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timmac
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Mar 21, 2016

2016 F-53 New 6 Speed trans BUT Less HP, Is It Worth It ?

I see the new 2016 F-53 is out with the 6 speed transmission, but is has 42 less HP. WHAT ? 2016 F-53 Motorhome Stripped Chassis and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis. The dependable 6.8L features a...
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hanko
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Mar 21, 2016
my question is why the HP decrease, and what did ford do to decrease, besides just publishing it that way. My guess its the same engine with no changes. has something to do with satisfying the ass wipes in washington

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