I wanted to sell my 2002 SE wagon with 114,000 while it was still running fine, and I figured go for the newest wagon i can get.
Found a 2005 SEL with 50,000+change miles, and was going to jump on it, till I did some research and saw the numerous complaints about transmission failures for the year 2005 alone. None for 04, and none for 06...go figure...only 05, the last year the wagon was made.
Anyway, from what I could find out, all 2005's would have the AX4N transmission which is the same as in my 2002, and I've had no problems. Yet, there are 55 reports of tranny failure at car complaints alone, plus lots of discussion elsewhere. Anybody know if Ford did something to the AX4N for 2005?? Did they change something about the car, or maybe it actually is a different tranny?? Should i risk throwing $6995 into a trouble car? any input is greatly appreciated.
Found a 2005 SEL with 50,000+change miles, and was going to jump on it, till I did some research and saw the numerous complaints about transmission failures for the year 2005 alone. None for 04, and none for 06...go figure...only 05, the last year the wagon was made.
Anyway, from what I could find out, all 2005's would have the AX4N transmission which is the same as in my 2002, and I've had no problems. Yet, there are 55 reports of tranny failure at car complaints alone, plus lots of discussion elsewhere. Anybody know if Ford did something to the AX4N for 2005?? Did they change something about the car, or maybe it actually is a different tranny?? Should i risk throwing $6995 into a trouble car? any input is greatly appreciated.