yes it would cost them a boatload of money to recall a tranny......yah know kinda like it would cost ford a lot of money to replace the syncro's in my 99 tranny(which have proven to be weaker than the post 2000's). i dont blame them i wouldnt either. even though i own one and i love it very much i still hate fords.

1999 Cougar V6 MTX SVT UIM/LIM/65mm TB, I/H/E, Fidanza/SPEC III/Torsen, Koni/GC's, 19" Icon wheels w/ Pirelli rubber, NX Wet Kit