Hi, I've sold the van but had the trans and enjoyed it for about a year. No issues with it and great lock up. From the online research I've don't and talking to others the oem ford trans was out of the question and considering the John Woods basic on trans was about the same price it was a no brainier for me

How are you liking your John Wood Transmission? I'm having the exact issue you had after 40k on my ford HD transmission and am considering one of his.