On page 190 of my 1999 service manual, Ford states to check the tranny level when the fluid is at opperating temp. Ford states that that is 150-170 degrees. Just thought I'd share that info for you fellas with guages.

 

Hey! Good news! Thats about what I am seeing Except on a cool day I never quite see 150. The most I have seen towing so far was 170. Thanks V10 man.

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2000 F-250 Super Duty, SuperCab XLT, Oxford white with medium grey cloth captains chairs, 5.4L Triton V8 (260 HP version!), 4R100 4 Speed Automatic Transmission, 4 wheel ABS, Deluxe Aluminum Wheels, Trailer Towing Package, Class IV Hitch, Reece load distribution system, Escort Sensor II Electronic Brake controller, K&N filter, Sure Stop towing skirt, "Westin" black powder coated step bars, "White-White" head lamps, Herculiner bed liner, ISSPRO Tranny Temp Guage, Excursion center console.

 

So if I am seeing 170 not towing and 190+ towing on a 85-90 degree day, am I on trouble? I just had this damn trans replaced about 4000 miles ago, and I just turned 19,000. If it goes out again, I am going to be pi$$ed!

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1999 4.6 Extra Cab-Short Bed
Silver Clear Coat Metalic
K&N Airfilter
17 Inch 2000 Chrome 4X4 Wheels Wrapped in 275/60/17 ZR Yokahama AVS
White-Faced Luminescent Gauges
Flowmaster 3 inch Cat Back 40 Series Exhaust
3.5 Inch Polished Thermal Research Exhaust Tip
Clear Corner Lenses
Super White Headlight and Turn Signals
Trends Billet Antenna
Stull Billet Grill
e-mail SILVERFORDF150@AOL.COM

 

Ouch!

What was the symptom and fix?



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XLT SC SB 5.4L E4x4 AW-Disc, 3.73LS, Skid, 7700# HD Towing, Chrome LT-245, Steps, Captain's, 6CD, Tonneau, keyless, Toreador Red, called "Nick"