What should transmission temperature be in Ford F450?

On a recent road trip with our 41 foot fifth wheel camper (18000 lbs) through highway 70 in Utah, as we were climbing the continental divide the trucks transmission seemed extremely hot 239 degrees. I was climbing with the pedal to the metal and could only go 51 MPH and the truck was tapped.

What is the normal operating tempurature for the transmission fluid in degrees?

What is the normal operating tempurature for the transmission fluid in degrees? I show a range of 160 degrees for normal driving to 190 for either climbing hills or towing a 6 ton rv up hills. thanks … read more I have a Ford F-350 king ranch Lariat diesel 6.0 L. I pull a 35 foot fifth wheel 12,000 pounds .

What is the normal engine operating temp for a 6.0.0?

HiCustomer/p> The normal range for the 6.0l engine when towing is usually around 190 to 212,but it all depends on ho w heavy the load is and what the ambient temperature is,it is possible to run up to 230* and not have a problem. Ask Your Own Ford Question

Where is the Trans temp sender on a Ford PowerStroke?

The trans temp sender is towards the front of the valve body. It’s a little 2 wire sensor. You just turn it to the left and pull it out. I just did one the other day and the sensor is only like 15 bucks. Just started having the same problem today except my temp goes way hot and the tow/haul light flashes.

What happens when the tow haul temp goes down?

Once I get down the road a few miles the tranny temp gauge drops to zero and the tow haul light goes on and off. Sometimes the tranny temp goes up and the light stops blinking but only for a few seconds. The truck doesn’t seem to drive any differently once all this happens.

What should transmission temperature be in Ford F450?