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Nov 21, 2003 | 01:53 AM

Scrub

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Tranny choice

I am looking to upgrade from a gas to a diesel. I pull a 10,000 # goosneck through the hills and am planning longer trips once I get a new truck. How is the new auto tranny for pulling? reliability? Versus the 6 spd. any input appreciated. Thanks.

Nov 21, 2003 | 02:00 AM

wally6.0psd

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i've got 20,000 on mine, tranny shifts great. ford has a winner with this tranny. it's a totaly different trans than the old 4 speed autos

Nov 21, 2003 | 04:26 AM

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Auto is awesome I tow with it all the time.

Nov 21, 2003 | 07:37 PM

Yoson

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I think Ford actually did it right, with the auto, I think they may steal the title from allison with this one.

Nov 21, 2003 | 09:26 PM

dbennett48

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I also cast my vote for the Auto. This is the first auto that I have had in any truck (5 of them) and I love it. Tows great.

Dave

Nov 22, 2003 | 11:52 AM

Diesel Smoker

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Go auto you'll love the tow/haul mode in mountains.

Nov 23, 2003 | 08:52 AM

CLPF350

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I towed a 32' fiver 'bout 7k with '03 6.0. The tranny was super. I even use it in town when traffic is heavy. The downshifting and deceleration make it way easier in the gridlock I occasionally run into.

CLPF350