Hi guys,
So I've been experiencing the ""˜juddering' problems a lot of you have mentioned on my 1.6 automatic BMax (64 plate). The car is 3 and a half years old and has done 19,000 miles.
Last week I was having real problems, car was making grinding noises and the gears were completely sticking (ie, car wasn't moving!) when I was trying to move off and the ""˜transmission malfunction' warning light came on.
Took it to a Ford main dealer today and they have told me I need a new gearbox and quoted me £3,500 to do the honours. I have had the car 3 months!!
They say my car is out of warranty by 6 months. I've read in posts here that there is an extended 5 year warranty on the automatic gearbox, does anyone have any info on this?
Has anyone here successfully had their gearbox changed under warranty?
Help!
Many thanks
Swood
So I've been experiencing the ""˜juddering' problems a lot of you have mentioned on my 1.6 automatic BMax (64 plate). The car is 3 and a half years old and has done 19,000 miles.
Last week I was having real problems, car was making grinding noises and the gears were completely sticking (ie, car wasn't moving!) when I was trying to move off and the ""˜transmission malfunction' warning light came on.
Took it to a Ford main dealer today and they have told me I need a new gearbox and quoted me £3,500 to do the honours. I have had the car 3 months!!
They say my car is out of warranty by 6 months. I've read in posts here that there is an extended 5 year warranty on the automatic gearbox, does anyone have any info on this?
Has anyone here successfully had their gearbox changed under warranty?
Help!
Many thanks
Swood