2007 V8 Limited

[Keegan Holt]

I am stongly considering purshasing a 07 V8 Limited but have read about some downshifting/transmission issues with the 6 speed. Some people say the cmputer just needs to be reset while others say that is only a bandaid and it comes back, these are all old posts that I can find like 07-08 nothing recent. Has Ford fixed this issue or am I going to be holding by breath to see if something happens? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

 

[EddieS'04]

From my understanding the lastest software upgrade from ford. Has solved this without returning.

If you are buying from a ford dealer. Have them to upload this latest software.

 

[gary s]

i had a 07 lmtd V-8 4X4 and experienced the "tranny bump" and what i thought was poor shifts. i had it back in to the dealer twice and it returned.

that was from 07-to early 09.

not sure if there is a permanant fix as of yet.

good luck

 

[Collin Lyon]

The latest reflash will fix the issue. Have gone around 40K since I had mine done going on three years ago, with zero problems. If you can get a good deal for one, I'd go for it!

 

[Roxane Evans]

Mine also had the "bump"....got a letter from Ford asking me to return to my dealer for the fix. Took mine in and they fixed it and I haven't had any problems with it since. Go for it!

 

[OLE442]

I had a flash done a couple years ago and the "bump" went away and it hasn't returned. Still not happy with the shifts and some minor low end issues but I can live with it till I get a tuner from Torrie. It just amazes me how many issues there were/are with this tranny and they really can't get it right. They should have Torrie set their tunes up for them. Better yet, have multiple tunes built in and a system for accesing them right from the factory.

 

[Tim Schey]

Make sure you check the exhaust manifold studs!

 

[OLE442]

I also remember an issue with the radiators leaking although I haven't seen that yet on mine. And don't forget the two piece spark plugs that break...sometimes, on removal!



Don't take this wrong but this sure seems like a lot of stuff to have issues with on a newer vehicle. Some on here are quick to slam GM vehicles but I've never owned a new GM vehicle with this many engineering issues that should have been cured BEFORE the vehicle was released. I can live with most of them but I shouldn't have to. These should all be FORD recall items....IMO!

 

[Robert Caffyn]

I remember "feeling" this on my 2008. But since I run an SCT progam and it was very noticable with Torrie' 93octane tune. He notified me of when he had gotten the codes from Ford to modify the tranny performence. A simple download off of his website and then itno the truck was a breeze. I've had no issues since. Just my experience, Bob

 

[Keegan Holt]

Thanks everyone, picking it up tonight!!!