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- Wild_CardExplorerYeah...what's this kicking in?
- DanNJaniceExplorer
M.R.E. wrote:
My first tow from MI to FL. I towed in towhaul and cruise. couldn't keep speed on small hills. Speed would drop 4 miles before kicking in. Power in mountains was terrible. My old Ford 7.3 would out pull it . Something is wromg. Help
What do you mean speed would drop 4 miles before kicking in. That sound like either a downshift or the cruise kicking in. You need to take it to a dealer, not here. - the_bear_IIExplorerSomething maybe wrong but have you considered this truck may be setup differently than the old Ford.
Things to consider
Gearing in rear end
Torque numbers
If this has a 5 or 6 speed transmission vs. the Ford and it's 3 or 4 speed transmission. Hill climbs will be different the new truck may need to shift down more to get comparable gearing.
Just my two cents.
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