05WIMustang

So I am going to have this rebuild sooner than later (its getting repaired in about 2 weeks). I am very frustrated that I have to drop this kind of money into a car with only 67,000 miles, but it was a used car and a Mustang, not a old mans sedan like what I drive.....

The Ford dealership that I have service work done at (which does NOT charge an arm & a leg), allows me to bring in my own parts and install them (HUGE savings) with no guff or extra fees. My question is should I purchase any aftermarket parts to make this a little stronger ? I don't have a list of parts that are being replaced, but obviously the servo bore, bands, etc............If so, what parts ?

We are going to keep this for a while...

Appreciate all the help, I can tell there are people who are passionate about their Ponys.......

flyhigh@mach1

Mine had to be rebuilt at 60,000 mi. I purchased the car right after it was rebuilt. The fluid prior to the rebuild was from the factory...don't know if fluid change would have helped this transmission. I believe a part failed and it just started acting up. Dealer rebuilt it and shifts great now. Good luck!

05WIMustang

Well after the servo bore problem, and solenoid replaced - No problems!!!
Shifts like a million dollars. In fact, this transmission shifts about as good as I can remember a transmission shifting.

No flares, no vibration, no shudder, no harsh/hard shifts!!

Yes it cost us some $$ but its better to know its been taken care of properly.....

audioAl

Reading this thread makes me wanna change my filter and fluid,Dang!

Shelby350Mike

Reading this makes me afraid to punch it in my car...

05WIMustang

My folks have an 03 explorer with 135k and no problems. Shifts like new still.

I sweat my exhaust note is deeper with the rebuild and new o2 sensor. Sounds more like the explorer.

I don't know why but the Explorer v6 seems to have a deeper exhaust note although it is more muted. I have a GT takeoff which helps...


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ABQstang89

This reminds me that I should probably change the tranny fluid in my car before she goes in for her tune with the turbo.