Ford Torq-Shift Transmission

[CMelder]

Howdy! Has anyone questioned the 150,000 mile service interval of the Torq-Shift Transmission? I have 65,000 miles on mine and I'm getting nervous. I've always serviced the transmissions at 30-50k. I'm thinking I'll service this one at 75k instead of waiting until 150k.

What do you think about not servicing it until 150k?

[JohnBoyToo]

If Ford says that's fine, then I'd believe them....

Have had a few of their cars and had NO issues with trannies since a 2002 Excursion with the 7.3 and four speed...
the 8 or so since have been perfect...

[redcolorado]

My 2007 F53 service manual says service trans at 60,000 miles. What does your service manual say? Don't go by what someone told you.

[CMelder]

My 2014 Ford Diesel Supplement book - Page 63, says 150,000 miles ... sounds ridiculous to me. Other forums have discussed this and most feel like this is crazy. Of course, tranny fluid & filter is cheap compared to rebuild/replace tranny.
While I will go on and service it now, I wanted to get other folks opinion on the subject.

[Airstreamer6]

You should follow your instincts. They are sound.

[redcolorado]

Originally Posted by CMelder

My 2014 Ford Diesel Supplement book - Page 63, says 150,000 miles ... sounds ridiculous to me. Other forums have discussed this and most feel like this is crazy. Of course, tranny fluid & filter is cheap compared to rebuild/replace tranny.
While I will go on and service it now, I wanted to get other folks opinion on the subject.

I would service it sooner. I don't think anyone would fault you for doing that. And like you said "tranny fluid & filter are cheap compared to a rebuild".

[ajohansson]

Originally Posted by JohnBoyToo

If Ford says that's fine, then I'd believe them....

Have had a few of their cars and had NO issues with trannies since a 2002 Excursion with the 7.3 and four speed...
the 8 or so since have been perfect...

225k on 7.3 excursion 4 speed. flush it every 25k miles also have a real tranny temp gauge.

[wingnut60]

Be sure you have a competent shop do the service--TS has to be at certain temp or fluid won't be circulating thruout the trans.

[mrgrayaz]

I go by this for maintenance: Maintenance Schedules | fleet.ford.com

And for a 2014 6.7 diesel it does indeed say 150k miles. Huh. Says 60k for my year 5 speed auto, and thats what I do .

Mileage 15K 30K 45K 60K 75K 90K 100K 105K 120K 135K 150K
Replace air inlet foam filter X X X
Replace accessory drive belts (if not replaced within last 100,000 miles) X
Replace climate controlled seat filters, if equipped X X X X X
Change Diesel Secondary Cooling System Coolant X X
Change Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant X X
Replace fuel filters, engine and frame-mounted X X X X X X X X X X
Change rear axle fluid (vehicles equipped with Dana axles) X X
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter X
Change front axle lubricant X
Inspect accessory drive belt(s) X X X X
Change transfer case fluid

[R2millers]

My Ford diesel supplement shows that my 5r110 needs a tranny flush and exterior filter change every 30k miles.
Hard to imagine Ford having such differences in ATF change intervals, but in 2008, they changed to a deeper pan with a finer filter to extend ATF interval changes.
Now on 2014's, if Ford recommends 150k, they I hope, know best. I think 75k isn't a bad idea, earlier and some peace of mind to boot.