I just recently bought an 07 Ford F150 tht had been sitting for about a year. I knew there would be issues but I didn’t think it would be just two weeks after buying it. Anyway, one night had trouble getting into reverse and drive but made it to drop my kid off before work, but it wouldn’t go into drive after tht, reverse just fine tho. So I opted to just call in because it’s frowned upon to drive in reverse, lol. Had my friend take my to get transmission fluid the next day, that’s when I realized I was going to need help. My dad taught me a lot but nothing about transmissions so when I seen the fluid just leaking back out I freaked out. Anyway, found tht the tail housing was cracked, and after doing some research I found its a common problem. It’s no big deal to fix it really but my question is, is it worth fixing or could this have tore up the whole transmission? I don’t want to replace the tail housing just to find out I need a whole new transmission. I’ve been told by multiple “mechanics” and friends tht my transmission and gears should be fine. I’ve not had the best of luck with vehicles in the last two months and this truck is my last hope at keeping my job and my sanity. I’m a recovering addict and I’m coming up on 4 years sober, I will lose everything I have worked so hard to rebuild if this truck can’t be fixed easily as I don’t have the time or money for a new transmission. Any help at all will be greatly appreciated.
Also, if you think the transmission will be okay and tht I just need the tail housing fixed, do you think it would be okay to patch the crack with JB Weld? Like just patch it, fill it with fluid, just to drive it back home which is about 10 miles. I can’t let it sit there much longer or it’ll be towed and we’ll.. I’ll be in the same spot as I would be if the whole transmission is done for.
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do not jbweld.
is it worth fixing
depends, how much does it cost?
could this have tore up the whole transmission?
not the whole transmission. But you'll have to take a closer look to see how bad the damage is. at minimum it will need a new output seal. worst case the output shaft is chewed up. Also if the driveshaft has been clanking around, you'll want to check the condition of the rest of the driveline (u-joints, axle pinion bearing, etc.). The tail housing didn't just crack on it's own. Something made it crack. Usually it's from neglect causing binding or slop somewhere else, or damage like bent/dented shafts, etc.
Also, if you think the transmission will be okay and tht I just need the tail housing fixed
We can't tell from here for obvious reasons, but I'll still try to help as best I can.
How long did you drive with the transmission's tail shaft leaking? That will really determine what damage was done. If you noticed it wasn't shifting right, right away, that's one thing. If you drove the truck for any considerable length of time, more damage will have possibly been done. Automatic transmissions work based on hydraulic action- and the fluid level is critical.
That's actually partly why you can put the truck in Drive and remain stationary without stalling the engine- the torque converter has fluid coupling inside, not a conventional dry clutch.
Anyways, automatic transmissions that are leaking transmission fluid will not go into gear properly, and may overheat if you drive too long, even if the transmission does go into gear. Something similar happens occasionally with my '79 Pontiac Catalina. Sometimes, when I start the car and put it into Drive, the transmission will delay the shift until it builds up sufficient pressure. It has a minor leak from the input shaft seal, and the delayed shift alerts me to needing transmission fluid. I always have a couple quarts of transmission fluid in the trunk, so I put some in right away.
