10R80....Are they all ticking time bombs?

[22Splash]

I'm watching the company's fleet of 14 F150s, they range from 2018 to 2023 with 2.7s so far none have had and trans issues, there's been a bad turbo and a few odd sensors and one guy had his catalytic converter stolen, but none of these F150s have over 75,000 miles yet, so it's not a great sample yet.

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[Trustable]

Do the math. Each dealer is replacing 5,200+ a year?
Do all 70,000 in your county own Ford's with 10R80,s?

I’m really not trying to argue with you was just giving you my experience and what I was told. And I would bet there is a large amount of 10r80s in the county. I think it’s a bit ridiculous you are taking my 10 a week statement and applying it to the whole year, when I took mine in that’s what they had been doing for a while is what I was told. If you want to get into semantics, I also never said replaced I said rebuilt. Based on your response, tone, and the general way you communicate - I don’t think it’s worth continuing this discussion with you past this.

 

[Maxacceleration]

The number of ones that fail completely and get rebuilt/replaced versus the number of ones that just shift terrible from day one but Ford says they are fine is probably pretty high... im in the latter unfortunately and doubt mine will ever "fail" but it is by FAR the worst automatic transmission I've ever owned in my almost 50 years of driving...

I agree! Worst transmission I have ever owned also in my 50 years of driving.
I have the DPFE sensor ordered. I’ll try that and see where it takes me.
I usually let my trans shift to 2nd before I lay into the power. 2nd on and shifts are ok.
Cold shifts are odd also, but I putt putt out to the main road before gassing it up and let the trans come up to temp.

Then I’ll work on what may be a shaking driveline.
One baby step at a time…

 

[jflogerzi]

get the extended warranty via Granger. cheap peace of mind

 

[Tfcurranjr]

Since I'm new here, I see thread after thread of 10R80 horror stories, is it that bad? I have experienced 0 issues in 4 years and 15k miles, but the 5-60 is looming. Is it time to unload it on a 6G Ranger or a F150? ( which all have the 10R80)

Agree we’re a small subset of Ranger owners. We have learned that some of the transmission “woes” actually ARE the 10R80 eating itself alive. Others are DPFE valve issues masquerading as tranny issues.
Either way, one thing I am certain of: There’s no way I’d wait until 150,000 miles before servicing it.

 

[Jason B]

I just recently got a Ford ESP right before my 3/36 expired. I still (or did, I think the new ESP over rides it) have the 5/60, but that doesn't cover as much as the ESP does. I hope I never have to use it, but I have peace of mind now if I do.

3/36 is bumper to bumper, 5/60 is drive drain. ESP kicks in AFTER OEM warranty expires.
So, if your trans blows before 5/60, OEM warranty pays. After that, ESP pays.

 

[Jason B]

Now that Ford has moved on to the 10R60 transmission in all Rangers......will there still be issues?Hmm

Too early to tell, 10R60 is also in Bronco since 2021.
I have a 6G. That trans is as smooth as butter compared to the 5G I had, and it wasn't that bad either. Just 'abrupt' shifting. The 6G I hardly notice shifting, except cold mornings, below 40F.

 

[GuyW]

I started to notice shifting issues early last year. My 2019 Ranger has over 50k miles. First sign was in cool/cold weather, when backing out of garage, the shift to reverse was delayed then followed by a sudden and pronounced jump into gear. Once warmed up, this did not happen. But I also started to notice delayed and clunky shifts during normal acceleration. The shifting gradually started to exhibit more of the "harsh/delayed engagement and/or harsh/delayed shift" as described in Technical Service Bulletin 24-2046 issued February 2024.

During some normal service at my local dealer last summer, I mentioned these symptoms to the service manager, and was encouraged to bring back for repair. I bought the truck used (22k miles) and luckily, I had purchased an extended warranty at the time of purchase - and the replacement cost was totally covered, $9,000. It was the CDF drum failure. I got an entire new improved drum and components - runs like a charm!

Here is good overview of the issue:

 

[silverstx]

My low mileage 2020 has the rough downshift "thunk" into first when coming to a stop. Seems to be worse, or more consistent, when in tow mode (not towing anything). Otherwise I don't experience rough shifts.
Is this an early sign of the CDF issue?

 

[ctechbob]

My low mileage 2020 has the rough downshift "thunk" into first when coming to a stop. Seems to be worse, or more consistent, when in tow mode (not towing anything). Otherwise I don't experience rough shifts.
Is this an early sign of the CDF issue?

Have you lubed your driveshaft splines lately?

 

[That_one_Ranger]

My ranger is creeping up on 55k miles and even with the added power the transmission is the least of my concerns to be fair maintenance is done properly and often and my transmission tune is very well done but I am very hard on this truck in the hills and have had 0 issues besides rear end problems

 

[NotBudule2]

My low mileage 2020 has the rough downshift "thunk" into first when coming to a stop. Seems to be worse, or more consistent, when in tow mode (not towing anything). Otherwise I don't experience rough shifts.
Is this an early sign of the CDF issue?

Same here , mines actually pretty damn good when I'm accelerating , slowing and stopping can be clunky sometimes...

 

[silverstx]

Have you lubed your driveshaft splines lately?

That certainly looks like the issue https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/how-to-lubricate-your-driveshaft-slip-joint.16648/

Thanks

 

[Montana Ranger]

Since I'm new here, I see thread after thread of 10R80 horror stories, is it that bad? I have experienced 0 issues in 4 years and 15k miles, but the 5-60 is looming. Is it time to unload it on a 6G Ranger or a F150? ( which all have the 10R80)

Do keep in mind that on forums such as this, you'll hear nearly 100% of every instance of 10R80 troubles, whereas you'll rarely hear from the vast majority that haven't had any problems at all.

For myself, it did take some getting used to the 10R80 quirks, such as the occasional jerk that you'd never experience on an old-school C-6. But I've yet to have any problems after over 66,000 miles, half of those towing a 6,000 lbs travel trailer. (Knock on wood) And considering that this same transmission is used on the F-150 with for greater loads, I don't expect any. The only service done was a fluid change at 60,000.

 

[Dereku]

August of 22 the issues were resolved. So most 23 and newer and sone very late 22 builds. If you were before that, well basically it will not be as robust. Will it explode, maybe. Will an asteroid hit earth tomorrow and kill everyone? Also a maybe. So take care of it, drive it, and listen to it. If it feels off get it looked at. Otherwise just enjoy. My 21 exploded at 74k. Im at 122k now on the replacement in 2024 and it has been an amazing difference from the stock one.

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