Tranny gone.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Tranny gone.
I've had a bad day. I was coming down out of the mountains with my horse trailer and 3 horses. The brakes were overheating and downshifting ( automatic trans) didn't work so I got the brilliant idea to put it in 4wd and just creep down the hill. When I got to a flat spot, I unlocked the hubs and put it in drive and nothing. I'm in Fresno Ca. and I've read all the good things about John Woods. What kind of money are we talking about? Thanks for any advice you can give me. 1999 f-250 7.3 4wd
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 2,225
Likes: 1
From: Farmington, Minnesota
I've had a bad day. I was coming down out of the mountains with my horse trailer and 3 horses. The brakes were overheating and downshifting ( automatic trans) didn't work so I got the brilliant idea to put it in 4wd and just creep down the hill. When I got to a flat spot, I unlocked the hubs and put it in drive and nothing. I'm in Fresno Ca. and I've read all the good things about John Woods. What kind of money are we talking about? Thanks for any advice you can give me. 1999 f-250 7.3 4wd
Super Moderator
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 29,380
Likes: 118
From: Central Coast of CA
Call John. Talk to him.
You will NOT be sorry.
John Wood Automotive: (760) 356-9421
I pull a 4-horse bumper-pull with my Excursion, as well as a 31' travel trailer weighing around 10K lbs. I also foot brake it all the time, spooling the turbo up to launch in 4-wheel just for grins and giggles. This thing is bullet proof. It hasn't skipped a beat or hiccupped at all.
I had John install a torque convertor lock up switch and a 6.0L tranny cooler while I was down there last year. That will help keep the heat down a lot this year when I tow the TT through the winding grade into Yosemite.
Stewart
You will NOT be sorry.
John Wood Automotive: (760) 356-9421
I pull a 4-horse bumper-pull with my Excursion, as well as a 31' travel trailer weighing around 10K lbs. I also foot brake it all the time, spooling the turbo up to launch in 4-wheel just for grins and giggles. This thing is bullet proof. It hasn't skipped a beat or hiccupped at all.
I had John install a torque convertor lock up switch and a 6.0L tranny cooler while I was down there last year. That will help keep the heat down a lot this year when I tow the TT through the winding grade into Yosemite.
Stewart
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,308
Likes: 250
From: Hartford, WI
BTS. 1-870-422-3673. I bought one and have no regrets. He has no reasons that I have heard of to void your warranty. After the 2 yr written warranty, he still fixes your trans for free. Not sure who else will do that but that is even if you snow plow with it.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,243
Likes: 16
From: AZ
I've had a bad day. I was coming down out of the mountains with my horse trailer and 3 horses. The brakes were overheating and downshifting ( automatic trans) didn't work so I got the brilliant idea to put it in 4wd and just creep down the hill. When I got to a flat spot, I unlocked the hubs and put it in drive and nothing. I'm in Fresno Ca. and I've read all the good things about John Woods. What kind of money are we talking about? Thanks for any advice you can give me. 1999 f-250 7.3 4wd
. Living in Fresno, John Wood Automotive would seem to be a no-brainer...450 miles to Holtville.
Super Moderator
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 29,380
Likes: 118
From: Central Coast of CA
Based solely on what people write about him on the forums, because i've never seen how Brian builds his transmissions, nor have I talked to him, I'd have to agree that BTS makes a great 4R100. His builds may even be on par with JW's builds, but since the OP is on this side of the coast, within a days travel of JW, in my opinion BTS would be a far second place when it comes to choices for replacements.
Just my opinion. Not trying to start a JW vs. BTS thread.
Stewart
Just my opinion. Not trying to start a JW vs. BTS thread.
Stewart
Lead Driver
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 7,308
Likes: 250
From: Hartford, WI
Not sure why that would matter. I had BTS ship me a trans that pretty much any shop monkey can install. Now if you are talking about driving to the shop, I'd have to agree that JW would be a good choice.
Trending Topics
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 25,090
Likes: 1,111
From: Rio Rico, AZ.
My transfer case gave up the ghost on a downhill stretch. It simply fell out of gear without making any noises at all. Turns out the shift fork for the high/low range gear selector had it's fingers burned off due to a weak design.
It had operated pretty much without getting any lubrication, even with a full load of the proper lubricant.
I was stuck on the top of Mt. Rainier, WA and had to pay $500.00 to get towed out of there.
Here is the thread that I posted when it all went down.
There are pictures inside on latter half of the thread.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ce-needed.html
.
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
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
stopme
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
13
Feb 24, 2014 05:13 AM
stopme
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
5
Sep 5, 2001 06:43 PM