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rgatijnet1
Nov 24, 2015Explorer III
timmac wrote:
Thanks for that more accurate info tropical36, that's why I think Fords F-53 chassis 2006 and newer was even better by just going with a 5 speed on all F-53 chassis with more HP and torque than the Workhorse without the brake issues..
Now the F-53 has 6 speeds.
In 2006 Workhorse also went with the 6 speed Allison transmission with a double overdrive so you got the reliability of the Allison and better fuel mileage. The Allison also has the grade brake feature that automatically downshifts when descending a hill.
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