Transmission trouble
- BMullins46
- Posts: 1569
- Joined: Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:45 pm
- Location: Texas Lubbock
- Cardinal Owners: 06 Cardinal 31RKT; 2016 XLR 385AMP
2012 Ford F350 DRW, Lariat 6.7 Diesel. - Location: Texas Lubbock
Transmission trouble
On our way home from Branson the transmission in my Dodge started shifting in and out lockup and out of overdrive even on the flat. Ran the last couple hundred miles in direct drive. Cost me about 2mpg. Took the truck to a transmission shop on Wednesday, they pulled the pan and there were chunks of material in the fluid, seems the torque converter was coming apart. Getting a rebuild with a stronger 2 clutch torque converter. The shop owner said the torque converter is the weak link in these transmissions. For and GM also have some issues with the factory torque converters, he didn't know how the new Fords will do as they haven't been out long enough. I had started looking at the new trucks, but when I told the mechanic to fix it that all went by the way-side since I can't see spending $4000 then trading the truck off.
Bill & Debbie
06 31RKT, MorRyde LRE/4000; 2016 XLR 385AMP
2012 F350 DRW 4X2 Lariat, 6.7 Diesel, TransferFlow aux fuel tank
Fur babies, Betty and Cocoa
Nights camping
2011-102; '12-111; '13-89; '14-108; '15-142; '16-92; '17-163; '18-81
06 31RKT, MorRyde LRE/4000; 2016 XLR 385AMP
2012 F350 DRW 4X2 Lariat, 6.7 Diesel, TransferFlow aux fuel tank
Fur babies, Betty and Cocoa
Nights camping
2011-102; '12-111; '13-89; '14-108; '15-142; '16-92; '17-163; '18-81
- Mike Clay
- Council, Administrator
- Posts: 13249
- Joined: Mon Mar 13, 2006 8:53 am
- Location: Oregon Gresham
- Cardinal Owners: 2016 3850RL Estate
- Skype ID: Mike-Clay
- Location: Oregon Gresham
Re: Transmission trouble
Maybe Ford is but have not heard to much on the Allison
Mike, Susanna & Rudy
2016 3850RL Estate "Proto Grigio"
2019 Silverado 3500HD Dually D/A 4x4 LTZ
My dreams are too big for my wallet
Rallies attended - 32
Nights camping in 2013:159 2014:269 2015:Full Timers
2016 3850RL Estate "Proto Grigio"
2019 Silverado 3500HD Dually D/A 4x4 LTZ
My dreams are too big for my wallet
Rallies attended - 32
Nights camping in 2013:159 2014:269 2015:Full Timers
Re: Transmission trouble
That $4000 will look real good when you start pricing a new truck Bill.BMullins46 wrote: I can't see spending $4000 then trading the truck off.
Rob
Re: Transmission trouble
Bill,You getting that trans rebuilt or a rebuilt trans - off the shelf type?
No issues on the Ford trans.
No issues on the Ford trans.
- bigbunkhouse
- Posts: 1105
- Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:40 pm
- Location: Massachusetts North Reading
- Cardinal Owners: 2007 362BHS
- Location: Massachusetts North Reading
Re: Transmission trouble
last I heard Ford around 99 had some torque converters splitting, most were replaced under warranty, mine has 235k miles with no issues. Allison....no issues that I have ever heard of. DOdge.......I have heard the auto tranny has been the week link for years, granted I am biased and would drown out any bad mouthing of FORDS...LALALALALALALALAAL im not listening to you...
Somebody correct me if im wrong but is the dodge tranny an Aisin or something like that?
Somebody correct me if im wrong but is the dodge tranny an Aisin or something like that?
2007 362bhs Cardinal (The mobile vacation home)
99 f350 4dr dually v-10 Lb 2wd 4.30 locker (Big Dually)
Dogs: Elvis and Priscilla
Me (Matt), Wifey (Jana), (Julia)14 year old daughter and ***SHYANNE*** born 8/12/10
99 f350 4dr dually v-10 Lb 2wd 4.30 locker (Big Dually)
Dogs: Elvis and Priscilla
Me (Matt), Wifey (Jana), (Julia)14 year old daughter and ***SHYANNE*** born 8/12/10
- Chief409
- Posts: 3945
- Joined: Sun May 20, 2007 8:21 pm
- Location: California Rosamond
Mojave Desert - Cardinal Owners: 2007 30WBLE
- Location: California Rosamond
Re: Transmission trouble
Weak link for the Dodge/RAM trucks for years.
