Transmission temp?

[McCarthy]

Curious what is "safe" for a trans temp offroad? Pushing the truck pretty hard but it was very cool out today, 15c (60f) and still got to 109C (227f)

Thoughts? Is that within operating specs? Seems hot. I would worry when it's 110f out what the temp will be...

 

[impaul4]

I kept an eye on mine driving 85-88mph last night from OK to TX and reached 196 F max.

 

[McCarthy]

I kept an eye on mine driving 85-88mph last night from OK to TX and reached 196 F max.

Highest i've seen (albeit pulling a huge mtn in the rockies at 90mph) on road is 215 which didn't really worry me. The 227 offroad in cool temps worried me.

 

[FordTechOne]

These transmissions are designed to run at higher temperatures for optimal efficiency and performance, which is why they have both a fluid warmer and cooler. 227 degrees is nothing to be concerned with.

 

[Dnpbakon]

These transmissions are designed to run at higher temperatures for optimal efficiency and performance, which is why they have both a fluid warmer and cooler. 227 degrees is nothing to be concerned with.

That’s good piece of mind.

I’ve seen mine climb to 198-200 in bumper to bumper traffic in Florida with this heatwave. It’s been unbearable.

 

[McCarthy]

These transmissions are designed to run at higher temperatures for optimal efficiency and performance, which is why they have both a fluid warmer and cooler. 227 degrees is nothing to be concerned with.

What would be the max safe in your opinion? Thanks for your help!!

 

[Dnpbakon]

What would be the max safe in your opinion? Thanks for your help!!

He can give you the best answer for sure, but I’ve seen 196-198 driving in Florida during this heat wave. 205-210 in Baja mode running Trails.