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Re: question......... [toomanyfumes]
by fedupwthford
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May 03, 2007 (1:20 pm)
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Replying to: toomanyfumes (Jan 06, 2005 9:42 am)
It was a 97 built in 96. Before 96, 150's 250's and 350's were all built on the same line. When the new "super duty" came out a year later, it was discontinued. It was kind of a gap filler, until the new truck was available. Very few were built.
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- #855 of 1181
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upgrades for transmission?
by fedupwthford
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May 03, 2007 (1:38 pm)
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I have a 96 250 4x4 with a 460. It has a 3.55 gear and it keeps dumping it's transmission fluid. ( I don't think it should have ever been built with this gear) The first time it happened, was at 42,000 mi. and Ford replaced the transmission. Now it only has 60,000 mi and it has done it again. I only tow a 4,200 lb boat a couple times a year (about 8 miles) This truck is rated to tow 10,000. lbs. It has a tow package including a transmission cooler. I've been told I can just refill it after it cools and it will work untill ift gets hot again. Also that this is a common problem and that the only fixes are a second transmission cooler, a new transmission every time I tow, or buy a Chevy. are there any other possibilities such as high performance seals? a bigger aftermarket cooler? The tranny shop says they won't know anything untill they get the truck. I know they will pull the transmission, and then charge me a ton to fix it , without addressing the cause. What can I do to make this work without refinancing my house?
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- #856 of 1181
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Re: Transmission [oldgrayf250]
by fedupwthford
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May 03, 2007 (1:53 pm)
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Replying to: oldgrayf250 (Mar 14, 2005 6:16 pm)
Do you know your gear ratio? I have the same problem with my 96 4x4 w a 460 gas. It has a 3.55 gear ratio. I think Ford screwed up when they offered this gear option. As typical, they won't admitt they screwed up, so they won't issue a service bulitan. (because any possible fix such as changing the gear is too expensive,) So; they just leave these trucks out there to keep blowing transmissions until someone wrecks them. Anyone else have any ideas?.
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- #857 of 1181
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Re: Transmission [fedupwthford]
by okko1
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May 03, 2007 (2:43 pm)
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Replying to: fedupwthford (May 03, 2007 1:53 pm)
big block fords build way to much heat are running a tranny cooler with electric fan or just a flo thru
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- #858 of 1181
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Re: 2000 F250 7.3 Diesel Stall problem [robbo74]
by okko1
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May 03, 2007 (2:53 pm)
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Replying to: robbo74 (Apr 15, 2007 6:16 pm)
when engine cranks but won't start turn key off and turn back on to see if wait to start light comes on if not truck will not start problem with wire harness
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- #859 of 1181
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Re: Transmission [okko1]
by fedupwthford
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May 03, 2007 (4:10 pm)
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Replying to: okko1 (May 03, 2007 2:43 pm)
It has the factoty one. It seems small to me. It has no additional fan. will a better one fix the problem? will it need to be resealed now that it has overheated? Are there better seals available? is it simply that the cooler is inadequate? where can I get a better one?
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Re: Transmission [fedupwthford]
by okko1
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May 04, 2007 (4:04 pm)
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Replying to: fedupwthford (May 03, 2007 4:10 pm)
if it's not leaking don't worry about it. www.jegs.com is a good place to start price a haden i have found them to be pretty dependable and the install is pretty simple. the 3.55 gear is a good all round gear choice for on/off road use. it's heat that kills the transmission hopefully you are running the c6
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Re: Transmission [okko1]
by fedupwthford
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May 04, 2007 (4:25 pm)
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Replying to: okko1 (May 04, 2007 4:04 pm)
I've been told it's aE4 OD. Is that the problem? I've never even approached the towing limit. Last time the dealer put a new transmission in it.
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- #863 of 1181
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Re: Transmission [fedupwthford]
by okko1
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May 04, 2007 (8:24 pm)
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Replying to: fedupwthford (May 04, 2007 4:25 pm)
NEVER TOW IN OVER DRIVE AGAIN HEAT IS THE ENEMY OVER DRIVE INCREASES THE NUMBER TIMES THE WHEELS TURN TO THE NUMBER OF RPMS THE ENGINE TURNS THIS DECREASES THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAS TO PRODUCE TORQUE. KINDA LIKE TAKEING OF IN 2ND GEAR MORE STRESS MORE HEAT. BY THE GAS FOR EIGHT MILES AND BUY A GOOD TRANNY COOLER DON'T TOW IN OVERDRIVE.
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