Third gear shift
#1
Senior Member
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Third gear shift
Have no problems or with my truck very happy with it. I have noticed the tranny doesn't fully lock in when it shifts into third. Has anyone else felt this?
#2
yes, mine seems to shift twice while in third. I don,t know if that is the converter locking or what.I have experimented with tow and maual shift mode, but could not decide if it helped. Does anyone have an explanation?
#5
Mine does this as well. I'm pretty sure its the converter locking up. All my previous vehicles the converter locked in overdrive. Not sure why Ford has it locking in third. Feels odd. Almost like its slipping
#6
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Originally Posted by NorthMuskoka
ive noticed since i put my superchip in that first to second is a little rough. i never really noticed it when i didnt have the chip in anyone else have this.
#7
Originally Posted by 2010_FX4
Forgot to mention I also have a super chip and even set the shift pressure to stock values and it still shifts pretty firm from 1st to 2nd
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#10
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this 6 speed trans is unlike any ford trans before it is what is called double clutch trans one clutch controls 1/3/5 gears while the other clutch controls 2/4/6 gears they alternate and while one is engaged the other one select the next gear and then they switch. The converter locks up early because once the truck is moving it is no longer needed and improves economy by not allowing any slipage