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Aamco - My Rebuilt Transmission For 2003 Windstar
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Review by Jeannine.Harley on 2013-02-11
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SYRACUSE, NEW YORK -- In June of 2011 I brought my van in for a rebuilt transmission. They did the job and gave me a years warranty. They offered a longer warranty of 3 years for about 1,000 more. I could not afford it so I declined. Well 16 months later my transmission went. When I revisited the company they said they can do it again for half of what I paid before. They kept saying a transmission could go anytime even in a new car. I refuse to let them touch it again.
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Posted by clutzycook on 2013-02-11:
They're right, and some vehicles have lousier transmissions than others. Warranties are a gamble. You pay for the extended warranty and something goes wrong the day after it expires. You decline the extended warranty and you don't have a problem for years if ever. For your peace of mind, look into a local repair shop; they may be able to do it cheaper.
Posted by trmn8r on 2013-02-11:
I think they treated you fairly, based on your report. Warranties have limitations, and unfortunately you were past yours. The problem with breakdowns is you never know how long or how many miles there are before they happen.
Posted by Jeff on 2013-02-11:
Interesting, a new transmission in a new car normally lasts at least 100,000 miles, but these "rebuilt" ones cant even get 2 years out of it.....I had a similar problem with an AAMCO about 10 years a go. Never went back to them again ever.
Posted by ok4now on 2013-02-12:
Don't feel bad. Had you purchased the extended warranty they would have found some exclusion and you would not be covered. The 2003 Windstar was known for transmission problems. Google search this for Ford issuing a TSB or a silent recall.
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