Rear differential recall.

lol

 

No, you guys got the time delay R/P scatter model.

 

I have zero idea what you just said. Pretty sure still bid d ballin though.

Unrelated, but I'll leave on this note...

 

Rusted out 2nd Gen frame is my guess.

 

that would be pretty amazing since that is a 1st gen lol

 

sorry, then rusted through first gen.

 

Took my truck in for the first service:

• Completed the 5,000 mile service including rotating tires and checking fluids
• Had them grease the driveshaft, grease the u-joints, and retorque the u-bolts as a precautionary measure since these have been deficient from the factory for a lot of people
• Had them complete the H0G safety recall check for the potential rear differential leak, mine wasn't leaking so they just retorqued the bolts
  
• After they continually refused, eventually had them complete the available Entune radio update, see T-SB-0103-16 Rev1 - page 5 - the firmware update available for my truck is "13TDANNA-DA11_0137.kwi". If you have any glitchy radio issues or Bluetooth syncing issues, this is your fix.
• After they continually refused, eventually they verified that my truck already had the most current transmission TSB done from the factory and an update isn't available so the poor transmission performance is what it is, see T-SB-0077-16 Rev 1 - page 3 - the Rev1 calibration ID that was already on the truck is "896650401300". If your truck is a newer 2017 like mine, it's likely that you already have the TSB done as well. Unfortunately there isn't another update available at this time.
• They completely refused to do a physical check of the automatic transmission fluid to verify if it is low which has been a reoccurring issue for a lot of people. They did make an interesting comment that there actually is a recall out for the low transmission fluid. They didn't provide me any information about it but said my VIN wasn't a part of it so they would not do the work unless I paid for it. I don't have any clunking or delays going into reverse which is where you'd see the issue first but I wanted to have it checked for peace of mind. If you have any delays going into reverse, definitely take it to the dealership since there's a high probability that it it is low

For reference, I have a 2017 TRD Sport Double Cab Short Bed 4x4 V6 Auto (7542) in blazing blue pearl purchased in Brevard county, Florida on December 22, 2016. My truck was manufactured in the Texas, USA plant in December 2016.

 

Did they say you would still have to pay labor if your transmission fluid were found to be low?

I wouldn't see a problem wanting to be compensated for labor if there was no issue found during the inspection.

 

No, but they refused to check it to see if it was even low at least for me. If your VIN fell under the supposed recall then you wouldn't have to pay anything, it would be covered under warranty.

 

There is no recall on any 2016+ truck for low transmission fluid. Total BS to make you feel better so you wouldn't keep badgering them on checking the fluid.

 

Transformer?

 

Not always, mine is lifted a couple inches and still managing to average around 18 with my driving in the city, its a manual tho

 

Yeah, I agree. I had never heard of a recall for it but even the Service Director stated that there was one and that mine didn't fall under it so they wouldn't do it for free. Even if that is BS, they refused to do it. I may try another dealer or just let it ride unless I start sensing an issue...

 

Sounds like he's full of shit and just hoping you'd
go away and stop asking. I wouldn't trust they did everything
you asked either, I'd recheck if you want to be sure.

 

They said mine is fine. Not leaking one bit.

 

Yeah, they are. I marked the tires with chalk so I know they were rotated. The technician gave me the printout from when he had it hooked up to the computer showing the current tranny TSB cal ID and new radio firmware so I know that it was done. I personally spoke to the tech about all the points he greased and retorqued so I believe that he did them. He was a super nice guy and held nothing back talking about the issues with these trucks. He's a Ford guy, I mentioned that I kind of regret not going with the F-150 EB. So he was a good dude but the service advisor and mgr/director were asses as I expected

 

Good deal!

Seems many of them are that way, odd for people that are
"customer service" reps to have zero or shitty people skills.

 

This seems to be the norm with most business over the past few years

 

I can vouch for that from Toyota dealerships. I'm only taking mine back to where I bought it so they can give me one last free oil change on their ticket. It's the last time they will see my truck.