Jeff
Jeff
Jeff & Terry
U.S.N. Ret
2012 F350 Lariat FX4 6.7 Diesel Dually, Crew Cab, LWB, 50 gal Transfer Flow toolbox/tank
2007 Cardinal 30WBLE, "the 'Bird", ONAN gen.
The more I see in my travels, the more I realize there is so much more to see.
U.S.N. Ret
2012 F350 Lariat FX4 6.7 Diesel Dually, Crew Cab, LWB, 50 gal Transfer Flow toolbox/tank
2007 Cardinal 30WBLE, "the 'Bird", ONAN gen.
The more I see in my travels, the more I realize there is so much more to see.
- Olbird
- Council, Asst. Admin
- Posts: 4185
- Joined: Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:29 pm
- Location: Washington Kelso
- Cardinal Owners: 3850 RL
- Location: Washington, LaCenter
Re: Transmission trouble
Dodge, Ford, Chevy, GMC, will never be able to produce and meet the engineering, design, strength, reputation and any other word that can be found to describe the Allison transmission. The largest industrial equipment built today uses Allison, it is basically overbuilt for use it gets on these small trucks we call trucks.
I am just glad I have the opportunity to own the Allison transmission with it mated to the Duramax, if you not a GM lover one may say they will never buy a GM but I must say GM was smart in contracting with Allison Duramax from day one.
As a good friend would say NUFF SAID !!!!!
I am just glad I have the opportunity to own the Allison transmission with it mated to the Duramax, if you not a GM lover one may say they will never buy a GM but I must say GM was smart in contracting with Allison Duramax from day one.
As a good friend would say NUFF SAID !!!!!
George & Julie
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
2022 Ford F450 DRW
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
2022 Ford F450 DRW
- bigbunkhouse
- Posts: 1105
- Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:40 pm
- Location: Massachusetts North Reading
- Cardinal Owners: 2007 362BHS
- Location: Massachusetts North Reading
Re: Transmission trouble
Olbird wrote: I must say GM was smart in contracting with Allison Duramax from day one.
As a good friend would say NUFF SAID !!!!!
im gonna have to say i agree whole heatedly with that!
2007 362bhs Cardinal (The mobile vacation home)
99 f350 4dr dually v-10 Lb 2wd 4.30 locker (Big Dually)
Dogs: Elvis and Priscilla
Me (Matt), Wifey (Jana), (Julia)14 year old daughter and ***SHYANNE*** born 8/12/10
99 f350 4dr dually v-10 Lb 2wd 4.30 locker (Big Dually)
Dogs: Elvis and Priscilla
Me (Matt), Wifey (Jana), (Julia)14 year old daughter and ***SHYANNE*** born 8/12/10
- dennis1949
- Posts: 481
- Joined: Sat Nov 10, 2007 5:38 pm
- Location: Alabama Decatur
- Cardinal Owners: 2016. Blue Ridge 3045RL
- Location: Alabama Decatur
Re: Transmission trouble
When mine went out in Branson they wanted $2500 just to tear apart and see what it needed. I sure do like my new GMC.
Dennis Carpenter
2016. Blue Ridge 3045RL
2012 3/4 GMC Z71 truck
Decatur Al.
2016. Blue Ridge 3045RL
2012 3/4 GMC Z71 truck
Decatur Al.
Re: Transmission trouble
Just remember the GM pickup have the light duty Ally 1000. It is the 3000 and larger ones in medium duty and heavier duty applications that built the name.
I think Ford and Dodge have done pretty well with their 6 speed offerrngs.
I think Ford and Dodge have done pretty well with their 6 speed offerrngs.
- Olbird
- Council, Asst. Admin
- Posts: 4185
- Joined: Fri Mar 10, 2006 9:29 pm
- Location: Washington Kelso
- Cardinal Owners: 3850 RL
- Location: Washington, LaCenter
Re: Transmission trouble
Snoking, I had the 3000 model Allison in my (GMC Top Kick) and my new GMC 3500 can tow more weight than the Top Kick.
