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Old Feb 11, 2004 | 12:24 PM
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E4OD friction modifier

I have seen various posts about using a friction modifier in the E4OD for the torque converter clutch. This was not specified in my haynes manual. Is this friction modifier standard or is it used as a band aid fix? I am curious b/c my truck shifts out of OD really easy and I am wondering if I should put the friction modifier in it.

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Old Feb 12, 2004 | 01:17 AM
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That's a good question, I'm gonna keep my eye on this thread cause my tranny is shifting hard in and out of O.D. too.
I wonder if that would help?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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Anyone ????????
 
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 12:50 AM
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is this an additive or an after market part ?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2006 | 12:53 AM
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ford additive, sold by ford
 
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Old Dec 31, 2006 | 09:53 AM
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i use lucas products in my truck.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 05:38 AM
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I've read the thing and the additive can be bought at any parts store but I would suggest using the ford product.

I also recall the ford was suggesting the additive to be used but I can not recall why. I' sure there is a service bullentin out there some where regarding it.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2007 | 08:17 AM
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I've read the thing and the additive can be bought at any parts store but I would suggest using the ford product.

I also recall the ford was suggesting the additive to be used but I can not recall why. I' sure there is a service bullentin out there some where regarding it.
There are no TSBs regarding the use of FM in the E4OD. Check the TSBs here onsite.

The FM can be useful in the event of a slipping friction material. The FM makes it a bit "stickier" and aids reducing the slippage.

If your tranny is shifting in and out of OD, it's doing so under the control of the computer which rules out a friction issue.

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I've used it in the rear end for the posi. unit!
 
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Mine is skidding as it shifts or unlocks at hiway speeds.

The OD lite is flashing after the first Un-lock in OD.

Will the FM help me out?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 04:44 AM
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If the OD light is flashing then there is something else wrong. I would get the codes pulled before you try anything else.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2007 | 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave85zxt
I have seen various posts about using a friction modifier in the E4OD for the torque converter clutch. This was not specified in my haynes manual. Is this friction modifier standard or is it used as a band aid fix? I am curious b/c my truck shifts out of OD really easy and I am wondering if I should put the friction modifier in it.

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Mine is skidding as it shifts or unlocks at hiway speeds.

The OD lite is flashing after the first Un-lock in OD.

Will the FM help me out?
Maybe. However, start out by following RTM's advice.

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