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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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timmac
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Mar 21, 2016
Wow now I am reading reports that the 6 speed has issues with tow-haul mode and its not down shifting to slow the motorhome down the hills and many folks have taken it back to the dealer, heard Ford is reprograming the transmission, better keep the 5 speed with the extra 42 HP and install 5 star tuning, might be better to keep her.

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