OVERDRIVE OR NOT
I have a 2011 travel trailer 22ft and a 2003 expler 4.6 class three hitch with trailer tow do i use overdrive all the way to my destination or not .thanks
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Reyhed writes “LOL, I don't even know where to begin, I'll take your advice and knowledge on this subject...... never! 2000 f350 has no otw trans cooler, just an external, there are more, that is just one example. We need facts not speculation.”
I would highly doubt that your F350 was not FACTORY equipped with radiator cooling of the transmission fluid…
And a very SIMPLE search for 2000 F350 radiator shows the same radiator is used for 6.8 V10 AND 7.3 Diesel AUTOMATICS. If you have side tanks radiator the transmission lines connect on the drivers side.
2000 F350 Radiator
Click the pix in that link and if you take a look at the BOTTOM of the radiator you WILL find TWO brass ports, those are where the transmission cooler lines connect.. If yours does not connect there or is no connections there then someone HAS put in a radiator which does not belong (like a radiator from a truck which had Manual transmission).
I CAN guarantee that my 2003 F250 with 5.4 DOES INDEED have BOTH radiator and external transmission cooler, same as my previous 97, my current 2006 and new 2013 F250s.
My 2003, I had the transmission oil cooler line spring a LEAK just 6 inches away from the point of entry to the radiator that I had to repair. PA winters are hard on steel lines. My 2003 and 2006 F250s have the oil cooler lines are at the BOTTOM of the radiator, one side is towards the drivers side of the radiator and the other line is near the passenger side of the radiator right beside the lower radiator hose.
Here is instructions for the OPs vehicle.. although a bit English challenged but you should be able to figure it out..
FORD EXPLORER RADIATOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
"Ford radiator Removal Instructions
1. Disconnect the battery cables utilizing a wrench. Then remove the battery from the vehicle.
2. Take away the battery tray using a wrench, ratchet and socket.
3. Place a big catch pan below the radiator and open the drain valve to empty the coolant from the radiator. Then shut the radiator drain valve.
4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose. Use a Phillips screwdriver or ratchet and socket to loosen the clamp, and then twist and pull the hose off the radiator fitting.
5. Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator. Use a pair of slip joint pliers to remove the clamp after which pull the hose off the radiator.
6. Place a small drain pan underneath, in the direction of the higher transmission cooler line, and detach the upper transmission cooler line from the radiator. Use a flare wrench. Then cover the line with a plastic bag to keep away from contamination of oil cooler system.
7. Unscrew the two A/C condenser mounting bolts, utilizing a ratchet and socket.
8. Jack up the entrance of your Ford automobile, utilizing a ground jack, and safely assist it on two jack stands.
9. Take away the radiator support brackets, using a ratchet and socket.
10. Disconnect the decrease radiator hose, using a Phillips screwdriver or ratchet and socket to loosen the clamp. Then twist and pull the hose off the radiator fitting.
11. Place the small drain pan underneath, within the course of the decrease transmission cooler line, and detach the decrease transmission cooler line from the radiator. Use a flare wrench. Then cowl the line with a plastic bag to avoid contamination of oil cooler system.
12. Unscrew the two A/C condenser-retaining bolts from the radiator, using the ratchet and socket. Move the A/C condenser to the aspect and safe it with a bit of wire, if necessary.
13. Detach the ability steering cooler from the radiator, if your particular Ford model is provided with it. Use a ratchet and socket.
14. Carry the radiator from the vehicle."
The transmission cooler lines are small steel lines and in the case of the OPs vehicle would be on the drivers side of the radiator. Shown in the pix in the link below, the lines connect at the two brass ports.
EXPLORER RADIATOR
Using the radiator to cool the transmission fluid is a very cheap way to cool the fluid, saves the additional cost in materials so you bet most manufacturers WILL take advantage and use it.
The use of the radiator for the cooler also has an additional side benefit for those who live in the cold north, it helps to WARM UP the transmission FASTER in the winter time. This is an important item since a warm transmission will shift better and results in LESS wear to the transmission.
There are however possible variations on this theme, some vehicles equipped with HD or towing packages may have an external cooler which is placed IN FRONT of the A/C condenser WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO THE RADIATOR COOLER.
