Transmission Wonkiness Poll

[FatBuoy]

I'm considering taking mine in, as the Sport mode shifting is not acceptable. I've seen so many different viewpoints, that I would be curious as to real world outcomes when taking it to the dealer. I have a 2018, by the way. I heard these got better as of 2019, but could be mistaken. It's not that it's a harsh shift, as I would expect that in Sport. It's the, "am I sure I want to shift" bucking thing that's not normal in my opinion.

 

[FordTechOne]

What is “acceptable” is entirely subjective. Sport mode is a programming change only; if there was actually something hydraulically or mechanically failed inside of the transmission, it would not just affect a single mode.

What is the build date of the truck? 2018’s built 5/15/18 or earlier had a TSB for shift concerns. However, if the PCM has been updated since then you’ll already have the latest software with that update included.

 

[XSTNKT]

I just put a COBB TCM tune on my 2018 and there were no more issues.

 

[MAMiller44]

I just put a COBB TCM tune on my 2018 and there were no more issues.

Samesies.

 

[shigman]

Yeah we just have to accept that the interns programmed the 10 speed. When I had a tune on my Gen two it helped a lot. I don’t think it’s a bad transmission but the programming is some of the worst I’ve ever experienced.

 

[-klutch-]

Samesies.

Samsies. The COBB TCM map fixed my coming to a stop / downshift into 3rd clunk, sport mode shifting and hunting for a gear problem.

 

[MAMiller44]

Samsies. The COBB TCM map fixed my coming to a stop / downshift into 3rd clunk, sport mode shifting and hunting for a gear problem.

I had the exact same issue with 3rd.

 

[Sig Fanboy]

I just ignore the wonky shifting. I just drive gently until I feel all fluid temps are normal, put it in Sport Mode( the lazy shifts in normal are somewhat annoying) and then let her rip. Mine is a 19. We have a 23 also, the 23 shifts flawlessly, so apparently they figured out the best shifting program. I just love the rev matching downshifts in Sport Mode, I have a loud exhaust, I assume that accentuates the downshift sounds. Until I feel like there’s a real issue, I’ll keep it out of the service depts hands

 

[kandewinn]

I just ignore the wonky shifting. I just drive gently until I feel all fluid temps are normal, put it in Sport Mode( the lazy shifts in normal are somewhat annoying) and then let her rip. Mine is a 19. We have a 23 also, the 23 shifts flawlessly, so apparently they figured out the best shifting program. I just love the rev matching downshifts in Sport Mode, I have a loud exhaust, I assume that accentuates the downshift sounds. Until I feel like there’s a real issue, I’ll keep it out of the service depts hands

I’m with you. My 17 had horrible shifts until I tuned it. My 22 37pp is great out the box. I don’t feel the need to tune it.

 

[thatJeepguy]

GM programming of the same trans seems to be better?