6-Speed V-S Automatic?
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6-Speed V-S Automatic?
Howdy Gents
I am new to this Board, and have learned a lot by lurking in the shadows and listening. I have decided to jump in! I am planning to purchase a 2002 F-250 SD SC 4X4 V-10 long bed. I have a 1990 F-250 HD
460 V-8 5 speed. Best truck I have ever owned! It is getting a little long in the tooth, and I need to know if the automatic overdrive tranny
will last 12+ years, like my 1990? Assuming proper maintenance, do they hold up? The 6 speed sounds like a great idea! Which has the edge for durability? Thanks!
Longhunter7 out!
I am new to this Board, and have learned a lot by lurking in the shadows and listening. I have decided to jump in! I am planning to purchase a 2002 F-250 SD SC 4X4 V-10 long bed. I have a 1990 F-250 HD
460 V-8 5 speed. Best truck I have ever owned! It is getting a little long in the tooth, and I need to know if the automatic overdrive tranny
will last 12+ years, like my 1990? Assuming proper maintenance, do they hold up? The 6 speed sounds like a great idea! Which has the edge for durability? Thanks!
Longhunter7 out!
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6-Speed V-S Automatic?
I OWN A 99SD F250 WITH THE V10 AUTO. ITS USED FOR TOWING A 6000LB BOAT AND TRAILER OR 8600LB CAMPER MOST OF THE TIME.
THE ONLY REASON I HAVE THE AUTO TRANS IS THAT MY WIFE DRIVES THE TRUCK DURING THE WEEK.
WEVE EXPERIENCED NO TRANS PROBLEMS IN 45000 MILES BUT I WOULD OPT FOR THE MANUAL IN A HEARTBEAT. MANUALS ARE GENERALLY SIMPLER IN DESIGN WITH LESS MOVING PARTS AND STONGER IN THE LONG HAUL AS THEY DONT DEPEND ON FLUIDS TORQUE CONVERTERS, ETC. FOR TRANSMITTING POWER.
I HAVE A 97 F350 WITH THE 5 SP. MAN AND 4.10 AXLE AND IT HAS BEEN TROUBLE FREE. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A 6TH GEAR IN THAT.
MANUALS LEAVE THE GEAR CHOICE UP TO THE DRIVER THE WAY IT SHOULD BE. THERE IS NOTHING MORE AGGRAVATING TO ME THEN AN AUTO TRANNY DOWNSHIFTING PREMATURELY ON A HILL, WHEN I KNOW I COULD HAVE CRESTED THE HILL WITHOUT THAT DOWNSHIFT BY LUGGING THE MOTOR A LITTLE.
I HAVE OWNED 4 FORD TRUCKS WITH MANUALS AND 2 WITH AUTOS AND HAVE HAD NO TROUBLE WITH ANY. CHOOSE WHAT YOU LIKE, I THINK YOULL GET THE LONGEVITY OUT OF EITHER.
IN MY OPINION, AUTOMATICS ARE BORING TO DRIVE AND FOR THAT REASON ALONE I WOUD GET THE MANUAL!
GOOD LUCK.
THE ONLY REASON I HAVE THE AUTO TRANS IS THAT MY WIFE DRIVES THE TRUCK DURING THE WEEK.
WEVE EXPERIENCED NO TRANS PROBLEMS IN 45000 MILES BUT I WOULD OPT FOR THE MANUAL IN A HEARTBEAT. MANUALS ARE GENERALLY SIMPLER IN DESIGN WITH LESS MOVING PARTS AND STONGER IN THE LONG HAUL AS THEY DONT DEPEND ON FLUIDS TORQUE CONVERTERS, ETC. FOR TRANSMITTING POWER.
I HAVE A 97 F350 WITH THE 5 SP. MAN AND 4.10 AXLE AND IT HAS BEEN TROUBLE FREE. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A 6TH GEAR IN THAT.
MANUALS LEAVE THE GEAR CHOICE UP TO THE DRIVER THE WAY IT SHOULD BE. THERE IS NOTHING MORE AGGRAVATING TO ME THEN AN AUTO TRANNY DOWNSHIFTING PREMATURELY ON A HILL, WHEN I KNOW I COULD HAVE CRESTED THE HILL WITHOUT THAT DOWNSHIFT BY LUGGING THE MOTOR A LITTLE.
