Salute from Connecticut

[Random]

Hi All,

I hope all is well with everyone. This is my first Ford vehicle, and I thought I received a great deal on this car. Car was running great till I paid it off, then problems after problems. I am beginning to think it's Valvoline instant oil change or my mechanic. In a years time, here is the order of the services done I've had to replace timing belt. a week later alternator, 3 wheel bearings + brakes (not complaining about brakes), starter, both upstream o2 sensor, complete thermostat housing overhaul. Boy did I wish I had purchased that aftermarket warranty but the car only had 118k on it so I thought I didn't need it. The car currently only has 150k on the odometer. So the car had the rear wheel bearings replaced and a 3-4 days later " O/D OFF" is coming on the dash. Never did that before. Any ideas if my mechanic is putting a hole in wallet on purpose am I just the lucky winner of a lemon?

Thank you for you time and Happy Holidays

**scanner says Transmission memory codes P1744 TCC System Perform*** what does mean? Paperwork does not say if it failed or if it's good.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! Check the internal wiring harness, and the bulkhead connector on the transmission.

 

[Turdle]

Do you still have the receipt from the timing belt replacement charge? The reason I ask is because your truck does not have one.

It does have an accessory drive belt which should have been a less than $50 repair.

it does have timing "chains", which would have been a very extensive and costly repair. dig out the receipt. The wording is important here because you are asking if you are being overcharged.

As suggested, reseat the transmission bulkhead connectors by disconnecting them and re connecting them securely. It will often help with "new" issues which could have been induced by previous work performed.

 

[Mike65]

Welcome. O2 sensors are also maintenance items.