F 150 trans questions
OK heres a question for those of you smarter than me. (not hard). What is up with the transmission in the F 150? Towing with a 2010, 4.? V8. Did not have factory tow package. Added trailer brakes, li...
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dockmasterdave wrote:
According to ford, with the 4.6 three valve, the tow rating is either 8000 or 8400 depending on axle ratio. It has the 3:73 gears. Some people are missing the point. The heat came after the shifting problem not before. I was watching the trans temp guage.
"Have trans cooler but it isn't in yet".
You stated you do NOT have the tow package, and NO trans cooler. The 8000lb tow rating is When PROPERLY equipped. Meaning it is rated to 8000 WITH the tow package (trans cooler, Power steering cooler, heavy duty alternator, brake controller, ect). NOT with out it. It HAS to HAVE the trany cooler to be rated to tow 8000lbs. With out it. It is more than likely rated to tow in the 2000 - 3000lb range. Go back, and read more. Adding a hitch does NOT give it the towing package.
And yes, The heating problem came AFTER the shifting problem. The shifting problem caused the heating problem. Get the tow package installed on the truck. The heating problem will go away. IF you do not tow in OD.