I HAVE OWNED 4 FORD TRUCKS WITH MANUALS AND 2 WITH AUTOS AND HAVE HAD NO TROUBLE WITH ANY. CHOOSE WHAT YOU LIKE, I THINK YOULL GET THE LONGEVITY OUT OF EITHER.
IN MY OPINION, AUTOMATICS ARE BORING TO DRIVE AND FOR THAT REASON ALONE I WOUD GET THE MANUAL!
GOOD LUCK.
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From: WHITE LAKE, MI
6-Speed V-S Automatic?
I would agree that the manuals are more reliable, but you have to consider driving conditions also. If you do a lot of city, stop and go, or rush hour driving, clutches wear quickly. If you do your own repairs, then by all means a manual is the way to go. If you have your clutches replaced at a repair shop, you're looking at probably $600 a pop. A Ford auto trans should go at least 250,000 miles before any problems. By that time, if you would have replaced 3 clutches on the manual, you would have the same money ready for a rebuild on the auto. Just my $.02.
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6-Speed V-S Automatic?
I own a 02 f250 4x4 sd/sc 5.4 with 3.73 ls with a 6 speed.
I use it to plow snow an haul a car trailer for my 1940 Ford coupe and also a Boat 21ft long. I've been driving manuals all my life and have only replaced a few clutches,but these were on vehicles that had more than 1 driver.
I agree autos are boring, but this all depends whether you drive city
or highway. The 6 speed has a granny gear in it ,that will pull a house down if needed.
Its all up to the driver preference
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You can't go wrong ,with either
Good Luck ,tough decision
Rich
Ford Trucks Built Tough!
not with rocks
Watch out Mr Mayor of Truckville
I use it to plow snow an haul a car trailer for my 1940 Ford coupe and also a Boat 21ft long. I've been driving manuals all my life and have only replaced a few clutches,but these were on vehicles that had more than 1 driver.
I agree autos are boring, but this all depends whether you drive city
or highway. The 6 speed has a granny gear in it ,that will pull a house down if needed.
Its all up to the driver preference
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'You can't go wrong ,with either
Good Luck ,tough decision
Rich
Ford Trucks Built Tough!
not with rocks
Watch out Mr Mayor of Truckville
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6-Speed V-S Automatic?
hey forty fords, im just wondering what kinda fuel mileage you are getting with yer truck. i have the same truck only with 4:10 gears and im not getting better the 12.5 mpg. thanks.
-nathan
-nathan
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From: waterford nj
6-Speed V-S Automatic?
Having only one driver makes all the difference in the world.
I sold my 87 f350 with 172,000 miles on it with the original clutch in it . I sold it to a friend who put it right to work towing a landscape trailer on a daily basis and he put another 15000 miles on it. He sold it to a kid who promptly put on a set of 36" swampers, and beat it to death. At 195000 it finally needed a clutch!
Another big factor is axle ratio. With a 4.10 i can creep away from a stop with very little gas and very little clutch . In granny low you can practically just dump the clutch and drive away.With 3.73's you will need more clutch action especially if towing.
As for mileage, my 97 f350 5 spd with the 351 gets 13.8 consistently while our v10 auto with 3.73 gets 11.3-12.5 mpg with a stiff tail wind.
I sold my 87 f350 with 172,000 miles on it with the original clutch in it . I sold it to a friend who put it right to work towing a landscape trailer on a daily basis and he put another 15000 miles on it. He sold it to a kid who promptly put on a set of 36" swampers, and beat it to death. At 195000 it finally needed a clutch!
Another big factor is axle ratio. With a 4.10 i can creep away from a stop with very little gas and very little clutch . In granny low you can practically just dump the clutch and drive away.With 3.73's you will need more clutch action especially if towing.
As for mileage, my 97 f350 5 spd with the 351 gets 13.8 consistently while our v10 auto with 3.73 gets 11.3-12.5 mpg with a stiff tail wind.
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