Downshifting Transmisssion
11-03-2016, 10:06 PM
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Downshifting Transmisssion
I sold a 2005 2500 Ram and bought a 2014 Ecodiesel. I am really considering buying a 2016 2500 Tradesmen with the 68FRE transmission. One really aggravating software issue with the Ecodiesel ZF tranny is that it would downshift while descending down a hill after touching the brakes. Does this 68RFE tranny do the same ? Thanks for your responses.
11-04-2016, 07:45 AM
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My 12 will do it with the EB and tow mode enabled. I heard it said that you can hold down the go pedal just slightly and it wont do that. Felt odd tho when I tried it.
11-04-2016, 02:05 PM
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Yeah, that's a feature. Comes in handy when towing. It only kicks in on with the 68RFE when you're in Tow-Haul mode.
11-16-2016, 10:07 AM
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Yep, they are right. I rarely use the tow /haul button when I am towning because of that issue. I just manually downshift (when I want it to ! ) and use the exhaust brake. The tow haul down shift seems a bit too aggressive to me.
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