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I don't think there is any auto tranny more reliable than a C6. In stock form, the AOD is probably Ford's worst/weakest automatic for truck applications. I have heard, however, that the weak components can be be "beefed-up" to make them more reliable.
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I have to agree about the c6.I have seen them run very low on fluid and still be ok.Seen them get excessively hot and be ok{do not recc. any of this].An aod is in my opinion a very weak trans.Seen many of them replaced when a c6 would not have been.Understand this is just an opinion
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The real question you need to ask is how much do I want to spend.
A C6 without anything done to it is far superior to and AOD, but for the right money a good trans shop can build you a bullet proof AOD. I would recommend finding a local A.T.R.A. recognized shop if possible
I've seen alot of "High Pro" Junk come out of amco run shops
A C6 without anything done to it is far superior to and AOD, but for the right money a good trans shop can build you a bullet proof AOD. I would recommend finding a local A.T.R.A. recognized shop if possible
I've seen alot of "High Pro" Junk come out of amco run shops
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Thanks guys..i was thinking about maybe switching to and overdrive transmission, but was unsure about the durability of them. I didnt know that they made other overdrive transmissions until i got to reading other posts..are all of the stock overdrives as un-durable as the AOD?
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I have a 1978 F-150 with the great C-6. NEVER a problem. I had it rebuilt 2 years ago with 180,000 miles on it and 22 years old! One thing I have always done too......I run full synthetic tranny fluid and this tranny shifts soooooo smooth and positive and most of all it stays cool!
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I have an 86 GT mustang with 191,000 miles on the clock... never had a bit of problem out of its aod tranny... still barks the tires hard in 2nd.... but I couldnt stomach the idea of replacing the C-6 in my 78 F-150 with a 460 and 36" tires..... with the aod... just me tho...
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