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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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TucsonJim
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Aug 28, 2013
As previously stated, "it takes more than a tap". I was pulling my FW last weekend while going down a 7% grade. 65 mph was too fast for the conditions, so I applied the brake to reach 55 mph. Once at 55, the truck held that speed until I reached the bottom of the hill and reapplied the throttle. (TV = 2013 F350 Diesel).

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