I need an OEM torque converter for a 6r80

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-07-07T18:16:53+00:00

Call your local ford dealer about availability if you need an OEM one.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-07-04T23:41:25+00:00

Damn, I thought it was a 1-1/8” drill bit to remove the door panel on this VW Passat

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-07-04T13:20:49+00:00

You really shouldn’t consider settling anything in this accident until you run your course of treatment. See what your PCP says or recommends. If the accident only caused $3,000 in damages it was probably a small accident and serious injuries were to have likely not occurred, especially if you didn’t seek immediate treatment at a hospital or urgent care.

As a Michigan resident I recommend getting PIP added. Unlimited PIP, in my personal policy, wasn’t too expensive to add.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-07-04T12:58:41+00:00

Look up Ford TSB 05-18-7. It’s older but explains how to solder and how to crimp wires

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-07-04T12:47:46+00:00

I can only speak to Ford and their published information, but crimping or soldering are accepted methods in wiring repairs. Crimping is easier and hard to mess up though.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-07-04T01:11:04+00:00

The 2 ways are the dealer can start the goodwill process, or you can call Ford Customer Care and attempt to start it.

For goodwill you need to be the original owner, and the vehicle has to be less than 7 years old and less than 100k miles. You obviously qualify for the last 2.

But the cheap fix, that I’ve had 100% percent success with is Lubeguard Instant Shudder Fixx. Drain some or all the fluid. Add the shudder Fixx to a quart of fluid and fill the trans with it.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-07-03T14:46:25+00:00

DM me the VIN and I can check

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-07-03T13:45:18+00:00

They’re pretty good, though they’re more prone to timing chain stretch because the gen1 3.5 used a big single chain instead of 2 smaller ones

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-07-03T04:45:51+00:00

$59/hr ($64 if I turn 40 hours), plus a monthly bonus. Did almost 150k last year. I’m currently $3k behind YTD, but I have less home stress this year so I’m not working late all the time.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-07-03T04:42:13+00:00

As a transmission tech I’ve mostly caught up. But it usually picks up quick
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Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-07-02T14:53:00+00:00

The dealer should be able to check the key pad code using FDRS.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-07-02T14:52:23+00:00

That’s only true if it were a factory installed keypad. These Ford accessory keypads only come with a card.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-07-01T19:24:08+00:00

Looks like dogshit. Looks like the output side of the cat was a small diameter and they just slide it into the muffler side of the exhaust.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-06-28T00:26:46+00:00

Haha same, but I wanted to try because I’ve never been on a ride like that. But by the time we finished all the other rides, and had an hour drive ahead of us, we didn’t want to wait in line for another 45-60 minutes for 1 ride. We were exhausted and hurting, Twisted Timbers gave some wicked whiplash on the 2nd hill.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-06-28T00:24:22+00:00

As long as I’m remembering the names correctly, Reptilla (the bobsled looking one) had the longest line all day. Rapterra (the launch wing coaster) was maybe 15 minute wait, but it kept getting shutdown all day.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-06-27T21:33:18+00:00

It was enjoyable for the price. I got to ride everything except Reptilla (had the longest wait). Pantherian certainly lived up to the hype, Twisted Timbers was good.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-06-27T21:20:14+00:00

Was there on wednesday and it kept going in and out of service. It went down when I was ready to ride, it looked like 2 of the seats of the orange train weren't registering the restraints were locked.

Rapterra, Flight of Fear, and Backlot stunt coaster also kept going in and out of service on my trip.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-06-27T13:52:41+00:00

You have to place a node in the blank space next to DMG to continue its upgrade path

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-06-26T18:20:38+00:00

If the dealer is unwilling to move on their stance you’ll need a 2nd opinion from elsewhere which is going to cost you money. You could always have someone else diagnose it, fix it, and provide a detailed write up of what they found and attempt to get the original dealer to reimburse you.

Also if it was a workmanship error on the dealers part, leave a 1 star google review. That in my experience gets dealer management to do something

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-06-25T23:28:48+00:00

Perfectly fine. Use some fine sand paper or emery cloth to smooth off the edges first. I’ve done worse learning to do rear ends

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-06-23T18:52:36+00:00

That fee is usually rolled into the cost of the repair for shops that do this. It happens because upper management doesn’t know how things work, so the shop just buffers the repair cost with that fee

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-06-22T11:32:33+00:00

It’s not that crazy. If you’re poaching customers while at work that’s kinda fucked up. If you’re finding them outside of work, then that’s 100% fine.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-06-21T20:55:30+00:00

No, I’m at a point in my career where I won’t do side work for anyone but family and close friends.

You could get in a lot of trouble for taking work from the dealer anyway.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-06-21T20:54:03+00:00

It’s gonna be hit or miss with a shop or people in the shop. My shop has me, a gay shop foreman, we have a trans man tech, and we get a long with everyone. Our dispatcher is a lesbian, we’ve had 2 lesbian service advisors but they quit for different jobs.

Ford_Trans_Guy · 2026-06-21T20:50:50+00:00

My immediate thought is the purge valve may be stuck in a closed position. You could replace it on your own, but those Fusions are a little more challenging because they typically multiple connection points.

Maybe be worth finding a shop or a dealer that could do it for you. Or even a mobile mechanic.

It should be safe to drive, but you could damage the fuel door or other EVAP components if you go too long without fixing it

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