2002 Ford F350 Runs hot

Tiny
MR440
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  • 2002 FORD F-350
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 57,000 MILES
My transmission got hot on a trip last year. I have a factory trans temp gauge and it usually never gets past 1/2. It got into the yellow and almost into the red. I changed the fluid after this episode and temp is fine until I go 70+ mph. It quickley goes into the yellow and nearly to the red. What could be the problem?
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 AT 12:39 AM

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Tiny
MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Have a transmissions specialist check the transmission for slipping, this can over heat the oil, also consider having a larger transmission oil cooler fitted, this will also help a lot.

Mark (mhpautos)
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Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 AT 1:24 AM

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