I have been following this thread and I am having a hard time thinking it is a flash that will take care of the issue. Seems like it only happens when sitting for a while and when it gets colder out. Software will work no matter what the temp is but hardware will have a little harder time. So just getting a reflash with no hardware replaced can't be a fix. If that was the issue it would shift hard all the time, or at least a lot more often no matter what the temp is. Also if the computer is running slow then you would have problems not only from 2nd to 3rd, but also 3rd to 4th, and 1st to 2nd, and 4th to 5th. So the problem must be some type of hardware issue within the transmission. I have seen the issue here and there now that it is a little cooler out in the morning.
Just might be something that Ford does not want to admit and have to replace a lot of transmissions just in case and they are just blaming it on the flash. This is just my opinion so it does not mean I am correct, just making some observations. This thread was pretty slow over the summer months, but has picked up now that the mornings are colder out.

 

PCMs do vary their shift behavior based on tranny temp and possibly even ambient.

At least, the 4R100 did, in terms of not locking up until it's even a little warm.

 

I can understand that, but wouldn't that still be a hardware issue, not computer software based?
It takes hardware to run the software installed on a computer, so something has to be running and moving which is affected by the temp?

I know Windows still needs some type of machine to run on, ie: hard drive, cpu, mother board, RAM, keyboard, mouse, screen, resisters, capacitors, all that is hardware and if one fails or is not running that well everything is slow. I think the saying machines are only as good as the worst component would fit well here in this situation.

I am not defending Ford for this problem, nor am I saying everyone is crazy. Just that maybe we are being a little picky and looking for things wrong. I know we all spent a lot of money for this truck and it should work with no problems. But it is still made and engineered by humans, which do make mistakes. Even the high end luxury cars have issue with them. But this forum is a good spot to try to get them worked out and see what others are doing to fix it too.

There are very few, if any, threads here on FTE that highlight the positives of the new truck, weather it be a 2011 SD gas or diesel or ever a different year.

 

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"There are very few, if any, threads here on FTE that highlight the positives of the new truck, weather it be a 2011 SD gas or diesel or ever a different year. "

I disagree. The overall viewpoint on the new 6.2 on this forum is positive as far as I see it. Most of us are pleased with our trucks. There's definitly a few unlucky owners out there with issues, some successfully delt with ,others frustrated with slow and failed resolutions. The majority seems positve though, and post as such.

 

You are correct. The fix for this issue, is not only a flash, but the shift solonoids.

It's both, a hardware and software inssue.

 

I took Customer Cares advice and took my truck to a second dealer service dept. and and told there is a problem with the softwarew and they were going to reprogram my tranny computer and see what happens. The computer had the latest update, but they erased the memory and said that might correct the problem. It was good for about three weeks and the problems is returning. Lemon law will be my next step.

 

Mine shifts hard from 2nd to 3rd and on occasion has a real rough downshift when climbing big hills

 

South Florida is flate excetp for bridges so I do not noteice any hill problem, but after four trips to to dealership service and technians telling me there is a problem, but Ford states to them it is normal operation and no repair required,and I still have shifting problem both shifting up and down in all gear.

 

Well if Ford is saying that is normal then it must be. Maybe that is the way it is designed.

Has anyone had any transmission failures yet because of this?
It might not be the way we are all used to but it might have to be this way, it's just something we don't like. I'm not backing them, but who are we to say it is wrong if nobody has lost a transmission because of the problem, it just sounds and feels bad when it happens.

 

Both technians stated that there is a problem and watch my mail for a recall notice it will be out soon. As to transmission failure, ihave not had any and the technians agree that the problem is a software problem.

 

And my vehicle is a 2011 F 250 Superduty 6.7L diesel.

 

I guess it's hit me also. 2011 F-250 4x4 Lariat 2700 miles, very hard shifting at medium speed 40-50 mph. Almost a thunking shudder, took to dealership, replaced 4th gear selinoid and now say they to replace the Torque converter. I can't believe it! this is my 12th Superduty with no problems before! Anybody else have this problem?

 

Mine still shifting good. Problem is I was doing an oil change yesterday and I see I have transmission oil leaking. It was all over the bottom of the pan, cross member and up around the sides. Hopefully it is just the pan gasket. Level is still OK and it hasn't been bad enough to leave spots on my floor in the garage. I'll get it booked in and get them to look at it.

 

I agree that a flash will not correct the problem , its only a bandade. Ten days to three weeks the problem will return, so I still think it is a software problem, due to the flash will clear the problem for a short period of time, then it will slowly return. I'm not sure about colder or warmer weather, where I live its always hot.

 

8F this morning, tranny shifting perfect. I have an original build summer 2010 first 2011 6.2L off the line. Had the TSB done in August of this year. My tranny needed the newer solenoids, but any vehicle after, what, April 2011, was built with those. Software update should solve your problem. BTW, I live at 7,000 ft in N. Arizona, and am always driving up and down big mountains. I just rolled thru 30,000 miles. Am super happy. Glad to be rid of my problematic '06 F350 6.0L 6speed manny rig.