Ford vs Honda/Toyota Transmission Data

**Ford** transmission buyers: **153,000 mi** median, **14.2%** matched claims. **Honda**: **170,000 mi**, **8.9%**. **Toyota**: **171,000 mi**, **5.3%**. Imports often purchase at **higher odometer** with **lower matched claim rates** in this export.

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- **Sales volume and matched claim rate** for this application - How this YMM compares to **segment baseline and siblings** - **Diagnosis vs defect** — install, fluid, programming first - **Before filing a claim** documentation checklist - Links to **symptom hubs** and mileage context ## What Mileage and Claim Rates Show by Make?

| Make | Median purchase mi | Matched claim rate | |------|-------------------:|-------------------:| | **Ford** | **153,000 mi** | **14.2%** | | **Honda** | **170,000 mi** | **8.9%** | | **Toyota** | **171,000 mi** | **5.3%** |

| Risk signal | Likely cause (non-defect) | Document first | |-------------|---------------------------|----------------| | No shift / limp mode | Fluid level, relearn, TCM | Scan + fluid photo | | Slip / shudder | Converter, cooler flow, low fluid | Road-test notes + scan | | Leak at line or pan | Seal, fitting, overfill | Photo **before** cleanup | | Delayed engagement | Filter, wrong fluid spec | Fluid type receipt | | Codes after tow / flatbed | Low voltage, incomplete relearn | Battery + relearn proof |

| Lever | Transmission | Engine | |-------|--------------|--------| | Fluid / prime | Correct ATF, level, leaks | Oil prime, spec, filter | | Programming | Relearn / TCM | Immobilizer, crank relearn | | Cooling | Cooler flow, lines | Thermostat, bleed, fans | | Documentation | Photos, scan baseline | Timing proof, torque specs |

| Step | Action | |------|--------| | 1 | Document symptom, miles since install, fluid level and color | | 2 | Save full scan report (stored + pending codes) | | 3 | Photo leaks, cooler lines, and routing **before** cleanup | | 4 | Confirm relearn/reflash or programming steps completed | | 5 | Do **not** remove or disassemble the unit without pre-authorization |

Full prep: required documents for a warranty claim: /blog/documents-required-warranty-claim · pre-authorization before removing the unit: /blog/pre-authorization-before-removing-unit

> Before any unit is removed or replaced, document the symptom, save scan results or inspection notes, and contact support with the installation details so the issue can be reviewed accurately.

Related: transmission won't shift after install: /blog/reman-transmission-wont-shift-after-install · engine won't start after install: /blog/engine-wont-start-after-install · required documents for a warranty claim: /blog/documents-required-warranty-claim

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• Warranty policy and Expedia Protection: /warranty
• Warranty activation — 14-day rule: /blog/warranty-activation-14-day-rule
• Pre-authorization before removing the unit: /blog/pre-authorization-before-removing-unit
• Documents required for a warranty claim: /blog/documents-required-warranty-claim
• Reman transmission won’t shift after install: /blog/reman-transmission-wont-shift-after-install
• When your transmission needs a reflash: /blog/when-transmission-needs-reflash