10R80 paranoia (Forum caused)

[got3fords]

I'm more worried my tailgate damper won't open fast enough in sub-zero temps, while on vacation, where there is frequently sub-zero temps.

Edit: I usually do NOT vacation in areas where there are frequently sub-zero temps.

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[Jmarler]

Curious question. For those who were having shifting problems, did changing the transmission fluid help? My truck just started having low shifting problems. Last night I turned out of a parking, it felt like the truck stalling, then went back to normal. It did that to me other day too.

 

[9zero1790]

mine does that now and then. feels like the engine dies when trying to take off from a stop. then a couple seconds later it goes back to normal. whatever it is - cant be normal operation. changing fluid and filter did not help. ive had the flashes done more than once and all but the newest tsb done and it keeps doing the same ol 10r80 stuff. recently put aside 7k for a new transmission as it will likely soon be going poof. im at almost 41 k now.

 

[Fazzie01]

I got really worried, took it to the dealership. They flashed the transmission and it fixed the bucking and jerking, especially on downshifts. The 3-4 gear delay is still there, but everything else went back to normal.

Here's my take, sure there might be problems that happen, but this transmission is in the Ranger, Mustang, F150, and Expedition. As far as I have been able to discern in reading and spec sheets, the mechanical bits are the same for the 10speed in the Colorado/Canyon, Silverado, Tahoe, Suburban, Camaro, Sierra, anything GM with the 10speed. Only differences being electronics as Ford designed the transmission for the 10speed and GM designed the transmission for the 8 speed and they both took each others units and put it in their respective vehicles. So it appears to be a pretty massively used transmission. That doesn't mean ours won't have problems as Ford builds the ones for Ford and GM builds the Ford design for the GM units, but it gave me a big breath of fresh air that if the Cops can pound that transmission into the ground, I am probably ok for a long time driving mine like a grampaw.

 

[Jmarler]

mine does that now and then. feels like the engine dies when trying to take off from a stop. then a couple seconds later it goes back to normal. whatever it is - cant be normal operation. changing fluid and filter did not help. ive had the flashes done more than once and all but the newest tsb done and it keeps doing the same ol 10r80 stuff. recently put aside 7k for a new transmission as it will likely soon be going poof. im at almost 41 k now.

Yeah I looked at the tsb, apparently you need a code to pop before they will replace it. Luckily my warranty is extended. If it gets worse without popping codes. I'll just keep making appointments with them.

 

[scarchild35]

Yep, I saw that and it was scary. And they tried to blame it on their truck being an early build or something like that. I know TFL has to play nice if they wanna keep the benefits they have with manufacturers but I thought that breakdown was ridiculous. On a $50,000 truck built for off roading, nonetheless...

 

[9zero1790]

Yeah I looked at the tsb, apparently you need a code to pop before they will replace it. Luckily my warranty is extended. If it gets worse without popping codes. I'll just keep making appointments with them.

from what i read and seen the right dealer makes a lot of difference. Some seem very eager to help customers. The ones ive been to seem to be hard set on the hose the customer procedure. I had one tell me my factory warranty was void due to me replacing the factory rear shocks with better ones. direct fit no modification to fit designed for the 5g shocks lol. havent been back to dealer since.

 

[5thranger]

I'm ba

Last automatic I owned was a C4 3 speed & don’t know what’s normal with 10R80 10 speed. Reading about problems here in the forum now every hard shift and whining noise is causing me 10R80 paranoia! And dread dealing with TSB 24-2046

I have frequently vomited while anticipating the next shift with mine, but the anxiety medicine seems to help.

 

[Egg69]

Paranoia The Destroyer

Love that jam!

 

[outlier]

Last automatic I owned was a C4 3 speed & don’t know what’s normal with 10R80 10 speed. Reading about problems here in the forum now every hard shift and whining noise is causing me 10R80 paranoia! And dread dealing with TSB 24-2046

Glad I am not the only owner being paranoid about any upshift from first to second that is not buttery smooth. Prior trucks and cars have all been stick shifts.

 

[Saucy]

I'm not paranoid, but I completely realize some abnormality. If I don't give the truck ample to warm up, the first shift (from 1-3) is pretty rough. This is eliminated if I let it idle for a bit before speeding off.

Other weirdness is the very occasional rough downshift when coming to an abrupt stop, but it's so rare I don't think much of it.

 

[9zero1790]

mine has at least one sloppy or scary shift per trip. but still going.

 

[Cabose-1]

mine does that now and then. feels like the engine dies when trying to take off from a stop. then a couple seconds later it goes back to normal. whatever it is - cant be normal operation. changing fluid and filter did not help. ive had the flashes done more than once and all but the newest tsb done and it keeps doing the same ol 10r80 stuff. recently put aside 7k for a new transmission as it will likely soon be going poof. im at almost 41 k now.

Yes that happened to me once!!! I thought the truck just turned off. For about 2, 3 seconds, as i pulled out in traffic!! But just once since then nothing.



But, oh well, i just drive it and do maintenance. If it blows up hopefully while not towing. So.....just like death, it could happen at any moment, but i still maintain fitness and health. Same as the truck. I just do maintenance and any repairs. If it gets stolen, rammed by red light runner, car chase, hurricane, tree falls on it, stolen, teenage kid crashes it parked, fire, blown tire and i flip 20 times after going airborne, yeah lots to think about on how my truck is gonna die

 

[Frenchy]

Last automatic I owned was a C4 3 speed & don’t know what’s normal with 10R80 10 speed. Reading about problems here in the forum now every hard shift and whining noise is causing me 10R80 paranoia! And dread dealing with TSB 24-2046

From the get-go I can tell you it's definitely a whole different animal compared to the c4. The fact that you have a 10-speed yes the transmission will quote on quote hunt per se if you don't learn how to control your foot especially when trying to find the optimal gear for said conditions. You have a 10 speed that's very close gears. It's not like your three speed that has a far separation. Plan to get used to it

 

[got3fords]

But, oh well, i just drive it and do maintenance. If it blows up hopefully while not towing. So.....just like death, it could happen at any moment, but i still maintain fitness and health. Same as the truck. I just do maintenance and any repairs. If it gets stolen, rammed by red light runner, car chase, hurricane, tree falls on it, stolen, teenage kid crashes it parked, fire, blown tire and i flip 20 times after going airborne, yeah lots to think about on how my truck is gonna die

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