Ford Fiesta ruined transmission questions
So we have a 2013 automatic Ford Fiesta, spent $3600 on the Flat tow dingy package (parts + labor). First time using it, after 30 miles the battery died (because we were using a brake buddy), after th...
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The transmission is 'by wire' actuated so holding the shift quadrant in place physically, does nothing.
Being a Ford Family, I'd call Ford in Dearborn and speak to an authorized Ford representative. Having said that, I don't believe you have any recourse with Ford because there are mitigating circumstances, you let the battery drop below 9 volts static charge. That is the level at which the ECM drops out and all systems go into default.
They may offset the repair but I don't believe they will stand good for the entire amount.
Guess thats why I prefer a manual transmission. It has a physical neutral.
Being a Ford Family, I'd call Ford in Dearborn and speak to an authorized Ford representative. Having said that, I don't believe you have any recourse with Ford because there are mitigating circumstances, you let the battery drop below 9 volts static charge. That is the level at which the ECM drops out and all systems go into default.
They may offset the repair but I don't believe they will stand good for the entire amount.
Guess thats why I prefer a manual transmission. It has a physical neutral.
