there while the transmission varies the pulley ratio to produce acceleration. The sensation is similar to a conventional automatic failing to shift properly.

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