New transmission time?

[jaymak]

Hi, new member and almost new transmission on my 96 XLT 2 wheel drive. Transmission ended at 245,000 miles and I was curious if that's low, average or high in terms of use.

Tried the new rebuilt trans today, it seems to have a little bit of a slip in first gear but otherwise smooth. I bought it from factor in 1995 winter and it is in excellent shape (living in southern California) and 70% of those miles are long drives from LA to Canada at least once a year.

Just curious if 245k is average for my XLT. I am planning to keep it as long as I can.

 

[Dono]

way, way, above average

 

[1992fordgreen]

Above average. Not way way above. I got 7 cars. One with 230k, (Toyota) 2 with 170k, (Chevy and Lexus) one with 160k, (Mazda) one with 150k, (Lexus) one with 200k, (explorer), and my lowest miles is 110k. (Mazda)They have all been fantastic.

 

[Tom G]

For a V-6, it's outstanding

For a V-8, it's good

 

[srercrcr]

Just curious, were you using Mercon V?
I'm at 211,000 with it, and flushed every 75,000 miles on the 4.0 sohc

 

[Dono]

I'm impressed you guys are getting such high miles out of your 5r55e's.
I have had 3 different rebuilds. I think the overdrive one-way bearing was overlooked the second time, so far, so good this time (Its been a couple years now since my last rebuild).

I have heard other guys state regular fluid flush's, and band adjustments seem to keep these transmissions working well.