6.0 Engine Horrible
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Originally Posted by kw5413
I am sure that admin is capable of placing a "I accept / I decline" box at the beginning of the forums for new responders / members...much like software copyright legal stuff. Would probably need to be universal FTE application.
That way newbies would have to at least pretend that they read the guidelines before being allowed to post.
But hey, I am obviously not a computer guy....just a thought.
That way newbies would have to at least pretend that they read the guidelines before being allowed to post.
But hey, I am obviously not a computer guy....just a thought.
....but no-one reads that stuff, or even remembers it was there. I'm not going to spend more time coding for something that people won't read. The fact of the matter is humans are lazy and won't read (or can't).
Look at how many people are suckered each day on vehicle leases and financing because they don't read the contract they sign. Heck, I didn't read all the paperwork on my last mortgage. 
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Residual effects from a little more than to many Silver Bullets last night. Stimulates of the creative side of gray matter I guess.
Thought I better get one idea in before Armageddon. If you know what I mean?
But that's it...fullfilled my quota for the week...no more good ideas from me.
Thought I better get one idea in before Armageddon. If you know what I mean?
But that's it...fullfilled my quota for the week...no more good ideas from me.
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Paclik, you stirred a memory about your high speed downshifts unexpectedly. We have had this same thing happen at least 2X on our '04 550. I was talking to the operator of that truck and he remembered this happening. He thought the tranny was slipping but after talking with him, this is what happened.
But you can disregard this post since Ford told you it can't happen.
I don't remember what year your truck is, but it has not happened since they #1) repaired the reverse planetary pins that this truck is not subject to the recall on, and #2) they installed new case and snap ring and who knows what else that this truck is not subject to a recall on. So maybe it has something to do with the recall on the Torqshifts that probably does not apply to your truck.
But you can disregard this post since Ford told you it can't happen.
I don't remember what year your truck is, but it has not happened since they #1) repaired the reverse planetary pins that this truck is not subject to the recall on, and #2) they installed new case and snap ring and who knows what else that this truck is not subject to a recall on. So maybe it has something to do with the recall on the Torqshifts that probably does not apply to your truck.
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Thanks Mark,
You are the third "that it hasn't happened to" according to Ford.
Mine is a F350 6.0L CC (Sept 03 build date)
It happened 7 times from 10,000 odometer to 26,000 odometer. Service Department Shop Foreman and Ford Engineers last week can't find anything in the codes. All of these highspeed unexpected downshifts happened after FMC reflashed my truck.
Not one problem the first 10,000 miles I put on it.
You are the third "that it hasn't happened to" according to Ford.
Mine is a F350 6.0L CC (Sept 03 build date)
It happened 7 times from 10,000 odometer to 26,000 odometer. Service Department Shop Foreman and Ford Engineers last week can't find anything in the codes. All of these highspeed unexpected downshifts happened after FMC reflashed my truck.
Not one problem the first 10,000 miles I put on it.
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Starts me wondering about the tranny. Ours was a 9/03 build as well. Not sure if the 'alleged' downshifts last year occurred before or after the reflash we had because of stalling. I know this year's occurred after.
Just keep telling yourself "I love my truck, I love my truck", sooner or later it will sink in. At least that's what I keep telling myself. lol
Just keep telling yourself "I love my truck, I love my truck", sooner or later it will sink in. At least that's what I keep telling myself. lol
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I had another highspeed downshift yesterday not as bad as others . It skipped, I think 2 gears downshifting 
but am heading out soon with trailer, will report later if I make it back. It's raining here and I am not going to take a chance using Tow/Haul today. I am considering a 6-speed manual buyback if we can work something out. It will have to be an order according to the Dealership Owner I deal with. Not much trust in this one. My wife won't ride in the truck if we go into the mountains. Her mom & dad have put me on notice, "don't kill our daughter" and I am getting close to 60, the stress will probably stop my heart and kill me first
but am heading out soon with trailer, will report later if I make it back. It's raining here and I am not going to take a chance using Tow/Haul today. I am considering a 6-speed manual buyback if we can work something out. It will have to be an order according to the Dealership Owner I deal with. Not much trust in this one. My wife won't ride in the truck if we go into the mountains. Her mom & dad have put me on notice, "don't kill our daughter" and I am getting close to 60, the stress will probably stop my heart and kill me first
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