Got the HD4R100 installed by the dealer now I need something confirmed
 

Hi All
I have a '01 stock F250 PSD 4x4. Yesterday I had the dealer install the HD4R100 tranny and 6.0 cooler. They seemed very inexperienced with this tranny. He said it is a direct bolt on no computer programming is needed. Is this true or do I need to take it back and have the computer adjusted? Hopefully someone will chme in.

Thanks..

You wont need to do any programming, its a direct bolt in. Its just full of better parts.
congrats, let us know how it shifts and feels.

Real curious, what was the out the door price?

I was expecting harder shifting or something, but It shifts like a smoothly normal automatic. To me its really no different than my wifes Expedition. Thanks for the info Franko. Parts + labor for the tranny and the 6.0 cooler was $4562.

Thanks for the info bud

Could have had a BTS for that price.... Life time warrenty and no voiding with tunes....


From the 'Dieselstop.com

7/14/07




Re: Getting my new HD4R100 today
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Here is the build sheet for the HD4r100

To: Ford and Lincoln/Mercury Dealer Principals, Parts Managers, and Service Managers
Subject: Launch of Heavy Duty 4R100

BACKGROUND
• To address customer demand for a heavy duty transmission to meet the high load, severe duty cycle needs of commercial and recreational users, FCSD is releasing an enhanced version of our remanufactured 4R100 transmission.
• This transmission will be Motorcraft branded and offered for non Ford paid repairs only.

FEATURES / BENEFITS
This exciting new product is built with numerous durability and performance upgrades. These include:
• Enhanced Torque Converter for better performance and longer life
• Oversize one piece case bushing for improved durability
• Enhanced Forward, Direct, and Intermediate Friction plates for longer life under heavy load shifts
• All new special upgraded steel plates.
• Center Support Enhancements for improved gear train life
• Mercon V-OIL for greater heat resistance
• Oversize Pump Gear Set for improved oil flow
• Upgraded Extension Housing Bushing for improved durability
• 45 Element Intermediate Sprag for greater strength to withstand heavy loads
• Special coast clutch drum for improved engine braking and increased durability.
• All new iron planetary assemblies for improved durability
• All new one way clutches for improved durability
• All new electronics for improved reliability
• Revised calibration gives better shifts for heavy duty use
• Improved gasketing for reduced leaks.

ORDERING INFORMATION
Order from your Powertrain Distributor

APPLICATION INFORMATION
• This Heavy Duty transmission is offered in 4 versions to fit non PTO diesel equipped trucks from 1999 to 2003 model years.
• Detailed application data is in the attached pdf file as well as Dealer Catalog systems.

PRICING
• Dealer net price is $xxxxxxxx with a $1000.00 core deposit
• Suggested Retail is $3325.33
• This price is very competitive with other heavy duty units available in the market today.

SALES LITERATURE
• A product information sheet is posted on FMCDealer to help you communicate product attributes and secure new business.

FCSD MARKETING SUPPORT
• FCSD will promote this product to fleet users and the general repair and transmission shop audience.

WARRANTY
• This transmission comes with our 3 year/75,000 mile warranty with no exclusion for commercial or high GVW vehicles.

This Heavy Duty 4R100 transmission will help you meet your heavy duty customer's needs with an enhanced product that meets their severe duty cycle needs.



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Im impressed..........................NOT
Why would you trust a company who already told you (when the truck
was new) that the tranny was "strong enough" to handle the diesel
engine, capable of pulling 15k + pounds.
And now they have come out with an even "stronger" tranny for these trucks.
I do work for Ford in sharonville, ohio. I have been in their facility,
I have heard and seen proof of the war stories of how these tranny's
are built. Yes they built the 4r100 and they currently build the 5r110
there. You guyes would be dumbfounded at some of the stuff that
goes on there, mainly because of the union. People can get away with
pretty much anything they want and no one can say nothing to them
about the way they do or dont do their job there.
Even if these "HD" trannys are built in a special facility,
You are still dealing with the same people and the same union.

I would NEVER trust anything like this that ford says.
And trust me if your truck is chipped with one of these HD trannys
and it goes out under the warranty, THEY WILL blame it on the chip.
There is no doubt what so ever that they will get out of putting
another "HD" tranny in under warranty.
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When was the HD4R100 first offered? Is there a plate or anything on the transmission to determine if one is already installed?

I put one in a few years ago, If it is a Ford REMAN it should have a tag like the one below (Left side). Mine is a HD4R100, The P/N is 6U2Z7V000HRM Motorcraft P/N TRM-1621 (All for the SD trucks the vans and PTO trucks are different numbers)

http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/t...n/P1010943.jpg

The transmission is a direct bolt in with no programming needed. The computer is not adjustable.