My first Raptor - some questions

[konstantinos88]

Also, might as well take a moment to provide an updated photo

 

[Meat2022]

forscan you can reset the transmission learning crap, or you can go the cobb/goosetuned route but i have read that even with that it can have the weird shifting stuff start again later and with forscan you just can just simply reset it or i think you can reflash the cobb tcm and it resets it as well i believe.

 

[konstantinos88]

forscan you can reset the transmission learning crap, or you can go the cobb/goosetuned route but i have read that even with that it can have the weird shifting stuff start again later and with forscan you just can just simply reset it or i think you can reflash the cobb tcm and it resets it as well i believe.

Thanks! I am planning on doing the GooseTune with the Cobb transmission tune. I think that should resolve everything

 

[konstantinos88]

Beefcake is ready for some warmer months...

 

[BHook]

Nice Truck!

Regarding your sluggish 3-4 shift: I have, pretty much, the same issue - every time I start my 18 and go directly to drive the 3-4 shift is very sluggish. I've found a work around that prevents it - after starting I put the truck in reverse for a few seconds, then go to drive (3-4 shift now does not hesitate). I think it has something to do with the trans fluid draining out of the shift solenoids/valves when shut down for a while. Going to reverse gets the trans fluid to flow into the valves/solenoids that are lacking the trans fluid after being shut down.

Works for me!

 

[vk35]

Not sure if this was mentioned or if you have done this, but I would also think about replacing the cabin filter and air filter. Those are relatively easy to do. I also like to change the brake fluid as preventative maintenance. Lastly, on any new truck or car, I like to change my own oil to make sure the levels and type of oil is correct.

 

[ThePaintPirate]

I second at least getting the Cobb canned tunes for both motor and transmission, really smoothed out shifting. You can always add a custom tune from Goose down the road if still desired.

 

[konstantinos88]

So what does everyone think? Tensioner / timing issues? Was thinking of just doing the whole timing system (both tensioners, guides, timing chain, cam phasers)... fun

 

[konstantinos88]

I was hoping you might chime in here @FordTechOne - and I apologize if the tag is not appropriate. Please let me know if it’s ok to tag or not going forward

Should I avoid driving it until fixed?

 

[FordTechOne]

I was hoping you might chime in here @FordTechOne - and I apologize if the tag is not appropriate. Please let me know if it’s ok to tag or not going forward

Should I avoid driving it until fixed?

Sounds like wastegate rattle. Nothing to be concerned with. If you apply pressure to the linkage with a tool (needle nose pliers, etc) and it changes, you’ve confirmed it.

The shifter positions do not light up. They have the display on the instrument panel for that purpose.

The hesitation on the 3-4 shift after sitting is a normal characteristic. It’s the result of the F clutch draining down after sitting and taking a moment to refill. As @BHook mentioned, putting it in reverse before taking off will minimize the hesitation because the F clutch engages in reverse.