They keep making these transmissions smarter and stronger, everyone knows that it is transmission to copy even Ford states they design there new trans to perform like the Allison for smart shifting and down hill braking.
Allison will not even share major programing with GM, they will send you to the Allison Center to do a computer connection on the transmission that tells everything the trucks transmission has performed.
They keep making these transmissions smarter and stronger, everyone knows that it is transmission to copy even Ford states they design there new trans to perform like the Allison for smart shifting and down hill braking.
Allison will not even share major programing with GM, they will send you to the Allison Center to do a computer connection on the transmission that tells everything the trucks transmission has performed.
George & Julie
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
2022 Ford F450 DRW
3850 RL Full Paint w/ TrailAir Spring Ride System, Kodiak Disc Brakes, TrailAir Tri-Glide Pin Box, Over 130 Mods
2022 Ford F450 DRW
- BMullins46
- Posts: 1569
- Joined: Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:45 pm
- Location: Texas Lubbock
- Cardinal Owners: 06 Cardinal 31RKT; 2016 XLR 385AMP
2012 Ford F350 DRW, Lariat 6.7 Diesel. - Location: Texas Lubbock
Re: Transmission trouble
You're right Rob. I started looking at the new Fords while I was waiting on the diagnosis from the transmission shop. That 63K -65K price tag sure made me gulp. Of course right now they are knocking about 10K off because it model year end. I've found a couple of trucks on line that are what I would be interested in, but, since I still have another year to pay on this one, I'm going to fight the urge to trade as long as possible. Also I'm getting better fuel mileage than I'd get out of a new one.
Bill & Debbie
06 31RKT, MorRyde LRE/4000; 2016 XLR 385AMP
2012 F350 DRW 4X2 Lariat, 6.7 Diesel, TransferFlow aux fuel tank
Fur babies, Betty and Cocoa
Nights camping
2011-102; '12-111; '13-89; '14-108; '15-142; '16-92; '17-163; '18-81
06 31RKT, MorRyde LRE/4000; 2016 XLR 385AMP
2012 F350 DRW 4X2 Lariat, 6.7 Diesel, TransferFlow aux fuel tank
Fur babies, Betty and Cocoa
Nights camping
2011-102; '12-111; '13-89; '14-108; '15-142; '16-92; '17-163; '18-81
- BMullins46
- Posts: 1569
- Joined: Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:45 pm
- Location: Texas Lubbock
- Cardinal Owners: 06 Cardinal 31RKT; 2016 XLR 385AMP
2012 Ford F350 DRW, Lariat 6.7 Diesel. - Location: Texas Lubbock
Re: Transmission trouble
The transmission guy said the lighter duty Allisons do have some weak parts due to the cost of mfg and that once an after mkt replacement is installed they work great.
Bill & Debbie
06 31RKT, MorRyde LRE/4000; 2016 XLR 385AMP
2012 F350 DRW 4X2 Lariat, 6.7 Diesel, TransferFlow aux fuel tank
Fur babies, Betty and Cocoa
Nights camping
2011-102; '12-111; '13-89; '14-108; '15-142; '16-92; '17-163; '18-81
06 31RKT, MorRyde LRE/4000; 2016 XLR 385AMP
2012 F350 DRW 4X2 Lariat, 6.7 Diesel, TransferFlow aux fuel tank
Fur babies, Betty and Cocoa
Nights camping
2011-102; '12-111; '13-89; '14-108; '15-142; '16-92; '17-163; '18-81
Re: Transmission trouble
Really? First, I have NO Dodge experience to draw from.BMullins46 wrote: Also I'm getting better fuel mileage than I'd get out of a new one.
The numbers posted on here by the Ford and GM guys seem to be real good. My last outing I got 12.7 mpg purely towing. And that included a regen. I'M impressed with that!
Re: Transmission trouble
BMullins46 wrote:You're right Rob. I started looking at the new Fords while I was waiting on the diagnosis from the transmission shop. That 63K -65K price tag sure made me gulp. I'm going to fight the urge to trade as long as possible.
Rob