Torque Converter Whine

[AK SNO RIDER]

Anyone else got something that sounds like torque converter/transmission whine? Didn't notice it the last couple days but it's very noticeable today. Little bit of googling said it was semi-normal for the 10r80, didn't see anything about the 10r60 though. Haven't heard it in any other 10 spds I've driven. Does it both in and out of gear. It's very noticeable and really kind of annoying. And no, it's not the turbo noise. Not seeing anywhere to check fluid level, though did get a nice look at the unprotected plastic trans pan.

Do these 10r60s just whine?

I'm at ~250 miles and it's otherwise performing surprisingly good for an automatic.

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[Bmadda]

Fluid level

 

[AK SNO RIDER]

Boy that is in a pain in the ass spot and tight as hell. Guess I'll let the dealer worry about it when I get off work next week.

 

[SuperFord]

Why do you think it is coming specifically from the torque converter? I’ve never heard someone complain of torque converter “whine”.

FWIW, my trans is quiet. No abnormal noises that I’ve noticed.

 

[HeliPilot]

Are you in 4A. Put it in 2wd and see if you still have it. Willing to bet you're feeling the front drive.

 

[AK SNO RIDER]

Are you in 4A. Put it in 2wd and see if you still have it. Willing to bet you're feeling the front drive.

No, this is when parked.

 

[AK SNO RIDER]

Why do you think it is coming specifically from the torque converter? I’ve never heard someone complain of torque converter “whine”.

FWIW, my trans is quiet. No abnormal noises that I’ve noticed.

If you've ever heard a torque converter on its way out, you'd know haha. At least that's what I've been able to gather. Our '61 Galaxie makes the same noise but way louder. Think "supercharger whine", but obviously not that.

I'll be headed to the dealer, but can't get there until late next week.

 

[AKBronc49]

I haven't noticed any odd noises, at 1400 miles now. Hopefully they can get it taken care of for you.

 

[Fordmanbob]

Anyone else got something that sounds like torque converter/transmission whine? Didn't notice it the last couple days but it's very noticeable today. Little bit of googling said it was semi-normal for the 10r80, didn't see anything about the 10r60 though. Haven't heard it in any other 10 spds I've driven. Does it both in and out of gear. It's very noticeable and really kind of annoying. And no, it's not the turbo noise. Not seeing anywhere to check fluid level, though did get a nice look at the unprotected plastic trans pan.

Do these 10r60s just whine?

I'm at ~250 miles and it's otherwise performing surprisingly good for an automatic.

Check your fluid level?

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