2001 trans out
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,308
Likes: 250
From: Hartford, WI
Originally Posted by amiller93
How can you determine the transmission build date ? is there a stamp on the trans
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by pastormiketkd
Wow, that's a lot in a few weeks. Unfortunately the tranny going out in an 01 is not uncommon. Ford made the 01 with a mechanical diode that fails consistently. Any good transmission mechanic will replace it with a sprague gear and will beef up other parts of your transmission, too. Or, just bite the bullet on one of the transmissions recommended.
With a beefed up and reliable transmission you'll learn to love the power and torque in the 7.3. And know this, lots of us with 01 transmissions have felt your pain. Hang in there.
With a beefed up and reliable transmission you'll learn to love the power and torque in the 7.3. And know this, lots of us with 01 transmissions have felt your pain. Hang in there.
Posting Guru
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 1,521
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by pastormiketkd
Wow, that's a lot in a few weeks. Unfortunately the tranny going out in an 01 is not uncommon. Ford made the 01 with a mechanical diode that fails consistently. Any good transmission mechanic will replace it with a sprague gear and will beef up other parts of your transmission, too. Or, just bite the bullet on one of the transmissions recommended.
With a beefed up and reliable transmission you'll learn to love the power and torque in the 7.3. And know this, lots of us with 01 transmissions have felt your pain. Hang in there.
With a beefed up and reliable transmission you'll learn to love the power and torque in the 7.3. And know this, lots of us with 01 transmissions have felt your pain. Hang in there.
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by MobeyDick
203,000 miles on my stock 01 Tranny and I only flushed and changed the Fluid once (at 141,000). At that time (203,000) I dropped in a BTS just for the heck of it!! It looks like this guys truck sits a lot so that causes lots of problems.
Ford realized after 8 days of production that the diode was not going to make it but it took months to re-gear and go back to the sprague. So, lots of trucks in that era have had tranny's blow. Glad you're not one of them!
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 416
Likes: 0
From: Mid Michigan
I understand your anger BUT no other manufacture is flawless either. I have had numerous friends with either Dodge or Chev have problems and not just little stuff. I had a Dodge "98" and had the engine fail after I brought to the dealer attention I had a oil issue and that was at 15,000 miles. Engine failed at 40,000 miles and the manufacture said to bad for you. I stuck 4000.00 into that P.O.S to sell it the next week after it was fixed!! So its ok to be mad but its not greener on the other side of the fence either.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 291
Likes: 0
From: mt
Originally Posted by pastormiketkd
You've been really lucky and that's great to hear. I personally blew the mechanical diode at aabout 60k miles. Had a local guy rebuild my tranny - triple lock TC, additional clutch packs, custom valve body, etc. and it's been great since.
Ford realized after 8 days of production that the diode was not going to make it but it took months to re-gear and go back to the sprague. So, lots of trucks in that era have had tranny's blow. Glad you're not one of them!
Ford realized after 8 days of production that the diode was not going to make it but it took months to re-gear and go back to the sprague. So, lots of trucks in that era have had tranny's blow. Glad you're not one of them!
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,308
Likes: 250
From: Hartford, WI
Originally Posted by redbull660
My 2001 psd was built january 1st of 2001, according to the service records it overheated and would not shift at 17000 miles. It now has 70000 miles on one of those ford remanufactured transmissions. How do I tell if it has this mechanical diode. By the way it works fine as of now. thanks
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 11,892
Likes: 2
From: Middle Tennessee
Originally Posted by Carbonwerks
Trans went in my 2001 7.3L DieselTruck!! With only 50 thousand miles on it. To say the very lest I am very unhappy with Ford. I will never buy other. I have always loved ford but after this no more. 4 months ago the water pump went out!! seams like one thing or other with this thing. Anyway very unhappy with product.
If that tranny poops out because it has that ridiculous diode, I'll be pissed too. Then I'll get a built one and move on. Gonna need to do that anyway before too long whether it craps the bed or not. Then that SOB should really last for a long time. Frankly I'm pretty much abusing mine right now with my TS chip until it does so I can tell the old lady I need a new one.
Anybody can build a lemon, but I'm very happy overall with this truck. Matter of fact, no Ford truck has ever left me stranded. I've had several.
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 436
Likes: 0
From: The Dalles Oregon
the build date should be on a sticker inside the door i do believe
Originally Posted by NorthRiverDiesel
How can I identify the build date or alternately can I take it in and have them tell me if this is on of the bad trannys without pulling the tranny?
Thanks again!!!!!
Thanks again!!!!!