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Roadglider09
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Aug 28, 2013

2012 Ford TorqShift Tranny Operation in Tow/Haul

Only had this coach for 2 weeks, but friends of mine that have the same F53 chassis say that when going downhill in tow/haul mode, just tapping the brake pedal will cause the tranny to downshift. Tap ...
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Heisenberg
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Aug 28, 2013
When I push my brakes the transmission downshifts helping the braking out. In the long run the brakes will last longer because you do not put as much foot in them. It is more than a tap. When on steep downhill grades the transmission downshifts without touching the brakes as your speed starts to run away from the cruise setting.

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