E4od
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E4od
I have a 1990 F250 that I love. I think the E4OD trans on the 460 gas burner is about to crater. Sometimes I pull a 10,000 # trailer. I avoid pulling in OD when not on straight away interstates at decent speeds (60-65mph). Twice the tranny has barffed out fluid, and the last time it was burnt. I guess I will have to have the tranny replaced at the Bossier City, La Dealer to get the 3 YR, 36,000 warantee. I need warantee because I am on the road and need to have a Ford dealer to fix the darn thing next time it" craters".. Any Ford Truck Enthusiasts out there have any helpful hints about what this old feller should do?? Thanks, Luke Stetson,
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it sounds like you know what you need to do.
I would suggest a rebuild though, its a lot cheaper, and you are getting the same thing that you are paying $2500 for.
Welcome to FTE, scroll down the page and check out your specific truck year forum and the transmission forum.
I would suggest a rebuild though, its a lot cheaper, and you are getting the same thing that you are paying $2500 for.
Welcome to FTE, scroll down the page and check out your specific truck year forum and the transmission forum.
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I have the same set up, just a '94. I drive in OD all the time, and pull a 9000 lb trailer. Never had a problem. The tranny makes all the decisions. According to the manual this is OK>
Good luck with the rebuild.
Frank
Good luck with the rebuild.
Frank
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If you pull that much you need to have that tranny build strong. Have any shop that builds Deisel trucks and they shoud be able to recommend the right mods to make it last. If they can make these trannys last behind 1200 lbs deisles then your 460 is no problem.
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Thanx Ford Folks!!Lotsa Good info...Think I'll let the local Ford dealership look at it and see what the $ may be for a fix/replacement. When on the Road, dealership guarantees beat local fixes on the side of the road!!
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NO, DO NOT TAKE THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP.
They will give you the run around and screw you badly. An independent mechanic will get you the best deal and he is qualified to do the work right, the first time. If it sounds like I have bad experience at a dealer, tis because I have, I was quoted $754 for a torque convertor for a C6.
They will give you the run around and screw you badly. An independent mechanic will get you the best deal and he is qualified to do the work right, the first time. If it sounds like I have bad experience at a dealer, tis because I have, I was quoted $754 for a torque convertor for a C6.
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