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deafsmogtech said:
You mean automatic trannys are junk? If without ETC, I would be suffer with automatic's shifting problematic. Hey, have you drive a 2004 BMW M3 with a
semi automatic tranny before? Try on it and play with shifting peddlers on the steering wheel, you will see why the automatic tranny is talking about.
Happens to me that I couldnt move a BMW M3 in reverse (semi auto tranny)
I cant figure out why ( saw "R" blinking on the dash when joystick shift on the console, was in reverse position), I found out the hood was leave open cuz I forget to close it after smog inspection, I closed a hood then car moved fine in reverse, though.... Even BMW M3 will not start without depress brake pedal or leave joyshift in drive or reverse position or leave door open.
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Yeah, I mean the automatic transmissions are junk. I don't think it's shifting problem because it have no problem on flat road but only lag at the uphill. I believe Ford Focus engine 2.0L (136 HP) is not enough torque for 4sps auto transmission at the uphill. I checked the ATF fluid and it's pretty enough and looks good.

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I believe you missed my post about BMW and semi-automatic.
 
deafsmogtech said:
yep, milwaukee, did you know that the E4OD trannys use C-6 componements such as clutch steel plates or drive drums ( I cant remember)?
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Yes but E40D just electronic control with overdrive gears.

It very good transmission I got once 18 mpg in 96 E350 passenger van.


Finally got 3.55 gear last night so we be install on Tuesday tonight. Hope I see 15-20 mpg.
 
The Highlander said:
Yeah, I mean the automatic transmissions are junk. I don't think it's shifting problem because it have no problem on flat road but only lag at the uphill. I believe Ford Focus engine 2.0L (136 HP) is not enough torque for 4sps auto transmission at the uphill. I checked the ATF fluid and it's pretty enough and looks good.

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I believe you missed my post about BMW and semi-automatic.
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I understand you mean. Older trannys are problems with shifting quality
or mechanical break downs that s what I guess you mention about a Ford Focus. I could be wrong? On newer electronic transmissions with ETC (electric throttle control) are vast improvement in shifting quality or responsive and better fuel efficiency. If I drive a newer Ford Focus with a fully electronic tranny up the hill. Computer will tell the tranny to upshift or downshjift in no matter what I drive up the hill. No sweat. If I want manual shifting in automatic tranny, just switch or shift to manual mode and play with joystick or peddlers to upshift/downshift the tranny.
 
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