My 2010 Ford Flex (134,740 miles) has a failing/failed transmission. I fear the the cost of repair or replacement may exceed the value of the vehicle. I know I probably ignored warning signs that something was amiss. Occasionally, when putting it in reverse, it 'jolted' into it. The last time I drove the car, it would not get out of the lower gear when I accelerated. I was able to put it in neutral, coast for a few seconds, put it in drive and then limped on home, hoping I wouldn't have to stop again. I haven't driven it since (happened last month). Would I be able to sell it 'as is' or, given the current car market, would I better off seeing about getting the cost of repair or replacement and hope that another expensive problem doesn't happen before the market settles down and there's more inventory?

My first car was a 1990 Ford Taurus that had an expensive transmission repair at about the same age and mileage and it didn't last a year before I had to get rid of it.

FYI - I am not very knowledgeable about car mechanics. Not counting the car I inherited from my parents when I was in college, this is only my 3rd car in 31 years. I keep up with routine maintenance by taking it to my trusted mechanic for any recommended services.

Thanks. He doesn't do transmission work. It's the same mechanic I used for my Ford Taurus. He took one look at that car and said to take it to the local transmission place. Before I go through the hassle of having it towed to be looked at at a place I don't really trust (I didn't have a great experience previously), I was trying to see if selling it would be a viable option.

Does it have any lights on? Did you trusted mechanic do a transmission flush recently by chance?

1ags is a Flex guy so he'll know more but I'd at least look to see if TSBs 10-21-2 and 11-9-11 have ever been done, if not, call the dealership and get an estimate on what those would cost, at that point you'll at least have a little more info to go off of.

If be interested in it if the price is right.

Where is it located?

I think you need to get a $$ number from a transmission shop so you know wheat you need to do.

Have you tried draining and filling? Not flushing.

It's in College Station. I have absolutely no idea what the resale is worth. I'll have to do some ciphering to figure it out. I think I'm just ready to 'start over' and not deal with troubleshooting the issue.

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Have you tried draining and filling? Not flushing.

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No. I haven't done anything to yet except park it in my driveway. My enthusiasm is pretty low about trying to resolve this even though I loved this car. I remember some of the early reviews I read about the Flex that it was like 'driving a hallway,' but it's been a great vehicle. With my kids now becoming young adults, I really don't need the extra space any more.

Mimi,

Sent you a PM about the the Flex.

There are a few recommended transmission shops local to BCS. Holler if you want me to get you some recommendations.

I would change the transmission fluid first before I did anything.

Take it to Oliver Bros in Bryan. They helped with the trans on my 94 Impala SS, it had over 200k miles on it.