Ford 6R60/6R80 Erratic Temperature Operation
The Complaint A 2013 Ford F-150 equipped with the 6R80 Transmission was overhauled and reinstalled back into the vehicle. On the initial road test, the “trans temp” lamp came on. The truck was equipped with a dash-mounted monitor which was set to engine RPM, vehicle speed, engine coolant temperature and transmission temperature. While driving, the
Ford 6R60/6R80 Direct Clutch Drum Assembly
The Complaint When rebuilding a Ford 6R60 or 6R80 transmission, the builder is confused by some published material which may show rebuild procedures on one but not the other. The confusion happens when rebuilding the direct drum due to this conflicting information. The Cause The 6R60 direct drum is assembled differently than the 6R80 drum.
Ford 6R60/6R80 Overdrive Drum and Front Planet Compatibility
The Complaint Soon after overhaul, a Ford 6R60/6R80 Transmission starts to develop a variety of operational issues. A pan drop reveals metal shavings suspended in the fluid. Upon disassembly of the transmission, the overdrive drum and the forward planet exhibit damage to their mating surfaces. The Cause Sometime during the 2008 model year these two
Vacuum Testing ZF 6HP19/26/32 (Gen 1), Ford 6R60/6R80
From the TASC Force we reprint a series of in-depth test instructions for checking the serviceability of valve bodies.
Vacuum Testing GM 4L60-E
From the TASC Force we reprint a series of in-depth test instructions for checking the serviceability of valve bodies.
