2013 to 2015 differences noticed.
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Ditto this X1000.
6 Speeds is plenty. Does nobody here remember old three and four speed gear boxes??? As is, first is almost ridiculously low and 5th and 6th are both overdrives. Going with more gears will result in way too much shifting and I don't like that.
I agree that harsh downshifts have been reported with the F-150 and I am sorry you have one. But mine shifts very smoothly and while it won't kick down quite quick enough, I can use the select shift to take care of that by keeping out of 5th or 6th gear if needed. Also, you can use tow haul mode for more performance which I am sure you know. Lastly, I believe you can get an electronic tuner to change shift points but I may be wrong on that.
NC
6 Speeds is plenty. Does nobody here remember old three and four speed gear boxes??? As is, first is almost ridiculously low and 5th and 6th are both overdrives. Going with more gears will result in way too much shifting and I don't like that.
I agree that harsh downshifts have been reported with the F-150 and I am sorry you have one. But mine shifts very smoothly and while it won't kick down quite quick enough, I can use the select shift to take care of that by keeping out of 5th or 6th gear if needed. Also, you can use tow haul mode for more performance which I am sure you know. Lastly, I believe you can get an electronic tuner to change shift points but I may be wrong on that.
NC
Conversely, I just drove the new 2015 Chrysler 200 (rental car) for a while with the 8 speed and it never felt like it had too many gears. Actually, I personally think it felt like a conventional 5 or 6 speed auto. The rest of the car and everything about it was a complete POS in/out but the tranny wasn't in the area of things to complain about.
Either way, Ford is deciding to go with more gears and they have yet to disappoint with any of their trucks when something all new is introduced.
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I have a friend with an 8spd ram. He has had no issuse and it is very nice. It doesnt shift all the time.
I just think 40mph in 1st and 60 in 2nd seems to long. Just my opinion.
I just think 40mph in 1st and 60 in 2nd seems to long. Just my opinion.