Very cool to have a Ford engineer here
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Thatās probably the best route for any new vehicle!I'm just going to get an 8yr/150k mile warranty from Flood Ford
You donāt need to be an engineer to understand basic torque ratingsVery cool to have a Ford engineer here
Claims going to get the 2.3 because the 2.7 is too much torque for the transmission, then says gonna tune the 2.3 to make more power like the 2.7 stock does........
The 2.7 is an extremely powerful engine. The twin turbos really add an incredible amount of torque. Unfortunately, I think the 2.7 has too much torque for the 10R60 transmission the Bronco is getting. In fact, the 10R60 transmission only has a torque rating slightly above what the stock 2.7 puts out. Which means if you get the 2.7, youāll have a lot of wear and tear on your Bronco transmission, especially if you add a tune.
Iām more worried about the longevity of my Bronco, than immediate power. And I donāt feel like upgrading my transmission. So Iām sticking with the 2.3L. And Iāll add a tune later. Iāve driven both engines, and you can barely tell the difference unless youāre on a steep hill.
If Ford offered the 10R80 transmission in the Bronco, Iād without a doubt upgrade to the 2.7. Even the Ranger comes standard with the 10R80, that allows for more torque than the Bronco.
So the high gearing doesn't stress the trans at all?(that has some truth to it btw), but it's also the massive amounts of torque that stress it???? Which is it?Nah. The 4.7 gearing on Sasquatch is what makes all the difference. Doesnāt stress the transmission at all. If you drove one, youād know. Itās the massive amounts of torque that stress the 10R60.
And what does this article have to do with not handling the power? It's all about the programming and shifting flaws that both the 60 & 80 have. I own the 10r80 in an F150 and let me tell you it's no shifting prize. Clunky, hangs shifts, surges and bucks, harsh shifts.They actually canāt handle the power though...
āConsumer Reports was one of the first outlets to get a 2020 Ford Explorer and take it out for a test drive. They noticed right away that driving the Ford Explorer in suburban settings can be somewhat of a problem. The 2020 Ford Explorer has an issue with lurching and pulling while you're driving. There are also some very rough shifts from first gear to second gear after you experienced these lurches and pulls which tend to happen when you stop at stop signs and traffic lights. Additionally, the transition from 2nd to 3rd gear has also proven to be problematic.
Another issue that test drivers noticed with the Ford Explorerās transmission for the 2020 model year was that it will hold on to a gear longer than it needs to. Typically, when you're driving with an automatic transmission once your engine reaches the appropriate RPM's for a gear shift to take place it will do so. That's essentially the whole purpose of an automatic transmission. It recognizes that your vehicle is up to the required speed and assessing the shifting gears. However, the transmission in this model year of the Explorer stays in a lower gear longer than it should and in turn causes some serious noise to come from the engine as a result.ā
A Ford tune for the 2.3 wonāt even come close to the amount of torque the 2.7 has. If you donāt even understand that, then of course the logic is going to be confusing for you.Claims going to get the 2.3 because the 2.7 is too much torque for the transmission, then says gonna tune the 2.3 to make more power like the 2.7 stock does........
This is definitely true, and really good to know!From what I've seen, it takes around 8k miles to "learn" shifting patterns. If you reset the (60/80) transmission, it takes another 8k miles to re-learn the patterns for your typical drive conditions.
So when you have a really weird shifting occurrence after driving your new Bronco 2000 miles and decide it's time to open her up because the engine is "past the break-in period", remember the transmission is a slow learner.
I think thatās probably smart. Iām going to do the same as well. You getting it through your dealership?No matter what is true or not true regarding the engine and tranny, I think I'm going for the extended warranty on this buggy.
Makes your decision easier, because then you only have one choice of engine (2.3L).I'll just get the manual and tell the transmission when I want it to shift. Problem solved. Next thread.
On the Ranger 2.3 ford tune they claim 60ft/lbs so ya would put it pretty damn close to the 2.7.A Ford tune for the 2.3 wonāt even come close to the amount of torque the 2.7 has. If you donāt even understand that, then of course the logic is going to be confusing for you.
Yep. And that engine has more power and torque than my last off roader, along with lighter weight and lower gears. Not a hard decision at all.Makes your decision easier, because then you only have one choice of engine (2.3L).