Ford 10R80 transmission trash can issues

[Exhaustgases]

So they have the trash can issues, and made an updated part to fix said issue. So just asking any of you transmission specialist how well that updated part is handling the problems now? Personally I don't see how hard anodized Al can compete with the hard sharp steel of the clutch disks? Just seems like a normal nowadays manufactures band aid fix.
I think, the biggest problems nowadays are caused by the material choices they make, and not just for transmissions.

 

[wwillson]

trash can issues

Can you explain the "Ford 10R80 transmission trash can issue" for those of us who don't know what it is?

 

[I<3oil]

Can you explain the "Ford 10R80 transmission trash can issue" for those of us who don't know what it is?

https://www.nationaltransmission.ca/transmission-failures-with-10r80-and-10r140-ford-gm/

While these transmissions are complex, our experienced technicians have identified three common internal failure points:

1. F Clutch Wear in the Outer Shell (“The Trash Can”)

Nicknamed the “trash can” for its shape, the outer shell of the transmission houses critical rotating components. One major issue we’ve seen is the F clutch wearing grooves into this shell. These grooves prevent the clutch from fully applying or releasing, leading to harsh or erratic shifts.

In severe cases, this wear can become so extreme that the shell actually splits in half: something we’ve unfortunately witnessed firsthand.

The Fix: Ford has released an updated hardened and anodized outer shell, which we now install as part of our rebuild process. This upgrade prevents future wear and has proven to be a long-term solution.

 

[clinebarger]

The Planetary Carrier that sits on top of the Shell beats down on the aluminum causing contact between rotating components as well.

These are pictures of a GM 10L80E that I built, Same rotating shell that Ford used, Installed a Anodized Ford Shell.

Don't know about it being a long term solution, But can't be worse than bare aluminum.

 

[ctechbob]

Edit: @clinebarger beat me to it by 30 seconds.


Old Part:

New Part:

Essentially about 80% of the actual 'transmission' parts are inside that shell. There's all kinds of stuff packed in there, and some of the clutches are keyed directly to the shell. Steel on aluminum is not great for wear and they're eating the shell in half.

This is not as severe as it gets, some shells have been cut completely in half.

 

[Cujet]

For the most part, late 2023 and all 2024 transmissions have the updated part.