Towing with overdrive?????

[MikeTEC]

Jason: I don't know but it sure seems like it "screams" at 65 MPH towing when out of overdrive. Other 5.0 liter owners...is this characteristic of yours also? Mike

 

[Jason_25]

Is it only when towing? Or does it do the same thing during normal driving without o/d?

 

[MikeTEC]

Jason: It also seems to be a little "wound" up out of OD unloaded, but it is much more noticeable when I am loaded/towing. I tow about 3500 lbs, easily with the the limits of a 5.0. At 63 MPH, the tach shows 2900 RPM. I have a 3.73 LSD. Of course I have been towing with my 4.0 and listening to it for almost 10 years. It too, has a 3.73 LSD. Is a 5.0 supposed to sound this way? Sounds like a lot of fan noise/RPMs. Mike

 

[Jason_25]

Yes the 5.0's noises are very diferent. My mom's 5.0 explorer makes a weird whining noise especially noticeable when stopping, it sounds like a spceship or something. But you're gonna get those extra noises with more moving parts, not to worry.

 

[Silverblade]

My 93 doesnt have a OD push on button its just 4th gear(its auto) >P R N OD D 2 1< I always leave it in OD when i am driving(city driving) and i dont tow anything with it. That wont do harm will it?...

 

[Jason_25]

Originally posted by Silverblade
My 93 doesnt have a OD push on button its just 4th gear(its auto) >P R N OD D 2 1< I always leave it in OD when i am driving(city driving) and i dont tow anything with it. That wont do harm will it?...

No.