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05-16-2020, 06:42 AM #21
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I added the Ford OEM brake controller. On my last truck the gain was defaulted at 5. Should be left at that and add 2 to bring it to 7 when going down a big hill? How do you know when the brake controller is properly setup?
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05-16-2020, 06:48 AM #22
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Lots of good reading here and good advice. It has put some questions & thoughts into my mind...
1. Does and F-150 have an "exhaust brake" (quotes because it is sometimes referred to as an engine brake - and I don't care to get in a discussion about which is correct - just wondering if the F-150 has some kind of engine/exhast brake maybe like the Super Duty trucks).
2. My truck vehamently protests when I forget and leave 4x4 mode on and drive back onto pavement from dirt roads. LOTS of wheel hopping and chatter when turning on pavement. So... I don't (intentionally) leave it in 4x4 on pavement. And I am pretty sure my owner's manual says not to do that.
3. This is a pretty good reference for towing with 2019 Fords.... 2019 Ford RV and Trailer Towing GuideLarry KE4DMG
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05-16-2020, 07:01 AM #23
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1. Yes but because it's just a 2.7L there's only a little affect. Certainly not as much as my 5.4L
2. All of my trucks did this. No need for a warning light to come on, the hopping is a good reminder. Lol
3. I got most of my numbers from that paper.
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05-16-2020, 07:03 AM #24
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Exhaust brakes; I believe they only come on trucks with diesel engines - may be wrong.
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05-16-2020, 07:59 AM #25
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It maybe not be the same thing on gas trucks, but mine simply keeps it in gear and let's the rpm go up or it down shifts to increase the rpms.
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05-17-2020, 06:40 AM #26
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I like to see my transmission temperature below 200 on steep grades. It can go higher for a short period of time but sustained temp of 250 hurts the fluid. Hot weather pulling in flat country it stays between 160/180. Experiment with your truck and see what driving changes or gear selections you can make to get the temperatures down. It's a good idea to change the fluid at least every 50k miles or check your owners manual recommendation.
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05-17-2020, 08:09 AM #27
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Something you can do especially if you are near the 50k mile mark is change your trans fluid. Have the pan dropped to get as much fluid out as you can and have the filter replaced. Very important is use full synthetic fluid. The trans will last longer and will tolerate more heat.
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05-17-2020, 11:00 AM #28
Advise needed when approaching a steep hill climb
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05-17-2020, 01:50 PM #29
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From what I have read you want to keep the temp below 240. If it's getting uo to 240 you might want to do something to get it back down. When you get to 240 you are starting to destroy the seals in the trans.
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05-17-2020, 04:15 PM #30
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The F150 does not have an exhaust brake.
It does have the ability to use the engine compression to slow the vehicle by shifting to a lower gear, like every combustion powered vehicle. Many call this engine braking.
I get that you want to stay on topic, but sometimes words do matter and they are completely different things involving additional parts. So no, you don’t have one. Neither do all of the Super Duty’s. An exhaust brake does make a big difference vs just engine braking.
Also notable is the towing guide, great addition to this thread. Have seen some posts about adding tbc, etc. Great addition imo! it’s important to note that if an F150 does not come with a trailer tow package (not just the class IV hitch) from the factory, it is missing components and the tow rating is therefore reduced. Detailed in the linked towing guide. Depending on the year the limits are different. Primarily cooling related.
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