The Hixter
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 04 Explorer Limited 4.6L
Is it possible to upgrade the 2006 or 07 6R60 trans to the better/best available 2010 6R80?
Why do you think the 60 is weaker or less robust ? Just this morning on my way to work I clocked 280,000 miles on my 6R60 original tranny.
Can't answer your question about differences between 60 and 80, there are number of them I know.
If you have 04 as you sig says, you have 5R55W.
It is common knowledge the 2006-2008 6R60 has plagued The Ford Motor Company for years... let's not get off topic and start hijacking this thread about a different model year and transmission with even bigger problems, the 02-05 5R55S/W/E and which vehicles it belongs to and why, please, I'm just looking for information to my question and I'm sorry you can't answer my question also. Regarding your opinion at hand, my apologies if I've called the 6R60 weaker... jeeeze louize congratulations on your 6R60 milestone.Why do you think the 60 is weaker or less robust ? Just this morning on my way to work I clocked 280,000 miles on my 6R60 original tranny.
Can't answer your question about differences between 60 and 80, there are number of them I know.
If you have 04 as you sig says, you have 5R55W.
It is common knowledge the 2006-2008 6R60 has plagued The Ford Motor Company for years...
It is common knowledge the 2006-2008 6R60 has plagued The Ford Motor Company for years... let's not get off topic and start hijacking this thread about a different model year and transmission with even bigger problems, the 02-05 5R55S/W/E and which vehicles it belongs to and why, please, I'm just looking for information to my question and I'm sorry you can't answer my question also. Regarding your opinion at hand, my apologies if I've called the 6R60 weaker... jeeeze louize congratulations on your 6R60 milestone.
A lot of people thinking of doing a transmission swap of this natures is just plug and play. Every year has specific programming to consider etc. Then there are always potential wiring harness issues and PCM issues. Plus, the entire thread is a moot point if the OP owns a 3rd gen model with the 5R55 transmission. I would take my chances with a 6R60/80 transmission over a 5R55 nearly any day.The more computer controlled these get, the less likely they’ll just drop in.
Boomin', you and I are gonna have a long talk when I bring you your partsThe 6r80s have no speed sensor on them, not sure about the 6r60s. The transmission harness is separate and could be swapped and an 08 computer used with it (after programming). I think all the 4.6 3vs were the same wiring wise, only difference being im not sure if they deleted the IMRC's like the f150s after 07.