Transmission question
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Transmission question
I am looking to upgrade to a full-size truck. I have found one thing all makes have in common of later models is problems with automatic transmissions. It seems Ford to a lesser degree. I will not be hauling anything heavy but want it to do double duty as a daily driver. Right now I have a 69 F 150 with a 302 automatic that still runs good but is in need of restoration. I am looking for something to replace it while restoration takes place. I am a bit hesitate about purchasing anything late model because of the info I have read. Are todays automatics that bad?
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From: Meridian, Id.
This is the engine section..........................but anyway what in the world have you heard about the 4R70W or the E4OD or the 4100R, that is so bad? Sure some are not as good as others but they sure have held up better than some of GM's or Dodges trannys..
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97 F-150 4.6 auto, 4x2, 3.55 LS, WMS Velocity tube, Dynomax Super Turbo exhaust with Echo tube.
Oh yeah, it's Oxford White with crome wheels, Legacy shell & custom grill!
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97 F-150 4.6 auto, 4x2, 3.55 LS, WMS Velocity tube, Dynomax Super Turbo exhaust with Echo tube.
Oh yeah, it's Oxford White with crome wheels, Legacy shell & custom grill!
[This message has been edited by mlaugh (edited 10-22-2000).]
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From: Torrance, CA. USA
I have 44K on my truck. Once a month I tow a small enclosed trailer to the race track. Usually 200-250 miles round trip over 3,000' mountains. Not a single problem with it from day one.
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F150IslandBoy
1997 F150 Lariat
SuperCab, Dark Toreador Red w/ Gold, Styleside, 4.6L, A/T, A/C, 3.55 Limited Slip, Class III Tow Package, Leather Captain Seats, Sliding Rear Window.
Modifications:
Airaid FIPK, Flowmaster Delta Flow 50 Series, Bugflector II, Viper 500ESP Alarm, Pendaliner Bedliner, Cobra Trapshooter 3 Radar Detector, CARR Tubular Nerf Bars, Ventshade Ventvisors & Taillight Covers, Monroe Sensa-Trac w/ Safe Trac Shocks, NFA 1400 Compact 55W=>85W Halogen O.E. Lights, Durango 255/70R16, Chrome eyelet tie downs, Smoked front lic. plate cover.
[This message has been edited by F150IslandBoy (edited 10-23-2000).]
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F150IslandBoy
1997 F150 Lariat
SuperCab, Dark Toreador Red w/ Gold, Styleside, 4.6L, A/T, A/C, 3.55 Limited Slip, Class III Tow Package, Leather Captain Seats, Sliding Rear Window.
Modifications:
Airaid FIPK, Flowmaster Delta Flow 50 Series, Bugflector II, Viper 500ESP Alarm, Pendaliner Bedliner, Cobra Trapshooter 3 Radar Detector, CARR Tubular Nerf Bars, Ventshade Ventvisors & Taillight Covers, Monroe Sensa-Trac w/ Safe Trac Shocks, NFA 1400 Compact 55W=>85W Halogen O.E. Lights, Durango 255/70R16, Chrome eyelet tie downs, Smoked front lic. plate cover.
[This message has been edited by F150IslandBoy (edited 10-23-2000).]
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From: Clarksville, Tennessee
With proper preventative maintenance you should have no problems for a long time. Where folks have trouble is either towing and it gets too hot or else they are not doing the recommended servicing.
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