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Originally Posted by thosetwins
Hey mountain man you keep that funny stuff up. That was very funny, some just have no sense of humor. If it would have been my truck I still would think that was some funny. And I have had 4 ring and pinion gears and one full rearend assembly in mine within 6K miles along with many other problems, many more than that guy and Iam still 
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Originally Posted by LBell101
The tranny is basically the same as what's been used for the past few years in the F150s. It's just upgraded to handle the extra 5.4L torque and the drive by wire stuff. I understand that the 4R75E in the 2004 F150 is sealed so as not to be repaired but replaced, but I'm not sure.
In any event, you just got a bad one and it sounds like they are going to fix the problem.
Larry
In any event, you just got a bad one and it sounds like they are going to fix the problem.
Larry
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It looks like the transmission has issues. The vibration investigation looks like it is headed toward the transmission as the cause. Mine starts to vibrate as soon as the truck goes into overdrive. Dealer says a new TSB will be out around Thanksgiving. How appropriate!
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Originally Posted by Tooler
It looks like the transmission has issues. The vibration investigation looks like it is headed toward the transmission as the cause. Mine starts to vibrate as soon as the truck goes into overdrive. Dealer says a new TSB will be out around Thanksgiving. How appropriate!
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JIMK5504 - They do not use a E4OD on the 5.4 they use 4R75E four-speed automatic transmission, an evolution of the 4R70E. Enhanced to take the higher torque output of the 5.4.
I ahev a 7,000lb plus boat with a 2wd 3:73 LS Lariat SCREW, and have no problem with backing up a hill.
I think you have trans or torque converter problems.
They told him not to open it , so they can do an analysis at the factory.
I ahev a 7,000lb plus boat with a 2wd 3:73 LS Lariat SCREW, and have no problem with backing up a hill.
I think you have trans or torque converter problems.
They told him not to open it , so they can do an analysis at the factory.
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There are enough people hauling weight to indicate that it is not an engineering/design issue. I'm pulling around 8,300 lbs with my 5.4L 3.73. I can back it up hill no problem. I also installed a transmission temperature gague and backing doesn't result in borderline fluid temperatures. In fact the highest temperatures I experience are at highway speeds for extended periods of time and these are still in the safe range.
Not that it matters since you aren't towing all that much weight, but you didn't mention whether you have the towing package or not. The towing tranny cooler comes as part of the towing package.
Not that it matters since you aren't towing all that much weight, but you didn't mention whether you have the towing package or not. The towing tranny cooler comes as part of the towing package.
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MotorPsycho...good point on the tow package! I ordered mine with it even though I don't plan to tow much...many benefits; transmisson cooler, larger radiator, heavy duty alternator and battery, harness set up...well worth the money!
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Originally Posted by MotorPsycho
There are enough people hauling weight to indicate that it is not an engineering/design issue. I'm pulling around 8,300 lbs with my 5.4L 3.73. I can back it up hill no problem. I also installed a transmission temperature gague and backing doesn't result in borderline fluid temperatures. In fact the highest temperatures I experience are at highway speeds for extended periods of time and these are still in the safe range.
Not that it matters since you aren't towing all that much weight, but you didn't mention whether you have the towing package or not. The towing tranny cooler comes as part of the towing package.
Not that it matters since you aren't towing all that much weight, but you didn't mention whether you have the towing package or not. The towing tranny cooler comes as part of the towing package.
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