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overdrive, strange tranny. hmmmm?

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Old Jan 8, 2012
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overdrive, strange tranny. hmmmm?

hey guys i have a 2003 edge. At highway speed the truck almost seems to go into top gear too fast and have a little lack of power unless i really gun it to down shift it. also almost seems as it slips a little (or like a stall speed) if i let off the gas and get back on it ( like im passing someone). its not actually slipping and the tranny seems to be operating fine and its pretty slight but i notice it. Is the auto tranny and shifting style a common complaint on these? i also read a thread about the torque converter but dont know enough of how it works to know if locking unlocking, working, or whatever. any input would be cool. thanks. oh, also would a tuner help the shifting issue? and what tuner does everyone suggest?, Thanks again.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2012
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what motor do you have in your truck and modern trans are programmed to shift into high gear as soon as possible...and yes you can adjust shift points with a tuner
 
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If it is a 3.0 it is normal. Up in the 55mph range it will seem kinda harsh when it downshifts. Its at its limits up there.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2012
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i have the 4.0 6 cylinder. i figured it was pretty normal. thanks for the responses..
 
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