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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 96 EB V6 OHV 4WD
I got an 11 F150 w/6.2L Tow Package . The 6R80 is also used in 4th Gen Ex, with a few minor differences for 2011 (mostly the valve body config). I notice a shudder in 6th gear, usually when climbing a grade but only when the trans isn't warmed up. These trucks give you two trans temp readouts(analog and digital), so between 120-150 deg.
When warmed up(normal is 195-200), and driven on the same road, the trans shifts well. Fluid looks on the dark side but definitely not burnt, sampled a bit from the cooler lines.
Truck has 186k but trans fluid was serviced ~60K miles ago. I am planning a fluid change soon, but also considering shudder fix. I will be adding lubegard red too when I swap the fluid. Also noticed a very small leak at the back of the pan. I did order a new gasket (also one of the pans with the drain plug, was like $26).
When warmed up(normal is 195-200), and driven on the same road, the trans shifts well. Fluid looks on the dark side but definitely not burnt, sampled a bit from the cooler lines.
Truck has 186k but trans fluid was serviced ~60K miles ago. I am planning a fluid change soon, but also considering shudder fix. I will be adding lubegard red too when I swap the fluid. Also noticed a very small leak at the back of the pan. I did order a new gasket (also one of the pans with the drain plug, was like $26).