Free Rolling
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Originally Posted by rededge03
I've got an 04 Supercab 4.6 and mine doesn't roll on any inclines. There is a really steep incline right by my school and it was a pain in my 5 speed ranger but my F150 doesn't budge when I let off the brake.
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From: Cypress, TX
My 05 FX4 does the same thing. I was a little surprised by it because my 97 Dakota would hold its ground and it was a pile of junk. It really does not matter because I am one of those outlaw 2 foot drivers. Not sure if that sort of thing is illegal in Texas.
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Madison, WI
My new truck stinks like beef and cheese. I think it is my torque converter? What do you guys think?
I would think that in order for your torque converter to be locked, wouldn't the transmission have to be "moving" (which means the truck is moving as well). The point of a torque converter is to eliminate the clutch. That would be like letting the clutch out if the torque converter is locked.....
I agree, it is just different than what some are used to. Personally my EXPY did that, and I really don't find it a problem, I just deal with it. But I can see how frustrating this could be for someone who this happens to and they are not prepared for it. I think the two foot approach is the best for this. Keep your foot on the brake and slowly bring the rpm;s up and then let the brake go. Just don;t do a brake stand, cause that might not go over too well!
MK
I would think that in order for your torque converter to be locked, wouldn't the transmission have to be "moving" (which means the truck is moving as well). The point of a torque converter is to eliminate the clutch. That would be like letting the clutch out if the torque converter is locked.....
I agree, it is just different than what some are used to. Personally my EXPY did that, and I really don't find it a problem, I just deal with it. But I can see how frustrating this could be for someone who this happens to and they are not prepared for it. I think the two foot approach is the best for this. Keep your foot on the brake and slowly bring the rpm;s up and then let the brake go. Just don;t do a brake stand, cause that might not go over too well!
MK
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From: Utica, NY
I have a 2004 Explorer that also rolls. I didn't know what to think the first time it happened. My 89 Crown Vic doesn't roll nor did my previous two Explorers. I had the dealer check it out and they tested another 04 from the lot and it did the same thing. Mine will also roll forward if facing down a hill when it's in reverse w/o my foot on the brake. It's funny that the two foot method is mentioned because I just discovered that on Friday and it works! 
Even though this doesn't seem to be a mechanical problem, it would be nice if Ford could come up with a way around this characteristic.
Even though this doesn't seem to be a mechanical problem, it would be nice if Ford could come up with a way around this characteristic.
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From: South Texas
I don't really see this as an issue. I've driven a manual trans. car in hilly Austin. At first I would think I would roll back and hit the car behind me but it never happened and it seems far from possible. Isn't there enough time to let go of the brake and hit the gas to NOT roll back?
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