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I think the 10R80 can last, but the tuning leaves a bit to be desired. I’m the last one to complain if it gets into the highest gear, or doesn’t pick the right gear, my concern is it consistently “flares” 200-300RPM while trying to accelerate uphill even with cruise on. The coast down...

Getting the oil to operating temperature (above 212F) takes over 30 miles of highway driving if you live in the Snow Belt or north of that, anything less and it shows in oil analysis reports. If I don’t drive 30+ miles at 0 or below F temperatures, every car I’ve owned stays below 212F oil temp...

As some have reported, the B&O system has hardware differences vs the base with the 8” touch screen. I’m OK with that, but was wondering if the B&O tweeter was installed on one of the lesser systems would there be any impedance or fit issues? Just trying to get more of a “studio monitor” sound...

Are there any risks of driving in Tow/Haul all the time? Will this reduce long term longevity or cause any warranty concerns? Tow/Haul is closer to the more refined versions of this trans I have driven. Not all the way there, but much better than “D”

FWIW, mine never slips in tow mode whether or not you are towing. It drives great and produces firm, quick shifts when towing. It is when Tow/Haul is off that I get all the jerky shifting, sometimes on flat ground and worse in steep hills. The RPM “flare” is approximately 200-300 until it...

Yeah. Most of that guy’s post is nitpicking. As a supposed Ford tech I guess he has the ability to get any fit and finish issues resolved, so why not do it on work time lol? However, does anyone have a 10R80 that does not exhibit the jerky/slipping behavior at times? It seems as if all...

Looks like this is normal operation, see 5 and 6 in this user’s post. Apparently he is a Ford tech too.

The software in our trucks appears to prioritize things other than transmission life, as I’ve had the unit slip and lurch under certain conditions. For example, light ahead is red, you let off the gas to coast, then brake to approx. 30-35mph as you get closer. The light suddenly turns green...

Makes me want to consider the Ford PowertrainCare extended warranty as it appears to go up to 175k miles. Most transmission shops I talked to said the new multi-speed automatics can easily make 200+k miles of highway driving but city driving the units they rebuild usually see extensive wear...

Does anyone know if this is the same exact transmission that’s installed in the F-150’s? The 10R80 seems to feel different in our Rangers vs. F-150’s (more coasting) and I was wondering if they have a different torque converter size to make the 7,500lb tow rating with a 4cyl. The 10L80 in...

In today’s age of cost cutting, my guess is the 10R80 is built on a budget and therefore should be kept cool, fluid changed every 30k or so, and stock tire size if possible. I know that may seem overkill, but I don’t think these units have the overbuilding the old Powerglide and TH400’s had of...

Regardless of media coverage, this is a sad story and one that hopefully resonates with many. Kid admitted to working in vehicle safety systems, yet illegally modified his truck and presumably had no trailer brakes. Not sure if the parking brake was even hooked up, looks like the booking says...

Did anyone else notice a trailer brake controller either wasn’t hooked up properly or being used? Doubt both the truck and trailer brakes failed at the same time.

I think you’d want the least amount of ethanol to maximize mileage. Not sure about the difference, but going from E-10 (10% Ethanol) or E-15 (15% Ethanol) to 0% should some sort of improvement

It looks like the real weapon was whoever or whatever caused the truck to do this (most likely not even in the vehicle). I do know people who have had U-Haul install trailer wiring on their cars and do a hack job, causing eventual shorting out of the ABS module, and the dash lighting up like a...

I don’t think the firearm changes the situation, maybe he forgot it was in the truck? One concerning pattern I’m seeing on late model vehicles is when the electronic brake units fail, they fail suddenly without much in the way of fail-safe. Google Ford Escape Hybrid brake failure and see how...

I exclusively use 87 with 10% ethanol. Wonder what my mileage will be with 91 no ethanol. I’m guessing it will improve? Can’t see much past 24-25, I’m not sure how some of you get 29mpg as I see on Facebook…

If you’ve ever had that happen in a carbureted vehicle, turning ON the key to try and regain control may blow the muffler to pieces. Not proud of the fact I know this but beater life does truly give you “life lessons”. Even modern beaters I’ve had that passed the used car lot’s inspection...

I’m going to go on a limb and say lack of experience was most likely a culprit. Kid is 20, probably comes from a family with money (I don’t know many 20 year olds who can afford a truck like that) and has never owned a beater or cheap, buy-here-pay-here special where brake failure (and a lot of...

The video clearly shows him towing a float which seems to be of decent size. That alone makes me think something’s messed up on the truck vs intent to injure or kill somebody. Wasn’t it someone from the dance troupe he was involved with that died?