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jpstakun · 04-07-2019, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DbleDutch

Exactly how tow/haul is supposed to work, except the Ford in my opinion does not need to drop to such a low gear and needs to release easier when some gas pedal is applied. My GM product experience tow/haul would drop one gear when braking and hold that speed. If speed was gaining hitting the brakes again would drop another gear. Hard braking would drop a couple gears. A light touch of gas and shifts up would occur.

Hoping to get a 5star tune to mimic the GM tow/haul shifting.
In the Western States we are always climbing or dropping mountain ranges.

That's why I never use the tow/haul. Why put all the load on the engine? USe the brakes on hills, isn't that's what their for?

twinboat · 04-07-2019, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jpstakun

That's why I never use the tow/haul. Why put all the load on the engine? USe the brakes on hills, isn't that's what their for?

Yes they are, until they over heat. Then your in for a ride.

scbwr · 04-07-2019, 07:06 PM

I posted earlier, and having driven back to Ohio with the 5 Star Tune, I can say that I'm very pleased with the 5 Star Tune. The improved transmission shift points make a difference and the downshifting when in tow haul mode is a big improvement.

jackreno · 04-08-2019, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jpstakun

5th to 2nd??? Never happened to me on a mild grade.

I tow 6800 lbs and I also have the full Banks Power Pack system so I think that's why mine was doing that, now it only goes to 3rd and stays there, however when I am not towing I notice it wont go below 4th sometimes in the hills.

5 Star has made my 5 speed act like it should have from Ford..