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Apr 21, 2009 | 12:21 PM

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krewat

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The reliability of the TorqShift automatic has put the manual in the "less reliable" corner in terms of needing a clutch or master/slave cylinder every so often

Seriously, the auto in 2009 is the way to go, especially because of the wife. Get it with the Tow/Haul option (if it's even an option anymore).

Apr 21, 2009 | 02:22 PM

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I hope I'll be able to make that choice. I first have to convince GM to write me a check for the lemon I bought from them.

What is a rough estimate on the time from an order to delivery?

Apr 21, 2009 | 02:39 PM

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Tow/haul is standard on all Torqshifts. Always has been. So don't bother looking for it as an option. It's a great feature too.

Apr 21, 2009 | 03:02 PM

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krewat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bpounds

Tow/haul is standard on all Torqshifts. Always has been. So don't bother looking for it as an option. It's a great feature too.

I remember building a truck on the website a few years ago, and I could swear it was an option, but hey, check out my signature

Apr 22, 2009 | 06:00 AM

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Mark Kovalsky

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Tow/haul has never been an option. Tow Command is an option. That includes the built in trailer brake controller.

Apr 22, 2009 | 10:01 AM

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seminaryranger

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I love the manual transmission in my '09 F-250. It's rugged, for sure, and shifts as smooth or as "crisp" as I want it to. The shift gates took some getting used to for me coming from an '89 Ranger, but I had the hang of it in less than a day. My wife has the shifting part down perfect... now she needs to fine tune starting off.

Sorry to hear about the Chevy. My dad has an '09 2500HD with the 6L gas and 6L90E auto. He puts lots and lots of miles on his vehicles running parts in the oil fields, and hasn't had and problems with any of the Chevy autos.

Apr 22, 2009 | 11:59 AM

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krewat

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Kovalsky

Tow/haul has never been an option. Tow Command is an option. That includes the built in trailer brake controller.

Definitely what I was thinking about. Sorry for the screw up

Apr 22, 2009 | 12:59 PM

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ffadragon

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Someone please tell me if I am wrong, but thought the torqshift didn't start until 2005 and someone on here said it started in 2003? Which year is correct???????
Thanks

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Apr 22, 2009 | 01:10 PM

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'03 for 6.0 diesels. '05 for gassers. Never for gas Excursions.

Apr 23, 2009 | 01:28 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by STEELIE ADDICT

I hope I'll be able to make that choice. I first have to convince GM to write me a check for the lemon I bought from them.

What is a rough estimate on the time from an order to delivery?

Dad works at a Ford truck dealer. He told me yesterday that an ordered truck will arrive in appox 5 weeks at current demand levels.

09 order books close in about 2 weeks though.