When the transmission in my 2016 Ford F-150 started slipping badly at around 135,000 miles I knew I was staring down one of the most expensive repairs a truck owner can face. My Ford dealer quoted me just under $5,800 for a remanufactured unit installed a number that made me genuinely question whether I was looking at a repair or a replacement vehicle. Two independent shops came in slightly lower but still well above what I felt comfortable spending on a truck I otherwise lov ...