Good idea or bad? I just got new exhaust and it sounds great when Im coming to a stop to turn off overdrive and throw it in to second and let her rumble. Anyone think my silly antics are hurting my tranny? Im driving a 2008 FX2 any thoughts are appreciated

Thanks

 

no opinons?

 

As long as you aren't pulling her into 2nd at high speed all the time, I see no harm.

I often drop her out of OD when coming into a 45 or slower zone as slowing down, steep down grade I might ease the lever back into 2nd as my next step if I'm under 45 or 50.

I do not shift from OD to 2nd however, not unless I go to 3rd first doing it in two steps.

 

I'm up here in Canada, can I assume that those speeds are KPH? That is all good news as I think I already drive the way you explained. Thanks for the info

 

I also hit the o/d off button all the time, but I don't shift into 2nd.

 

The computer will protect you - if a downshift would be out of parameters it won't downshift.

 

O/D is ok to disable, but down shifting gears isn't a real good thing to make a habit of.

 

Just remember, when you put one in 2, it does not down shift to first when taking off from a stop. It stays in second. That is hard on your transmission.

I don't know why Fords are like that. But other brands I've driven will downshift.

 

You could drive like an mature adult instead of a immature 16 yr old, then you wouldn't have this question or concern.
Sorry, I couldn't resist. Sometimes a thread or a post is just begging for a sarcastic or a truthful reply.

 

The transmission has been engineered to do that without damage. It isn't hard on the transmission.

To reduce the tendency to spin the wheels on low traction surfaces, such as snow and ice.

 

It isn't hard on the clutch packs to start from a stop in second gear?

I just always thought it was strange for Ford to engineer them that way.

It also seems more likely it would break traction, having a higher gear ratio in second, and less friction on the slick surface.

 

Ford automatics have had 2nd gear start since their first 3 speed automatic back in the 50's. It makes a difference on slippery surfaces, the power application is smoother and less sensitive.

 

Never! I'll be the 16 year old guy downshifting to second and street racing with your kid on a street with a cul de sac! Just kidding

Usually I downshift to second on steeper hills or if persay a cute girl may be walking by my hand might slip and hit the stick down in to second. MAYBE. I always shift it back when I stop and try to avoid doing it at such a time it would cause me to have to shift to drive while I'm on the gas. Who knows maybe one day I may grow up but I hope not

 

Which stick are you talking about

 

. and to the OP, youre only young once might as well live it up, im only 19 and do the same kinda crap so dont feel bad lol