Is the new Ford transmission really an Allison? [Archive]

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jfile

11-24-2003, 14:55

Is the new Ford transmission really an Allison?

bluenote

11-24-2003, 17:46

No, it's called the Torqshift. However, the features list is a virtual copycat of the Allison 1000 found in our GM trucks. Other than very slightly different gear ratios, it supposedly behaves exactly like an Allison 1000.

jfile

11-24-2003, 22:27

Thanks for the input.

Trip

11-25-2003, 05:52

Another big "minus" is when you manually put the Ford tranny in a lower gear and come to a stop, you start out in that gear. I couldn't believe it either until I test drove one.

Max Power

11-27-2003, 18:50

Trip, some would actually consider that a plus. Sometimes I would like to be able to start in 2nd with my alli. Especially in ice and snow.

Modified

11-27-2003, 19:36

Ditto Max Power. After I installed my Factory Pushbutton ODLO, I had thoughts into installing a First Gear Lockout. That would be nice during winter driving. Never followed through with investigation if this was possible.

Trip

11-28-2003, 04:59

Max Power - Thanks for opening my eyes. I'm so used to fair weather conditions, I never considered 2nd or 3rd gear starts in slippery conditions, etc. Makes perfect sense.

sdaver

11-30-2003, 18:37

Yes the ford tranny is an allison and Im really ELvis in disguise.........not a chance......not even a good copy on either count :D dave