Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-21-2010, 06:31 PM
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Replies: 177
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Re: Transmission Temperature
Wilco John-
I had the same deal; about one drop on the driveway each day. However, it ain't gonna get better on it's own, and I figured that I might as well get it fixed under warranty. Having...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-20-2010, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
As some of you might remember, I started this thread because my transmission temps seemed to be higher than most of yours. So today when I took my van in to get the bed plate leak fixed, I...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-19-2009, 05:08 PM
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Replies: 177
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-19-2009, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
John,
Thanks for the potential help. We'll probably be on our way South at the beginning of October or end of September, depending on the weather here, so I'll give you a call.
Bill
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
06-27-2009, 08:29 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
OK JOHN!!!!!
It looks like I'll be stopping by on the way south for your guidance in installing a trans cooler.
Bill
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-29-2009, 07:14 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
John-
re: drive it and forget it. Hopefully, my documenting it now will make it somewhat of an ongoing problem. And, at least I can say (when it burns up), "Neener, neener, I told you about...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-29-2009, 04:04 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-29-2009, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-29-2009, 11:53 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
John and Saline
I just went out and looked at mine and I agree-
Considering that these vans run hot anyway, why put all that crap right exactly in front of where it least needs to be?
Bill
I...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-29-2009, 10:39 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-29-2009, 10:36 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
Thanks Ed, for bringing my post into the 21st century. Computers, (like automatic transmissions), are beyond my challenged mental horsepower!!!
Bill
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-29-2009, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
John,
I reread your post re: leaking fluid. They told me (see my last post) will "vent" at 230 deg..
Could this be your "leak" ?
Bill
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-29-2009, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
OK, here it is-
This is what it says on my copy of the work order: (And this is all that they'll say, PERIOD!)
"Customer states tranny slips when vehicle is warmed up
Check and advise...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-29-2009, 07:51 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
Thanks for the advice Herb, I'm going to try to do all those things. However, the other day when I asked them "How hot is too hot?", they wouldn't commit themselves noway!
I got on the Google...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-28-2009, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
Well guys;
I couldn't get to Salinas to pick up my van but I talked to them... and guess what they said... :b1:
SEE ABOVE POST !!!!!!!
That's right, It is entirely within FORD FACTORY...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-27-2009, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
They "reprogrammed" the transmission today and test drove it and couldn't get the temp above 184 deg. There're no hills in Salinas so I don't know what good that did, but they're going to mess...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-26-2009, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
I just got back from the Ford Truck Service Center in Salinas where they only work on Ford trucks. (same place as before, except now their "Transmission Scanner" is supposedly operable). I'll bet...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-22-2009, 09:47 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-21-2009, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
Hello all
I had an appointment with the Ford Truck Service Center in Salinas last Monday. I arrived at 0730 and dropped my truck off after talking to the foreman. He said that it sounded like my...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-03-2009, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
Steve
Scatter and I programmed my scan gauge, and i can't IMAGINE two geniuses like US would enter incorrect parameters :b1:
(But I'll check!)
Thanks,
Bill
P.S.,
Herb-
I checked all the...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-02-2009, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-02-2009, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
Once again, Thank you all for your considered advice and information!
After reading about fluid smell and color, I rushed right out and checked mine. Nice and pink, with no abnormal smell. I...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-02-2009, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Re: Transmission Temperature
Thank you all for your replies.
Yes, I took the offroad driving class, but it was nothing. It's harder getting out of my driveway than the little bumps that they had there. Also, we were in 4 low...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
05-01-2009, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 177
Views: 31,141
Transmission Temperature
I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post this, but here goes anyway. I went to the Overland Expo in Prescott last week, and on the way encountered OATs of up to 106 deg. F.
I mostly drive...
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