Planetary gear damaged by collision?
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Planetary gear damaged by collision?
A week ago somebody in an Expedition backed into my pristine 2007 Explorer XLT, causing $3000 in damage to the front, however, it was still driveable.Two days later my transmission started to fail. I took it to a transmission shop, and after a test drive and discussing the accident, the mechanic explained that if I had the truck in Park (which it was), the collision damaged the planetary gear and sent debris into the unit once I drove it, and the repairs should be part of the insurance claim. Is this accurate, because I've never heard of this before.
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How many miles on the Ex?
Hard to understand how the planet would/could be damaged if the park pawl had the unit locked.. Was the pan pulled and inspected for debris?
Being it failed shortly after a collision, arguable with the adjuster/writer. Weather or not caused by the impact, and torn down would verify the cause. Could be at that point coverage comes into play, or not..
How many miles on the Ex?
Hard to understand how the planet would/could be damaged if the park pawl had the unit locked.. Was the pan pulled and inspected for debris?
Being it failed shortly after a collision, arguable with the adjuster/writer. Weather or not caused by the impact, and torn down would verify the cause. Could be at that point coverage comes into play, or not..
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