When it was first introduced for the 2011 model year, the Ford 6R140 transmission was actually revolutionary. Unfortunately, there were a number of significant 6R140 valve body problems that made reliability a serious concern. So let’s take a closer look at the issues and what you can do about them.
What Transmission Do I Have?
6R140 Valve Body Wear
Given the complexity of this transmission, the valve body has to function at full capacity in order to keep up with the demand of the high torque gas and diesel engines. This means there is going to be extensive wear on the various valves and bores.
Some of the symptoms of 6R140 valve body damage include:
- Harsh shifts
- Delayed gear engagement
- Flared shifts
- Erratic shifting
6R140 Valve Body Replacement
If the damage isn’t too severe, then some of the bores can possibly be honed out and the valves replaced. But given how hard these transmissions tend to work, it is unlikely that the valve body will be able to be repaired properly.
If you want to keep your vehicle on the road as long as possible, then you’ll want to consider investing in a remanufactured 6R140 valve body from a company like Street Smart Transmission. These are built in a factory by trained technicians, and the valve body has to pass multiple quality inspections throughout the build process. Once complete, the remanufactured valve body is then dyno tested on a special program called CARS (Computer Aided Real-world Simulation). This puts the valve body through a number of real-world driving scenarios, so technicians can see if it operates properly, and make any necessary adjustments before its shipped to the customer. And it gets a 3-year/unlimited mile nationwide warranty, which can even be transferred to a new owner if you sell the truck.
What Transmission Do I Have?
To learn more about a remanufactured 6R140 valve body from Street Smart Transmission, click here.
