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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 07:41 PM
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transmission ?
I just started having a delay when I shift from park to drive and reversre to drive and vice versa. I would say its approx 3-5 sec. Very noticeable and hasnt done it before. Any ideas?
 
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Old Jun 4, 2012 | 08:31 PM
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Low fluid or a couple of sticky solenoids. Old or wrong fluid can do this, too.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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any way to free the selonoids or do i have to replace? Just one correct?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Sometimes new fluid, either MERCON SP or MERCON LV will free it up. It is most likely only one solenoid.
 
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When was the tranny last serviced and what fluids were used?? Was the ext. filter changed??
 
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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Hey Mark, What is the design MTBF on the 6.0 tranny?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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hesitation
my 03 has done this since new. take your time ,let it hook up and go.
 
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Hey Mark, What is the design MTBF on the 6.0 tranny?
That's something I choose not to answer.
 
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Originally Posted by KRDiesel
Hey Mark, What is the design MTBF on the 6.0 tranny?
Mine went at 226,000 miles.
 
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Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky
That's something I choose not to answer.

I can respect that. I was just wondering, It seems like it is one of the most reliable that ford has ever made.
 
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Yes, I think it is, but the MTBF is a trade secret.
 
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