New Hobby - Watching F150 Transmission Temperature

[Coprolite]

(Couldn't decide between Trans and Vehicle section for this post. Apologies if I chose in error.)
I just got a new F150 (Eco) last Saturday. While it sadly has no real oil or coolant temp gauges, it does have a transmission temperature gauge. If I ever tow, I suppose this will come in handy.

In the mean time, I simply like to be entertained to by seeing how long it heats up. Given the amount of time it takes the dummy gauges and real transmission gauge to come up to temperature, I am willing to bet my fuel economy is most limited by the suboptimal viscosities of my fluids. Of course, when summer comes the air conditioning needed to cool the massive cabin will balance out the better fluid temperatures.

 

[ls1mike]

How hot does it get? Did you get the HD tow package with the 11,000ish lbs tow rating?

 

[Coprolite]

It has the HD tow package. I think rated at 11,300.

I believe the highest I've seen it go is 173+. I'll monitor it more closely and even look it up in the manual for expected ranges and report back.

 

[ls1mike]

Seems fine, what was ambient air temp.

Do you plan on towing?

 

[Coprolite]

I currently don't own anything to tow. Down the road, it may come up.

Ambient has been between 30-80 recently, but probably in the 50s when I was looking at the gauge.

 

[Kuato]

Sounds like fun...Congrats on the new outfit.

How do you like it so far, and what kind of mileage are you seeing?

How's the eco compared to the V8?

 

[BeerCan]

My EB would stay between 194 and 197 depending on ambient (S. Florida). Towing would usually only rise temporarily on tough sections and get as high as 206

 

[SteveSRT8]

almost every slushbox now runs a thermostat to help bring up the temps, yet still allow aggressive cooling if you load her up.

The stock cooling circuits almost always run the fluid through the coolant so the viscosity is quickly optimized for a bit of mileage. it's a great setup if the radiator/fan setup is optimal, and I haven't heard of any problems with the Eboosters as far as towing goes.

 

[Coprolite]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll be posting a general remarks thread to the vehicle thread once I have formed more coherent opinions on the truck. BeerCAn, I was pretty sure that I never watched it level out, so your numbers make sense.

It all comes down to watching too many things and learning too many controls to really have a feel for normal right now. I'll get to the main thread this weekend. So far, I am having trouble working all day as I look forward to cruising around in the truck. This will subside after the first few business trips in it.

I have watched my coolant/oil temps on my other cars. The G37 would warm up the fastest, which is not surprising due to sump size and engine displacement(also known to have oil cooling issues on the track). The 335 takes about twice the distance (1.5 miles). The ford is right near the 335, so all is behaving as expected based upon my paradigm of displacement&sump. This all assumes relatively benign temps in the morning.

 

[meep]

I've installed temp gauges on two of my AT's and also find it fascinating. It is also interesting to see how much A/C impacts it--- running the A/C sends the 2003 T&C to a consistent 160+ in the summer, touching 200 on climbs with the TC unlocked. I could see it passing 200 on hill climbs if you were beating on it. A/C off, staying in lockup, keeping the right foot light you can pull it back to 125F during the summer.

This time of year, it might never get over 100F, except for periods of hills or hard acceleration, then it will come back down.

I have a gauge waiting in the wings for the tundra, but since it runs and gives me zero trouble I've been focused on other things. I load the bed from time to time, but don't tow (now that I have a pickup, I don't have to use a utility trailer), so the transmission really doesn't see much stress.

Gauges are fun. Feedback...

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: Coprolite
Thanks for the feedback. I'll be posting a general remarks thread to the vehicle thread once I have formed more coherent opinions on the truck. BeerCAn, I was pretty sure that I never watched it level out, so your numbers make sense.

It all comes down to watching too many things and learning too many controls to really have a feel for normal right now. I'll get to the main thread this weekend. So far, I am having trouble working all day as I look forward to cruising around in the truck. This will subside after the first few business trips in it.

I have watched my coolant/oil temps on my other cars. The G37 would warm up the fastest, which is not surprising due to sump size and engine displacement(also known to have oil cooling issues on the track). The 335 takes about twice the distance (1.5 miles). The ford is right near the 335, so all is behaving as expected based upon my paradigm of displacement&sump. This all assumes relatively benign temps in the morning.



I would find other hobbies than watching a trans. temp gauge.

 

[Kiwi_ME]

So is the gauge on the sump or hot oil line?

 

[Kiwi_ME]

Originally Posted By: SteveSRT8
almost every slushbox now runs a thermostat to help bring up the temps...
Can't say I've seen this feature in any automatic vehicle I've owned, however they have all had stock in-radiator coolers and have inhibited TC lockup until a minimum temp is reached.

 

[double vanos]

Between the 2 Ecoboost trucks I've had the highest we ever saw was 203. That was tackling west Texas grades in summer at 80-90 mph. According to Fords engineers Mercon LV is designed to handle that with ease....

 

[Coprolite]

Originally Posted By: Donald

I would find other hobbies than watching a trans. temp gauge.


I have to do something to keep me away from BITOG 24/7.

Being familiar with the normal operating parameters of a vehicle is a useful preventive tool. The thread title was in jest. It seems to have served its purpose well.