I'm looking to buy an 05 and up.
1. What auto trans do they have and were there any changes?
2. What manual trans is in them.

I would perfer a 3V V10 with a manual but unless I order it, it is tough to find. My price range is used. Had a 7.3 with the 6 speed ZF6, is this still the same manual trans used from 2000 to 2009, in 5.4, 6.8, 7.3, 6.0, 6.4? I've heard the torqshift is a good trans, again is it the same trans for all 05 and up gas and diesel.

I don't tow regually, however the main reason for a heavy duty truck is that I will be lifting it with 37's (and will regear 4.88's?). Will an auto last with big tires?

I did try seaching but couldn't find the info I wanted, so thanks for any input.

 

The V10s still come with the 6spd manual like you had in your 7.3l. The 5R110 (Torqshift) is the auto for the 05'up 3V. Its a stout trans that many here really like.

Finding a V10 truck is hard enough, but finding a V10 with a 6spd and a decent set of options is darn near impossible.

 

What he said is right on.

And welcome to the forums.

 

Okay, don't quote me on this, but I think the diesel ZF-6 and the V10 ZF-6 aren't actually the same animal. The gasser needs a stronger low gear. I.e., I dont' think the two transmissions are identical....

 

Basically, my question is if I drive an 05-09 5.4 auto or manual will it drive the same as the V10 with same trans, except less power. When I build a truck on ford's website (I'm still looking for used) there is a different auto trans for gas and diesel, is it really different?

 

There is only one auto trans for all Superdutys F250-F550, with any engine. All of them are the TorqShifts.

 

Well, given that diesels rev at about half the rpm's as gassers, surely there's a difference between a TorqShift for gas vs diesel?

 

Only in PCM tuning.

The 4R100 was slightly different depending on 5.4, V10 or diesel (an extra clutch somewhere, and a different clutch drum).

No idea about the 5R110, but the PCM tuning (shift points, etc) is certainly different between the engines.

 

Thanks, I think that answers my question. I wanted to know so, if for example I test drive an 08 5.4 auto, and I like it, then I can jump on a 05 V10 that comes up for sale. I don't want to take a long drive and find out I don't like the way it drives. Also sounds like all 05+ models are good, none to stay away from.

I just am a little cautious about auto, again I would prefer the manual, but trying to be realistic. Thanks all.

 

There was a very early run of the TorqShift trannies that had a bad snap ring or something that would grenade the tranny. That's the only thing I can think of.

 

What dates was this early run, or how can I identify it.
Thanks that is exactly the info I'm looking for.

 

There was a bad snap ring in the first part of the 2005 model year.

 

According to Ford,the bad snap ring was installed from Job #1 on Diesel and Gas engine trucks thru 1/12/05 for Diesel and 1/14/05 for Gas engine equipped trucks.
JL

 

Mine was a 12/10/04 build 05 and had the bad snap ring.

 

I had the snap ring replaced early on because I have the snow plow prep. Truck was in the shop for a day (free of charge of course) and they replaced the snap ring. Never had a problem with it...although I only have 29k miles on it...but it has done a good 2/3 of those miles towing.

---Aaron