New 6-speed shifting hard
#1
New 6-speed shifting hard
I just got a 2011 Lariat about 3 weeks ago, and I must say I'm not really impressed with the new transmission. I'm not a mechanic, so I don't know if 'shifting hard' was the right term to use, but it has about a second pause when shifting from 1st to 2nd. And if I almost come to a stop, and start going again it sometimes jerks like it slipped. Is anyone else having these issues with the new 6-speeds? I drive my wife's Corolla all the time, and I can't even feel it shift at all. I just wish this new tranny would shift smoother.
#2
I have a 2010 F-150 1,300 miles. Have been experiencing the same pause in shifting. Saturday I was pulling into restaurant. Slowed down to make to right turn then needed a little speed to make the up incline and felt a hard shift. Have been wondering whether to take it in but thought with all the new on board diagnostics something would red flag telling my there is a problem. I was hoping the 6 speed would be better on gas mileage but not impressed. 15 mpg city.
#3
Yeah, I googled it and found A LOT of people complaining about their transmissions shifting hard. A few people talked about the dealership 'flashing' the computer, and it helped a little, but came back after a couple of weeks. As long as it's under warranty I'll be fine. I'll probably trade it in when the warranty goes out lol.
#4
Harsh shifting 1st to 2nd
I have a 2010 with the 5.4 and 6 speed auto and 355 gears. I have 7,500 miles on it. I have the same problem with the shift from 1st to 2nd. Took it to the dealer and they said everything is fine. The mystery I have with mine is in the morning when it is cold for about the first 3 miles I drive residential streets at speeds around 30mph and the transmission seems to be hunting between 3rd and 4th. If I speed up it does not do it and it quits doing it after a few miles. Again took it to the dealer and no codes. Left it overnight and they could not get it to do anything but then again they are on a main roadway where the speed is 45mph so you have to accelerate quickly or get run over.
I can live with the symptom, I just want to make sure there won't be major problems in the future as a result.
I'm getting 17mpg in the city and 21 to 22 on the highway.
I can live with the symptom, I just want to make sure there won't be major problems in the future as a result.
I'm getting 17mpg in the city and 21 to 22 on the highway.
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I get that hard 3-4 shift on my 11 Ecoboost 4-5 times a week. I only have 2000 miles on mine so I'm not too worried yet. Around 700 miles I took it to the dealer- suprise they couldn't duplicate it. I can live with it for now.
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It's not a big deal for me - I figure, it's a truck, it shouldn't be as smooth as a luxury car.
-John