Follow the MANUAL and you will be fine (after all it was written by the same folks who designed and built your vehicle so THEY SHOULD KNOW), as per manual if it shifts EXCESSIVELY then lockout OD otherwise occasional up shift/downshift is fine.
I would highly doubt that your F350 was not FACTORY equipped with radiator cooling of the transmission fluid…
And a very SIMPLE search for 2000 F350 radiator shows the same radiator is used for 6.8 V10 AND 7.3 Diesel AUTOMATICS. If you have side tanks radiator the transmission lines connect on the drivers side.
2000 F350 Radiator
Click the pix in that link and if you take a look at the BOTTOM of the radiator you WILL find TWO brass ports, those are where the transmission cooler lines connect.. If yours does not connect there or is no connections there then someone HAS put in a radiator which does not belong (like a radiator from a truck which had Manual transmission).
I CAN guarantee that my 2003 F250 with 5.4 DOES INDEED have BOTH radiator and external transmission cooler, same as my previous 97, my current 2006 and new 2013 F250s.
My 2003, I had the transmission oil cooler line spring a LEAK just 6 inches away from the point of entry to the radiator that I had to repair. PA winters are hard on steel lines. My 2003 and 2006 F250s have the oil cooler lines are at the BOTTOM of the radiator, one side is towards the drivers side of the radiator and the other line is near the passenger side of the radiator right beside the lower radiator hose.
Here is instructions for the OPs vehicle.. although a bit English challenged but you should be able to figure it out..
FORD EXPLORER RADIATOR REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
"Ford radiator Removal Instructions
1. Disconnect the battery cables utilizing a wrench. Then remove the battery from the vehicle.
2. Take away the battery tray using a wrench, ratchet and socket.
3. Place a big catch pan below the radiator and open the drain valve to empty the coolant from the radiator. Then shut the radiator drain valve.
4. Disconnect the upper radiator hose. Use a Phillips screwdriver or ratchet and socket to loosen the clamp, and then twist and pull the hose off the radiator fitting.
5. Disconnect the reservoir hose from the radiator. Use a pair of slip joint pliers to remove the clamp after which pull the hose off the radiator.
6. Place a small drain pan underneath, in the direction of the higher transmission cooler line, and detach the upper transmission cooler line from the radiator. Use a flare wrench. Then cover the line with a plastic bag to keep away from contamination of oil cooler system.
7. Unscrew the two A/C condenser mounting bolts, utilizing a ratchet and socket.
8. Jack up the entrance of your Ford automobile, utilizing a ground jack, and safely assist it on two jack stands.
9. Take away the radiator support brackets, using a ratchet and socket.
10. Disconnect the decrease radiator hose, using a Phillips screwdriver or ratchet and socket to loosen the clamp. Then twist and pull the hose off the radiator fitting.
11. Place the small drain pan underneath, within the course of the decrease transmission cooler line, and detach the decrease transmission cooler line from the radiator. Use a flare wrench. Then cowl the line with a plastic bag to avoid contamination of oil cooler system.
12. Unscrew the two A/C condenser-retaining bolts from the radiator, using the ratchet and socket. Move the A/C condenser to the aspect and safe it with a bit of wire, if necessary.
13. Detach the ability steering cooler from the radiator, if your particular Ford model is provided with it. Use a ratchet and socket.
14. Carry the radiator from the vehicle."
The transmission cooler lines are small steel lines and in the case of the OPs vehicle would be on the drivers side of the radiator. Shown in the pix in the link below, the lines connect at the two brass ports.
EXPLORER RADIATOR
Using the radiator to cool the transmission fluid is a very cheap way to cool the fluid, saves the additional cost in materials so you bet most manufacturers WILL take advantage and use it.
The use of the radiator for the cooler also has an additional side benefit for those who live in the cold north, it helps to WARM UP the transmission FASTER in the winter time. This is an important item since a warm transmission will shift better and results in LESS wear to the transmission.
There are however possible variations on this theme, some vehicles equipped with HD or towing packages may have an external cooler which is placed IN FRONT of the A/C condenser WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO THE RADIATOR COOLER.
Follow the MANUAL and you will be fine (after all it was written by the same folks who designed and built your vehicle so THEY SHOULD KNOW), as per manual if it shifts EXCESSIVELY then lockout OD otherwise occasional up shift/downshift is fine.
