Why does my 83 bronco shift better then my 98 f250?
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Ford intentionally programs a soft shift. Supposed to appeal to our feminine sides or some other marketing related drivel. The cure is a shift kit or a computer chip - makes it shift like it should.
The stock shifting is one of the most annoying things about these trucks - worst automatic shifting I've ever driven. Are you listening FORD?
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1999 XLT S/C, 4.2 V-6, auto, 3.55 rear, dark torreador red/harvest gold, bed liner, Clarion ARX8570z Head Unit, Sony 10 disc CD, Infinity 610cs components & JBL GTO7520 speakers, Edelbrock IAS, Superchip, Airaid FIPK. On Back Order - Steeda Rear Anti Sway Bar, polyurethane front sway bar bushings
Waiting for the fan removal tools to be returned to Pep Boys: Flex-a-Lite electric fan
The stock shifting is one of the most annoying things about these trucks - worst automatic shifting I've ever driven. Are you listening FORD?
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1999 XLT S/C, 4.2 V-6, auto, 3.55 rear, dark torreador red/harvest gold, bed liner, Clarion ARX8570z Head Unit, Sony 10 disc CD, Infinity 610cs components & JBL GTO7520 speakers, Edelbrock IAS, Superchip, Airaid FIPK. On Back Order - Steeda Rear Anti Sway Bar, polyurethane front sway bar bushings
Waiting for the fan removal tools to be returned to Pep Boys: Flex-a-Lite electric fan
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The shift delay on the factory setup is too long. The Superchip removed this completely, and the more acceleration given the harder it shifts. If you manually shift my truck from first to second, it lays a scratch. If your "old school" like me, a shift kit could still be added. Then the wife might be pissed.
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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification,Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back.
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2000 F-150 XL,RC,LB,5.4,4R70W,3.55LS,
4-wheel disc/ABS,Chestnut/Parchment,
Ford bedliner & gas/wheel/spare locks,
3" cold air box modification,Superchip,
Dynomax ultra-flow welded 3" cat-back.
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Why does my 83 bronco shift better then my 98 f250?
What is the deal... My truck goes through this groaning downshift procedure that drives me crazy... Dealer response: its the tires. Tire shops response: its the truck. MY response buy an old ford or new Tundra!
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98 F250 LD 5.4 dual exhaust, K&N, Big tires
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98 F250 LD 5.4 dual exhaust, K&N, Big tires