excursion 6-speed?
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Yeah, would have been nice if we still had it all now....
My neighbor had to trade his '04 because it was one of the troublesome 6.0s. He ended up with an '08 F-250, but you can tell he misses the "X" factor because he put a slide in cover to give it the Excursion look and feel.
My neighbor had to trade his '04 because it was one of the troublesome 6.0s. He ended up with an '08 F-250, but you can tell he misses the "X" factor because he put a slide in cover to give it the Excursion look and feel.
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From: Hickory NC
I swapped a ZF-5 into my 94 Bronco years ago, and only one other person had done it at that time. When this auto dies it WILL have a 6 speed in it I assure you. Past swap included: pedal assembly, tranny, hydro clutch assembly, modify trans mount and driveshafts so this will be very similar. I have spent a ton of time underneath getting ready for the day. Will probaly have some console issues and shifter bending but that is no big deal. Unless the money tree has a great year and BTS gets my call.
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From: Florida
Simply put in your request for a GBO (government bailout)...everyone's doing it you know!
Okay...on subject...
I wished Ford would have at least installed the 5R110 (torq-shift) in ALL Ex's...I'd settle for one more gear! 1st and 2nd are spaced TOO far apart IMO on the 4R100...the power band of the V10 is not a good match for that gearing on 'certain' Rocky Mountain climbs...thankfully I only visit that area occasionally...but I am always ladened with my 9000# TT when I do!!!
Joe
Okay...on subject...
I wished Ford would have at least installed the 5R110 (torq-shift) in ALL Ex's...I'd settle for one more gear! 1st and 2nd are spaced TOO far apart IMO on the 4R100...the power band of the V10 is not a good match for that gearing on 'certain' Rocky Mountain climbs...thankfully I only visit that area occasionally...but I am always ladened with my 9000# TT when I do!!!
Joe
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You are correct on the shift patterns on the Excursion, I don't think I will ever get use to mine. Mine shifts very smooth and one would hardly know when it shifts. It seem as though it goes into overdrive a little late for me about 50 MPH and it has a 3:73 C1 axel. Nothing wrong with it, just to smooth for me I suppose. Everything works fine and as it should.
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I put the center console from my Ex in a buddies F250 with a 6 speed and there were no issues with shifter clearance. I think I read somewhere that you would also need a PCM from a 6 speed F250 for the swap to work.
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excursion 6 speed
Actually, the 5 speed trans has 6 gears.
The Ford 5R110W trans, or TorqueShift actually has 6 forward gears, but only uses 5 during any given shift cycle. When cold it skips 5<SUP>th</SUP> to use higher revs to give it a quick warm-up to reduce emissions and increase fuel economy. When warm, it skips 4<SUP>th </SUP> taking advantage of the engine’s torque curve for better driveability and assists fuel economy by keeping engine speeds lower.
When you push the tow-haul mode button you will notice that it uses all 6 gears.
The Ford 5R110W trans, or TorqueShift actually has 6 forward gears, but only uses 5 during any given shift cycle. When cold it skips 5<SUP>th</SUP> to use higher revs to give it a quick warm-up to reduce emissions and increase fuel economy. When warm, it skips 4<SUP>th </SUP> taking advantage of the engine’s torque curve for better driveability and assists fuel economy by keeping engine speeds lower.
When you push the tow-haul mode button you will notice that it uses all 6 gears.
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From: Temecula, CA
Originally Posted by X_Hemi_Guy;6940034.
the power band of the V10 is not a good match for that gearing on 'certain' Rocky Mountain climbs...thankfully I only visit that area occasionally
Joe
Joe
Hee hee! Just kidding....no I dont want to go down "that" road again.
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From: Temecula, CA
LOL! I wish. My girls are having a sleep over. This house is LOUD and this is my escape. Tomorrow night will be a different story though....
