'02 Explorer with 62k miles needs a new transmission. Extended warranty company will pay for a rebuilt and give a 12 mo/12k mile warranty. Or the warranty company will give me the $ toward a new transmission from Ford (carries a 36 mo / 75k mile warranty.) The cost of the new transmission vs the rebuilt is $1000 extra.
Any advice? Should I pay the $1000 out of pocket for the Ford transmission and the Ford guarantee? The extended warranty company (though CarMax) has been vague about where their rebuilt will come from. Ford also guarantees that any transmission issues identified in service bulletins will be addressed in their transmission. I plan to keep the Explorer as long as I possible can.
I've changed my mind about 6 time so far... can you help me make a final decision?
Thank you, Scott