ncsugrad2002

I asked this question on another forum, but I just wanted to confirm. My particular vehicle is a 2013 Fusion Energi, but I'm assuming what I'm about to ask will carry over from the C-Max to the fusion fairly reliably. I recently picked up a 2013 Fusion Energi that is over 100K, so just outside of warranty. No transmission issues at this time. No noises, etc. so hopefully it’s fine for a long time, but I know the reality is it may need a transmission at some point and no way I’m paying full price for a new one. I love the car so far. It has every option except cooled seats. The last time I had this many toys was in a BMW but my god it took a full time job just to keep up with how fast toys broke on that thing. So, I’m curious what vehicle model year used transmissions would be compatible with this vehicle? Would a 2015 or 2016 Fusion Energi transmission work in a 2013 like it was for yours? What about a 2015-2016 c-max energi? The 2013/2014 pull outs are hard to come by, for obvious reasons. 2015-2016 Energi transmissions are easier to find and cheaper and have lower miles, and are cheaper, so that would be a better option all around, if it is an option at all. I’ve looked up the current part number for a 2016 Energi transmission and it says it will fit a 2013 as well, so that gives me some hope it would work. However, I don’t know for sure whether a used one would also work or if there were changes to commonize them at some point that makes the original 2015/2016’s not compatible with 2013/2014 model years. My concern is most of the listings on eBay, etc. separate 2013-2014 from 2015-2016 units. I have a feeling that's just because they changed them for 2015 so they aren't "Technically" the same part number as what a 2013-2014 came with, but I'm just trying to be sure of that. I can pick up at 44K mile 2015 transmission with 6 month warranty for under $1500, so that makes me a lot better about owning this car with an obvious potential problem... Thoughts/experiences? Do you know if the tech HAD to do the updates he did or if he could have just connected everything up and went with it? I may need to start getting on some of the Ford tech forums and see if I can pick one of their brains a bit. I am capable of physically doing the swap myself if it ever comes to that, but I just want to know what to expect programming wise as to whether it will have to go to the dealership for programming before driving or what.