Can’t shift into Reverse

[ORRadtech]

I'm guessing that since you had someone do the clutch you will want someone to do this as well. Except for bolting the clutch to the flywheel it's exactly the same job.

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[WV millwright]

In my opinion, the dealership should have their butts whipped for not changing it when the put the new clutch in. I am in the belief that an internal slave cylinder should be changed any time a new clutch is installed. What is another $150 part when doing a clutch job? It could have saved time, money, and aggrevasion in the long run. Guess it's like the old saying, pay me now or pay me twice as much later.

Op sorry about your misfortunes. As others have stated, you can do it yourself if you have the tools, space and a little knowledge.

 

[Skye]

I'm speculating, but I believe the failing slave cylinder could have very well been the root cause of the original clutch failure. Unbeknownst to you, you were effectively riding the clutch until it wore out.

I'd have a sit-down with the Service Manager to discuss the dealer covering the cost of most, if not all repairs this second round. Part of us paying $100+ dollars an hour is for that technician to properly diagnose and correct the cause of failure.

 

[ORRadtech]

In my opinion, the dealership should have their butts whipped for not changing it when the put the new clutch in. I am in the belief that an internal slave cylinder should be changed any time a new clutch is installed. What is another $150 part when doing a clutch job? It could have saved time, money, and aggrevasion in the long run. Guess it's like the old saying, pay me now or pay me twice as much later.

People make fun of "While you're in there" but this is the exact reason why you change out seemingly good parts while you're in there.

Every clutch I've ever changed has had a new throw out bearing and pilot bearing replaced at the same time.
I think I'd be asking whoever changed the clutch why I wasn't at least asked about replacing them.

 

[NGOT8R]

The dealership technicians certainly should have known better than to install a new clutch and retain the old slave cylinder. It would have literally taken an 5 extra minutes to do.

When I pulled my tranny at just 5900 miles, I replaced the slave cylinder as part of the tranny build, as it made sense to do because it would have otherwise taken more effort to pull the tranny again if a problem were to surface.

 

[ORRadtech]

UPDATE:

Brought it back to the dealer and they took a look at it. Clutch slave cylinder is falling apart and that’s why the pressure in the clutch is so weak.
dealer quoted me $1300.

If it's still under warranty why the charge? I didn't think a slave cylinder was a wear item. And it's certainly part of the drive train.
I'd get my warranty out and start carefully reading what is and isn't covered.

 

[Skye]

Did some initial research this morning.

From the 2022 Ford Warranty Guide, "What's Covered", Page 11.

"Transmission: all internal parts, clutch cover, seals and gaskets, torque converter, transfer case (including all internal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts (front and rear);"

Certainly, check with the supporting dealer. I still see the dealer and technician as being at least partly, if not fully responsible for (IMO) failing to correctly diagnose the root cause the first time.

I then reviewed Ford's Extended Service Plan brochures...

https://fordprotect.ford.com/extended-service-plan

Powertrain (29 components): less transmission component coverage than above

Base (84 components): less coverage than above

Extra (113 components): greater coverage (modules and mounts) than above, but slave cylinder is not listed

Premium (1000+ components): transmission "release hubs and bearings" are listed as covered

 

[Johnny Rockit]

In my opinion, the dealership should have their butts whipped for not changing it when the put the new clutch in. I am in the belief that an internal slave cylinder should be changed any time a new clutch is installed. What is another $150 part when doing a clutch job? It could have saved time, money, and aggrevasion in the long run. Guess it's like the old saying, pay me now or pay me twice as much later.

Op sorry about your misfortunes. As others have stated, you can do it yourself if you have the tools, space and a little knowledge.

This. For them to not even mention replacing it while apart is a piss poor decision and lazy as well.

 

[NightmareMoon]

For shits and giggles, you knob is not straight so its turned on there too tight, which means the reverse locking collar isnt free to go all the way up.

Try losening the shift knob by 1/8th turn and see if it goes into reverse easier.

(i has a similar issue after a clutch job and the shift knob was just on too tight.)

Its a long shot but its 5sec to try, it doesnt take much to interfere with the locking collar.

 

[Deleted member 69311]

For shits and giggles, you knob is not straight so its turned on there too tight, which means the reverse locking collar isnt free to go all the way up.

Try losening the shift knob by 1/8th turn and see if it goes into reverse easier.

(i has a similar issue after a clutch job and the shift knob was just on too tight.)

Its a long shot but its 5sec to try, it doesnt take much to interfere with the locking collar.

I tried it with the shift knob removed, and same thing. Dealer told me it’s the slave cylinder. Don’t know why they didn’t replace it with the new clutch. I’ll ask them when they call me back and tell me whether extended warranty will cover the repair.

 

[LokiS550]

Having same problem, completetly out the blue, never thrashed etc etc. Was hoping it would be some thing easy , only happens if i haven't driven for a week or so.

 

[NightmareMoon]

I tried it with the shift knob removed, and same thing. Dealer told me it’s the slave cylinder. Don’t know why they didn’t replace it with the new clutch. I’ll ask them when they call me back and tell me whether extended warranty will cover the repair.

Yeah anytime the clutch is out, you better replace the slave cyinder while you’re in there. Mine failed before the clutch at 60k miles. They should know better, maybe just being cheap.

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